Triple Cree XM-L Mag-Lite .... and the story continues

[kbark]

That's a nice looking design. A 3 XML kit will be nice.

 

[wildstar87]

I'm interested in this as well. If I have one of your older Triple MC-E kits, will this fit?

 

[Der Wichtel]

Yes but the reflectors will stick out a little bit

 

[Takeshi_Kovacs]

Still interested in this kit if get round to making them up, hope to hear from ya soon

 

[jetset]

just for my understanding, pls help!

when 3 LEDs are powered the drag from the Liions is around 9A???
so regular 18650s would not work and I need IMRs?

what if I have 3 cells the amperes are divided on the cells? 3 x 2,8A??
sorry for my poor electronic background

jet

 

[jirik_cz]

Very nice mod, the LED PCB is really beautiful

 

[Der Wichtel]

Still interested in this kit if get round to making them up, hope to hear from ya soon

I have good news and bad news.
First, I picked the parts up today and the reflectors throw pretty good.
Bad, I mixed up some numbers so that the reflectors don't fit as planned. I think I have been a little bit in stress because of the exam period.

Luckily I just got my new lathe installed. Just have to wait for the tools to get the reflectors right.

just for my understanding, pls help!

when 3 LEDs are powered the drag from the Liions is around 9A???
so regular 18650s would not work and I need IMRs?

what if I have 3 cells the amperes are divided on the cells? 3 x 2,8A??
sorry for my poor electronic background

jet

in a parallel setup 9A 3.5V
in series 3A and 10.5V which was used in this case

 

[ergotelis]

Do you sell these reflectors that don't fit?

 

[Sway]

Are the reflectors designed for the XM-L or adapted from another LED?

BTW Nice work

Later
Kelly

 

[MisterBeam]

At first I have to say: good job!

Did you have some comparisons to a triple cree xp-g R5?
At the moment I use a selfmade cavelamp with 4 xp-g`s, and want to mod my old mag with a triple xml too.
I need more and more and more light for good pictures in big caves.
So a triple xml will be a good idea.

Now my question, get the head of the light hot? It`s usefull to buy a heat-control?

 

[Takeshi_Kovacs]

Good to hear from you DW again, dont worry too much about exam now, its done and dusted, but i am sure they will work out just fine.
BTW, do you still have the specs for the driver? I thought i had it saved in pdf on my pc, but cant seem to find it..

 

[Der Wichtel]

Do you sell these reflectors that don't fit?

Sure, just send me an email or PN

Are the reflectors designed for the XM-L or adapted from another LED?

BTW Nice work

Later
Kelly

I designed the reflectors extra for the XM-L

At first I have to say: good job!

Did you have some comparisons to a triple cree xp-g R5?
At the moment I use a selfmade cavelamp with 4 xp-g`s, and want to mod my old mag with a triple xml too.
I need more and more and more light for good pictures in big caves.
So a triple xml will be a good idea.

Now my question, get the head of the light hot? It`s usefull to buy a heat-control?

Yes, the light gets hot but less than the triple P7. You can run the light continuously if the air temperature is low enough. Something around 20°C maybe more. Haven't tested it that much as I'm usually using the light at night were the temperature is lower.

Good to hear from you DW again, dont worry too much about exam now, its done and dusted, but i am sure they will work out just fine.
BTW, do you still have the specs for the driver? I thought i had it saved in pdf on my pc, but cant seem to find it..

Just click on the link in my signature.

 

[Sway]

I designed the reflectors extra for the XM-L

Very well then, I'm interested in a XM-L package when they are ready

Later
Kelly

 

[beekeeper5]

Very well then, I'm interested in a in a XM-L package when there ready

+1

Me too! I've been waiting patiently for months.

 

[jetset]

in a parallel setup 9A 3.5V
in series 3A and 10.5V which was used in this case

so I can use any DX or KD LiIons to power this "3-eyed beauty"

jetset

 

[Nos]

so I can use any DX or KD LiIons to power this "3-eyed beauty"

jetset

You can, just remeber you have to take the capacity twice for the maximum current you can pull from a standart Li-Ion (LiCo) cell. For example 2400mah times two ist 4,8A in this case.


Wichtel, is it possible to send you some XM-Ls, so you can professionally reflow them to your custom board? I would like to order a set too, but just the reflectors, heatsink and board.

 

[Der Wichtel]

Wichtel, is it possible to send you some XM-Ls, so you can professionally reflow them to your custom board? I would like to order a set too, but just the reflectors, heatsink and board.

yes, that is no problem

 

[Nos]

yes, that is no problem

Saw that post too late, anyway check your PM folder please ^^

 

[Der Wichtel]

Spent some time with my lathe...

This might be interesting for some of you :
Triple Cree XM-L Dropin

 

[Bimmerboy]

Interesting? That's an understatement!

Three questions if I may:

1.) Do you clamp the entire board to the heatsink with good pressure while the glue cures?

2.) Do you have beamshots using the shortened reflectors?

3.) Please excuse my forgetfulness, especially because I've seen your previous threads over the years, but... how is the heatsink installed? Does it go into the head first, then the whole assembly screwed onto the body?

Thanks for bringing these great creations to us! :thumbsup: