Hi everyone,
I have tons of experience with custom led builds(mainly reef tanks), but no experience with modding flashlights. I have an old 2d maglite laying around and Im going to try and mod it for an led. I plan to use 1 xml and a 7135 style driver. I know this is a basic build that has been covered many times, but im struggling with battery choices and wiring. I have basically narrowed it down to running either 4 - 14500 with 2aa holders wired in parallel, 2 - 18500/26650/32650 wired in parallel. Given the better availability of quality brands I think the 2-26650 option is what im leaning towards. What I cant figure out is how you guys are running 2 - 26650 in a maglite 2d and wiring them in parallel? I understand I would need to use a pvc pipe or something like that to make up for the smaller battery diameter, but how do I run them in parallel to maintain a 3.7 input voltage?
Im open to other battery suggestions or wiring options so if you know of a better route to go please let me know.
Thank You
I have tons of experience with custom led builds(mainly reef tanks), but no experience with modding flashlights. I have an old 2d maglite laying around and Im going to try and mod it for an led. I plan to use 1 xml and a 7135 style driver. I know this is a basic build that has been covered many times, but im struggling with battery choices and wiring. I have basically narrowed it down to running either 4 - 14500 with 2aa holders wired in parallel, 2 - 18500/26650/32650 wired in parallel. Given the better availability of quality brands I think the 2-26650 option is what im leaning towards. What I cant figure out is how you guys are running 2 - 26650 in a maglite 2d and wiring them in parallel? I understand I would need to use a pvc pipe or something like that to make up for the smaller battery diameter, but how do I run them in parallel to maintain a 3.7 input voltage?
Im open to other battery suggestions or wiring options so if you know of a better route to go please let me know.
Thank You