Has anyone tried to create a DIY version of one of the pelican area lighting units? I love the idea but their prices are way too much. I've been thinking of possibly using a Rigid Q series diffused light along with some sort of battery system in a pelican type case. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. Just trying to get some input before I start shopping around for components.
Homemade Pelican Area Lighting System
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mep1811
Gentleman Adventurer
remote lighting system
I just made a system. I have the write up and parts list on my blog.
https://badlandsexpeditions.wordpress.com/2016/03/07/remote-lighting-system-and-12vdc-power-supply/
I just made a system. I have the write up and parts list on my blog.
https://badlandsexpeditions.wordpress.com/2016/03/07/remote-lighting-system-and-12vdc-power-supply/
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screwball48
Explorer
For a while now I have been using a lithium jump pack and led work light as emergency lighting for power outages.
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Whistler-Jump-Go-Portable-Jumpstart-and-Power-Supply/47722680
Utilitech Pro 1-Light 10-Watt LED Portable Work Light http://www.lowes.com/pd_580828-43921-MPL1004-LED10K840_?productId=50196411
Both items are dual use. The lithium pack has been used to power the light as well as jump start a car and my lawn mower. The led light is 12v and 110 so it works at home and away.
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http://www.walmart.com/ip/Whistler-Jump-Go-Portable-Jumpstart-and-Power-Supply/47722680
Utilitech Pro 1-Light 10-Watt LED Portable Work Light http://www.lowes.com/pd_580828-43921-MPL1004-LED10K840_?productId=50196411
Both items are dual use. The lithium pack has been used to power the light as well as jump start a car and my lawn mower. The led light is 12v and 110 so it works at home and away.
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That battery pack you made is exactly what I was thinking. Im currently trying to figure out a way to integrate a mast like tower into the pack so the led pod can be attached to it there, eliminating the need for the tripod.
screwball48
Explorer
What about something like a few quick fist and a painters pole.
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I had these 3D printed up a while back for a ham radio antenna. There were about 5-6 different versions to accept with square or round antenna elements that mount to an aluminum boom ( 1") I would think i could mount these to the side of a pelican box or any box of that matter as long as the box has weight and girth to hold up the pole with the light
I found them on the SATNOGS site when they first came out - -https://satnogs.org/documentation/hardware/
So if you have access to a 3d printer you could print it out
you could also look on thingaverse and see if there is something that would work or design your own for a pole holder -- this might work http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:753409
Chad
I found them on the SATNOGS site when they first came out - -https://satnogs.org/documentation/hardware/
So if you have access to a 3d printer you could print it out
you could also look on thingaverse and see if there is something that would work or design your own for a pole holder -- this might work http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:753409
Chad
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