best 5 mode driver for ssc p4 with 2-18650 batteries?

[007adan]

I have a 2 d maglite I would like to power with 2 18650 batteries and a SSC P4 led. Do I need a buck driver to accomodate the higher voltage or is there a decent 5 mode driver that will work. I believe Kaidomain or Dx is a good place to look..Any input or luck with certain drivers that work well with this combination.. Thanks for your help in advance..

 

[tx101]

Question ...... why use a SSC P4 ?

The Cree XPG is a newer emitter which is brighter and more efficient


Back to your question ..... With 2 x 18650 cells, you will need a buck
driver board, try DX SKU 26108. This board will give you the 5 modes your
looking for

A far better alternative would be the bFlex board from Taskled, far more
comprehensive with a ton of user setable options but the Mag switch has to
be modded to monetary action (search for threads by Wquiles on how to
do this)

 

[007adan]

Agreed Xpg is the better emitter I just like how well the p4 mounts on my homemade heatsinks. It slides inside the hole of the reflector. I am sure that you can take the xpg off it's star board, but I am reluctant to try it.

 

[tx101]

XPGs do come on 8mm boards

 

[007adan]

Are they a different bin number? I am unable to find any..

Also do you have any ideas for a tail spring on a maglite that works well with 18650 batteries? I have a few ideas but I know your on here quite a bit and probably have seen quite a few ideas.. Thanks for all your help..

 

[tx101]

Look here for 2 x 18650 in a Mag 2D

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=259818


Member Nailbeder did sell XPGs on 8mm boards at one time but it looks
like he has stopped selling them now

Here is his sales thread

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=244071