Cree XR-E, Titanium Q3

I can't say enough about this light, and how perfect it is for the Cree XR-E mod...Yes, I'm not the first to try this mod...I was inspired by other CPFer's that paved the way.

I modded two of the old black Q3's for my friend Ed (Led_Experimenter) and Ed was kind enough to send me a new Q3 in titanium type II ano. The 17670 cell extender is the real deal, 6AL-4V Titanium...Its been quite a long time, since I've cut any 1mm pitch threads, but it came back in short order...

If the heatsink is made .330" high, and you use a star, or round base XR-E...the light will have some focus adjustment, and it remains under the pressure of the bezel o-ring...It's pretty cool...




I hope you like...

Scott, your Q3 Cree looks great with the TB made added touches.:goodjob: Still haven`t tried a Q3 with the Cree but many have said it is a winning combo.


Ken

kenster said:

Scott, your Q3 Cree looks great with the TB made added touches.:goodjob: Still haven`t tried a Q3 with the Cree but many have said it is a winning combo.


Ken

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You will love it Ken...It is such a nice reflector to begin with, the XR-E is a perfect compliment. The WOW factor is with the Li-Ion cell. It still out performs stock config. with a primary, but with the old blue cell, this thing really screams.

TB

Very Cool - I'm sitting on a Q3 mod with a Cree and a FluPic = just need the time ....

matrixshaman said:

Very Cool - I'm sitting on a Q3 mod with a Cree and a FluPic = just need the time ....

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I'm waiting for some FluPic boards to arrive, I'd like to try that too.

TB

Just a thought, anyone that want's to do this without having to buy/make an extender for the 17670 could just buy the Nuwai TM301X-3

Although having a part of the flashlight that's worth more than 5x the cost of the original flashlight is always kind of fun too =)

myk said:

Just a thought, anyone that want's to do this without having to buy/make an extender for the 17670 could just buy the Nuwai TM301X-3

Although having a part of the flashlight that's worth more than 5x the cost of the original flashlight is always kind of fun too =)

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RCR123's are fine too, no need for the extender, I just prefer the 17670.

What is the difference between the driver in the TM301X-3, and the Q3?

TB

I just opened my TM301X-3...Just a big honkin resistor on the board. Might be a bit more work to Cree...no threaded ring holding the module down, like the Q3, just pressure from the reflector holds everything in place.

Now that it's opened...I guess I gotta do it...

TB

I have a XR-E QIII that I got from the BST. I like it alot and it is a throw monster, only complaint is that the beam is a little ringy/sloppy. Is yours like that as well?

dammitjim said:

I have a XR-E QIII that I got from the BST. I like it alot and it is a throw monster, only complaint is that the beam is a little ringy/sloppy. Is yours like that as well?

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Nice and smooth...The metal dome ring should be completely inside the refector.

TB

That is one nice lookin' light!

I love those detailed, lightsaber looking lights. And adding an extender and a Cree to it is just icing on the cake!

Very cool looking light - I've never given the Q-III the light of day until just now - I can see why you like this light so much Scott. The grip pattern on the body looks pretty gnarley - in a good way. Although I'm not a fan of the heads-up clip. :shrug:

Awesome job!
john