So I needed some strong lights for the MRS and I. At over R700ea it was not an option to buy two sets. So I went about making my own set for about R120ea. I will be posting a "set by step" as I have time just in case anyone wants to make their own. All electronics were purchased from http://www.rabtron.co.za and I highly recommend them for their helpfulness and quick service. If I had any "electronic" questions they were happy to answer. Here's the parts list: 6 x 3W High Power Led - White - 160~180lM R114.02 4 x B165L Push Button Latching Round Red R31.46 3 x High Power LED Lens 45 deg R34.20 1 x Heat Shrink Tubing 12MM BLACK - Per Metre R12.00 1 x Heat Shrink Tubing 3.5mm RED - Per Metre R5.00 1 x Heat Shrink Tubing 3.5mm BLUE - Per Metre R5.00 2 x B163B Mini Push Button N/C Black R11.99 1 x Heat Shrink Tubing 1MM BLACK - Per Metre R3.00 1 x Heat Shrink Tubing 10MM BLACK - Per Metre R10.00 1 x Heat Shrink Tubing 1.5MM BLACK - Per Metre R3.50 3 x Battery Clip For 9V PP3 Battery R8.58 2 x Battery Holder 4xAA Long R15.73 3 x High Power LED Lens 25 deg R34.20 6 x 3.9 OHM 5.0W 5% W/W R19.84 BUILD PART1 (click to follow) You'll notice I bought extra LEDs and extra resistors just in case The heat shrink tubing is just a nice to have and not expensive. Here's the finished results: theMK1 theMK2 Stay tuned for the "step by step" build which I should be up here by the end of the week :holding thumbs: BUILD PART1 (click to continue)
