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All Springer/NP/PCP Air Gun Discussion General => Air Gun Gate => Topic started by: rnabholz on August 01, 2010, 07:31:23 PM
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I picked up a Chrony recently to get a better handle on what is happening with my guns. Since the time that I have to play around with my toys typically comes in the evening or night, to use the Chrony, I was going to need a set of lights.
A quick check found that they were a bit pricey for a relatively simple set of two lights. I thought that maybe I could do something a bit cheaper.
I noticed that Chrony even offered a set of LED lights - that triggered a thought. I had seen ads for simple LED "stick up" lights, battery powered, hockey puck shaped lights that put out a pretty strong light using 3 or more LEDs.
A quick trip to the local hardware store and I had a set of 2, LED lights. They each contained 3 LED's and were powered by 3 AAA batteries. They were lightweight and pretty darn bright. Total Damage with the batteries $6
All I needed was a way to attach them to the diffusers, positioned over the Chrony sensors. I considered Velcro, but then thought that a clamp would be better. Scrounging around turned up a pretty simple and cheap solution - spring clothespins.
I attached the clothespins to the lights with double stick tape.
(http://www.wildsideiowa.com/ChronyLight.jpg)
I set up the Chrony, clipped the lights to the diffusers, turned out the flourescent lights in my play area. The lights put a pretty decent amount of light on the sensor slot.
(http://www.wildsideiowa.com/ChronyLightOn.jpg)
Only one thing left to do - I took a shot across the Chrony. It WORKED!
(http://www.wildsideiowa.com/ChronySet.jpg)
The data it gave me for the 3 guns I tested matched the readings that I get for the guns when using the Chrony outside, so this would seem to indicate that the lights have no adverse effect on the data turned out by the Chrony.
I found that the lights with the clamps attached will store in the folded chrony, so that makes it easy to keep the "kit" together.
(http://www.wildsideiowa.com/ChronyStorage.jpg)
I am really pleased to be able to use the Chrony inside without having to spend too many precious "Pellet Dollars" on the solution.
Rod
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Rod what can be said Bro.??? Your just a Albert Einstein of REDNECK innovation!!!
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Where the *(&^ does that face come from? OH, I see when I place 3 ! in a row DUUUHHH. 8)
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Now that is a great idea,i just happen to have 2 extras right here ,the other 2 are mounted in my gun safe. ;D
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Sir - that is pure genius.
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Thanks guys.
Rod
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Very clever. Thanks for the tip.
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I NEVER BOUGHT THE CRONY LIGHT FOR THE SAME REASON THAN YOU.... BUT NOW
THANKS FOR THE TIP.... BECAUSE I CAN FIND THAT LIGHTS VERY EASY IN PUERTO RICO.
BYE ... I AM GOING TO HOME DEPOT... NOW!!!
THANKS
/GERALD
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Thanks for the excellent tip. I'm heading to Lowe's after work. Only problem now is I can't hang my drawers out on the line, I used my clothes pins. ;D
Here's momma hanging them before. :o
Happy Shooting!!!!
Dave
8)
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great idea
no cords
battery operated
+1
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Thanks for the excellent tip. I'm heading to Lowe's after work. Only problem now is I can't hang my drawers out on the line, I used my clothes pins. ;D
Here's momma hanging them before. :o
Happy Shooting!!!!
Dave
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Goin to Lowes...Goin Commando...
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Now... Where's that "Kudos" button when you need it???!!!!! Great idea!
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Love this place full of good ideas.
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That's a great idea. I'm going to get a couple of those "Hockey puck" LED lights.
Btw....anybody remember how to put the whole chrony kit back into its original box. I've tried this, that and every which way and I can't stuff everything back into the box. I have the kit with the LED read-out that's apart from the main unit.