More B&L tweaks
More B&L tweaks
Here's a tiny LED illuminator for the B&L sterio stands.
Cree illuminator on a rubber stopper that fits the holes for the old illuminator.
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Also, I decided why attach the mechanical stage, reducing the utility of the scope, when I can put rubber feet on it and stand it on the stage?
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Jim
Cree illuminator on a rubber stopper that fits the holes for the old illuminator.
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Also, I decided why attach the mechanical stage, reducing the utility of the scope, when I can put rubber feet on it and stand it on the stage?
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Jim
Arnold, Missouri
Olympus IX70
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Olympus IX70
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Re: More B&L tweaks
Very good ideas. I have an LED set-up that might work very well in your application.
lorez
lorez
Re: More B&L tweaks
How are you dissipating the heat?Cree illuminator on a rubber stopper...
Zeiss Standard WL (somewhat fashion challenged) & Wild M8
Olympus E-P2 (Micro Four Thirds Camera)
Olympus E-P2 (Micro Four Thirds Camera)
Re: More B&L tweaks
How would you compare this light to a gooseneck lamp? There are times when
the contrast from the side is very dramatic, but the gooseneck lamp is sometimes
not handy.
Dale
the contrast from the side is very dramatic, but the gooseneck lamp is sometimes
not handy.
Dale
B&L Stereozoom 4. Nikon E600. AO Biostar 1820.
Re: More B&L tweaks
I pick whatever is appropriate. For slide making or soldering I like a ring light, but some subjects look better lit from below. Then a light from the side reveals more surface structure.Dale wrote:How would you compare this light to a gooseneck lamp? There are times when
the contrast from the side is very dramatic, but the gooseneck lamp is sometimes
not handy.
Dale
Incidentally, the little light fits in the top hole as well.
These emitters are mounted on a heat sink back, And are not really confined in this application.
I find them more susceptible to shock than heat, although I did cook one by lingering too long with the soldering iron.
If it drops off, then back to the drawing board.
Arnold, Missouri
Olympus IX70
Olympus BX40
Olympus SZ40
Olympus IX70
Olympus BX40
Olympus SZ40
Re: More B&L tweaks
I think this will serve you well.. I am partial to LED lighting... It is cheap and easy to work with..
BillT
BillT
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I'd be interested in seeing that.lorez wrote:Very good ideas. I have an LED set-up that might work very well in your application.
lorez
Arnold, Missouri
Olympus IX70
Olympus BX40
Olympus SZ40
Olympus IX70
Olympus BX40
Olympus SZ40
Re: More B&L tweaks
And it doesn't get hot.I am partial to LED lighting... It is cheap and easy to work with..
Re: More B&L tweaks
Certainly not like any kind of incandescent lamp I've ever used.JimT wrote:And it doesn't get hot.I am partial to LED lighting... It is cheap and easy to work with..
Arnold, Missouri
Olympus IX70
Olympus BX40
Olympus SZ40
Olympus IX70
Olympus BX40
Olympus SZ40
Re: More B&L tweaks
Just for closure, the emitter on the cork idea needs some work.
I'm now a fan of heat sunk, lensed cans for converting to LED.
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I'm now a fan of heat sunk, lensed cans for converting to LED.
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Arnold, Missouri
Olympus IX70
Olympus BX40
Olympus SZ40
Olympus IX70
Olympus BX40
Olympus SZ40