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Sold/Expired Dropin module w/ U-bin SSC for Surefire Turbohead

yclo

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For sale are U-bin SSC modules made for Surefire turboheads. These will fit the M3T, M4, M6 and KT heads without any modifications.

1. 750mA, 4-18V input $110 *SOLD*
2. 750mA, 4-18V input $110 *SOLD*
3. 750mA, 4-18V input $110 *SOLD*
4. 750mA, 4-18V input $110 *SOLD*
5. 750mA, 4-18V input $110 *SOLD*
6. 917mA, 4-16V input $140 *SOLD*
7. 5 mode, 4-15V input $140 (Low-Mid-High-Strobe-SOS) *SOLD*
8. 5 mode, 4-15V input $140 (Low-Mid-High-Strobe-SOS) *SOLD*

Note about batteries:
4-18V means you can use 2~4 primary cells or 1~4 Li-ion rechargable cells in series
4-15/16V means that you can use 2~4 primary cells or 1~3 Li-ion rechargable cells in series


Price includes shipping to international destinations. Cash paypal prefered.

Here is a beamshot of the module in a Surefire M6:


-YC
 
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kavvika

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Figure 90lm average per watt (3.7v * 300mA), so maybe 190 at ~750mA and 250 at ~900mA, but for OTF (torch) lumens it will be around 25% less.
 

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Hi Yclo...

I originally posted here that I`d take No. 6. But, life has just reminded me of some other priorities, so I`ll have to pass for now.

Best wishes to you on your sale!

:)
 
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Carpe Diem

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Would these fit an M6?
If yes, how much runtime?

Hi GreenLED...

I`d appreciate it if Yclo would also answer this for you, but my understanding is that these TM`s will definitely work in an M6. (If you have the standard M6 battery setup, though, you`d have to get the 750 mA version which can handle up to 18V.)

I use the original Mike Jordan Lux III 5W and 3W TM`s in all of my M6`s and KT4`s, and would never think of going back to the original SF lamps for the same.

:)
 

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For sale are U-bin SSC modules made for Surefire turboheads.

8. 5 mode, 4-15V input $140 (Low-Mid-High-Strobe-SOS)

Price includes shipping to international destinations. Cash paypal prefered.

-YC


Interested in number 8.

What are the LED current draw per each level on Low-Mid-High?


Njoy...
 

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Hi GreenLED...

I`d appreciate it if Yclo would also answer this for you, but my understanding is that these TM`s will definitely work in an M6. (If you have the standard M6 battery setup, though, you`d have to get the 750 mA version which can handle up to 18V.)

I use the original Mike Jordan Lux III 5W and 3W TM`s in all of my M6`s and KT4`s, and would never think of going back to the original SF lamps for the same.

:)
Why would an 18V max rating be needed? A SF MB20 holds the cells in 3S2P, which (with standard CR123As) makes for a 9V, 3Ah pack. You should be able to use any of these modules.

...Unless I'm missing something. :thinking:
 
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yclo

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Thanks kavvika, I just had a look at the spec sheet for the U-bin SSC and I'm estimating the lumens output from emitter to be around 180~190 @ 750mA and 220~230 @ 900mA. These values are not absolute since I can't measure output accurately.

Not too sure how many percent you have to account for reflector/window losses, etc. I think Surefire's pyrex windows have an anti-reflective coating on them?

These definitely fit an M6, and like TigerhawkT3 mentioned the MB20 battery holder arranges the 6 x 123 cells to give 9V output. Taking into consideration driver efficiency losses, I am getting 6 hour+ from my calculations.

Emitter driven at 3.6V * 750mA = 2.7W
Driver has an efficiency of around 85%
M6 battery pack 6 * 3.5Wh = 21Wh
Runtime = 21Wh / 2.7W * 85% = ~6.6h

I did not make the multi mode board, but measuring with my multimeter and a bench power supply I am estimating the current to led to be about:
low - 50mA
mid - 300mA
high - 700mA

#6 has a different voltage range because it uses a SOB board from the sandwich shoppe and that is what Wayne lists in the specs.

-YC
 

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Why would an 18V max rating be needed? A SF MB20 holds the cells in 3S2P, which (with standard CR123As) makes for a 9V, 3Ah pack. You should be able to use any of these modules.

...Unless I'm missing something. :thinking:


Hi TigerhawkT3...

My bad! :ohgeez: And you`re good! :thumbsup:

This is what happens when one tries to make a comment on a topic that should actually be left to "those-who-know-what-they`re-talking-about." :shakehead


No matter what, though, best wishes to all!

:eek: :D
 
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yaesumofo

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Could you make some of these with a P7 emitter?
This may make a terriffic combination...
These look fantastic BTW!!


Yaesumofo

quote=yclo;2463528]

For sale are U-bin SSC modules made for Surefire turboheads.

1. 750mA, 4-18V input $110 *reserved*
2. 750mA, 4-18V input $110
3. 750mA, 4-18V input $110
4. 750mA, 4-18V input $110
5. 750mA, 4-18V input $110
6. 917mA, 4-16V input $140
7. 5 mode, 4-15V input $140 (Low-Mid-High-Strobe-SOS) *SOLD*
8. 5 mode, 4-15V input $140 (Low-Mid-High-Strobe-SOS)


Price includes shipping to international destinations. Cash paypal prefered.

Here is a beamshot of the module in a Surefire M6:


-YC[/quote]
 

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Could you make some of these with a P7 emitter?
This may make a terriffic combination...
These look fantastic BTW!!
Yaesumofo
Fairly sure they wouldn't fit through the hole in the reflector, I might be wrong I'm no Surefire expert.
Great work as always YC :thumbsup:
Cheers Norm
 

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:thanks: guys.

Y, thanks for spelling out the math - now I know how to calculate those things on my own.


I'll have to figure out a way to get one of these.
 

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These look interesting.

The O.D. of my MN21 is about 9.45mm so a P7 is definitely too big.

I would be interested in a multi-mode version without strobe or SOS. Just high, medium and really low.

How is the UI set up on the multi-mode driver?

Regards,
Mark
 

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Unfortunately as a few people have pointed out, the P7 emitter is physically too big to fit into the reflector for it to be used in a simple drop in.

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(Lux on left which is same size as SSC. P7 on right, 12mm diameter)

The UI on the multi-mode is setup such that when you turn it off then on without waiting it changes to the next mode. It also appears to remember which mode it was turned off on and will turn back on to the same mode the next time you come back to it.

I am not an electronics guy so I can't offer any sort of custom multi-mode, the 2 boards I used were set like that at the factory.

-YC
 

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I'm interested, but since these will likely sell out before I have the money to get one, will there be another run? Thanks.
 
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