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Scuba Forum - Scuba Diving Forums and Discussion Board - DIY http://forum.scubatoys.com en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:17:03 GMT vBulletin 3 http://forum.scubatoys.com/images/misc/rss.jpg Scuba Forum - Scuba Diving Forums and Discussion Board - DIY http://forum.scubatoys.com DIY Strobe Floats http://forum.scubatoys.com/diy/28055-diy-strobe-floats.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:43:53 GMT Heavy Camera Rig + no $ = DYI So after looking at the strobe arm floats out there, and not really finding anything in my price range I decided to just make my own. Now I have no way to test them in anything deeper than the tub at this point (I hate Wisconsin)..... at least I have it put together. Before Picture Image: http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m48/cheddarchick/IMG_0016.jpg the Victim: Image: http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m48/cheddarchick/IMG_0013.jpg Hacked in half and filled with Great Stuff closed cell expanding foam Image: http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m48/cheddarchick/IMG_0018.jpg Then Drilled out on the sides and refilled to fill in the holes there were inside Image: http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m48/cheddarchick/IMG_0014-1.jpg Make sure it is centered...twice.... Then make cute little scuba cover to make it not fall apart, and not be ugly Image: http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m48/cheddarchick/IMG_0021.jpg And Completed!!!! Image: http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m48/cheddarchick/IMG_0019-1.jpg Now get my butt to warmer water to try it out...... Heavy Camera Rig + no $ = DYI

So after looking at the strobe arm floats out there, and not really finding anything in my price range I decided to just make my own. Now I have no way to test them in anything deeper than the tub at this point (I hate Wisconsin)..... at least I have it put together.
Before Picture

the Victim:

Hacked in half and filled with Great Stuff closed cell expanding foam

Then Drilled out on the sides and refilled to fill in the holes there were inside

Make sure it is centered...twice....
Then make cute little scuba cover to make it not fall apart, and not be ugly

And Completed!!!!

Now get my butt to warmer water to try it out...... ]]> DIY Cheddarchick http://forum.scubatoys.com/diy/28055-diy-strobe-floats.html The Pressure Pot http://forum.scubatoys.com/diy/28036-pressure-pot.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:34:49 GMT Here is one I had machined. Here is one I had machined.

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]]> DIY divepapi http://forum.scubatoys.com/diy/28036-pressure-pot.html DIY: Anyone with machining tools out there? http://forum.scubatoys.com/diy/27904-diy-anyone-machining-tools-out-there.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:07:17 GMT So, anyone with access to some machining tools out there willing to do me a huge favor? I need a small, easy custom part made, and suddenly wondered if any of my ST buddies could help me out.

This past weekend, I broke my FOURTH strobe blocker on my camera. Ikelite wants $15 freaking (not my original adjective) dollars for a small 3"x5" sheet of plastic with a semi-circle cut out. The plastic's job? Block light. Duh.

Just to illustrate how farm animal stupid the part is:

See that little white piece of plastic sticking over the lens? (with the cute octo on it) That stupid piece of plastic is only supported by two little screws (it's a little different than pictured), and only on one side. The other side inevitably gets pressed on, and then, inevitably, the plastic flexes, weakens, and eventually half the stupid thing snaps off and drifts down into the abyss (or the bottom of the camera case).

This weekend, looking at mine, getting visibly closer to death, the thought occurred to me "gee, if it was made from a sheet of 2mm aluminum, it wouldn't break so easily". Later that day, at floating over a wreck at 80 fsw, I notice I once again have half of a flash block panel. *sigh*

I just got off the phone with a local CNC guy who wanted $75 for the job. Believe it or not, I actually considered it. Four or five more busted panels and it would pay for itself! But then the thought occurs, gee, maybe my online buddies can do a fella a favor. :)

So, anyone up for the job? I'd pay for any materials, if you want, and a few bucks for your trouble if you want. I'd bet someone could make a little money on the side selling these suckers. I CAN'T be the only person going through these damn things like candy.

Oh, here's a shot of my actual rig. The piece is partially blocked by the focus light, but you can see the dimensions a little better:

And here is a shot from the side, showing how the left side (facing the lens) is completely unsupported (the center and to the right, yes, to the left, no, it's free to bend... and it does!):

Help me Obi-Wan Kenobi... you're my only hope! ]]> DIY CompuDude http://forum.scubatoys.com/diy/27904-diy-anyone-machining-tools-out-there.html changing straps on scubapro jet fins http://forum.scubatoys.com/diy/27503-changing-straps-scubapro-jet-fins.html Sat, 24 Oct 2009 06:34:42 GMT Guys, I bought a pair of spring straps from piranha and intend to change my jet fins straps to it. The problem is i am unable to remove the straps! :smiley5: I mean the metal attachment connected to the rubber block. Am i supposed to remove the attachment by pulling open the two ends, or am i supposed to remove the pin in the middle???? Guys,
I bought a pair of spring straps from piranha and intend to change my jet fins straps to it.
The problem is i am unable to remove the straps! :smiley5: I mean the metal attachment connected to the rubber block.
Am i supposed to remove the attachment by pulling open the two ends, or am i supposed to remove the pin in the middle???? ]]> DIY Lj82 http://forum.scubatoys.com/diy/27503-changing-straps-scubapro-jet-fins.html DIY Canisters http://forum.scubatoys.com/diy/27453-diy-canisters.html Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:46:43 GMT I recently bought a lathe and have been making some canisters to sell for DIY project lights. These are full Delrin custom turned units with Agro glands, Nielsen Sessions latches and Anderson connectors for battery pack. If you have priced this stuff, you know this isn't cheap!!! They are built to hold 6- 18650 Lithium Ion batteries. The 18650 are rated at 3.7 volts and 2400mah. These can be used in series to direct drive an SSC P7 LED. I have done this on many lights without problems. You can also build a battery pack with 18650 in parallel/series config and use a driver.

Please note that Dive Rite and Salvo (no longer around) canisters will set you back $200 plus shipping. Also, it takes many hours to machine these canisters.

The canister on the right, I am selling for $75 as it is my first one and has some production mistakes that in no way hinder its performance.

The one on the left is the full production model with almost perfect features and I am selling for $100.

I also have a 6-18650 battery pack with charger that I will sell for $75.

These prices are all shipped and PayPal fees included.

Any questions feel free to ask. I will be making light heads and taking custom canister orders.

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