8.4 volt Mini Mag

[ElectronGuru]

IMR14500's may be in development. Two should easily fit into a stock Mini Mag.

So what can we do with such a configuration? Is this any kind of a standard bipin size that a 6 or 7 volt bulb might already be available? Then all we need is to fix the lens, reflector, and socket!

 

[mvyrmnd]

There's been some talk of this here

A lot of it may be dependent on fivemega and whether or not he will do this to allow something like this

 

[cm_mtb]

That would be fun.

I'd still like to find an old Auroralite kit, too.

 

[Linger]

EG, you could pop in some strion bulbs iirc.

Main defect with the mini is the plastic base - if you put 8.0v to a bulb, the pressure switch/base/bi-pin holder etc. can all melt down right quick.
imr's aren't the ticket for this app. A year ago I popped in some lico 14500 just for kicks. Moral was deciding that, just because they fit in, doesn't mean its a good idea.

 

[mvyrmnd]

Linger, true. That's why a tail clicky and the PR flange bulb and washers mod is such a good idea!

All that's needed is a turbohead to give it a bit of throw

 

[Kestrel]

A ROP-H Minimag would be pretty cool, especially with a custom aluminum socket to hold a PR-base 3854-H in it. The switch would have to be 100% reliable, I HATE the unreliable (in my experience at least) Minimag switch. If someone wants to bump FM's thread with a +1 on my post that mvyrmnd linked to, that would be cool...

My two cents, I would prefer the stock Minimag head & tailcap (making it a perfect sleeper light), with the switch being a simple sprung contact in the front, operated by the Minimag head/bezel. But only if someone could make that connection reliable. Perhaps similar in configuration & operation to the incredibly reliable SureFire Z41 tailcap, but also being the bulb socket in the front of the light??? I'd be totally cool with loosing the so-called 'focusability' of the Minimag head - even at best focus, such a small reflector would still be pretty floody with the relatively-large Pelican bulb anyhow. The only function of the head threads would be in pushing down the Z41-style bulb socket so that its outer rim would make electrical contact with the body.

mmmm, 2x IMR 14500's @ 4.5 amps. Voltage sag should be just about perfect for driving the 3854-H hard but not too hard. :devil:

 

[bulbman]

EG, you could pop in some strion bulbs iirc.

Main defect with the mini is the plastic base - if you put 8.0v to a bulb, the pressure switch/base/bi-pin holder etc. can all melt down right quick.
imr's aren't the ticket for this app. A year ago I popped in some lipo 14500 just for kicks. Moral was deciding that, just because they fit in, doesn't mean its a good idea.

where did you get lipo 14500oo::duh2::devil:

 

[mrartillery]

ROP in a MiniMag just sounds awesome, I'd be in for at least one. Glad to hear about the IMR 14500's as well.

 

[ElectronGuru]

Not sure about a new custom base, but I've already heard from a source on more of the original T-1.5 ceramic bases. And Carley appears to still make the CL1499. And FL.com appears to have a 22.61mm borofloat lens. So in barely 12 hours, we already have:

batteries - check
base - check
bulb - check
lens - check

reflector - ?​

 

[greenLED]

reflector - ?​

Mc-R 20, but you need a slightly bored head, or Mc-R 18, but you need an o-ring or something to help center the reflector and keep it in place.
:shrug:

 

[Illum]

ROP in a MiniMag just sounds awesome, I'd be in for at least one. Glad to hear about the IMR 14500's as well.

oven mittens FTW:duh2:

 

[mrartillery]

reflector - ?​

My idea for a reflector was a scaled down version of the FM3-X unit, with a over all diameter of say around a inch, maybe more. This would just look awesome IMO.

 

[Hack On Wheels]

My idea for a reflector was a scaled down version of the FM3-X unit, with a over all diameter of say around a inch, maybe more. This would just look awesome IMO.

Not exactly what you are looking for, but some relevant links about H22A's work:

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=139656

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=151371

 

[fivemega]

My idea for a reflector was a scaled down version of the FM3-X unit.

 

[Hack On Wheels]

Careful with that, I almost sprayed my drink all over my screen! :laughing:

 

[Linger]

L M A O

 

[mrartillery]

Hack, Id almost forgot about that, that's still very cool and a much greater improvement over stock. FM, can we have a adapter? :naughty:

 

[fivemega]

Hack, Id almost forgot about that, that's still very cool and a much greater improvement over stock. FM, can we have a adapter? :naughty:

Sorry,
You are little (5 years) late.
All gone.

 

[mrartillery]

Wow! :huh: I was joking, I'd never seen these. Sure would be awesome with this ROP Mini!

 

[nzgunnie]

I have an Auroralight (?) kit that was available a few years back. Ceramic socket, aluminium head and glass lens, running a TL-3 bulb on two 14500s.