Hi all i am interested in modifying a 2D & 3D Maglight.
What i am interested in is What will be the best components on a budget to include either a All in One drop in Module or all seperate units as in LED ,driver ,reflector and so on.
I ask this as there are so many combinations to choose i am a little confused to say the least , what i would be looking for is answers with what parts as in the examples below:
MAGLIGHT CONFIGURATION 01
POWER SOURCE/BATTERY CONFIGURATION :
32600 3.7V 5000mAh D Li-ion Cell
http://www.kaidomain.com/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductId=2708
LIGHT/DROP IN MODULE:
CREE XML-T6 5-Mode 6700K 900-Lumen Smooth Aluminum Drop-in Module with Textured Reflector .
http://www.dealextreme.com/p/cree-x...-drop-in-module-with-textured-reflector-58481
I know a little bit of work needs to be done to fit this into a 2D or 3D maglight but for around $50 or £30 UK Pounds looks a good upgrade from a standard Mag.
The batteries are unprotected ( Not Good ) and they are 63mm apposed to 60mm standard D cell.
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MAGLIGHT CONFIGURATION 02
POWER SOURCE/BATTERY CONFIGURATION :
Cell type: IMR-26650
Capacity: 4000mAh (most cells are in the 4100-4200mAh range!)
Chemistry: LiMn2O4 (IMR)
Recommended charge current: <4A
Max charge current: 6.5A
Rated cycle life: 800 cycles @ 10A discharge
Normal discharge current: 10A
Max continuous discharge current: 20A
Max pulse discharge current (10s): 60A
Charge voltage: 4.20 ± 0.05V
Cutoff voltage: 2.50v
Nominal voltage @ .2C: 3.8v
Cell size and weight: 26.2mm x 66.5mm, 93g
Factory raised positive contact: easily makes contact in series!
http://www.cpfmarketplace.com/mp/showthread.php?249741-IMR-26650-4000mAh-sale-thread!
LIGHT/DROP IN MODULE:
5*Cree R2 1200-Lumen White Light Drop-in LED Module (52.7mm*42mm/8.4V Max)
http://www.dealextreme.com/p/5-cree...drop-in-led-module-52-7mm-42mm-8-4v-max-35241
With these batteries i would need a sleeve but a little safer and would also need to sink the spring into the tail cap as these are 66mm apposed to 60mm standard D Cell battery , again still needs some work to make the Drop in Module work in either Maglight total cost $65 or £40 UK Pounds.
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MAGLIGHT CONFIGURATION 03
POWER SOURCE/BATTERY CONFIGURATION :
Protected 25500 3.7V "5500mAh" Rechargeable Lithium Battery
http://www.dealextreme.com/p/protected-25500-3-7v-5500mah-rechargeable-lithium-battery-26799
LIGHT/DROP IN MODULE:
SSC P7-C 2800mA LED Module with Copper Base (3.6V~8.4V)
http://www.dealextreme.com/p/ssc-p7-c-2800ma-led-module-with-copper-base-3-6v-8-4v-14413
With these batteries i would need some magnets as they are smaller in size than a standard D Cell 54mm ,again still needs some work to make the Drop in Module work in a Maglight total cost $40 or £25 UK Pounds.
I would appreciate it if some of you guys could advise on what's already been said above and even better to show your recommendations.
What i am interested in is What will be the best components on a budget to include either a All in One drop in Module or all seperate units as in LED ,driver ,reflector and so on.
I ask this as there are so many combinations to choose i am a little confused to say the least , what i would be looking for is answers with what parts as in the examples below:
MAGLIGHT CONFIGURATION 01
POWER SOURCE/BATTERY CONFIGURATION :
32600 3.7V 5000mAh D Li-ion Cell
http://www.kaidomain.com/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductId=2708
LIGHT/DROP IN MODULE:
CREE XML-T6 5-Mode 6700K 900-Lumen Smooth Aluminum Drop-in Module with Textured Reflector .
http://www.dealextreme.com/p/cree-x...-drop-in-module-with-textured-reflector-58481
I know a little bit of work needs to be done to fit this into a 2D or 3D maglight but for around $50 or £30 UK Pounds looks a good upgrade from a standard Mag.
The batteries are unprotected ( Not Good ) and they are 63mm apposed to 60mm standard D cell.
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MAGLIGHT CONFIGURATION 02
POWER SOURCE/BATTERY CONFIGURATION :
Cell type: IMR-26650
Capacity: 4000mAh (most cells are in the 4100-4200mAh range!)
Chemistry: LiMn2O4 (IMR)
Recommended charge current: <4A
Max charge current: 6.5A
Rated cycle life: 800 cycles @ 10A discharge
Normal discharge current: 10A
Max continuous discharge current: 20A
Max pulse discharge current (10s): 60A
Charge voltage: 4.20 ± 0.05V
Cutoff voltage: 2.50v
Nominal voltage @ .2C: 3.8v
Cell size and weight: 26.2mm x 66.5mm, 93g
Factory raised positive contact: easily makes contact in series!
http://www.cpfmarketplace.com/mp/showthread.php?249741-IMR-26650-4000mAh-sale-thread!
LIGHT/DROP IN MODULE:
5*Cree R2 1200-Lumen White Light Drop-in LED Module (52.7mm*42mm/8.4V Max)
http://www.dealextreme.com/p/5-cree...drop-in-led-module-52-7mm-42mm-8-4v-max-35241
With these batteries i would need a sleeve but a little safer and would also need to sink the spring into the tail cap as these are 66mm apposed to 60mm standard D Cell battery , again still needs some work to make the Drop in Module work in either Maglight total cost $65 or £40 UK Pounds.
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MAGLIGHT CONFIGURATION 03
POWER SOURCE/BATTERY CONFIGURATION :
Protected 25500 3.7V "5500mAh" Rechargeable Lithium Battery
http://www.dealextreme.com/p/protected-25500-3-7v-5500mah-rechargeable-lithium-battery-26799
LIGHT/DROP IN MODULE:
SSC P7-C 2800mA LED Module with Copper Base (3.6V~8.4V)
http://www.dealextreme.com/p/ssc-p7-c-2800ma-led-module-with-copper-base-3-6v-8-4v-14413
With these batteries i would need some magnets as they are smaller in size than a standard D Cell 54mm ,again still needs some work to make the Drop in Module work in a Maglight total cost $40 or £25 UK Pounds.
I would appreciate it if some of you guys could advise on what's already been said above and even better to show your recommendations.
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