CREE'd MAG Solitaire (pics)

[Daylo]

Hi all, My friend at work managed to put this one together. I thought he was smokin' something when he said he was going to do it but he got it together and it actually works. This is his first attempt at a mod and he is currently working on refining what he has termed the "Mini-FrankenCree". You can bet that Mini-FrankenCree 1.1 will be with a new Solitaire supplied by me with some $$ to get my own. The output on the rechargeable battery kicks butt; he has already blinded several co-workers

This thing lights up entire rooms. The beam shot is from about 6" away from the wall and angled up. If you back it much further the whole wall is lit up and it pretty much washes out the JetBeam CL-E (which is on high) except for the hotspot. This thing is by far the smallest/brightest light I have ever come across. Enjoy the pics and let him know what you think.

 

[Gitlaa]

wow good job , what is the runtime on that beast?

 

[2swift]

I like it.

 

[Daylo]

No run times yet, he just finished it and let me take it home for the pics. Its running on 3.6V 300mAH battery.

 

[Lmtfi]

What battery is he using?

Edited: found it.

 

[AndyTiedye]

How did he FIT a Cree in a Solitaire?

 

[Daylo]

He had to "modify" the CREE LED, don't know how much info he wants out and about yet...sorry

 

[Patriot]

That's shoehorned in there isn't it. I was just looking at the contruction of the LODCE compared to a mini mag and the mini is very light light and thin skinned. Must get warm quickly when it's fired up.

 

[DJ Q]

good stuff

 

[Russianesq]

nice, need to offer a mod package and make some money off this board

 

[2xTrinity]

Interesting. I'd like to see someone fit a small aspheric lens on the outside of that to concentrate the beam somewhat. That might be pretty interesting. Another option for a mod to a Solitaire might be a Luxeon Rebel (a much smaller emitter) with a reflector installed.

 

[Alteran]

Cool! If your friend is ok with it, I'd love to know how he did it. :thinking: Is there any kind of circuitry?

 

[LED_Thrift]

That looks like a GREAT mod. I have a Jetbeam C-LE, a Cree modded Dorcy Super 1 Watt and a Fenix L2D already and I'm waiting for an AAA light w a top of the line emitter, and this looks exactly like what I want. I love the floody beam pattern. For an AAA light I'll be using it for close range - if I need throw, I use a bigger light.

 

[joerky]

No run times yet, he just finished it and let me take it home for the pics. Its running on 3.6V 300mAH battery.

Hi,

what is it for a battery with 3,6 Volt and AAA size?

 

[Nereus]

Good job :thumbsup: - I think Solitaire is very nasty to mod because it is so small.

-N

 

[Delta]

Just needs a strike bezel for Self Defense!! LMAO

That had to be tough to do.

 

[BSCOTT1504]

Put me on the waiting list! I'll take one!

 

[TORCH_BOY]

Nice Mod

 

[Krit]

Like high engine in ancient Mag@ AAA. Very good work.

 

[Daylo]

The battery is a rechargeable AAA. I do not believe it is protected but I'm not sure. Hopefully the builder will be joining the post soon.