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    Quark Smart QS2L-X thoughts and led swap

    I used the recent Memorial Day sale to try out one of the new 4sevens smart lights, I went for the QS2L-X. Here are some brief thoughts and a few pictures: 1) I was hoping to use a 16650 cell to run this light. Even though the spec clearly states 4v minimum, I was still hoping. Well, as...
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    My XP-G2 on copper, running at 3A in a P60 host

    This was a fun project. This light is built on one of Cree's new XP-G2 LEDs. I used a 3C tint, which turned out to be a very nice, neutral tint. I reflowed the LED to a solid copper star, then mounted the star to a solid chunk of copper. All the copper allows me to run the XP-G2 at 2X...
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    Looking for P bin sst90

    Can the P bin sst90 be bought anywhere? I would prefer a GP201 because they are binned tighter. Google found some out of stock or min order of 10-25... Thanks!
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    Sold/Expired WD: Jetbeam Jet III ProST, Nitecore Extreme Infinity, 4Sevens Quark 123 (all neutral)

    Up for sale are some lights I just dont use anymore, but are still in great shape. First is a Jetbeam Jet III Pro ST. (4.2v only) This one has been modified... Neutral XRE emitter, (q3 5a if I remember correctly) Forward clicky in the tail (original included) McGizmo TI pocket clip...
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    Rayovac Sportsman Extreme's Bigger Brother, Where is it?

    Hey Everyone, I've seen a lantern here and there that looks like the Rayovac Sportsman Extreme, but its bigger and takes 6D cells. Its branded under different names, but none of them are Rayovac. The only one I can find is the Eureka! Warrior 400 on amazon, and the price is a bit steep for...
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    Sold/Expired Withdrawn: Maratac AAA Polished SS (upgraded with Nichia 219 4500K HighCRI)

    Its time for me to get rid of some of the lights I dont use. Please feel free to ask any questions. I will ship these via USPS with delivery confirmation, and I am not responsible for lost packages. Please add $2 if you want insurance. First to post "I'll take it" gets priority. Send me a...
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    Help please re-wiring a driver (maratac AAA SS)

    Hey Everyone... While dissasembling my maratac AAA SS I had some trouble getting the pill out of the body. I accidentally removed the driver without noting which wires go where. I dont know much about electronics, so I figured I would ask for a second opinion or two... LED was wired to this...
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    How do you guys add a clicky to the mag tailcap?

    Hey Everyone, A friend of mine would like a mag modified with a clicky (preferably mcclicky) in the tailcap. I've done plenty of mag mods, but never done this. I havent seen much info on it either. Can anyone help me understand how this is done? Thanks!
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    Where to buy PTFE (teflon, high-temp) wire?

    I am almost completely out of PTFE (teflon) wire, and since mudmancj doesn't sell it anymore, I'm wondering if anyone has a suggestion where I can get it at a decent price? I also prefer to pay with paypal wherever possible... Thanks!
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    Sold/Expired withdrawn: XML and Driver upgraded Sportsman Extreme Lantern

    This is one of my favorite mods. It is such a nice little lantern upgrade, I got carried away and built more than I need. This is the 3D Rayovac Sportsman Extreme lantern, with the following upgrades: LED upgraded to a Cree XML T6 (1D tint if I remember correctly) Driver upgraded to the...
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    6 XML flood light with active cooling

    I recently became interested in building a big flood light when I saw the great host idea that Mattaus had in his thread here. The work-light style host works well for an LED array mod. This light uses a laptop power supply or a laptop supplemental battery pack I picked up at wal-mart. My...
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    Hobby Charger wont terminate with Accuevolution D cells?

    So I recently picked up an entry level hobby charger (G.T. Power X-Charger B6), and I've been trying to cycle an accuevolution 10Ah LSD cell. I disabled the protection timer and protection milliamp limit temporarily, and set the nimh sensitivity to 5ma. (the lowest setting) I selected the...
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    Magnetic ballancing cables, what is the plug called?

    Long story short, I am thinking about getting a Thunder AC6 charger, and I would like to build a set of magnetic balancing leads I have seen posted here before. (cant find them now) What is the small white plug called that I would attach to the leads so they can plug into the adapter on the...
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    Where to get Arctic Alumina?

    I am out of Arctic Alumina. I used to get it from 4sevens, but they dont carry it anymore. Where do you guys recommend? Prefer something in the US to reduce shipping time... Thanks!
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    Sold/Expired SOLD: Quark AA^2 Regular with High CRI XPG, $59

    Quark AA^2 Regular modded with a Cree XPG High CRI, purchased from Illumination Supply. No extras included. I can swap the tube from 2AA to 1CR123 if the buyer is interested. (note the 2AA tube says 'tactical' but the light is the 'regular' functionality) I have two of these, selling this...
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    My Fenix PD31 needs a new LED (with pictures)

    Here is my question: Where can I buy a nice R4 or R5 bin, vanilla color neutral XPG in the US? If I'm going to buy international I'll just get some from cutter. (please dont recommend the one at KD, I wont buy from them any longer) Awful yellow-green tint on this nice pd31 (on the...
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    my 800 lumens for $55 project

    I'll start by saying, I love seeing picture build logs fellow CPF members produce, this is my first attempt to produce a build log... :) This is the build of my 800+ lumen mag for $55 project... for background on the project, please see the design page...
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    sst50 or xpg in red?

    Hey Everyone, Is there a red LED I can get on a 20mm star and power about 2.0 to 3.0 amps? I think the MCE comes in red and green... But is there a single LED, good for throw?? Thanks!
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    Bored project: How many lumens can I get from a USB port?

    While I'm waiting for the XML group buy to come through, I decided to build something with spare parts I have in the basement. Here are the parts I cobbled together: 3 XPG Leds harvested from modded lights Relatively large motherboard chipset heatsink 2.5A 3mode shiningbeam driver USB...
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    New Rebel Mags and modding, anything changed?

    I normally use the incan mags for custom projects, but the rebel mag's deep reflector and the upcoming black friday sale has me tempted to pick up a few rebel led mags. In particular, is the internal diameter of the lights the same? So using the britelumens or dhs heatsinks will work...

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