Now offering: HDS, Nitecore, and Novatac mods

[jake royston]

A few members have asked me to do mods for them, so....here they are
I try to price these mods as fairly as i can, and i use quality solder, flux, arctic silver 5 or arctic alumina thermal adhesive (depending on the light), and silicone wire. PM me with what you want, and ill give you an exact price.


I can mod newer HDS lights with ACME threads, and the older RA lights version with screw on clips. these can be modded to XP-G, XP-E, or XM-L. These are more difficult mods. These mods will run between $40-$70.

heres an XM-L modded HDS rotary


heres an RA twisty i modded to Luxeon K2 UVOE



I can mod the Nitecore PD series lights. ( D10, EX10, D11, EX11, etc.) these are easier mods and will run between $20-$35.
here is a Nitecore D11V2 modded to Nichia 219 Hi CRI




heres a nitecore D10 that i modded to XM-L


Heres a nitecore EX10 modded from OSRAM golden dragon to XM-L

I can also mod Novatac lights to XM-L, Luxeon K2, and XP-G/ XP-E

heres a novatac i modded with a luxeon K2 UVOE


I ask that you supply parts, and return shipping. Im going to limit myself to 1-2 lights at a time to ensure quality work and quick turnaround (1-2 days)

Pm me if your interested,
Jake

[jake royston]

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[jake royston]

i can also do mods for the blackhawk gladius if anyone is interested.

[jake royston]

Bump.

[F250XLT]

Can you mod the original HDS lights?

[jake royston]

Yes, XML is easiest to find an 8mm PCB, if you can find an xpg on an 8mm board I can do.

[F250XLT]

Does the reflector need to be modified when upgrading to XM-L?

[jake royston]

Not at all

[smokelaw1]

I'm tempted to ask you to upgrade one of my Ra Twisty's (not Rotary) to XM-L. Have you done this mod before? How did it turn out? Was the beam all flood? I'd like to maintain some throw, and I have a feeling the increases lumens would allow that even with some decrease in beam tightness, but I'd like to be sure before I do it, of course.

Thanks!

[jake royston]

I'm tempted to ask you to upgrade one of my Ra Twisty's (not Rotary) to XM-L. Have you done this mod before? How did it turn out? Was the beam all flood? I'd like to maintain some throw, and I have a feeling the increases lumens would allow that even with some decrease in beam tightness, but I'd like to be sure before I do it, of course.

Thanks!

PM sent.


ill be starting and maintaining a list of who has requested to have their lights modded in the OP.

[jake royston]

Bump.

[davyro]

Hi Jake i've just tried to buy a 120 clicky legacy version on the market place i think i've got it,i was wondering if thats the case would you be able to put an XP-G R5 or an XML in it for me.thanks

[flat-ray]

I recently purchased a Novatac 120 Spec Ops. I would like to mod with an XPG R5 or R4 neutral. Is it a possible mod? I am waiting the spare parts.

[think2x]

Yes, XML is easiest to find an 8mm PCB, if you can find an xpg on an 8mm board I can do.

Jake,
With some patience and a dremel tool you can work a 10mm board down to fit into the 8mm opening on the NovaTac or HDS Legacy SSC p4 opening.
Here is an XM-L on a reshaped 10mm board in a NovaTac 120P module.


Yes it's more work but works great if you just have to have an XP-G (HCRI for example).

You do EXCELLENT work by the way! for Jake.

Jamie

[jake royston]

thanks for the tip, im now stocked with some 8mm XP-E/G pcbs for some novatac and legacy hds mods!

[think2x]

thanks for the tip, im now stocked with some 8mm XP-E/G pcbs for some novatac and legacy hds mods!

That would come in very handy! I've only seen 8mm for xm-l.

[jake royston]

Bump.

[jake royston]

TTT..

[moeman]

Hi I have a HDS RA Twisty 100 and was wondering if it would be worth it to upgrade the LED to a XM-L? What kind of increase am I looking at?
Thanks,
Chris

[jake royston]

id say yes it is worth it, id estimate it to be around 200 lumens or more, but will have a wider hotspot.
if you want to maintain a similar beam pattern that it has now (assuming its stock) id suggest an xpg.

[moeman]

Thanks for the reply! I will probably get ahold of you in a couple weeks (after taxes)
Thanks,
Chris

[jake royston]

JMP's nitecore D11v2 has been modded to a Hi CRI nichia 219, and is ready to ship in the morning.
(OP updated with pics and list as well)

[tobrien]

very nice mods man!

[Doc]

Pm sent! Doc.

[arcane]

nice work Jake. I'll keep you in mind if I need some moddage.
(thread subscribed)

[duro]

All set

[jake royston]

Yes im still here, i had to reactivate my email notfications for pms after CPF went down......
Ill let you know as soon as they arrive!


EDIT: they have arrived, and been modded, and are ready to be sent out tomorrow!
thanks again,
jake

[duro]

Jake does outstanding work. I had my Nitecore PD light's led's swapped for XPG neutral 4500K emitters. I am more than pleased. The tint is perfect, and the lights are just like they were when I received them. Also, everything was well packaged, even my old angry blue xpg's.

Keep up the great service, Jake!

[jake royston]

Thanks for the kind words Duro!
Im glad your pleased with your mods!

[tobrien]

Pm sent. If you can mod my four sevens and SWM lights I'd love it