Mini Turbohead M2-XML2 Direct Drive

[PoliceScannerMan]

Orange. Nice.

 

[BingoBongo]

Thanks Moddoo for testing,and all others too! But 20Lumens are really low..... I hope the AA Energizer Lithiums performed a little better.

 

[scout24]

We'll know Saturday evening...

Thanks, Moddo!

 

[Moddoo]

Just tested this with a couple Energizer Lithium AA.

Output is somewhere over 200 Lumens on fresh cells.

Great pic KG!

 

[kellyglanzer]

You'll notice an M4 sticking up that I purchased in preparation of a secret oveready M project a couple years ago... never did see it. Did I miss it?

 

[scout24]

Moddo- Thanks for giving the 2xAA format the blessing! :twothumbs

 

[Maxbelg]

Just tested this with a couple Energizer Lithium AA.

Output is somewhere over 200 Lumens on fresh cells.

Great pic KG!

Quite interesting! I assume it will be somewhat lower with 2 alkalines? Is the Oveready custom black HA body on my C2 compatible with the Oveready bored 18350 extender?

 

[ElectronGuru]

Is the Oveready custom black HA body on my C2 compatible with the Oveready bored 18350 extender?

Sure thing, these extenders are intended to be used with all P/C/Z bodies.

Update: More MT heads have the green light, should be a fun spring!

 

[richstag]

Any details?

Sure thing, these extenders are intended to be used with all P/C/Z bodies.

Update: More MT heads have the green light, should be a fun spring!

 

[Maxbelg]

I have an Oveready 18350 bored extender and AA sleeve on the way, but I have been able to organize this solution in the meantime. I just popped AA alkalines in there and got an estimated 220-250 lumen compared to HDS 250! I use a McClicky for convenience in this setup. I love being able to use readily available AAs with this head!!! What do you think?

 

[PoliceScannerMan]

Sweet, that's great to know!

 

[Maxbelg]

Sweet, that's great to know!

Yes it's very versatile and can run on almost anything.
You can run with the right host and spacers:

A SINGLE Primary CR123A (more than 100 Lumen initially)
A SINGLE PROTECTED 16340, 14500, 17670, 16650, 18650 (output varies)
2 AA Alkaline, Lithium Primaries (initially more than 200 Lumen) or NIMH (+-20 Lumen)

This is truly great and not only makes it my favorite single level light but also one of my most versatile lights!

 

[PoliceScannerMan]

Yes it's very versatile and can run on almost anything.
You can run with the right host and spacers:

A SINGLE Primary CR123A (more than 100 Lumen initially)
A SINGLE PROTECTED 16340, 14500, 17670, 16650, 18650 (output varies)
2 AA Alkaline, Lithium Primaries (initially more than 200 Lumen) or NIMH (+-20 Lumen)

This is truly great and not only makes it my favorite single level light but also one of my most versatile lights!

Kinda makes me want to but a Pelican Case for a "Kit" with all the tubes, batts, tailcaps and stuff. :naughty:

 

[Maxbelg]

Kinda makes me want to but a Pelican Case for a "Kit" with all the tubes, batts, tailcaps and stuff. :naughty:

Good idea!

 

[scout24]

Any more pelican cases and I'm going to have to start labeling them. Or go color-coded!!!

 

[PoliceScannerMan]

Lego-ed this OR custom HA III bored extender with a RPM Tailcap and a OR 18mm delrin 2xAA sleeve. Running Eneloops at the moment.

Wow. Talk about a task light! The brightness is perfect for the house. 20 -40 lumen would be my guess. And the TC allows tail standing. Wonder what the runtime would be??

 

[Maxbelg]

........Wonder what the runtime would be??.....

Yeah I would love to see runtime curves with the various set-ups!

 

[BingoBongo]

Nice, 200 Lumens on Alkalines and Lithiums are pretty useful! It makes the MT very flexible,i think the reliable,strongest,built forever- AA Flashlight is born!

Hope i see this week a little USPS Box in my mail!!!

 

[trubltmols]

It'll even run on AA's? That's amazing! What does one needs to place AA's in a 18650 body? My Oveready bored C2 body with triad tailcap arrived today, impeccable quality all the way. My mini turbo I lucked into on the classifieds will be here tomorrow. So excited to put it together! I'm a plan ahead kind of guy and the versatility to alternate batts appeals to me. What do I need?

 

[PoliceScannerMan]

What do I need?

This and This for 2xAA. I only see 17mm in stock, 18mm would be ideal. 17m may rattle a bit.