Re: [APML] OT: LED Flashlights

[steve banbury <banburys@sonic.net>]

Hi Kent

KGKIRKLEY@aol.com wrote:Steve:

> I've been using headlamps for a long time because they leave your hands free.
> I currently use the Princeton Tech Aurora you mentioned but I had to remove
> the circuit board with LEDs and install a deep red gel filter infront of the
> LEDs. About a year ago I contacted Priceton Tec to encourage them to make
> Aurora's with red LEDs and market them to the astronomy community but they
> haven't, so far.

The Aurora is the absolutely best of the lot because of its size, weight, and
bright adjustable output.  Since I do most of my AP alone, I've been using
it despite its white output. The taillight LED can be set MUCH brighter than
the Aurora, but is nowhere near as compact.

I called Princeton Tech, Petzl, Astro Lights, and the folks at Orion, but
couldn't drum up any interest whatsoever in making a red LED headlamp.

I don't understand why everyone makes rectangular lights like the Skylight
by Rigel, but no headband lamps.  I can't begin to count the hours I've spent
with a MiniMag Light held in my teeth while camping or fishing. REI even
sells a  plastic "bite a grip" end for the MiniMag.

At least they could invent flavored grips!

Please drop me a note off line about how you got the circuit board out of
the Aurora without  destroying it. I'd like to try replacing the white LEDs
with red ones.

Cheers--Steve

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