Looking for a tight beam optic for RGB led

[airsoftmode]

I tried searching but I didnt see what I was looking for, but im sure this must have been discussed before, maybe im just missing the thread.

So far I found a polymer optic that wont work because its like 1.4in wide, other than that I havent had much luck.

[cannibal869]

Good luck with that...

The best solution for the tri-rebels is to mount them really close together a la Xwingband's custom Tri-Rebels. If you're looking for an RGB mounted like this, then check out LED-tech.de

The hard thing is that the standard optics don't really work quite as well, since the LEDs are still a little far apart. But they will work. I've had decent results using a 5 degree lens and a K2 lens holder. Experiment if you have the funds and see what you can come up with. If you use 3-4 feet of polypropylene wrapping in the saber blade, then it kind of helps to even out the colors when they blend and it's actually an ok look.

[yell0w_lantern]

According to Matt Thorn, the LEDEngin RGBA will work with the standard optics.

[FenderBender]

Fot the LEDengin RGGB, and RGBA, the optimal optic is like 1.5" in diameter :eek:! So you'd have to build a saber around it. The standard optics do work great though.

[Ingchao]

Fot the LEDengin RGGB, and RGBA, the optimal optic is like 1.5" in diameter :eek:! So you'd have to build a saber around it. The standard optics do work great though.

Could ya lathe the optic down, maybe on a "poor man's lathe"?

[Jedi-Loreen]

That's been asked in another thread.

The answer is no. It would ruin the focusing properties if you didn't know what you were doing, and did it exactly right.

Optics are a precision type of thing.

[Shadar Al'Niende]

My interest has been peaked...

Are you guys talking about these? (http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/LedEngin/LZ4-20MA10/?qs=sGAEpiMZZMvbrKVFTEWTlnQBGGkSW5%252b6GWRGDfU255 c%3d)

[DJMoonbass]

yeah but i think a 5 watt.

[FenderBender]

There is no 5 watt RGBA or RGGB from LEDengin. Only a 10 watt.

SUPPOSEDLY there is a Prolight 5 watt, but I haven't found it.

[Jedi-Loreen]

My interest has been peaked...

Are you guys talking about these? (http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/LedEngin/LZ4-20MA10/?qs=sGAEpiMZZMvbrKVFTEWTlnQBGGkSW5%252b6GWRGDfU255 c%3d)
I think you mean "piqued". Unless your curiosity has reached an apex. ;) :p

[Shadar Al'Niende]

Haha, indeed J-Lo...good form...:cool:

[Novastar]

I think you mean "piqued". Unless your curiosity has reached an apex. ;) :pOr apogee. Denouement? Zenith? Meridian even?