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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Just for information, I may be off the internet for up to 20 business days due to change of provider. If anyone needs to contact me please ring me on 0414 835849
No worries Steve, my pleasure. For info I now have internet of sorts, I purchased a mobile bb for a month, not much data, but it at least enables me to read messages etc and see what is happening.
Just for info, I started a lightbox today for one of our members which needed a cutout for a dovetail plate, unfortunately I forgot about this and had to start again. Now I have all the bits and pieces for a 8" scope's light box. Outside Diameter of front of ota 235mm. Anyone interested let me know.
I have purchased two light boxes from Peter and are happy with my purchases.
I found Peter helpful and easy to get on with and would recommend him to others.
Kind Regards
Greg Elton
Happy Valley
Attached are photos of a light box I have just completed for a 190 mak newt, also I have made up a sleeve to fit over the box to accomodate a 127ED refractor. This is for one of the forum members.