Tri-EDC 18650 prototype

I love Mac's Tri-EDC lights, however the secondhand price is frankly, absurd.
I also like 18650's for their balance of size, capacity, and discharge current. So the goal was to design a 18650 light with styling similar to a Mac and a McClicky switch.

I used a Nichia 219C array due to their superior Vf, tint, and CRI to XP-G2's. The combination of a 7135 linear driver and the low forward voltage of the 219Cs makes for a very efficient, regulated light.
The body is 7075 Aluminum, 1"x 5 1/16".

Thanks to mcbrat for specs for the pill.




Next to a Copper Sinner.

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what he said ^

Can it be done shorter?

I am liking it to.

Nice!

Nicely done! No need for a shorter version, it fit his design specs.
Any plans for a clip? Would help keep it from rolling about

Thanks guys, this version has perhaps 2-4mm of extra material that could be trimmed once I refine the process, and depending on how thick of a bezel there is. I am inclined to leave a thicker bezel to protect the front of the light in the event of impact.
I don't currently have any way to accurately drill holes for a clip, but I would like to outfit it with either a McGizmo or Okluma clip. Jeff has kindly suggested some ways to hold the piece that I will have to explore when I get more time.

Lovely light. Subscribed.
Actually I like the length, I find 18350 lights far too short for my hand. I also love the simplicity of the design - smooth and without a waist. it makes the Sinner in the photo look quite dumpy. I'll take one, if you make a few. It's the shape I've been looking for, for ages.
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Put me on the take one if you sell em list too.

Thanks guys, I do plan on making some for sale once I nail down the final dimensions. I aim to reduce the light to an nice round 5" in length and perhaps adjust the length of the tail shroud section slightly. You have both been noted on the list.

Can't wait.

Thats a perfect length for my hands.will any have anodizing?

I don't have the capability to do anodizing and I don't know of any place locally that does it. Shoot I don't even think there is a real machine shop within the county these days.

Don't cover up that beautiful work.

No point. The TinyDC is not anodized. Nor are Macs (most). Why bother?

I understand why some may want to anodize or coat their light, however I will leave that for the end user since the 7075 aluminum with its natural oxide layer is sufficiently durable provided it isn't being dunked in an acidic or caustic solution. I actually had the buffing wheel launch the light in the photos across the shop twice with only two tiny little dents resulting.

But I like to clean my lights in caustic solution!

Who doesn't?
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I'm in!