Picked this torch up @ Sears for 20 bucks (reg $35). I was curious to see if it would be mod friendly, so here are some pictures of light's anatomy. I was pleased that everything came apart very easily. It was constructed with many "unscrewable" parts - more than I would expect for an off the shelf mass produced light. Almost seems it was designed with the modder in mind. There were also ample O-rings throughout. I'm not sure what to do with this yet, but one important note here is that IMR 26500 cells fit WITHOUT boring!
Out of the package
Size comparison: M@g 2D (left), Rayovac 3C (middle), and M@g 2C (right)
Bezel/head inards in order of assembly
Head/driver pill
Cree emitter
Negative contact is made through the pill/spring to body much like in a P60 dropin
Switch/boot cover with several retaining rings. The switch is mounted directly to the PCB.
Light is direct drive from 3C with current limited by a simple resistor. I measured ~500 mA draw from 3 slightly discharged C-cells. I modded it to direct drive (wire soldered to bypass the resistor, and current increased to ~800 mA. On freshly charged cells, I got 1A.
Tailcap
Has a lanyard attachment which is not really feasible given the size of this light. However, if it were modded to have a tail clicky, it would have a nice "recessed" look and still be able to tailstand.
And here is the bonus find --- Look ma', no boring, it's IMR 26500 compatible!!!
Now just need to figure out what do to with this. Another option is to make it into a tail clicky and use the extra space from the stock switch to fit 3 x 26650 cells. I measured and it would accept that nicely.
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UPDATE
Request was made for more detailed pictures of the Cree optics. It measures 36mm x 16mm using my (non-digital) calipers.
I also discovered this light can be lego'd with another cheap $8 2C host from this post. The 3C body screws on perfectly to the 2C head with no modification. I removed the stock switch and could fit an extra C-cell down the tube for a total of 4 x C cells. Tailcap still screws on with good contact. Without the stock switch, this light could be converted into a tail clicky operation.
Possible battery configurations:
Compared next to a Mag2D
4 x C-cell fitment
Compatible threads of 3C body and 2C head/neck
For the other combination (2C body onto 3C head) the theads are of course compatible, however, the body of the 2C has a lip that does not allow the 3C head to screw on. Nothing a little dremelling couldn't take care of. Here are pictures of what it would look like if they were mated.
Compared next to a 2D mag. It's about the same length as a 1C Mag, but actually fits 2 C-cells.
Here is a before and after shot of stock or lego'd 3C and 2C lights compared next to a Mag 2D.
Stock
Lego'd
3C body/2C head is a bit ugly for my taste :nana:.
2C body + 3C head has a very cool look
. I could even deanondized the head to match the tailcap. I could probably bore out the inside to fit 2 x 26500 or 1 x 26650, but the walls are thinner than a Mag, so may not touch that one.
Curious to know what others think
Out of the package
Size comparison: M@g 2D (left), Rayovac 3C (middle), and M@g 2C (right)
Bezel/head inards in order of assembly
- Bezel
- Plastic lens
- Optic retaining ring (screwable)
- 35mm Optic (brand ??)
- Head
Head/driver pill
Cree emitter
Negative contact is made through the pill/spring to body much like in a P60 dropin
Switch/boot cover with several retaining rings. The switch is mounted directly to the PCB.
Light is direct drive from 3C with current limited by a simple resistor. I measured ~500 mA draw from 3 slightly discharged C-cells. I modded it to direct drive (wire soldered to bypass the resistor, and current increased to ~800 mA. On freshly charged cells, I got 1A.
Tailcap
Has a lanyard attachment which is not really feasible given the size of this light. However, if it were modded to have a tail clicky, it would have a nice "recessed" look and still be able to tailstand.
And here is the bonus find --- Look ma', no boring, it's IMR 26500 compatible!!!
Now just need to figure out what do to with this. Another option is to make it into a tail clicky and use the extra space from the stock switch to fit 3 x 26650 cells. I measured and it would accept that nicely.
_________________________________________________________________
UPDATE
Request was made for more detailed pictures of the Cree optics. It measures 36mm x 16mm using my (non-digital) calipers.
I also discovered this light can be lego'd with another cheap $8 2C host from this post. The 3C body screws on perfectly to the 2C head with no modification. I removed the stock switch and could fit an extra C-cell down the tube for a total of 4 x C cells. Tailcap still screws on with good contact. Without the stock switch, this light could be converted into a tail clicky operation.
Possible battery configurations:
- 4 x C NiMH
- 4 x 26500
- 3 x 26650
Compared next to a Mag2D
4 x C-cell fitment
Compatible threads of 3C body and 2C head/neck
For the other combination (2C body onto 3C head) the theads are of course compatible, however, the body of the 2C has a lip that does not allow the 3C head to screw on. Nothing a little dremelling couldn't take care of. Here are pictures of what it would look like if they were mated.
Compared next to a 2D mag. It's about the same length as a 1C Mag, but actually fits 2 C-cells.
Here is a before and after shot of stock or lego'd 3C and 2C lights compared next to a Mag 2D.
Stock
Lego'd
3C body/2C head is a bit ugly for my taste :nana:.
2C body + 3C head has a very cool look
. I could even deanondized the head to match the tailcap. I could probably bore out the inside to fit 2 x 26500 or 1 x 26650, but the walls are thinner than a Mag, so may not touch that one.Curious to know what others think
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