3D Printed RNVGs: The LLI Aeturnus

Published on September 2, 2022
Duration: 9:19

This guide details the installation and basic operation of the Low Light Innovations Aeturnus NVG housing. It covers inserting intensifier tubes and optics, battery installation, mounting to a helmet, and IPD adjustment. The Aeturnus is presented as a more budget-friendly, non-articulating alternative to traditional RNVGs, leveraging 3D printing for cost reduction. The review highlights its compatibility with MX10160 tubes and PVS-14 optics, while noting limitations such as the lack of manual gain and a fixed pod design.

Quick Summary

The Low Light Innovations Aeturnus is a 3D printed, non-articulating binocular night vision goggle housing priced around $750. It utilizes MX10160 intensifier tubes and Mil-Spec PVS-14 optics, offering a budget-friendly alternative to traditional RNVGs. While potentially more rugged due to fewer moving parts, its fixed pod design limits stowability and flexibility compared to articulating systems.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to LLI Aeturnus
  2. 00:27Pricing and Market Position
  3. 01:12Ruggedness and Design Philosophy
  4. 02:06Technical Compatibility
  5. 03:05Simplified Features
  6. 03:44Operation and Adjustments
  7. 04:21Mounting and Stowage
  8. 05:31Disadvantages of Fixed Pods
  9. 07:11Weight and Durability
  10. 08:38Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Low Light Innovations Aeturnus?

The LLI Aeturnus is a 3D printed, non-articulating binocular night vision goggle housing designed as a more affordable alternative to traditional aluminum RNVGs. It accepts MX10160 intensifier tubes and Mil-Spec PVS-14 optics.

How does the LLI Aeturnus compare in price to RNVGs?

The Aeturnus housing starts at approximately $750, making it significantly cheaper than most aluminum RNVG housings, which often cost several times that amount. This lower cost is primarily due to its 3D printed construction.

What are the main advantages and disadvantages of the Aeturnus's fixed pod design?

The fixed pod design can offer increased ruggedness by reducing potential failure points like hinges. However, it makes the device harder to stow compactly on a helmet and prevents flipping up individual pods for unaided eye use, unlike articulating systems.

What type of intensifier tubes and optics are compatible with the LLI Aeturnus?

The Aeturnus housing is designed to accept MX10160 intensifier tubes, which feature automatic gain control. It also uses standard Mil-Spec PVS-14 optics.

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