[FOR SALE] Light Boxes

[Exfso (Peter)]

I have just recently completed building myself a couple of light boxes and I am very pleased with the results. If anyone is interested in me building one for them, PM me and I can discuss price etc, one thing is for sure, they are going to be at least a third of the price of imported ones, and IMHO work just as well. The two attached images will give you some sort of idea of my construction. My method of construction allowes the light box to fit over the front of the telescope/dew shield, much like a cover so one does not need to balance it on the scope.
I use a 12v lighter type connector for the power, and each LED is rated at between 6000mcd and 12000mcd depending on the size of the box required.
If interested please feel free to ask any questions.

[AlexN]

Just throwing in a quick message for the masses - I received my light box very promptly after we got the specifications nailed down.

The build quality is brilliant, the included dimmer made getting the correct ADU counts for flats a breeze and the packing of the parcel was absolutely bullet proof - nigh on indestructable!

You'll not find a better value for money flat illumination solution anywhere!

[Exfso (Peter)]

Thanks Alex, I appreciate your feedback.

[grantboxer (Grant)]

Hi Peter,
I have a WO Zenithstar 81 and wondered what you would charge to build one of your light boxes? The dew shield diameter is 104 mm.
Cheers Grant
Perth, WA

[Exfso (Peter)]

Hi Grant, if you could come up on my email: exfso2@aussiebb.com.au I will get more stuff off you and give you a quote.


Cheers


Peter

[Celts88 (John)]

Peter

I’ve got a GT-71 and will be looking for a light box too, I’ll send you an email

[Exfso (Peter)]

No problem, my email: exfso2@aussiebb.com.au


Cheers


Peter

[RodW (Rod Watkins)]

Sending you an email

[Exfso (Peter)]

Have responded to your email Rod.

[RodW (Rod Watkins)]

Light box for my Esprit 100 arrived today and it works perfectly.

Thanks Peter for an excellent product.

[Exfso (Peter)]

You are most welcome Rod..

[Exfso (Peter)]

Time for a bump up

[ahmed_haider (Ahmed)]

Email you with measurements for an Orion 80ED. Looking forward to hearing from you

[Exfso (Peter)]

All organised..

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I wanted to ask about LED's and acrylic for another project but it's nothing I can't use a light board for till I figure it out myself.
I want to back-light a canvas print of the moon, it looks amazing with the light board behind it and I was curious what specific acrylic sheet won't show multiple bright spots from the individual LEDs instead of an even lighting. I was also thinking of buying LED strips to do it but thought I'd ask someone who has done this numerous times before.


EDIT: Sorry, I didn't read through the thread and have only just seen the email address a few posts up.
I'll email and if you have 5 minutes to help with my enquiries I'd much appreciate it, if not I'll buy some items (or see what I likely already have here in LEDs and acrylic) and play myself.

[Exfso (Peter)]

Not sure what this is about, I am still receiving private messages. In any case please email me at: exfso2@aussiebb.com.au

[Leo.G (Leo)]

Thank you Peter, I much appreciate the advice!