FW1AA RGB AUX
lemmy.world

Hello, first post here :D

A few month ago I modded a FW1AA with boost-buck driver for NiMH/li-ion and with RGB LEDs.
I used a TIR lens for the aux led to shine through, unfortunately it had artefacts in the spill that ended up a bit too distracting so I went back to the original reflector and used a thin flex PCB under the reflector with tiny LEDs that fit in the opening. I’m very satisfied with the result, plus the beam with the 519A+ SMO reflector is surprisingly good.

Edit : putting the video in the text since it didn’t create a YouTube thumbnail : https://youtu.be/u6aYa8FEt3s

  • @zumlinEnglish
    1•2 years ago

    Awesome! Do you think if I can fit these RGB leds under an original FW1A reflector with the smaller opening (not the crappy FW1A Pro reflector)? If I can eventually find one that is.

    • @thefreemanOPEnglish
      1•2 years ago

      What’s the diameter of the opening ?

      Edit :

      If I can eventually find one that is.

      Oh you don’t have one, measuring from a picture I get 5.9mm, if that’s right then it will be very close.

      I can try making a version with the LEDs closer to the 3535 cutout.

      • @zumlinEnglish
        1•2 years ago

        Yea I don’t own one yet, but it should be around 5.6mm to 5.7mm.

        I can try making a version with the LEDs closer to the 3535 cutout

        That would be great if you could, thanks.

          • @zumlinEnglish
            2•2 years ago

            Excellent! Thank you so much.

          • @trakconEnglish
            1•2 years ago

            So this should work for the original FW1A?? That is exactly what I need!

            • @thefreemanOPEnglish
              1•2 years ago

              I guess it should. Unless the corners of the flex boards overlap with the MCPCB solder pads, since it was designed for a smaller MCPCB.

              • @trakconEnglish
                1•2 years ago

                Awesome. I’ll order some soon and let you know. Thanks so much!