Ferry
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Re: High Powered "D" Maglite Drop in *Feeler*
I would be in for a "Mag D" drop in :thumbsup:
I would be in for a "Mag D" drop in :thumbsup:
High Powered "D" M@g Drop in *Updated with Prototype*
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sed6
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Re: High Powered "D" Maglite Drop in *Feeler*
I have a 1D cut to fit an AW C cell. Would that be enough to drive the light? I'm not sure how that compares to the 18650. If so I'm in for one.
I have another 1D that runs on 4AA Eneloops. Would that power the SST-50?
I have a 1D cut to fit an AW C cell. Would that be enough to drive the light? I'm not sure how that compares to the 18650. If so I'm in for one.
I have another 1D that runs on 4AA Eneloops. Would that power the SST-50?
PhantomPhoton
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Re: High Powered "D" Maglite Drop in *Feeler*
Almost... 2800mAh drive barely does the SST50 justice. I'd be willing to pay more to a modder who could get me up to the 4-5A drive range with multiple parallel drivers.
The C Cell sounds more appealing to me than the D Cell. Get it to even ~3.5A on a C dropin and I'd be all over it.
Almost... 2800mAh drive barely does the SST50 justice. I'd be willing to pay more to a modder who could get me up to the 4-5A drive range with multiple parallel drivers.
The C Cell sounds more appealing to me than the D Cell. Get it to even ~3.5A on a C dropin and I'd be all over it.
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paulvw
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Re: High Powered "D" Maglite Drop in *Feeler*
I'm interested in 1 D version as well.
thanks Paul
I'm interested in 1 D version as well.
thanks Paul
Re: High Powered "D" Maglite Drop in *Feeler*
Sounds like you're talking max 6v? I think 6AA in 3s2p would be best...
Also I don't see enough room in a drop-in for parallel drivers. Would changing a few resistors on an existing board be possible? (4-5 amps would be nice :devil:who needs runtime anyway)
Sounds like you're talking max 6v? I think 6AA in 3s2p would be best...
Also I don't see enough room in a drop-in for parallel drivers. Would changing a few resistors on an existing board be possible? (4-5 amps would be nice :devil:who needs runtime anyway)
Re: High Powered "D" Maglite Drop in *Feeler*
I don't know about that....I've read with the bin I plan on using they output 600 lm @ 1.75A so 2.8a should give a slight bump to that.
Mac
Almost... 2800mAh drive barely does the SST50 justice. I'd be willing to pay more to a modder who could get me up to the 4-5A drive range with multiple parallel drivers.
The C Cell sounds more appealing to me than the D Cell. Get it to even ~3.5A on a C dropin and I'd be all over it.
I don't know about that....I've read with the bin I plan on using they output 600 lm @ 1.75A so 2.8a should give a slight bump to that.
Mac
Re: High Powered "D" Maglite Drop in *Feeler*
Yes........but not for very long. Nimh cells would run the light at full power no problem.
Mac
Yes........but not for very long. Nimh cells would run the light at full power no problem.
Mac
|Hemppis|
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Re: High Powered "D" Maglite Drop in *Feeler*
I suppose a "C"-version with a driver that takes 8.4V would touch all the right spots for a lot of people who have a lonely 2C just waiting to be modded. Like me :twothumbs
I suppose a "C"-version with a driver that takes 8.4V would touch all the right spots for a lot of people who have a lonely 2C just waiting to be modded. Like me :twothumbs
waddup
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Re: High Powered "D" Maglite Drop in *Feeler*
70 - 350 - 950 lumens? approx? on 4 x alkalines? (brighter on nimh)?
yes, id take 1 for sure :candle:
and maybe 2 or 4 more as gifts.
pott the electronics please.(happy to pay some extra $$)
will this dropin require modding the stock mag switch?
70 - 350 - 950 lumens? approx? on 4 x alkalines? (brighter on nimh)?
yes, id take 1 for sure :candle:
and maybe 2 or 4 more as gifts.
pott the electronics please.(happy to pay some extra $$)
will this dropin require modding the stock mag switch?
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Aircraft800
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Re: High Powered "D" Maglite Drop in *Feeler*
Really? $79? I spent more than that building one. That sounds like a bargain. Would you consider making any Direct Drive, so 3D or 3C NiMh cells could drive it to 5A, and use PWM to get the two lower levels? If that runs it too hard on cells fresh off the charger, maybe a resistor to keep it <5A? Keeping an eye on this thread!
Great ideas Mac!
Really? $79? I spent more than that building one. That sounds like a bargain. Would you consider making any Direct Drive, so 3D or 3C NiMh cells could drive it to 5A, and use PWM to get the two lower levels? If that runs it too hard on cells fresh off the charger, maybe a resistor to keep it <5A? Keeping an eye on this thread!
Great ideas Mac!
sunshine57
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Re: High Powered "D" Maglite Drop in *Feeler*
Very interested
Very interested
AlexGT
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Re: High Powered "D" Maglite Drop in *Feeler*
Interested in a "C" version
Interested in a "C" version
Re: High Powered "D" Maglite Drop in *Feeler*
I'm interested in one.
I'm interested in one.
EvilPaul2112
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Re: High Powered "D" Maglite Drop in *Feeler*
Interested in "C" version that could be run with up to 8.4 Volts.
Interested in "C" version that could be run with up to 8.4 Volts.
JosephK
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Re: High Powered "D" Maglite Drop in *Feeler*
Sign me up for 3, Mac.
Sign me up for 3, Mac.
tundratrader
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Re: High Powered "D" Maglite Drop in *Feeler*
I am interested. Couple of questions though.
What would theoretically run time be on 3 d cell alkalines?
Will this work similar to Malkoff by just trimming reflector?
Thanks
Zach
I am interested. Couple of questions though.
What would theoretically run time be on 3 d cell alkalines?
Will this work similar to Malkoff by just trimming reflector?
Thanks
Zach
