MagLite upgraded to a Rebel!! (pics in post 34)

[GPB]

I love that holder, and the fact that I can get it at a B&M store. I am confused on the 3S/2P notation though....is it putting out 4.5 volts or 3.0 volts ? I would take 3S to mean 3 series which would be 4.5 volts, but we're talking about a 2d mag..so I wasn't sure...then I noticed that the Mag in your picture isn't a 2D rebel...so maybe it is a 4.5 volt carrier....like I said..I'm confused.

 

[rmteo]

The MAG in the picture is not mine - mine are box stock 2D Rebels. With alkalines it gives 4.5V (3*1.5). I am using NiMH's so I get a theoritical 3.6V which works great in the 2D Rebels.

Using 2700mAH NiMH rechargeables in the holder, you get a 3.6V/5400mAH battery pack equivalent to big Li-Ion pack.

Another thing - 6x AA's weigh 6oz. - about the same as a single D cell, so your are saving about 5 oz. using this configuration. Makes the 2D feel much better balanced in the hand without the tail heaviness.

 

[GPB]

cool...Thanks !!

 

[qip]

can those holders separate ? run in a 1 or 2D mag

 

[thermal guy]

Can we do the old 3c in a 2d mag trick?

 

[metlarules]

Keep in mind that 2 d cells are 3v and that pack starts off at 4.5v. I don't know if Mag designed the driver to handle that much voltage for the long term. I know the old magled lights had a different driver for 2,3, and 4 cell configuration. Procede with caution.

 

[rmteo]

Can we do the old 3c in a 2d mag trick?

This is exactly what it does - gives you the equivalent of 3Cs in the space of 2Ds in terms of voltage and capacity.

 

[rmteo]

can those holders separate ? run in a 1 or 2D mag

It may be possible to separate then but I have not tried it. Looks like it is made up of 2 identical mating sections that are held together with 2 small screws.

 

[rmteo]

Keep in mind that 2 d cells are 3v and that pack starts off at 4.5v. I don't know if Mag designed the driver to handle that much voltage for the long term. I know the old magled lights had a different driver for 2,3, and 4 cell configuration. Procede with caution.

Valid concern. I have only used rechargeable NiMH's (2700mAH) which come hot off the charger at about 4.2-4.4V. Ran a test last night with one of the 2D Rebels. Gave up after 7 hours (which should have depleted the pack) and it was still going with hardly any dimming.

 

[jabe1]

Could this adapter be modded to a 2s3p maybe?

 

[PlayboyJoeShmoe]

I just took the switch assembly out of my 2D Rebel to pre-emp a problem with battery nipples.

I found that the LED is on a thing a lot like the holder in an AA Magled which is held via spring up in the fairly heavy metal slug. Decent if not great heat sink.

Thin strip rubbing on the slug for negative.

I used an exacto knife to trim around the positive contact.

 

[Phaserburn]

Hmm. The positive contact in my 2D, while not huge, is clearly larger in diameter than any D cell nipple. In mine, I can't see how contact wouldn't be made.

 

[rmteo]

Is your 2D one of the new models with the Rebel LED? On all 4 of my Rebel 2Ds, the positive contact is about the same diameter (maybe even a tad smaller) as the nipple of the Ray-O-Vac alkalines.

I have been able to simulate (and fix) the issue with intermittent contact several times with the abovementioned batteries.

 

[Phaserburn]

Yes, it's a Rebel model, and the contact is a wee bit larger than the nipple diameter, perfectly centered. I would never doubt that contact would be made. On mine, anyway.

 

[rmteo]

The contacts on mine are also all perfectly centered. The only issue I have had were with the Ray-O-Vacs. With Eveready Heavy Duty, there were no issues at all. However, since I moved to using rechargeable AA's with a battery holder (see post #358), there have not been any problems. The small spring at the top (positive) end of the holder makes perfect contact.

 

[GPB]

Rmteo: Is the light considerably brighter with your higher voltage set up ?

 

[rmteo]

No, it is not. The regulator compensates by lowering the current. Tested it with a Bench PSU. Brightness is virtually constant from about 2.0V all the way up to 4.5V.

 

[PlayboyJoeShmoe]

Got get some of those Wally World lights for the holders!

 

[pipspeak]

I find the spill of the Rebel to be pretty good but like most Maglites it is basically all throw.

I assume the new rebel version can still be focused (or defocused)? In which case you can also have all flood, surely?!

I was planning to get a drop-in for my current 2D magLED for a bit more oomph but now I figure it'll just be cheaper just to buy a new Mag. Forget re-engineering... price is probably how Mag will potentially kill the drop-in market.

However, now I hear about a new MagCharger potentially coming down the line :huh: Am I just supposed to get them all?! :devil:

 

[Sam44]

Just wondering. I'd love to see a brightness/runtime graph comparing the rebel vs. luxeon 2D Mag. Is anyone still doing those? Also, are they planning on a 3D upgrade?