Hi,
I'd like to rebuild the BMW i8 headlamps, and use them for off-road use on my car. Anybody has an idea where I could get the components needed?
According to the Popular Mechanics article below, there are three laser diodes (455nm likely). I figured I would need
a) a prism that combines the three laser beams into one.
b) a mirror that reflects deflects the beam by 90 degrees
c) a diffusor to spread the beam
d) a phosphorus target that lights up
e) maybe some lenses for focus adjustments in between
I guess they had a few optical wizards at BMW to figure this out...
How It Works - The BMW i8’s Laser Headlights - Popular Mechanics
I'd like to rebuild the BMW i8 headlamps, and use them for off-road use on my car. Anybody has an idea where I could get the components needed?
According to the Popular Mechanics article below, there are three laser diodes (455nm likely). I figured I would need
a) a prism that combines the three laser beams into one.
b) a mirror that reflects deflects the beam by 90 degrees
c) a diffusor to spread the beam
d) a phosphorus target that lights up
e) maybe some lenses for focus adjustments in between
I guess they had a few optical wizards at BMW to figure this out...
How It Works - The BMW i8’s Laser Headlights - Popular Mechanics