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    XML Mini Ma@

    I'm planning on building a direct-drive setup in a Mini Ma@ 2 AA. It'll consist of an XML powered by two LiNiCoO2 14500's or two IMR 14500's. I'm not too well versed in the electrical side of things, so I have two questions. First, what power of resistor do I need to get the battery voltage...
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    Looking For A Single-Cell EDC

    I'm looking for a new, small EDC. Here's the checklist and thank you for you time/help! 1) How would you prefer to purchase the light? -I will be mail-ordering or buying online, so this doesn't matter. 2) Budget: An easy question, but you may change your mind after answering the rest! :-)...
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    Where To Get Springs?

    I'm in the middle of a mini m@glite build and I am in need of a spring for the positive pole on the bottom of the pill. The problem is, I can't find a local or online source for electrical springs. Where do y'all get your springs from?
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    Object/Subject Review: Elektro Lumens EDC-XML: 1000 Lumens!

    Re: Object/Subject Review: Elektro Lumens EDC-XML: 1000 Lumens! (In Progress) Great review for a great light! I own this light's older brother, the EDC MCE. It is the toughest light I own and I would recommend an Elecktrolumens EDC to anyone.
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    SIGN GRETA's BIRTHDAY CARD

    Happy Birthday, Greta!
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    Surefire LX2 Clip Fragility

    Has anyone had problems with Surefire LX2 pocket clips breaking? I'm on my fourth one which is surprising for such an expensive light. They always break at a visible line right under the attachment point to the light. Is that line suppose to be a "Break away" point? Any insight into this would...
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    Securing the Driver?

    A friend and I are currently in the design stage of building a custom flashlight. He works in a machine shop and we have all the materials we'll need. There's just one thing I can't figure out. How do you modders secure driver boards in the bottom of heatsinks or pills? I've seen some...
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    Friends asking to borrow flashlights for the incoming storm

    Re: Am I the only one on the east coast... That's a great way to put it. I always have many boxes of spares in case of emergency.
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    Do you like infinite variable output or preset modes?

    I prefer preset levels in order to estimate runtimes.
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    what is your most solid, or quality feeling light?

    My Surefire E2DL and Elektrolumens EDC MCE
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    What 3 lights do you like/use the most?

    Most used: -Surefire E2DL -4sevens Quark 123 Tactical -Maratac AAA
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    What Do You Drive?

    2005 Mazda 3 S Hatchback
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    Which Two Modes Do You Have Your Quark Tactical Set To?

    Quark 123 Tactical R5 on RCR123 Tight- High Loose- Low
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