Fun with LEDs
 

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Sat down, had a glass of Jameson and made a LED light with my friend Kat. That's just the bottom of a beer can. Poked some holes for the LEDs stuck them in, wired them together with the appropriate resistors.

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After the wiring was encapsulated in resin I stripped off the majority of the aluminum can leaving only the bottom for a reflector.

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Let there be light.

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The result is a waterproof light that produces 110 lumens in a narrow spot and it should run for about 6 hours on a standard 9v Alkaline.

I'm going to use this as a mobile squid light I can deploy with a float. The idea is to carry several at a time. Drop them like you would multiple hoop nets. Light several areas at the same time, and then I can paddle from light to light and see which ones pull up bait.

Jim

I bet those work well! Great Job!

Very nice!
Is that fiberglass resin you're using?
Is that Jameson taken straight or are you doctoring it up?

Just polyester casting resin. I've been known to put whiskey in my coffee but I don't put anything in my whiskey. :D

Irish coffee, the best part of waking up is whiskey in your cup!

thats a awesome idea!

Badass!

You'll be selling squish to us in no time. :D

I'm pretty sure it's illegal in like, 30 countries to screw with Jameson in any way. :D Straight is the only way.