LED Zeppelin
Flashlight Enthusiast
I've been developing a line of LED mods for the Surefire M6. Full details of the MZ line here.
To make the machining and anodizing cost effective, a run of about 20 sinks is needed. This thread is an interest list for the sink kits, as well as built modules. Once I reach approx 20 pcs, I will go ahead with the machining but still accept orders until the batch is ready for anodizing and plating.
Please post orders for sink kits and builds in this thread. Builds discussed prior to this thread via PM take precedence. Otherwise build order will generally be determined by posting order here.
Delivery time is difficult to estimate, probably 4-8 weeks. EDIT: mid-March
I don't know if the inner contours of the M6 have changed, so these may or may not fit vintage M6s.
The sink kits are pictured below. You get one of the four versions of the black LED sinks and the other parts.
Sink kits include:
- One of the following black type II anodized LED sinks (pictured from top row, L to R):
a) MZP7-3: (3) SSC P7 used w/ modified McR27XR
b) MZOX-4: Ostar + 3 Cree XRE emitters. Used with Fraen Ostar reflector, (2) McR17XR, and an McR19XR
c) MZXR-7: (7) Cree XRE emitters w/ McR19XR
d) MZXR-5: (5) Cree XRE emitters w/ McR19XR
- Universal contact piece, gold chromate, fits all of the above. Includes SS #3-48 ground screw and features cavity for Shark or similar sized board.
- #6-32 SS black oxide bolts for bolting LED sink to contact piece
- 7/64" hex key for above
- 0.55" blue (+) contact board w/ #6-32 rivet nut installed
- SS low profile bolt, threads into rivet nut for contact adjustability
- 1/16" hex key for above
- (2) square section O-rings to install at both ends of the FM 3 X 17650 holder. Some versions can or must run off 6 X 123 cells loaded in the FM holder. These O-rings center the holder and prevent rattle when used with the thinner 123 cells.
MZOX-4 kit also includes aluminum Fraen reflector cosmetic trim ring and (3) #4-40 SS button head bolts for Ostar.
Sink kits are $125 plus shipping. I reserve the right to change the price for unseen costs, but unlikely.
Accessories:
- 19mm aspheric lens and holder, interchangeable with McR19XR, for use with MZXR-5, MZXR-7, and MZOX-4, $22 ea tentatively. See post #73 for more info.
- Adapter sleeve for use with Leef M tube, $10. Ano inside tube taper must also be removed.
Not included: host light, FM holder, cells, and reflectors. Reflectors available at time of sale including the cut McR27XR used in the MZP7-3 ($5 machining fee each). FM holders available here but going fast.
Built modules:
You get a completed module, just add light, holder if required, and cells. Delivery will obviously take longer than kits, and depend on the queue.
Mugshots:
Base prices subject to change, and adjusted per order based on build specifics such as LEDs used:
- MZOX-4, $385
- MZP7-3, $385
- MZXR-5, $375
- MZXR-7, $425
all plus shipping
Installation in your light is included, provided your light has the later aluminum bezels with 6 tooling notches. I don't have a tool for the earlier flush plastic bezels, but if there is enough demand I can have one made.
Payment:
No partial or prepay is necessary, full payment is due at time of shipping for kits and builds.
To make the machining and anodizing cost effective, a run of about 20 sinks is needed. This thread is an interest list for the sink kits, as well as built modules. Once I reach approx 20 pcs, I will go ahead with the machining but still accept orders until the batch is ready for anodizing and plating.
Please post orders for sink kits and builds in this thread. Builds discussed prior to this thread via PM take precedence. Otherwise build order will generally be determined by posting order here.
Delivery time is difficult to estimate, probably 4-8 weeks. EDIT: mid-March
I don't know if the inner contours of the M6 have changed, so these may or may not fit vintage M6s.
The sink kits are pictured below. You get one of the four versions of the black LED sinks and the other parts.
Sink kits include:
- One of the following black type II anodized LED sinks (pictured from top row, L to R):
a) MZP7-3: (3) SSC P7 used w/ modified McR27XR
b) MZOX-4: Ostar + 3 Cree XRE emitters. Used with Fraen Ostar reflector, (2) McR17XR, and an McR19XR
c) MZXR-7: (7) Cree XRE emitters w/ McR19XR
d) MZXR-5: (5) Cree XRE emitters w/ McR19XR
- Universal contact piece, gold chromate, fits all of the above. Includes SS #3-48 ground screw and features cavity for Shark or similar sized board.
- #6-32 SS black oxide bolts for bolting LED sink to contact piece
- 7/64" hex key for above
- 0.55" blue (+) contact board w/ #6-32 rivet nut installed
- SS low profile bolt, threads into rivet nut for contact adjustability
- 1/16" hex key for above
- (2) square section O-rings to install at both ends of the FM 3 X 17650 holder. Some versions can or must run off 6 X 123 cells loaded in the FM holder. These O-rings center the holder and prevent rattle when used with the thinner 123 cells.
MZOX-4 kit also includes aluminum Fraen reflector cosmetic trim ring and (3) #4-40 SS button head bolts for Ostar.
Sink kits are $125 plus shipping. I reserve the right to change the price for unseen costs, but unlikely.
Accessories:
- 19mm aspheric lens and holder, interchangeable with McR19XR, for use with MZXR-5, MZXR-7, and MZOX-4, $22 ea tentatively. See post #73 for more info.
- Adapter sleeve for use with Leef M tube, $10. Ano inside tube taper must also be removed.
Not included: host light, FM holder, cells, and reflectors. Reflectors available at time of sale including the cut McR27XR used in the MZP7-3 ($5 machining fee each). FM holders available here but going fast.
Built modules:
You get a completed module, just add light, holder if required, and cells. Delivery will obviously take longer than kits, and depend on the queue.
Mugshots:
Base prices subject to change, and adjusted per order based on build specifics such as LEDs used:
- MZOX-4, $385
- MZP7-3, $385
- MZXR-5, $375
- MZXR-7, $425
all plus shipping
Installation in your light is included, provided your light has the later aluminum bezels with 6 tooling notches. I don't have a tool for the earlier flush plastic bezels, but if there is enough demand I can have one made.
Payment:
No partial or prepay is necessary, full payment is due at time of shipping for kits and builds.
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