First mod for noob

[edc3]

I'd like to get my feet wet in modding and would like some advice on a first project. I have a couple of ideas in mind.

I really like the looks of this light and it would be my first choice if it's not too difficult:

http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.5429

Anyone with experience in modding it?



I've read that this next one is a very easy flashlight to mod, so if my first choice is not so good, I'll go with this one.

http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.1120

For both lights, which replacement LED? There are several stars in the $5-7 range on DX. I'd spring a little extra for the Q5 star if it's worth it and it's appropriate for my hosts. I prefer to use rechargeables.

Anything else I need to know? Any recommended tools or supplies? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

:thanks:

 

[Gunner12]

I would suggest the Elly with a Cree P4/Q2 star for a starter.

 

[edc3]

Thank you! Elly and Q2 it is.

 

[edc3]

I "Creed" my Elly today. On the left is the original Elly on the right, Cree Q2 Elly. (2sec f5.6)



Thanks for the suggestion, Gunner12!

 

[Gunner12]

No problem,

I'm glad your first mod was a success.

 

[thisguy38]

nice mod.... just curious though, how much would a led flashlight that is comparable to your modification one cost?

 

[edc3]

nice mod.... just curious though, how much would a led flashlight that is comparable to your modification one cost?

Uh....$2 or $3 less. :sick2:

But I did it for the experience. It was fun, I learned a little and I now have a nice loaner light for work.

 

[Gunner12]

Actually, the two lights that are closest to the mod are also pretty similar in price.

Romisen MXDL RC-G2(forward clicke!)
MXDL-Style Cree

The Elly Cree is about $12 not including labor.

 

[edc3]

The Romisen MXDL RC-G2 looks nice. I don't know as I've seen other forward clickies on DX. Do you have one?

 

[Gunner12]

I don't have one but according to this thread, quality is pretty good and so is throw. The only "downside" I see is the Cree XR-E P2 LED.

 

[edc3]

Thanks for the link!

 

[Crenshaw]

Get the Dx lights,

http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.1892

http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.1890

you can see my review on the second link ^^

they use star connection boards, the most widely available there.

Also, take not, most of the ultra fires use smaller connection boards, so watch out if youre looking to mod those.

Also, go look into the circuit boards there, and read up about driving current and all that. These are things i wish someone told me when i started (about last month)

Also, does anyone know if deal has foward clickies? as in, the switch itself? i cant find any...

Crenshaw

 

[edc3]

Thanks for the links, Crenshaw. Looks like a AA version of a 6P. Pretty cool.

I'm getting the parts to do a couple of Mag mods now, so those will have to wait.

Haven't seen any momentary switches on DX. Good luck!

 

[Crenshaw]

No prob looks like ill have to look elsewhere for my forward clickies...






deal sent me a psp battery instead of my p4! :thinking:

Imagine my disapointment

Crenshaw