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KenSFO
09-06-2009, 10:38 AM
I am looking for someone who can help make my latest LED fiber optic illuminator wishes a reality. It would be used to provide light for fiber optic applications such as rigid, flexible and video endoscopes that share a common light post-style input. Photos and specs of my previous efforts are available, if not posted here.

The requirements:

1. ULTRA bright (at least 1000 lumens max) using a single-die emitter, but sustainable output. SST90?

2. Smooth, variable brightness UI with a low LOW of no more than 10 lumens. Infinitum style UI or similar?

3. Flexible power, i.e. multiple cell external power pack and AC/DC direct via adapters for AC mains and vehicle 12VDC.

4. Ultra-efficient LED to fiber optic coupling at very close proximity to the source so it can be attached directly to the fiber optic device (endoscope) without using a light pipe.

5. Neutral white emitter for good color rendition.

6. Portable/hand-held, i.e. dimensions no larger than 1 1/2" diameter and 6 1/2" long.

7. Weight less than 16 oz.


What I DON'T need:

1. Waterproof.

2. Hard finish. These would be stored with optical instruments and used under carefully controlled conditions, by professionals.

3. The usual flashlight-style features, i.e. strobe, SOS, etc.


If something like this interests you and you have the resources and would like to partner up to make it happen, contact me at:

KenSFO@comcast.net

KenSFO
09-06-2009, 05:14 PM
... this is a commercial project, ikncluding fees for design assistance and prototyping, as well as the fact that, when it's soup, it will yield a commercial order from a single customer, myself? I realized that it might seem that my request was about an individual, private request. Sorry for the oversight!

KenSFO

KenSFO@comcast.net