My Homebuilt Dive Light (Pimped Up)

cronix · 24th August 2008, 09:12

Quote: (Originally Posted by teomannaskali)

Can you send information on your piezo switch configuration? Which components and how do you intend on sealing them.

I have a harddisk magnet and a piece of motorcycle inner tube to hold it in the right place on the cannister and would like an upgrade.

Teoman

The one I am using right now is only IP67 rated. I buy them at Conrad here in the Netherlands. But RS-Components sells them too. Just search for piezo switch. Here is a direct link to a switch. The switches only give a short pulse. That is why I use a puls relay to hold the signal.

They are o-ring sealed on the chassis of the battery pack. My pack is designed to be submerged only 3 feet. Next version needs to go deeper. That should be possible, but I have to find the right Piezo switch. They exists. The Shearwater Pursuit computer has them too.

teomannaskali · 24th August 2008, 20:36

So... anyone know what the moisture is?

Teoman

TMVA · 24th August 2008, 21:15

Quote: (Originally Posted by teomannaskali)

So... anyone know what the moisture is?

Teoman

Hi Teoman.
I'v had some moisture in my canister not as much as a spoonfull but maybe half and that was condensation from the air.
I'm not using the canister right now cause I got a METALSUB HID200 and my home made heatvest broke.
But by winter I hope to have a new heatvest.
Hope you sort out your water problem.
Best
Thorsten.

teomannaskali · 18th September 2008, 21:35

It didnt create much water in the last few dives.

This is my setup. Would really like to attach it on my back sometime.

I always wanted to put a cool picture in it but never got round to it. So i just cut the cover of the 2003 oceanic catalog. Marek said that that is a very good idea if i wanted to fly with it as it wont look like a home made BUMB .

It is attached to the bailout. Top and bottom covers held in place with truck innertube. Untill i get other problems sorted out.

Teoman

teomannaskali · 20th November 2008, 23:39

Now I have an 14.4 v NIMH battery pack. (actually got donated 200 D cells at 1.2V 7000mAh each) so i have had them packed in to quite a few battery packs.

I will make a housing for it some time soon (hopefully)

This time i intend on using a PVC box that is filled with polyesther. So no possible chance of a flood, plus it will be smaller.

Now i am heading for a smaller flatter design that i can fit on to my belt or that takes up less space on the bailout. Filled up because i dont need venting holes.

Teoman

Oops forgot, you guys like pictures. Rather pointless pictures but anyhow...

24th August 2008, 09:12	#21 (permalink)
cronix New Member Current Rebreather/s: rEvo Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic rEvo Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: the Netherlands Posts: 39	Re: My Homebuilt Dive Light (Pimped Up) Quote: (Originally Posted by teomannaskali) Can you send information on your piezo switch configuration? Which components and how do you intend on sealing them. I have a harddisk magnet and a piece of motorcycle inner tube to hold it in the right place on the cannister and would like an upgrade. Teoman The one I am using right now is only IP67 rated. I buy them at Conrad here in the Netherlands. But RS-Components sells them too. Just search for piezo switch. Here is a direct link to a switch. The switches only give a short pulse. That is why I use a puls relay to hold the signal. They are o-ring sealed on the chassis of the battery pack. My pack is designed to be submerged only 3 feet. Next version needs to go deeper. That should be possible, but I have to find the right Piezo switch. They exists. The Shearwater Pursuit computer has them too. __________________ You can never get close enough to get a good picture
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teomannaskali RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Home Build Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Istanbul TR Posts: 421	Re: My Homebuilt Dive Light (Pimped Up) So... anyone know what the moisture is? Teoman
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TMVA New Member Current Rebreather/s: rEvo Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: rEvo Other CCR Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Denmark Posts: 29	Re: My Homebuilt Dive Light (Pimped Up) Quote: (Originally Posted by teomannaskali) So... anyone know what the moisture is? Teoman Hi Teoman. I'v had some moisture in my canister not as much as a spoonfull but maybe half and that was condensation from the air. I'm not using the canister right now cause I got a METALSUB HID200 and my home made heatvest broke. But by winter I hope to have a new heatvest. Hope you sort out your water problem. Best Thorsten.
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