You're only thirteen and you sure know what you're doing! +1
Good job on the de-anodizing, love the matte finish. I'd keep it that way, polished aluminium attracts too many fingerprints.
Sodium hydroxide is the active ingredient and lye will be its powdered form.
Yeah, I was quite busy and forgot to bring up the customs fees and the declared amount. The Korean customs did catch it because it was declared above the tax free limit ($100), and I'm waiting to see how this plays out. My fault for forgetting to mention it though.
Where was the post with a rapid exothermic reaction that created a column of puffy stuff? I hope I'm not imagining things. :D
Not sure if it's in the Win thread or the fail thread, but probably in the Win thread, haha.
If you look up the datasheet of the LED, you can determine what current it will run at 12V. Flashaholics run 3A rated Cree XM-L and XM-L2's at 6-7A, so you might be able to be flexible with it. :)
I got your PM, thanks.
I'll make the payment this afternoon if you can confirm that these diodes, lenses, modules, and lens holders are identical to what DTR is selling at his shop.
Thanks for all your hard work!