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    My first (and so far only) mod

    Thanks for that. I have had a look at some wide angle led bulbs (120 degrees, flat top) that I may try. I have been given another Solitaire that is still packaged and never been opened, I've also had a look at some Cree powered Sols. Can you see what's coming? :devil:
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    A little advice and suggestions please.....

    On FastTech website I found XRE-R2-WC. Gonna order one. When I have it fitted I will report back. Many thanks for your help.
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    A little advice and suggestions please.....

    So I'd be better off just getting a XR-E emitter then really as I really do like the amount of light given out and the throw by the original emitter. :thumbsup: I've done a little digging around and, from what I can gather, XR-E R2 is the champion for throw but rarely available as it would seem...
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    A little advice and suggestions please.....

    I have a generic no-name cree powered torch that I got from an online auction site. It's been working fine and I've been really pleased with it up until now. It has stopped working and I think I killed the LED.:( I noticed the beam wasn't looking right so looked into the head (not switched...
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    Match's Mods: The 4M - worlds brightest mini-mag (for now)

    I absolutetly love this! Far beyond my skills though. Once I've taught myself to solder though, who knows?
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    Maglite Gripes

    I have a Solitaire, AA MiniMag and a 2D Mag. Of the 3, the Sol is modded for LED bulb and MN21 battery (easily reversible) and the other are standard. I like the minimag for nostalgic reasons (had one as a kid) and the 2D because I always envied my mate's dad having one as a kid.:D The 2D is...
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    Simple guide to using a DMM for measurements

    So, I've read your guide, but I'm none the wiser.:duh2: Nothing at all to do with the guide, it's me - I need to read things over and over again before it sinks in. I'm not very savvy with electronics either but if I read it a few times and keep referring back to it when needed then I'm sure...
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    My first (and so far only) mod

    @ norm: So sorry, in my haste to get my post in, I completely forgot to resize the pictures. I've given myself a slapped wrist.:shakehead @ calipsoii: Many thanks for the advice regarding the bulb.:thumbsup: I did use the original and unmodified reflector. I had to sand the lip off the base...
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    My first (and so far only) mod

    Hello fellow CPFers.:wave: As detailed in my ‘hello’ post the other day, I have a Maglite Solitaire that I modified to run an LED using a 12v MN21 battery. I have had the Sol for many a year and only gets light (no pun intended) use but I wanted an LED upgrade for longer run times...
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