Lens and holder suitable for this CREE white

[Vazan Maceu]

Hello people

I´ve just crushed this Lux III green due to an inadequate workspace and me being really clumsy:


So, looking around my parts bin, I´ve found an old broken flashlight reflector assembly that happens to have a working CREE white led that I´d like to use:


The thing is, I don´t really know which lens and holder should I use for this one. It´s pretty bright, so I´d like to experiment with filter and see what happens!! Thanks in advance...

P.D: Pics are clickable for larger size viewing.

[Ka'getsu]

If you have any experience at surface mounting, you could desolder the CREE, mount it to the lux III star, and use a lux lens holder for it... thats my 2 cents anyhoo

[Don Se Wion]

The Cree LED should belong to the XR-E series; you could try and check some LED suppliers and look for the appropriate lens / lens holder.

Alternatively, I think you could try and reuse the lens you already have.

From the pictures, the dimensions of the lens domes of the two LEDs look similar.
First thing I would try and fit the Lux lens over the Cree without the holder; if it goes on without having to push or anything, it should work just fine.

The holder may need to be slightly modified to fit over the Cree.

[Vazan Maceu]

If you have any experience at surface mounting, you could desolder the CREE, mount it to the lux III star, and use a lux lens holder for it... thats my 2 cents anyhoo

Haven´t thought of it, but that could do the trick for sure... However I must hone my soldering skills prior to trying that. But thanks!

The Cree LED should belong to the XR-E series; you could try and check some LED suppliers and look for the appropriate lens / lens holder.

Alternatively, I think you could try and reuse the lens you already have.

From the pictures, the dimensions of the lens domes of the two LEDs look similar.
First thing I would try and fit the Lux lens over the Cree without the holder; if it goes on without having to push or anything, it should work just fine.

The holder may need to be slightly modified to fit over the Cree.

Yes, the domes look similar, although the CREE may be a little taller than the LUX, I haven´t had the time to make any measurements yet. Thanks a lot for your advice

[Ka'getsu]

Haven´t thought of it, but that could do the trick for sure... However I must hone my soldering skills prior to trying that. But thanks!

Yeah... Surface mounting components to a pcb can be an adventure if you're not used to it.