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04-09-2009, 12:26 PM
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Light Boxes
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.
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31-10-2013, 09:21 PM
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Thought I better bump this up before it disappears..
04-11-2013, 01:17 PM
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My third light box from Peter arrived the other day. Fits the FLT98 quite well.
04-11-2013, 02:03 PM
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Good stuff Sam. Glad you are happy
08-11-2013, 04:16 PM
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PM sent your way Peter.
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12-11-2013, 07:59 PM
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No worries John, all discussed.
18-11-2013, 08:47 PM
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PM sent
01-12-2013, 11:03 PM
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PM Sent
01-12-2013, 11:40 PM
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Hi Paula, have sent a response for you...
12-12-2013, 02:34 PM
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Just poking this one back to the top in case it disappears...
02-01-2014, 10:08 PM
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Time to poke this back up the ladder a bit.
11-02-2014, 06:01 PM
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Light box arrive today. Thanks Peter, wasn't expecting it to arrive so fast.
Also it fits nicely in my little safe case
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13-02-2014, 10:01 AM
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Hi Paula, that is a neat little case, reckon you are the first to put one in a protected case. Enjoy.
06-03-2014, 10:23 PM
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Just bumping up in case it goes missing at the bottom of the queue
02-04-2014, 11:35 PM
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Just doing my monthly bump to the top of the pile...
02-04-2014, 11:51 PM
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Peter, I will need one for my FSQ106- can you send through the quote you gave me last time, I lost most emails.
Will be selling my VC200L lightbox Peter made if anyone is interested. Seen a LOT of use, and still holding up well!
10-04-2014, 02:00 PM
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With a bit of luck, you should have it by now Lewis.
30-04-2014, 10:20 AM
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30-04-2014, 11:14 AM
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Have responded Jimmy.
03-06-2014, 11:19 AM
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Just bumbing before it disappears
01-07-2014, 08:53 PM
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Same as last need to move it up or it will be gone...
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