Hello,
I'm a film guy working on a low budget project with a handheld "technological prop" whose main feature is a very bright light. Form factor being small, we were looking at flashlight options and our target for the tech is the Ace X80 tactical flashlight.
Specs here: http://www.acebeam.com/x80
14 volts I believe. The battery pack consists of 4 rechargeable 18650 3100 MAH 20A batteries, protected.
More info here:
https://www.batteryjunction.com/acebeam-imr-18650-3100mah-lithium-ion-battery.html
The art direction calls for dimmable light as an effect. My question: is it feasible to add a dimming switch or circuit (or both) to safely adjust the brightness of the torch? How would that effect the battery circuitry? Would it require switching to unprotected batteries, or is that a bad design decision? Also, could a 18650 battery rated at 3400 MAH work in the same circuitry, or would that be a problem?
Also, is that something I could put together fairly simply with good soldiering skills and a diagram and parts list? I am not an electrical engineer, obviously, but I am quite good with building things and technology, so the practical aspects are inside my wheelhouse. The proper safety, feasibility, and circuit design are not, so I could use some counsel.
Thanks!
I'm a film guy working on a low budget project with a handheld "technological prop" whose main feature is a very bright light. Form factor being small, we were looking at flashlight options and our target for the tech is the Ace X80 tactical flashlight.
Specs here: http://www.acebeam.com/x80
14 volts I believe. The battery pack consists of 4 rechargeable 18650 3100 MAH 20A batteries, protected.
More info here:
https://www.batteryjunction.com/acebeam-imr-18650-3100mah-lithium-ion-battery.html
The art direction calls for dimmable light as an effect. My question: is it feasible to add a dimming switch or circuit (or both) to safely adjust the brightness of the torch? How would that effect the battery circuitry? Would it require switching to unprotected batteries, or is that a bad design decision? Also, could a 18650 battery rated at 3400 MAH work in the same circuitry, or would that be a problem?
Also, is that something I could put together fairly simply with good soldiering skills and a diagram and parts list? I am not an electrical engineer, obviously, but I am quite good with building things and technology, so the practical aspects are inside my wheelhouse. The proper safety, feasibility, and circuit design are not, so I could use some counsel.
Thanks!