Nuytco is using a compensated multi-LED light with a soft lens (which does the compensating). I didn't ask what they cost, but it might be worth doing as a comparison. Dr. Phil said it worked a treat. Don't know if they are building or buying, or whether they are marketing them. It looked like a good alternative, however.
I'll check where we get ours...
But I know mouser has a pretty wide selection:
http://www.mouser.com/lightingscience/
-a
Brian Cox wrote:
> Hi Andy,
> > Speaking of LEDs, I would like to make a really strong dive light using
> LED's , I'd like to push them a bit to increase their intensity. I was
> thinking of using a clear vinyl membrain (like the kind Phil had) and
> mineral oil as a heat sink and as a pressure equalizer. Do you know a good
> source for some birght LEDs?
> > Brian
> > -----Original Message-----
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> goldstein
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> Subject: Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Re: pressure sensors
> > > Have you guys ever heard of LED throwies:
>
http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Throwies/
> > The idea is a small battery, magnet, and LED. I think it would not be
> too hard to make it a bit more water proof. You could low level cheap
> independent illumination wherever you needed it. You could add a button
> and or a switch so you don't go throw too many batteries.
> > Nice thing about a steel hull..you can stick magnets anywhere..
> > > -a
> > >
ShellyDalg@aol.com wrote:
>> Hi Jens. I like the illuminated gage idea too. It would help if you were
>> down deep, had the interior lights off, some exterior lighting on and
>> taking photos through the window.
>> Frank D.
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