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Posted: 1/8/2020 3:10:30 PM EDT
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That looks like a phasing conflict between the
laser & the video display. Try changing the shutter speed in the camera. Just a thought. John Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By tranzformer:
Anyone else have a PERST-3 gen 1? I was playing around with mine tonight and noticed with the diffuser on, I was getting some kind of interference going on with the Aurora and had horizontal scrolling lines thing going on. Anyone else experience this? https://i.ibb.co/ZmrbnBh/Si-Onyx-231187-20200107225344-XQE-0027.jpg https://i.ibb.co/3R09gbK/Si-Onyx-231187-20200107215611-XQE-0019.jpg https://i.ibb.co/qmFy18k/Si-Onyx-231187-20200107225852-XQE-0031.jpg https://i.ibb.co/tLYKqWs/Si-Onyx-231187-20200107230033-XQE-0033.jpg |
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Posted: 1/8/2020 10:37:05 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Styer: 72 hours later sill ZERO detectable drain. Still at 4.14V Are you manipulating the tailcap between tests by chance? If not, give that a try. Or maybe they fixed it again. |
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Posted: 1/8/2020 11:19:00 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Johnny_C:
That looks like a phasing conflict between the laser & the video display. Try changing the shutter speed in the camera. Just a thought. John Here's more info on polarizing filters with DSLR cameras: https://www.lindseyoptics.com/blog/linear-polarizer-vs-circular-polarizer-whats-the-difference/ I'm curious to know who makes the laser and filter as based on your posts, it's only occurring when you put the filter over the active laser. You don't have the issue when the laser is operated without the filter in place...correct? |
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SC, USA
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Posted: 1/9/2020 10:01:45 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By kallnojoy:
Mine doesn't drain all the time... makes me think the tailcap occasionally shorts or something. Are you manipulating the tailcap between tests by chance? If not, give that a try. Or maybe they fixed it again. |
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Posted: 1/9/2020 10:04:28 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Wangstang: I'm curious to know who makes the laser and filter as based on your posts, it's only occurring when you put the filter over the active laser. You don't have the issue when the laser is operated without the filter in place...correct? |
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Posted: 1/9/2020 10:54:12 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Gr8Santini]
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Posted: 1/10/2020 12:37:20 AM EDT
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Are y'all ordering from Ivan or off eBay from Zenitco?
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Posted: 1/10/2020 12:49:36 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TanklessPro:
Are y'all ordering from Ivan or off eBay from Zenitco? |
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Posted: 1/10/2020 1:26:02 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TexasBrushHunter: Just ordered off EBay from Zentico, paid for the standard shipping, curious how long it will take. |
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Posted: 1/10/2020 11:48:13 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TanklessPro:
Are y'all ordering from Ivan or off eBay from Zenitco? Once you included taxes, fees for international charges and such it was cheaper. We’ll see how the shipping time works out but I’m not in a hurry at this point. |
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Posted: 1/10/2020 11:57:29 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By chaas67: I purchased mine from Black Phase Tactical. Once you included taxes, fees for international charges and such it was cheaper. We’ll see how the shipping time works out but I’m not in a hurry at this point. |
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NC, USA
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Posted: 1/10/2020 3:40:35 PM EDT
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Kind of on a side note, my 14's will sometimes
cause a feedback loop with my Howard Leights. I can't remember how I corrected it. It was either the volume or the gain. I think it was the gain, because I remember thinking it was funny when I did it. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Wangstang:
Thinking about this comment it could be it. A lot of times this will show up as a rolling set of lines though. Here's more info on polarizing filters with DSLR cameras: https://www.lindseyoptics.com/blog/linear-polarizer-vs-circular-polarizer-whats-the-difference/ I'm curious to know who makes the laser and filter as based on your posts, it's only occurring when you put the filter over the active laser. You don't have the issue when the laser is operated without the filter in place...correct? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Wangstang:
Originally Posted By Johnny_C:
That looks like a phasing conflict between the laser & the video display. Try changing the shutter speed in the camera. Just a thought. John Here's more info on polarizing filters with DSLR cameras: https://www.lindseyoptics.com/blog/linear-polarizer-vs-circular-polarizer-whats-the-difference/ I'm curious to know who makes the laser and filter as based on your posts, it's only occurring when you put the filter over the active laser. You don't have the issue when the laser is operated without the filter in place...correct? |
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Posted: 1/10/2020 5:19:30 PM EDT
[Last Edit: chaas67]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mickdonaldson: At first, I thought he was buying a bunch, and shipping from him to you... but then I read about people complaining about shipping times - do you know if he is just ordering from Russia for you, or does he stock? 
I will update in the PERST - 3 thread how long it takes so that other buyers can decide for themselves. |
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Posted: 1/10/2020 11:03:11 PM EDT
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$132 ballistic helmet, there's a whole thread in GD on KOTA and a few posts near the end on their helmets.
https://www.kotaoutfitters.com/product-page/ach-fast-high-cut-iii-a-ballistic-helmet https://www.ar15.com/forums/general/PSA-Deal-Alert-HESCO-4401-Plates/5-2282394/ |
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Posted: 1/10/2020 11:59:35 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mickdonaldson: Are you in Night Mode on the front ring? Every YouTube vid comparing Night Pictures with the latest iPhone vs the Aurora, has the iPhone taking an almost black picture? Or is this in "Day" mode? I assume the Aurora isn't that great of a Day Camera, since they are concentrating on Night Vision? Edit: Oh WAIT!!!! I just re-read - YES, what you see on the EVF is WAY better than the 720p compressed media it produces. So your massive resolution phone camera, taking a pic of the EVF - WILL give a better pic. |
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Posted: 1/11/2020 2:16:21 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BUDLIGHT906:
$132 ballistic helmet, there's a whole thread in GD on KOTA and a few posts near the end on their helmets. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/116461/Screenshot_20200110-194936_Gallery-1229448.jpg https://www.kotaoutfitters.com/product-page/ach-fast-high-cut-iii-a-ballistic-helmet https://www.ar15.com/forums/general/PSA-Deal-Alert-HESCO-4401-Plates/5-2282394/ |
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Posted: 1/11/2020 9:35:30 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BUDLIGHT906:
...there's a whole thread in GD on KOTA and a few posts near the end on their helmets. As an aside, man I wish arfcom was smaller  So many different places talking about the same stuff - hard to find! LOL
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Posted: 1/11/2020 5:02:59 PM EDT
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How long does it take to charge the sport model from new?
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Posted: 1/11/2020 5:13:41 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TanklessPro:
How long does it take to charge the sport model from new? |
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Posted: 1/12/2020 11:26:43 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TexasBrushHunter: Mine new (got it 7 days ago) was on 1/4 battery out of the package and I left it charging 3 hours and it was fully charged when I got back. |
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Posted: 1/13/2020 6:07:04 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mpatch:
The FPS is where I have been reading contradicting info. Some say set it to 60 and leave it others say 30 is better for night/low light stuff but 60 for daylight. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mpatch:
Originally Posted By tranzformer: This list is from @gaspain. Not sure if any changes or updates to the list need to be made. Tips for setting up SiOnyx camera for helmet use as of 9/14/2019, subject to firmware changes: 1-Use Video mode, set EIS off, FPS to 60, 720p, HDR on 2-Long press the SET button to access the menu, Toggle down to EVF Time Out and set to "Never" 3-zoom in 3 clicks for 1:1 view (using the 4 way buttons) 4-turn down viewfinder illumination almost all the way (using the 4 way buttons) |
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Posted: 1/13/2020 6:11:28 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TanklessPro: I have spent about 30mins looking for an updated list of suggested settings. Is this the latest? I normally use camera mode vs vid mode. I would suggest playing with it and seeing what works best for you. |
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Posted: 1/14/2020 11:25:49 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mpatch:
I keep it at 30fps. If you go to 60 without any IR help it gets super grainy. I normally use camera mode vs vid mode. I would suggest playing with it and seeing what works best for you. |
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Posted: 1/14/2020 11:33:14 AM EDT
[Last Edit: mickdonaldson]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TanklessPro: I have spent about 30mins looking for an updated list of suggested settings. Is this the latest? OR Video Mode, HDR Off, and everything from 360p/24-30fps to 720p/24-30fps. If you are under IR, you can try 60fps and as a Day Video Camera you want 60fps. Try them all in the same exact place, at the same time, and pick what's best for your eyes. EIS always off. 24fps always looks like it causes slower pixel refresh on the EVF, for me. Camera Mode is so simple, no settings, and it's the first click on the dial 
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Posted: 1/14/2020 12:57:19 PM EDT
[Last Edit: ARnTN]
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What are everyone’s thoughts on one of the soft “skull crusher” type options versus a helmet?
ETA: I like the ability of the skull crusher to be packed easily, but I would probably want the ability to mount an IR light and maybe an external battery. I only have one Aurora, so it would be a monocular setup. |
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Posted: 1/14/2020 1:15:12 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ARnTN:
What are everyone’s thoughts on one of the soft “skull crusher” type options versus a helmet? ETA: I like the ability of the skull crusher to be packed easily, but I would probably want the ability to mount an IR light and maybe an external battery. I only have one Aurora, so it would be a monocular setup. I'd say forget the skull crusher unless you are really just going to look around at stuff at night, with a hand held...for ~2-3 hours max. If there will be a long gun in your hand - get a helmet.
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Posted: 1/14/2020 2:28:33 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BUDLIGHT906:
$132 ballistic helmet, there's a whole thread in GD on KOTA and a few posts near the end on their helmets. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/116461/Screenshot_20200110-194936_Gallery-1229448.jpg https://www.kotaoutfitters.com/product-page/ach-fast-high-cut-iii-a-ballistic-helmet https://www.ar15.com/forums/general/PSA-Deal-Alert-HESCO-4401-Plates/5-2282394/ |
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Posted: 1/14/2020 5:40:57 PM EDT
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Has anyone tried pairing the Aurora with a stand-alone PVS14, like dual 14s or bino?
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Posted: 1/14/2020 6:03:02 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ARnTN:
What are everyone's thoughts on one of the soft "skull crusher" type options versus a helmet? ETA: I like the ability of the skull crusher to be packed easily, but I would probably want the ability to mount an IR light and maybe an external battery. I only have one Aurora, so it would be a monocular setup. |
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Posted: 1/16/2020 3:05:03 PM EDT
[Last Edit: BUDLIGHT906]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By HappyCamel:
Whats your mount setup? I thought the mount didn't work with real deal ballistic helmets? @HappyCamel |
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Posted: 1/16/2020 5:53:22 PM EDT
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Alright guys, I've made it to page 30 (still reading) and have a question. Since I've never even considered NV before I'm wondering if I need a DBAL or similar. Can I just use a monocular setup on my left eye and use the red dot on my right? Does that work?
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Posted: 1/16/2020 6:07:17 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JoeJeeps:
Alright guys, I've made it to page 30 (still reading) and have a question. Since I've never even considered NV before I'm wondering if I need a DBAL or similar. Can I just use a monocular setup on my left eye and use the red dot on my right? Does that work? Try it see if it works for you. |
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Posted: 1/16/2020 9:10:44 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JoeJeeps:
Alright guys, I've made it to page 30 (still reading) and have a question. Since I've never even considered NV before I'm wondering if I need a DBAL or similar. Can I just use a monocular setup on my left eye and use the red dot on my right? Does that work? Tomac  Attached File |
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Posted: 1/17/2020 7:21:59 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JoeJeeps:
Alright guys, I've made it to page 30 (still reading) and have a question. Since I've never even considered NV before I'm wondering if I need a DBAL or similar. Can I just use a monocular setup on my left eye and use the red dot on my right? Does that work? Adding a 0.5" UTG Pro-Line Riser (most affordable option, Pro-Line is made in Michigan) to either an Absolute or Lower 1/3 mounted optic, really works well, as it raises optic center-line to 2.0"-2.2". I shoot this way with Binos, so you can definitely get the Aurora behind the RDS, even when worn "strong side". I use those terms because some people shoot "righty" but look with the left eye and vice versa (cross eye dominant). The other option is to buy one of those insanely expensive "High Rise" mounts, like the Unity FAST. |
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Posted: 1/17/2020 3:46:43 PM EDT
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Does anyone have the Norotos PVS-15/18 socket in-stock?
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Posted: 1/17/2020 6:23:32 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By lew:
Does anyone have the Norotos PVS-15/18 socket in-stock? |
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Posted: 1/17/2020 6:59:30 PM EDT
[Last Edit: lew]
[#37]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TexasBrushHunter:
HCC Tactical |
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Posted: 1/17/2020 7:40:57 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BladedRonin:
Has anyone tried pairing the Aurora with a stand-alone PVS14, like dual 14s or bino? |
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Posted: 1/18/2020 6:55:38 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ffemt596: I have and it made everything look 3D. |
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Posted: 1/20/2020 7:42:18 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Styer]
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Well I tried out the whole Sionyx Aurora thing and while it's very cool to play with I just don't have a real need for NV in my life I figured out
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Posted: 1/20/2020 6:04:45 PM EDT
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I wish this had a reticle. I want to put this on my 22LR to pop some pests.
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Posted: 1/20/2020 6:42:54 PM EDT
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No recoil on a .22 - put it behind a Red Dot.
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Posted: 1/20/2020 8:34:00 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mickdonaldson:
No recoil on a .22 - put it behind a Red Dot. |
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Posted: 1/21/2020 2:33:01 AM EDT
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Looks like Farrow Tech is now offering a mount adapter for the Aurora. Nice to see more options.
https://farrow.tech/sionyx-aurora-pvs14-helmet-mount-adapter/ |
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Posted: 1/21/2020 3:13:24 AM EDT
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got the 5W 1050nm LED installed into a fandyfire. Good and bad. good, it seems to light up the room and can see. Tryed it with analog, cannot see illumination thats cast. BUT you can see it faintly in a reflection in a mirror. the LEDs range is 1000-1050nm so im thinking its getting a bit of the blead over. Im at 1A right now and the led is rated for 1.2A so ill try grafting on another chip to the controler and it will be over by .2 A. Dont know if it will kill it. I know I killed the 3Ws by driving them at 3A LOL. Cannot see it with the naked eye.
I shot some video ill get it posted tommorow after class. Now if we can track down a 5W 1100nm led I want to try that next. more parts comming so ill keep working on it. |
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Posted: 1/21/2020 4:48:47 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Steamedliver: I did. The image degradation was huge. Just not enough light making it to the chip. |
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Posted: 1/21/2020 4:52:09 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By tranzformer:
Looks like Farrow Tech is now offering a mount adapter for the Aurora. Nice to see more options. https://farrow.tech/sionyx-aurora-pvs14-helmet-mount-adapter/ |
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Posted: 1/21/2020 4:53:32 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Fat_McNasty:
got the 5W 1050nm LED installed into a fandyfire. Good and bad. good, it seems to light up the room and can see. Tryed it with analog, cannot see illumination thats cast. BUT you can see it faintly in a reflection in a mirror. the LEDs range is 1000-1050nm so im thinking its getting a bit of the blead over. Im at 1A right now and the led is rated for 1.2A so ill try grafting on another chip to the controler and it will be over by .2 A. Dont know if it will kill it. I know I killed the 3Ws by driving them at 3A LOL. Cannot see it with the naked eye. I shot some video ill get it posted tommorow after class. Now if we can track down a 5W 1100nm led I want to try that next. more parts comming so ill keep working on it. |
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Posted: 1/21/2020 10:31:12 AM EDT
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Intredasting
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ME, USA
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Posted: 1/21/2020 10:59:04 AM EDT
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NICE. Can't wait to see how it compares to the original.
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