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Sold/Expired Homemade Surefire A2 Aviator LED rings (2nd Run) *CLOSED*

calipsoii

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Surefire A2 Aviator
Homemade LED Rings

THIS RUN IS NOW CLOSED.
There may be another in the future, so please check back later!


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The sales thread for the 1st run of these rings can be found here.
The build log for the original homemade rings can be found here.



Models

You should buy a multi-mode if:

  • You're ok with only getting 2/3rds of the max output in exchange for a completely separate color that's accessible with only a few button clicks.
  • You want complete control over the brightness.
  • You understand that the A2 tailcap was never designed for such a device and unless you lock it out before putting it in your pocket, you may find it doing things you aren't expecting.
  • You acknowledge that even though you'll probably use white LED's 98% of the time, you just can't get it out of your head how cool red LED flashlights look. :D
  • run4jc did an awesome little mini-review of the multi-mode rings here
You should buy a single-mode if:

  • You want rock-solid, press-the-button-and-let-there-be-light dependability.
  • You just want one brightness level and don't want to muck with multiple button presses and programming accidents.
  • You know you're probably only going to ever use 1 color and you're ok with that.
  • They're half the price!

Single mode
  • 3 LED's of the same color
  • Requires all 3 screws be inserted to operate (will be back to 1 screw in future revisions)
Multi mode

  • 2 LED's of one color and 1 of another --or-- 3 LED's of the same color
  • User changes which LED's are lit through a series of tailcap presses. The rotation is as follows:
    • 1st Mode = 1 LED lit
    • 2nd Mode = 2 LED's lit
    • 3rd Mode = 3 LED's lit (This mode is optional and can be enabled/disabled by the user on all rings. It's intended primarily for rings that are all one color)
  • The brightness of each of the modes can be set with a series of tailcap presses.
  • The "administrative" commands (20+ clicks) have a 3-click leeway to make them easier to set.
  • These rings have a lot of capacitors on them, each of which has to charge before current hits the microcontroller. This introduces a very small but noticeable delay (~0.15sec) between pressing the button and the LED's coming on. There is no way around this - all the capacitors are required.
  • IMPORTANT: Each A2 has a different tailcap and some are quite sensitive. Rings ship in the Low Click UI by default, but may be changed to the High Click UI to help minimize accidental mode changes or brightness ramping. That said, pocket carry may result in accidental button presses that may cause unexpected behaviour. If this worries you, I recommend locking out the tailcap between uses. If that's unacceptable, I recommend a single mode ring instead. :eek:
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  • The idea with the multimode's was to keep the functions as unobtrusive as possible so that anyone who's used an Aviator can pick it up and have it work like they expect it to, but add a few extra features that make life more pleasant.


Colors

  • Warm White: very close match to the tint of the incandescent bulb. Light yellow hotspot fading to slightly brown spill with a very smooth beam pattern. At 5+ feet, has a touch of blue tint in the middle of the hotspot that is almost unnoticeable (this is still the very best warm white 5mm I've found). Similiar tint to the Quark Mini AA Warm White. Output is lower than stock cool white since Surefire overdrives the LED's.
    • Comprehensive warm white color measurements by rdh226 available here.
  • Deep Red: very pleasing deep red with zero orange or pink tint. Smooth beam pattern with only a few artifacts in it. Bright enough that you don't need to strain to see but dim enough that it won't destroy your night vision.
  • Ultraviolet: very strong, specialized LED. Will cause objects to fluoresce at 5+ feet. Works well for examining money, curing UV-reactive adhesives, etc. Will cause eye damage with misuse so USE WITH CAUTION!
  • Yellow/Green: interesting tint that appears very dim at first glance but grows progressively brighter as your eyes night adjust. Is noticeably dimmer than the stock Surefire Y/G LED's. Much easier to read by in the dark than the deep reds. Pleasing color (563nm) once your eyes get used to it.
  • Green: Very bright green LED's.
  • Blue: Even brighter blue LED's. Beam pattern is a little ringy but it throws surprisingly well for a 5mm.
  • Cyan: A light blue LED, 491nm (pure cyan is 485nm). Tightest beam pattern of any of my LED's - an excellent thrower. A light sanding will diffuse the beam if you're looking for flood.
  • Amber: Light yellow bordering on orange. Looks very much like the yellow light on a stop sign at an intersection. Throws a soft "campfire" colored light.

Rechargeables


  • Input voltage range: 2.7 to 16V
  • Low voltage warning: NO
    • RCR123 with protection circuit recommended
    • IMR16340 will work but may be permanently damaged if discharged too low
Most A2 bodies are just barely large enough to fit protected RCR123 batteries, but this will vary with each individual light. The A2 body is closed at one end. For this reason, DO NOT FORCE a rechargeable battery into the body of the light - you will be unable to push the battery back out and it may become stuck. In my A2's, RCR123's fit quite snug and I need to shake the body a little bit to get them back out.


Beamshots


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A rough brightness comparison showing how bright the green really is. The camera shows the red more than my eyes do - I see it much dimmer.
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Installation Instructions


  1. Loosen the first screw using an eyeglass screwdriver that fits properly - the metal is quite soft and the wrong size will mangle the head of the screw. Mine had a small amount of thread locker on them, so I found I had to press down fairly hard and give it a quick twist to get things started.
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  2. Once the screw is loose, tilt the head sideways and unscrew it the rest of the way to prevent the screw from falling into the hole where the bulb sits. Tweezers make it easier to remove the screw once it's totally loose (especially if your fingers are too big to fit in the head like mine).
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  3. Repeat for the other two screws, then remove the ring by turning the head upside down and gently tapping it on a table (it may take a little jimmying as it fits tight). Store the stock ring in the container you received your modified one in.
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  4. The screw holes line up quite well on the newer model A2 (with the 3 round sides on the body)
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  5. The screw holes don't line up quite as perfectly on my older 4-flats A2. Despite this, the ring installs and operates fine.
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  6. Place the screw in the hole, turn the head upright, set it on your table, and begin tightening with the screwdriver held vertically. Don't press down on the screwdriver, just let gravity hold it on the screw and gently twist it. The screw MUST be vertical and you should not feel much (if any) resistance. I got impatient and attempted to force a screw that was leaning at about a 33 degree angle, ignoring the resistance. Big mistake: that screw hole is now stripped. Much better to take it out and try again than wreck your Aviator. The screw should be 90-degrees up and down as seen in the picture below. Only tighten it half-way for now.
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  7. If at any time, your screw starts to lean like this, STOP. Carefully remove it, insert it upright, and try again. You should feel almost no resistance while turning the screwdriver.
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  8. Insert and tighten the 2nd and 3rd screws HALFWAY as shown below.
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  9. Work your way around the ring, tightening the screws a bit at a time. Stop tightening when you feel resistance - continuing to tighten will strip the screw hole. Some of your screws may sit a tiny bit above the PCB (like the right one below). This is ok!
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  10. When all 3 screws are tight, the lamp hole in the middle should be nice and centered in the ring like below.
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  11. Replace the bulb and gently screw the head back on. Test it out!
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That's about it! I make these in my basement in my spare time, so while I can't crank them out like an assembly line, I will try my absolute hardest to get one into the hands of any of my fellow A2 enthusiasts who want one. Any questions/comments/suggestions please let me know!

Cheers,
calipsoii






 
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calipsoii

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Re: FS: Homemade Surefire A2 Aviator LED rings (2nd Run) *OPEN*

Pricing

Shipping: $7USD (up to 4 rings)

  • Rings will ship via Canada Post Small Packet (Air) and should arrive in 6-10 business days. There is no tracking and I'm not responsible for any postal mishaps that occur once the package leaves my hands. Sorry it's so pricey but this is the best I can do - Canada Post is hilariously expensive.
You must include your CPF userid in the PayPal comments or subject line!

Single Mode
  • Warm White (details/beamshots): $22USD (in stock)
  • Neutral White (details/beamshots): $22USD (in stock)
  • Yellow/Green: $22USD (in stock)
  • Ultraviolet (details/beamshots): $28USD (in stock)
  • Deep Red: $22USD (in stock)
  • Green: $22USD (in stock)
  • Blue: $22USD (in stock)
  • Cyan: $22USD (in stock)
  • Amber: $22USD (in stock)

Multi-Mode

  • Warm White \ Neutral White \ Yellow/Green \ Deep Red \ Green \ Blue \ Cyan \ Amber: $50USD (any combination)
  • Ultraviolet: $52USD (1 LED); $54USD (2 LED's); $56USD (3 LED's)
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  • When ordering, please specify which of the above colors you'd like for your single and double LED's (e.g. "I'd like to order a multi-mode ring with 1x Blue and 2x Red LEDs"). You may order a ring that is entirely one color. If you do, all 3 LED's can be turned on by enabling the 3rd mode (this may be done for any ring, even multi-color ones).
  • :caution: I strongly recommend AGAINST ordering UV LED's on these rings. As noted above, accidental tailcap presses may unexpectedly change the mode your ring comes on in. You may think your ring is coming on with 2x warm white LED's lit and it instead comes on with 1x UV. This may result in you receiving an unexpected blast of UV light directly to your eyes. :caution: I will make you a multi-mode ring with UV emitters on it if you ask, but by ordering one, you agree that you have read and understand this. You may not hold me responsible in any way, shape or form for any use or misuse of your UV ring. The second it leaves my hands, it becomes your responsibility. Always use proper eye protection when operating it - I use a pair of UVA/UVB blocking sunglasses.

Ordering

To order, just post in this thread with what you'd like made. I'll get it created and then fire you a PM with my PayPal information when it's completed. I don't want to accept any money before I have something ready to ship.


Order History

#010 Single Mode Warm White (Nichia NSPL500DS, 22000mcd, 15 degree, ~3300K) - Shipped to 91FromStars (2011-05-30)
#011 Single Mode Warm White (Nichia NSPL500DS, 22000mcd, 15 degree, ~3300K) - Shipped to Maxbelg (2011-05-30)
#012 Single Mode Ultraviolet (Nichia NSPU510CS, 6800µW, 15 degree, 375nm) - Shipped to Not So Bright (2011-06-06)
#013 Single Mode Warm White (Nichia NSPL500DS, 22000mcd, 15 degree, ~3300K) - Shipped to Knuckles (2011-06-01)
#014 Single Mode Warm White (Nichia NSPL500DS, 22000mcd, 15 degree, ~3300K) - Shipped to DavidS (2011-05-31)
#015 Single Mode Deep Red (LEDSupply L2-0-R5TH50-1, 2000mcd, 50 degree, 660nm) - Shipped to SemperAptum (2011-05-30)
#016 Single Mode Warm White (Nichia NSPL500DS, 22000mcd, 15 degree, ~3300K) - Shipped to Dioni (2011-05-31)
#017 Single Mode Warm White (Nichia NSPL500DS, 22000mcd, 15 degree, ~3300K) - Shipped to run4jc (2011-06-01)
#018 Single Mode Warm White (Nichia NSPL500DS, 22000mcd, 15 degree, ~3300K) - Shipped to run4jc (2011-06-01)
#019 Single Mode Warm White (Nichia NSPL500DS, 22000mcd, 15 degree, ~3300K) - Shipped to Chongker (2011-06-01)
#020 Single Mode Warm White (Nichia NSPL500DS, 22000mcd, 15 degree, ~3300K) - Shipped to scout24 (2011-06-01)
#021 Single Mode Warm White (Nichia NSPL500DS, 22000mcd, 15 degree, ~3300K) - Shipped to jsmitty1967 (2011-06-03)
#022 Single Mode Warm White (Nichia NSPL500DS, 22000mcd, 15 degree, ~3300K) - Shipped to 1pt21 (2011-06-03)
#023 Single Mode Ultraviolet (Nichia NSPU510CS, 6800µW, 15 degree, 375nm) - Shipped to 1pt21 (2011-06-03)
#024 Single Mode Ultraviolet (Nichia NSPU510CS, 6800µW, 15 degree, 375nm) - Shipped to Solscud007 (2011-06-09)
#025 Single Mode Yellow/Green (NTE NTE30037, 2500mcd, 12 degree, 575nm) - Shipped to Solscud007 (2011-06-09)
#026 Single Mode Warm White (Nichia NSPL500DS, 22000mcd, 15 degree, ~3300K) - Shipped to shomie911 (2011-06-09)
#027 Single Mode Warm White (Nichia NSPL500DS, 22000mcd, 15 degree, ~3300K) - Shipped to rdh226 (2011-06-13)
#028 Single Mode Warm White (Nichia NSPL500DS, 22000mcd, 15 degree, ~3300K) - Shipped to rdh226 (2011-06-13)
#029 Single Mode Warm White (Nichia NSPL500DS, 22000mcd, 15 degree, ~3300K) - Shipped to rdh226 (2011-06-13)
#030 Single Mode Warm White (Nichia NSPL500DS, 22000mcd, 15 degree, ~3300K) - Shipped to nanomu (2011-06-28)
#031 Single Mode Warm White (Nichia NSPL500DS, 22000mcd, 15 degree, ~3300K) - Shipped to whitedoom34 (2011-06-28)
#032 Single Mode Warm White (Nichia NSPL500DS, 22000mcd, 15 degree, ~3300K) - Shipped to ninemm (2011-06-28)
#033 Single Mode Ultraviolet (Nichia NSPU510CS, 6800µW, 15 degree, 375nm) - Shipped to rdh226 (2011-07-11)
#034 Single Mode Warm White (Nichia NSPL500DS, 22000mcd, 15 degree, ~3300K) - Shipped to oldways (2011-07-09)
#035 Single Mode Warm White (Nichia NSPL500DS, 22000mcd, 15 degree, ~3300K) - Shipped to knuckles (2011-07-10)
#036 Single Mode Warm White (Nichia NSPL500DS, 22000mcd, 15 degree, ~3300K) - Shipped to briteflite (2011-07-17)
#037 Single Mode Deep Red (LEDSupply L2-0-R5TH50-1, 2000mcd, 50 degree, 660nm) - Shipped to briteflite (2011-07-17)
#038 Single Mode Warm White (Nichia NSPL500DS, 22000mcd, 15 degree, ~3300K) - Shipped to paddling_man (2011-07-26)
#039 Single Mode Warm White (Nichia NSPL500DS, 22000mcd, 15 degree, ~3300K) - Shipped to smflorkey (2011-07-25)
#040 Single Mode Ultraviolet (Nichia NSPU510CS, 6800µW, 15 degree, 375nm) - Shipped to smflorkey (2011-07-25)
#041 Single Mode Warm White (Nichia NSPL500DS, 22000mcd, 15 degree, ~3300K) - Shipped to BobVA (2011-07-25)
#042 Single Mode Warm White (Nichia NSPL500DS, 22000mcd, 15 degree, ~3300K) - Shipped to Jacklight (2011-07-26)
#043 Single Mode Warm White (Nichia NSPL500DS, 22000mcd, 15 degree, ~3300K) - Shipped to yellow (2011-07-26)
#044 Single Mode Ultraviolet (Nichia NSPU510CS, 6800µW, 15 degree, 375nm) - Shipped to yellow (2011-07-26)
#045 Single Mode Warm White (Nichia NSPL500DS, 22000mcd, 15 degree, ~3300K) - Shipped to syncytial (2011-07-28)
#046 Single Mode Yellow/Green (Rohm SLA-570, 470mcd, 25 degree, 563nm) - Shipped to syncytial (2011-07-28)
#047 Single Mode Deep Red (LEDSupply L2-0-R5TH50-1, 2000mcd, 50 degree, 660nm) - Shipped to syncytial (2011-07-28)
#048 Single Mode Warm White (Nichia NSPL500DS, 22000mcd, 15 degree, ~3300K) - Shipped to abarth_1200 (2011-08-10)
#049 Single Mode Ultraviolet (Nichia NSPU510CS, 6800µW, 15 degree, 375nm) - Shipped to abarth_1200 (2011-08-10)
#050 Single Mode Warm White (Nichia NSPL500DS, 22000mcd, 15 degree, ~3300K) - Shipped to Phredd (2011-08-08)
#051 Single Mode Warm White (Nichia NSPL500DS, 22000mcd, 15 degree, ~3300K) - Shipped to gVp (2011-08-09)
#052 Single Mode Warm White (Nichia NSPL500DS, 22000mcd, 15 degree, ~3300K) - Shipped to DM51 (2011-08-09)
#053 Single Mode Deep Red (LEDSupply L2-0-R5TH50-1, 2000mcd, 50 degree, 660nm) - Shipped to DM51 (2011-08-09)
#054 Single Mode Yellow/Green (Rohm SLA-570, 470mcd, 25 degree, 563nm) - Shipped to DM51 (2011-08-09)
#055 Single Mode Ultraviolet (Nichia NSPU510CS, 6800µW, 15 degree, 375nm) - Shipped to DM51 (2011-08-09)
#056 Single Mode Warm White (Nichia NSPL500DS, 22000mcd, 15 degree, ~3300K) - Shipped to S1LVA (2011-08-08; arrived 2011-09-19)
#057 Single Mode Warm White (Nichia NSPL500DS, 22000mcd, 15 degree, ~3300K) - Shipped to S1LVA (2011-09-12)
#058 Single Mode Warm White (Nichia NSPL500DS, 22000mcd, 15 degree, ~3300K) - Shipped to KROMATICS (2011-09-14)
#059 Single Mode Warm White (Nichia NSPL500DS, 22000mcd, 15 degree, ~3300K) - Shipped to KROMATICS (2011-09-14)
#060 Single Mode Warm White (Nichia NSPL500DS, 22000mcd, 15 degree, ~3300K) - SPF to Juggler1
#061 Single Mode Warm White (Nichia NSPL500DS, 22000mcd, 15 degree, ~3300K) - Shipped to J_Roc (2011-09-13)
#062 Single Mode Deep Red (LEDSupply L2-0-R5TH50-1, 2000mcd, 50 degree, 660nm) - Shipped to bdl931 (2011-09-13)
#063 Single Mode Deep Red (LEDSupply L2-0-R5TH50-1, 2000mcd, 50 degree, 660nm) - Shipped to KROMATICS (2011-09-14)
#064 Single Mode Ultraviolet (Nichia NSPU510CS, 6800µW, 15 degree, 375nm) - Shipped to KROMATICS (2011-09-14)
#065 Single Mode Warm White (Nichia NSPL500DS, 22000mcd, 15 degree, ~3300K) - Shipped to eoed (2011-09-20)
#066 Single Mode Warm White (Nichia NSPL500DS, 22000mcd, 15 degree, ~3300K) - Shipped to candor (2011-09-19)
#067 Multi Mode 1x Deep Red / 2x Warm White - Shipped to BobVA (2011-09-30)
#068 Multi Mode 1x Deep Red / 2x Warm White - Shipped to Not So Bright (2011-09-30)
#069 Multi Mode 1x Warm White / 2x Warm White - Shipped to mangogate (2011-10-01)
#070 Multi Mode 1x Deep Red / 2x Warm White - Shipped to cnjl3 (2011-09-30)
#071 Multi Mode 1x Ultraviolet / 2x Warm White - Shipped to Viper715 (2011-09-30)
#072 Multi Mode 1x Deep Red / 2x Warm White - Shipped to geezer (2011-09-30)
#073 Multi Mode 1x Cyan / 2x Amber - Shipped to archimedes (2011-09-30)
#074 Single Mode Warm White (Nichia NSPL500DS, 22000mcd, 15 degree, ~3300K) - Shipped to M.S (2011-10-18)
#075 Single Mode Warm White (Nichia NSPL500DS, 22000mcd, 15 degree, ~3300K) - Shipped to Tsai (2011-10-19)
#076 Multi Mode 1x Warm White / 2x Warm White - Shipped to Filip (2011-10-27)
#077 Multi Mode 1x Ultraviolet / 2x Warm White - Shipped to 1pt21 (2011-10-27)
#078 Single Mode Warm White (Nichia NSPL500DS, 22000mcd, 15 degree, ~3300K) - Shipped to 1pt21 (2011-10-27)
#079 Multi Mode 1x Deep Red / 2x Warm White - Shipped to flex76italy (2011-10-27)
#080 Single Mode Warm White (Nichia NSPL500DS, 22000mcd, 15 degree, ~3300K) - Shipped to yowzer (2011-10-27)
#081 Multi Mode 1x Warm White / 2x Deep Red - Shipped to elnino (2011-10-27)
#082 Multi Mode 1x Warm White / 2x Warm White - Shipped to Phredd (2011-10-27)
#083 Single Mode Warm White (Nichia NSPL500DS, 22000mcd, 15 degree, ~3300K) - Shipped to LightJunk (2011-10-29)
#084 Single Mode Warm White (Nichia NSPL500DS, 22000mcd, 15 degree, ~3300K) - Shipped to LightJunk (2011-11-07)
#085 Multi Mode 1x Deep Red / 2x Warm White - Shipped to smcharchan (2011-11-09)
#086 Single Mode Warm White (Nichia NSPL500DS, 22000mcd, 15 degree, ~3300K) - Shipped to RichS (2011-11-14)
#087 Single Mode Warm White (Nichia NSPL500DS, 22000mcd, 15 degree, ~3300K) - Shipped to st_burt (2011-12-01)
#088 Single Mode Warm White (Nichia NSPL500DS, 22000mcd, 15 degree, ~3300K) - Shipped to springnr (2011-11-14)
#089 Single Mode Warm White (Nichia NSPL500DS, 22000mcd, 15 degree, ~3300K) - Shipped to DDS (2011-11-29)
#090 Single Mode Warm White (Nichia NSPL500DS, 22000mcd, 15 degree, ~3300K) - Shipped to mat_the_cat (2011-12-01)
#091 Single Mode Warm White (Nichia NSPL500DS, 22000mcd, 15 degree, ~3300K) - Shipped to Juggler1 (2011-11-29)
#092 Multi Mode 1x Warm White / 2x Warm White - Shipped to Kaichu Dento (2011-12-07)
#093 Single Mode Amber (LEDSupply L4-0-O5TH30-1, 3100mcd, 30 degree, 610nm) - Shipped to dbleznak (2011-12-13)
#094 Single Mode Ultraviolet (Nichia NSPU510CS, 6800µW, 15 degree, 375nm) - Shipped to tlyon1022 (2012-02-11)
#095 Multi Mode 1x Warm White / 2x Warm White - Shipped to pjandyho (2012-01-09)
#096 Multi Mode 1x Warm White / 2x Warm White - Shipped to Kaichu Dento (2012-01-10)
#097 Multi Mode 1x Warm White / 2x Warm White - Shipped to lightplay22 (2012-01-25)
#098 Single Mode Warm White (Nichia NSPL500DS, 22000mcd, 15 degree, ~3300K) - Shipped to trialt (2012-01-10)
#099 Single Mode Deep Red (LEDSupply L2-0-R5TH50-1, 2000mcd, 50 degree, 660nm) - Shipped to trialt (2012-01-10)
#100 Single Mode Amber (LEDSupply L4-0-O5TH30-1, 3100mcd, 30 degree, 610nm) - Shipped to trialt (2012-01-10)
#101 Multi Mode 1x Deep Red / 2x Warm White - Shipped to trialt (2012-01-10)
#102 Multi Mode 1x Ultraviolet / 2x Warm White - Shipped to Bojujuju (2012-01-31)
#103 Single Mode Warm White (Nichia NSPL500DS, 22000mcd, 15 degree, ~3300K) - Shipped to bgogo (2012-01-12)
#104 Single Mode Ultraviolet (Nichia NSPU510CS, 6800µW, 15 degree, 375nm) - Shipped to Lightingguy321 (2012-01-25)
#105 Single Mode Neutral White (Cree C513A-MSN-CW0Y0511: 8200mcd, 55deg, ~5000k) - Shipped to Bullzeyebill (2012-01-26)
#106 Multi Mode 1x Deep Red / 2x Warm White (Low>High UI) - Shipped to Bicycleflyer (2012-01-28)
#107 Single Mode Neutral White (Cree C513A-MSN-CW0Y0511: 8200mcd, 55deg, ~5000k) - Shipped to brandocommando (2012-01-30)
#108 Multi Mode 1x Deep Red / 2x Neutral White - Shipped to brandocommando (2012-01-30)
#109 Single Mode Cyan (LEDSupply L4-0-T5TH15-1: 4000mcd, 15deg, 490nm) - Shipped to geezer (2012-01-30)
#110 Single Mode Warm White (Nichia NSPL500DS, 22000mcd, 15 degree, ~3300K) - Shipped to geezer (2012-01-30)
#111 Multi Mode 1x Warm White / 2x Warm White - Shipped to btorrenga (2012-01-30)
#112 Multi Mode 1x Warm White / 2x Warm White - Shipped to btorrenga (2012-01-30)
#113 Multi Mode 1x Warm White / 2x Warm White - Shipped to walterr839 (2012-01-30)
#114 Single Mode Deep Red (LEDSupply L2-0-R5TH50-1, 2000mcd, 50 degree, 660nm) - Shipped to walterr839 (2012-01-30)
#115 Multi Mode 1x Deep Red / 2x Warm White - Shipped to walterr839 (2012-01-30)
#116 Single Mode Neutral White (Cree C513A-MSN-CW0Y0511: 8200mcd, 55deg, ~5000k) - Shipped to DuckhunterInTN (2012-02-21)
#117 Multi Mode 1x Neutral White / 2x Neutral White - Shipped to pjandyho (2012-03-03)
#118 Single Mode Deep Red (LEDSupply L2-0-R5TH50-1, 2000mcd, 50 degree, 660nm) - SPF to lys_og_varme
#119 Multi Mode 1x Warm White / 2x Warm White - Shipped to dudemar (2012-03-03)
#120 Multi Mode 1x Warm White / 2x Ultraviolet - Shipped to hotlight (2012-03-03)
#121 Single Mode Warm White (Nichia NSPL500DS, 22000mcd, 15 degree, ~3300K) - Shipped to rocled (2012-03-03)
#122 Single Mode Amber (LEDSupply L4-0-O5TH30-1, 3100mcd, 30 degree, 610nm) - Shipped to rocled (2012-03-03)
#123 Single Mode Yellow Green (LiteOn LTL2P3KGKNN, 980mcd, 22 degree, 574nm) - Shipped to rocled (2012-03-03)
#124 Multi Mode 1x Yellow Green / 2x Warm White - Shipped to eoed (2012-03-14)
#125 Multi Mode 1x Yellow Green / 2x Warm White - Shipped to eoed (2012-03-14)
#126 Multi Mode 1x Warm White / 2x Warm White - Shipped to eoed (2012-03-14)
#127 Multi Mode 1x Deep Red / 2x Warm White - Shipped to steve108 (2012-03-12)
#128 Multi Mode 1x Deep Red / 2x Warm White - Shipped to kemosabex (2012-03-23)
#129 Single Mode Cyan (LEDSupply L4-0-T5TH15-1: 4000mcd, 15deg, 490nm) - Shipped to kemosabex (2012-03-23)
#130 Single Mode Ultraviolet (Nichia NSPU510CS, 6800µW, 15 degree, 375nm) - Shipped to kemosabex (2012-03-23)
#131 Single Mode Neutral White (Cree C513A-MSN-CW0Y0511: 8200mcd, 55deg, ~5000k) - Shipped to Tommygun45 (2012-03-10)
#132 Single Mode Neutral White (Cree C513A-MSN-CW0Y0511: 8200mcd, 55deg, ~5000k) - Shipped to Per Arne (2012-03-14)
#133 Multi Mode 1x Warm White / 2x Warm White - Shipped to Lite Me Up (2012-04-04)
#134 Single Mode Neutral White (Cree C513A-MSN-CW0Y0511: 8200mcd, 55deg, ~5000k) - Shipped to troller_cpf (2012-04-03)
#135 Multi Mode 1x Amber / 2x Cyan - Shipped to troller_cpf (2012-04-03)
#136 Multi Mode 1x Deep Red / 2x Warm White - Shipped to walterr839 (2012-04-04)
#137 Single Mode Neutral White (Cree C513A-MSN-CW0Y0511: 8200mcd, 55deg, ~5000k) - Shipped to deklan (2012-04-09)
#138 Single Mode Neutral White (Cree C513A-MSN-CW0Y0511: 8200mcd, 55deg, ~5000k) - Shipped to deklan (2012-04-09)
#139 Single Mode Warm White (Nichia NSPL500DS, 22000mcd, 15 degree, ~3300K) - Shipped to deklan (2012-04-09)
#140 Single Mode Warm White (Nichia NSPL500DS, 22000mcd, 15 degree, ~3300K) - Shipped to deklan (2012-04-09)
#141 Single Mode Deep Red (LEDSupply L2-0-R5TH50-1, 2000mcd, 50 degree, 660nm) - Shipped to pkennethv (2012-04-23)
#142 Multi Mode 1x Neutral White / 2x Neutral White - Shipped to kellyug (2012-04-16)
#143 Single Mode Neutral White (Cree C513A-MSN-CW0Y0511: 8200mcd, 55deg, ~5000k) - Shipped to Flashlike (2012-04-16)
#144 Single Mode Ultraviolet (Nichia NSPU510CS, 6800µW, 15 degree, 375nm) - Shipped to wykeite (2012-05-04)
#145 Single Mode Deep Red (LEDSupply L2-0-R5TH50-1, 2000mcd, 50 degree, 660nm) - Shipped to matt-o (2012-05-14)
#145 Single Mode Blue (Nichia NSPB500AS, 9300mcd, 15 degree, 470nm) - Shipped to matt-o (2012-05-14)
#146 Multi-Mode 1x Cool White / 2x Cool White - Shipped to Rat (2012-05-22)
#147 Single Mode Ultraviolet (Nichia NSPU510CS, 6800µW, 15 degree, 375nm) - Shipped to dolphincry (2012-05-16)
#148 Single Mode Warm White (Nichia NSPL500DS, 22000mcd, 15 degree, ~3300K) - Shipped to python (2012-06-18)
#149 Single Mode Warm White (Nichia NSPL500DS, 22000mcd, 15 degree, ~3300K) - Shipped to It01Firefox (2012-06-18)
#150 Single Mode Deep Red (LEDSupply L2-0-R5TH50-1, 2000mcd, 50 degree, 660nm) - Shipped to It01Firefox (2012-06-18)
#151 Single Mode Amber (LEDSupply L4-0-O5TH30-1, 3100mcd, 30 degree, 610nm) - Shipped to opmaroon (2012-06-22)
#152 Multi Mode 1x Deep Red / 2x Warm White - Shipped to Lite Me Up (2012-07-04)
#153 Single Mode Neutral White (Cree C513A-MSN-CW0Y0511: 8200mcd, 55deg, ~5000k) - Shipped to MtnBubba (2012-07-14)
#154 Multi Mode 1x Green / 2x Neutral White - Shipped to MtnBubba (2012-07-14)
#154 Multi Mode 1x Warm White / 2x Warm White - Shipped to walterr839 (2012-08-03) [warranty]
#155 Single Mode Warm White (Nichia NSPL500DS, 22000mcd, 15 degree, ~3300K) - Shipped to seed (2012-09-10)
#156 Multi Mode 1x Deep Red / 2x Warm White - Shipped to TRDmatrix (2012-09-18)
#157 Single Mode Ultraviolet (Nichia NSPU510CS, 6800µW, 15 degree, 375nm) - Shipped to GrizzlyAdams (2012-10-12)
#158 Multi Mode 1x Deep Red / 2x Warm White - Shipped to steve108 (2012-10-09) [warranty]
#159 Single Mode Warm White (Nichia NSPL500DS, 22000mcd, 15 degree, ~3300K) - Shipped to Entoxica (2012-11-02)
#160 Single Mode Cyan (LEDSupply L4-0-T5TH15-1: 4000mcd, 15deg, 490nm) - Shipped to electromage (2012-11-02)
#161 Single Mode Ultraviolet (Nichia NSPU510CS, 6800µW, 15 degree, 375nm) - Shipped to jamesmtl514 (2012-11-08)
#162 Single Mode Deep Red (LEDSupply L2-0-R5TH50-1, 2000mcd, 50 degree, 660nm) - Shipped to Principia (2012-11-30)
#163 Single Mode Yellow Green (LiteOn LTL2P3KGKNN, 980mcd, 22 degree, 574nm) - Shipped to Principia (2012-11-30)
#164 Single Mode Warm White (Nichia NSPL500DS, 22000mcd, 15 degree, ~3300K) - Shipped to gravelrash (2012-11-13)
#165 Single Mode Warm White (Nichia NSPL500DS, 22000mcd, 15 degree, ~3300K) - Shipped to gravelrash (2012-11-13)
#166 Single Mode Warm White (Nichia NSPL500DS, 22000mcd, 15 degree, ~3300K) - Shipped to JohnnyLunar (2012-11-13)
#167 Single Mode Neutral White (Cree C513A-MSN-CW0Y0511: 8200mcd, 55deg, ~5000k) - Shipped to herbicide (2012-11-19)
#168 Single Mode Warm White (Nichia NSPL500DS, 22000mcd, 15 degree, ~3300K) - Shipped to Grox (2012-11-28)
#169 Single Mode Warm White (Nichia NSPL500DS, 22000mcd, 15 degree, ~3300K) - Shipped to DRoc (2012-11-29)
#170 Single Mode Deep Red (LEDSupply L2-0-R5TH50-1, 2000mcd, 50 degree, 660nm) -Shipped to DRoc (2012-11-29)
#171 Single Mode Neutral White (Cree C513A-MSN-CW0Y0511: 8200mcd, 55deg, ~5000k) -Shipped to DRoc (2012-11-29)
#172 Single Mode Deep Red (LEDSupply L2-0-R5TH50-1, 2000mcd, 50 degree, 660nm) -Shipped to jetjockey (2012-12-15)
#173 Multi Mode 1x Red / 2x Warm White - Shipped to mhs (2013-01-14)
#174 Multi Mode 1x Red / 2x Warm White - Shipped to el_Pablo (2013-07-04)
#175 Multi Mode 1x Yellow Green / 2x Warm White - Shipped to el_Pablo (2013-07-04)
#176 Multi Mode 1x Cyan / 2x Amber - Shipped to archimedes (2013-08-22)
#177 Single Mode Warm White (Nichia NSPL500DS, 22000mcd, 15 degree, ~3300K) - Shipped to flashlike (2013-10-30)
#178 Single Mode Blank (no LED's) - Shipped to flex76italy (2013-11-25)
#179 Multi Mode 1x Red / 2x Warm White - Shipped to ShineOnYouCrazyDiamond (2014-01-07)
#180 Single Mode Warm White (Nichia NSPL500DS, 22000mcd, 15 degree, ~3300K) - Shipped to 1pt21 (2014-06-25)
#181 Multi Mode 1x Red / 2x Neutral White - Shipped to hombreluhrs (2014-06-25)
#182 Multi Mode 1x Yellow-Green / 2x Warm White - Shipped to Double Barrel (2014-06-29)
#183 Multi Mode 1x Red / 2x Neutral White - Shipped to Double Barrel (2014-06-29)
#184 Multi Mode 1x Warm White / 2x Deep Red - Shipped to ShineOnYouCrazyDiamond (2015-11-16)
#185 Single Mode Green (Nichia NSPG500DS, 43300mcd, 15 degree, 525nm) - Shipped to Kid9P (2015-11-16)
#186 Single Mode Neutral White (Cree C513A-MSN-CW0Y0511: 8200mcd, 55deg, ~5000k) - Shipped to Kid9P (2015-11-16)
#187 Multi Mode 1x Red / 2x Neutral White - SPF to toastystuff (2015-11-29)
 
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calipsoii

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Re: FS: Homemade Surefire A2 Aviator LED rings (2nd Run) *OPEN*

Since the new rings are quite different than the old ones, I thought a new sales thread would be best!

There are a good number of people who put their name on the waitlist in the last sales thread - I haven't forgotten about you. I will be going through my Inbox and the Part 1 thread tomorrow and sending PM's to each person. Your rings will be made before any new orders.

Got a single warm white ring created and tested this evening. The assembly line has lurched into action. :)

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SemperAptum

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Re: FS: Homemade Surefire A2 Aviator LED rings (2nd Run) *OPEN*

I'll take a red. PM me when you're ready.

Also, how are these PCB's lining up with the screws?

Still homemade tabs underneath?
 

calipsoii

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Re: FS: Homemade Surefire A2 Aviator LED rings (2nd Run) *OPEN*

I'll take a red. PM me when you're ready.

Also, how are these PCB's lining up with the screws?

Still homemade tabs underneath?

Since the fab house is mechanically drilling the screw holes now (and I'm not drill-pressing them by hand) I've yet to find a ring where all 3 holes don't line up perfectly. :thumbsup:

The 3-round head measurements are a tiny bit different than the 4-flats (or at least mine is) so when you first drop the ring into a 4-flats head, the holes might appear a bit off. Once you get 2 screws placed into the ring though, it centers itself and they tighten down without issue.

As for the springs, ugh, don't remind me. I wouldn't be lying if I told you I've emailed over a dozen manufacturers in several different countries looking for the springs I need. I've hit every machine shop in my city with no luck either. :shakehead

The worst part? McMaster-Carr carries the EXACT spring I need (perfect dimensions) but refuses to ship outside of the USA (even though their website allows payment from Canada). :sigh:
 

Knuckles

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Re: FS: Homemade Surefire A2 Aviator LED rings (2nd Run) *OPEN*

This is awesome, excellent progress has been made with these!

I picked up a 4-flats square body A2 in perfect shape for $50 (yes it was highway robbery!) but the catch was it has blue LEDs which have proven useless to me. This will be an amazing upgrade for this light. I posted in Koala's Onion Rings thread but he seems to have gone missing so this is the best solution. The only thing that really had me sold on Koala's Onion Rings was the brightness control, but this was countered by the removable LEDs which I did not want as he even stated they could fall out of the sockets if the flashlight was dropped hard on it's bezel. This seems to be the best thing going right now and I'm excited to receive mine once ordered. I have another square-bodied A2 with the factory white LEDs to compare to.

I'm in for one single-mode warm white, PM when ready!
 

calipsoii

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Re: FS: Homemade Surefire A2 Aviator LED rings (2nd Run) *OPEN*

PM's sent to everyone I had on my waitlist. If I missed anyone, just post here with what you're looking for and I'll get it started for you. :)
 

scout24

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Re: FS: Homemade Surefire A2 Aviator LED rings (2nd Run) *OPEN*

Warm white for me as well, please! PM with pp info... Beamshots look fantastic! Big improvement...
 

ninemm

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Re: FS: Homemade Surefire A2 Aviator LED rings (2nd Run) *OPEN*

Man, I need to pick up an A2 again. These rings look fantastic!
 

Chongker

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Re: FS: Homemade Surefire A2 Aviator LED rings (2nd Run) *OPEN*

I'd love a warm white ring, shipped to the UK! =)
 

1pt21

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Re: FS: Homemade Surefire A2 Aviator LED rings (2nd Run) *OPEN*

I'll take:

1x Warm White
1x Ultraviolet

Please PM with total when I should send payment.

:thumbsup:
 

calipsoii

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Re: FS: Homemade Surefire A2 Aviator LED rings (2nd Run) *OPEN*

Just completed a UV ring, snapped a picture and updated the beamshots section. I really, REALLY have to stress to anyone who orders one of these things - show it the proper respect.

You need to start by reading the "sermon" at the top of this page: http://ledmuseum.candlepower.us/led/leduv.htm
Then you need to read about the paperwork that Nichia makes distributors sign: http://www.overclock.net/case-mods-general-discussion/612614-365nm-375nm-uv-leds-moaaar-uv.html
This sales page about sums it up: http://shop.strato.de/epages/154851...h=/Shops/15485180/Products/"Nichia NSPU510CS"

If you've read all that and still want one, I take absolutely no responsibility for the health of your eyes. Please be careful.
 

calipsoii

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Re: FS: Homemade Surefire A2 Aviator LED rings (2nd Run) *OPEN*

PM's sent to the first 6 people on my waitlist. :thumbsup:

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rdh226

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Re: FS: Homemade Surefire A2 Aviator LED rings (2nd Run) *OPEN*

Cool!

I would like:

3 (three) Warm White
1 (one) UV

PM/email me PP info when ready.

-RDH
 
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