old4570
Flashlight Enthusiast
Ok here we go , I dont know if there is a simpler mod , but the idea here is both : To be cheap , and to be simple .
You can use any LED that will fit , Ive used a Cree XR-E Q5 , because its a mature LED and its flexible and can take some abuse .
So for the most basic part of this mod , you need the LED [ 15mm or smaller ] , some thermal epoxy , or Devcon , a soldering iron , and the odd file ..
For the first part , I will show you how to install the Q5 ..
First things first , dis assemble the light ..
Use a flat head screw driver to separate the two part plastic assembly that the bulb goes into ,
This is what were after ,
Pull out the negative tab
We then feed into the positive tab some wire , you can do this without soldering , but I would strip both ends of the wire first when you have worked out the correct length
Now we must work out negative and positive for the top part .. I cut in some slots and a grove for the positive wire ..
Here you can see from the other side , and in this picture I have glued on the LED already .. [ When gluing , do your best to center it ]
After the led is glued in , we solder on the negative wire , I hope these pictures explain it .
Here I am test fitting before doing any wiring ...
When the positive wire is in place , feed the bottom assembly into the body , and use some AA's to keep it in place , then lay the wire so it runs in the grove when you snap the top part in place ..
Then feed it to the positive tab on the LED and solder ...
And before I forget , file the anodizing of the face of the body so the negative wire can complete the circuit .. Also this gives us our twist on of .
Ok so Ive done the pictures , now ill try and explain it without having to worry about pasting pictures ..
1. Dis assemble the light ..
2. Pull apart the two part bulb holder
3. Remove the negative tab from the bottom one
4. Attach wire to remaining positive tab in bottom assembly
5. Glue LED to top assembly
6. Cut 3 slots + Grove for positive wire
7. Attach the negative wire to LED and feed it through the slot and around the base of the assembly and back up through the middle slot
8. File the anodizing of the front of the body
9. Assemble the two part assembly feeding the wire along the grove and then to the positive tab on the led
10 . Now you can test to make sure it works , just push the led down and it should turn on ..
11. You need to increase the size of the hole in the reflector to allow it to easily slip over the lens+retaining ring ..
Once thats done correctly [ Dont allow any binding , it must be a lose fit ]
You have a moded mini mag ...
Remember , to be aware of negative and positive on the LED ..
Fit and refit to make sure wires are correct length , and trimmed etc to correct length ..
Now , there is still more you can do ..
Glass lens from DX/KD , tail switch ,
This mod will run 2xAA
Also you can run 14500 + Dummy cell ..
You can buy a AA dummy from the market place , or make one from a AAA to AA adapter , use a spring [ soft ] internally to complete the circuit , and dont trim the spring too much , as it will offer resistance to current ,
I will do some beam shots tonight ..
With this one , I did put in a Lens , to get rid of the cree rings , and the black hole in the center .. A glass lens would be better , as would be a orange peel reflector ..
Anyhow - This light can be yours !
Yes Im giving this one away , I dont want anything in return ..
If you want it : ???
Just post a reply in this thread saying = "I want the MM mod"
And I will put you in the draw , sorry no reserved numbers , and only a single entry , and the draw will be AKA Lucky dip ..
If your name/number comes up , I will PM you asking for Snail mail so I can ship it to you .. Usual disclaimer about posting stuff ...
This is 100% Free and open to all ... :thumbsup:
You can use any LED that will fit , Ive used a Cree XR-E Q5 , because its a mature LED and its flexible and can take some abuse .
So for the most basic part of this mod , you need the LED [ 15mm or smaller ] , some thermal epoxy , or Devcon , a soldering iron , and the odd file ..
For the first part , I will show you how to install the Q5 ..
First things first , dis assemble the light ..
Use a flat head screw driver to separate the two part plastic assembly that the bulb goes into ,
This is what were after ,
Pull out the negative tab
We then feed into the positive tab some wire , you can do this without soldering , but I would strip both ends of the wire first when you have worked out the correct length
Now we must work out negative and positive for the top part .. I cut in some slots and a grove for the positive wire ..
Here you can see from the other side , and in this picture I have glued on the LED already .. [ When gluing , do your best to center it ]
After the led is glued in , we solder on the negative wire , I hope these pictures explain it .
Here I am test fitting before doing any wiring ...
When the positive wire is in place , feed the bottom assembly into the body , and use some AA's to keep it in place , then lay the wire so it runs in the grove when you snap the top part in place ..
Then feed it to the positive tab on the LED and solder ...
And before I forget , file the anodizing of the face of the body so the negative wire can complete the circuit .. Also this gives us our twist on of .
Ok so Ive done the pictures , now ill try and explain it without having to worry about pasting pictures ..
1. Dis assemble the light ..
2. Pull apart the two part bulb holder
3. Remove the negative tab from the bottom one
4. Attach wire to remaining positive tab in bottom assembly
5. Glue LED to top assembly
6. Cut 3 slots + Grove for positive wire
7. Attach the negative wire to LED and feed it through the slot and around the base of the assembly and back up through the middle slot
8. File the anodizing of the front of the body
9. Assemble the two part assembly feeding the wire along the grove and then to the positive tab on the led
10 . Now you can test to make sure it works , just push the led down and it should turn on ..
11. You need to increase the size of the hole in the reflector to allow it to easily slip over the lens+retaining ring ..
Once thats done correctly [ Dont allow any binding , it must be a lose fit ]
You have a moded mini mag ...
Remember , to be aware of negative and positive on the LED ..
Fit and refit to make sure wires are correct length , and trimmed etc to correct length ..
Now , there is still more you can do ..
Glass lens from DX/KD , tail switch ,
This mod will run 2xAA
Also you can run 14500 + Dummy cell ..
You can buy a AA dummy from the market place , or make one from a AAA to AA adapter , use a spring [ soft ] internally to complete the circuit , and dont trim the spring too much , as it will offer resistance to current ,
I will do some beam shots tonight ..
With this one , I did put in a Lens , to get rid of the cree rings , and the black hole in the center .. A glass lens would be better , as would be a orange peel reflector ..
Anyhow - This light can be yours !
Yes Im giving this one away , I dont want anything in return ..
If you want it : ???
Just post a reply in this thread saying = "I want the MM mod"
And I will put you in the draw , sorry no reserved numbers , and only a single entry , and the draw will be AKA Lucky dip ..
If your name/number comes up , I will PM you asking for Snail mail so I can ship it to you .. Usual disclaimer about posting stuff ...
This is 100% Free and open to all ... :thumbsup:
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