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  1. copperfox

    Need a single mode, not-so-bright AA?

    I'm looking to buy about half a dozen lights that can be used for emergency, give away, and general use, by non-flashaholics. Requirements: 1xAA format relatively cheap ($20 max, but less is better) clicky single mode at least 2 hours runtime on alkaline (brightness between 20 and 50 lm?) It...
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    The Kruithof Curve Flashlight - Concept

    This flashlight, as I envision it, doesn't exist yet. The idea for this light is inspired by the Kruithof Curve. The following is only a preliminary design. I hope we can discuss this flashlight and refine the concept. Hopefully, in time, someone better equipped and skilled than me will build a...
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    LED on a timer?

    Is there any driver or easy-to-DIY electronics that can supply power to an LED based on time of day? I have an idea for a project that would require an LED to ramp up in brightness in the morning (taking maybe 30 minutes to go from off to full), stay on all day, then ramp down in brightness at...
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    Where can I buy the new style Mag reflector?

    I want to buy a couple of the new style D-cell mag reflectors, the kind that come in the mags that use the Luxeon Rebel LED. They have a slightly different shape from the old ones. Anybody? :poke:
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    Help me choose a camping stove

    My requirements are: - Reliable, should last 10+ years - Less than $100 (but less is better) - Two burners My preferences are: - Propane - Electronic ignition (the type where it sparks a couple times a second while you hold the button, not the plunger-spark type where you have to push for...
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    Interest: Fenix E01 with neutral or snow white LED

    I like almost everything about the Fenix E01: the price, the size, the color choices, the HA finish, the simple interface, the brightness, and the runtime. HOWEVER, I dislike the blue/purple tint and oval hotspot! I would be willing to give up a little bit of brightness or runtime if Fenix sold...
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    Old CPU + new Mobo: What RAM?

    I have not built a system in 5+ years, and never used Intel processors. Since I come from the ancient world of AMD Athlon XP processors and DDR1, what kind of memory do I buy for this setup? I want to use a P4 2.8GHz /1mb/800 that I got for free from work. I am going to buy a LGA775 motherboard...
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    KT4 or Mag for throw?

    I have a ROP-LE HO with Fivemega MOP reflector. I don't need more output, but I would like more throw. I have already considered the FM throwmaster head, but I'm not digging the style or lack of color matching (no black). My question is: Which throws farther, a SF KT4 or Mag MOP reflector? I...
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    Flashlights suffering an Identity Crisis

    Flashlights suffering an identity crisis What happens when a flashlight doesn't know what it is meant for or what role it is meant to play? What if the flashlight tries to play many different roles in an attempt to find one it is best suited for? What happens when trying to be good at...
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    "just buy both!" - a flawed mentality

    I've seen it too many times; a user will ask which flashlight suits his or her needs the best, only to be told to buy both! This is not a good practice for the following reasons: 1. It encourages consumerism. That is, purchasing an item that does not fill a need but instead simply because it is...
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    Help me put E2E tailcap (Z57?) back together - Fixed!

    I was cleaning the contacts and it came apart. The photo shows the parts I have. What order do they go back in?
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    Which SF "E" series should I buy?

    I'd really like to buy an E series light, and ever since I got an opportunity to handle a few at a local shop, I've been trying to decide which one to buy. I like the E1E because of its small size, but I also like the E2E because it has more output. Also, I really really like how the E2D looks...
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    M60 leaves a gap - fixed

    I have a Malkoff M60 in a 6pd body, but there is a gap, as seen here: I was thinking about trying to grind a slight bevel on the lower edge of the module where it contacts the body. Anybody had this problem before? Will creating a bevel allow it to sit lower? If not, how should I fix it?
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    wiring the Cree MC-E (pic)

    While thinking about the upcoming Cree MC-E and its exposed leads, I was trying to figure out how it would be wired in series so that it could be driven by a driver such as the shark. I drew the following diagram. Let me know if it appears to be correct. Cree's preliminary whitepaper for the...
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    potentiometer for shark?

    I assume this pot will work with the shark driver. What do you guys think about it? Panasonic 9mm 20K Ohm logarithmic potentiometer, vertical, single turn, metal bushing: digikey: P3F6203-ND I will be putting this into a mag c-cell host. Where do I get the tap for this (M9 x 0.75)? Also...
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    Which tint is better? CREE WH or SSC V0.

    I'm building a light but I can't decide between WH tint Cree or V0 tint SSC. I would like the light to be as close to sunlight as possible when it comes to rendering greens and browns outside. Anyone have a beamshot comparing them directly?
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    mag-D vs. mag-C clickie

    The switch on the mag-D has a firmer "feel" to it than the mag-c's switch. I discovered that the main spring in the mag-D switch is too fat to serve as a direct replacement for the spring in the mag-C's switch. Has anyone modified their mag-C switch to have a firmer, more satisfying feel?
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    Does Solarforce L2 fit 18650s? & 6P Qs

    I've already searched for the answer. From what I have found, the Solarforce L2 seems to fit 17xxx cells and possibly some 18xxx snugly. Does anyone have a definitive answer? Alternately, do any CPF modders provide 6P boring to accept 18xxx cells at a reasonable price? Also, are the only black...
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    3v primary lithium cell - what voltage = dead?

    I searched for the answer, but for such a seemingly simple question I cannot find the answer! A brand new primary lithium 3v will register about ~3.2v on a voltmeter, correct? The reason I ask is that my new Novatac is acting very strange. I pulled the Duracell out and it measures 2.85v. When...
  20. copperfox

    Sold/Expired ROP parts for sale - SOLD

    Barely used Fivemega 6AA -> 2D adapter. Treated w/deoxit and pro gold. Price: $32 + shipping Sold Barely used multi-current (1-2A) NiMH Smart Charger - has FM charging extension soldered on and ready to go model: CHUN-0409AAS Price: $25 + shipping Sold I will ship to any of the 50 states. I...

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