BatNinja's Beacon Light Tutorial

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Scooter

Jr Hunter

• Sep 13, 2008

• #21

This thread hasn't received much follow-up so I assume there were no heat related issues with the lamp?

 

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Darth Nickel

Active Hunter

• Sep 15, 2008

• #22

So, does the light blink or is it just "on"? I assume since the board it cut out, it's just "on".

 

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Bobby Fett UK

Well-Known Hunter

• Sep 16, 2008

• #23

The light is just on. I made mine over the weekend. Dead easy, thanks for the info BN!

 

batninja

Well-Known Hunter

• Sep 16, 2008

• #24

There is a mild heat issue, but it doesn't seem to be a problem. The aluminum neck of the beacon seems to dissipate the heat. I've had the system turned on for over two hours, and no melting or other issues.

Revisiting this project, I've since redone the wiring, removing the battery/switch box and installing a standard two-battery holder and separate on/off switch. The battery holder is positioned where I can access it to change out batteries (close to the 'pack door), and the switch is located on the very bottom of the pack, in the 'vent' area. Kind of invisible, as it can't be seen unless you're looking up in the vent from the bottom.

 

Bobby Fett UK

Well-Known Hunter

• Sep 16, 2008

• #25

Interesting switch location. I was considering putting an external switch on the pack, but intend to keep the battery box anyway.

 

Timmer

Active Hunter

• Dec 7, 2008

• #26

I just picked up a previously owned pack that needs some work, and I'm definitely going to attempt your awesome project, Thanks!! Nice work!

 

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REDBOY3384

Active Hunter

• Dec 7, 2008

• #27

:cheersRushes off to Radio shack

 

Timmer

Active Hunter

• Jan 1, 2009

• #28

Would it be canon for the light to blink, or run continuously?

Thanks.

 

Bobby Fett UK

Well-Known Hunter

• Jan 1, 2009

• #29

Run continuously. Which is how this tutorial ends up

 

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ID6720

New Hunter

• Feb 27, 2009

• #30

Very nice, will have to think about this one, most DEFINATELY!!

 

Timmer

Active Hunter

• Jun 6, 2009

• #31

Hi Batninja, I checked on-line for the bulb, but they don't seem to have that part number available. They do have several other krypton bulbs, but I'm not sure which one to get. I want to make sure I get one that won't be under / overpowered. Do you have a suggestion ?

Thanks,
Timmer

 

Bobby Fett UK

Well-Known Hunter

• Jun 6, 2009

• #32

I use a Mini Maglite 2 cell AA Krypton. Hope that helps.

 

Timmer

Active Hunter

• Jun 6, 2009

• #33

Thanks Bobby Fett, maybe I'll do some shopping this weekend.

 

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tk337

Active Hunter

• Jun 6, 2009

• #34

Another great help!

 

Timmer

Active Hunter

• Jun 12, 2009

• #35

I actually had two spare bulbs for a mini mag lying around, so I wired one up as a test. It works very well, I just need to attach a switch and install it when I'm finished painting.

Thanks for the tips !

 

Bobby Fett UK

Well-Known Hunter

• Jun 12, 2009

• #36

Photos when done please

 

Timmer

Active Hunter

• Jun 13, 2009

• #37

No problem BF-UK !