More B&L tweaks

[Radazz]

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

[lorez]

Very good ideas. I have an LED set-up that might work very well in your application.

lorez

[75RR]

Cree illuminator on a rubber stopper...

How are you dissipating the heat?

[Dale]

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

[Radazz]

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

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.

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.

[billbillt]

I think this will serve you well.. I am partial to LED lighting... It is cheap and easy to work with..
BillT

[Radazz]

Very good ideas. I have an LED set-up that might work very well in your application.

lorez

I'd be interested in seeing that.

[JimT]

I am partial to LED lighting... It is cheap and easy to work with..

And it doesn't get hot.

[Radazz]

I am partial to LED lighting... It is cheap and easy to work with..

And it doesn't get hot.

Certainly not like any kind of incandescent lamp I've ever used.

[Radazz]

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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