How to turn a Mag 2D into an incan thrower

slagell

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So I have gathered that I need at least 9v to have real fun with incans, and I have a mag 2D LED that is just the dimmest, bluest piece of junk. I figure, I could use some of those converters to put 6 AA NiMH batteries in it to get close to 9v. I would need to find a bulb, a reflector and a lens that won't melt, though. Can I do this all for $50 or less (I already have the rechargeables)?

BTW, soldering and boring are not viable for me. I am not that advanced.
 
In addition to the reflector and lens, you could go with a WA 1111 bulb and the bipin adaptor for it. Theres different textured reflectors depending on how much throw you want.
 
6AA (FM holder filled with eneloops) plus 5761 in smo or VLOP will do you very nicely. I just put one together and am quite pleased.
 
I am much more familiar with LED jargon. I don't know what 5761, SMO's or VLOP's are.
 
Sorry, 5761 is a bulb (search will turn up plenty). VLOP is very light orangle peel, it is the surface of a refelctor. SMO means smooth. Smooth is more throw.
 
I'll move this thread to the 'Homemade & Modified' section, where you should find plenty of advice and information about this topic.
 
Sorry, 5761 is a bulb (search will turn up plenty). VLOP is very light orangle peel, it is the surface of a refelctor. SMO means smooth. Smooth is more throw.

I think a VLOP would be nicer, even if it means less throw. I hate the rings of the smooth reflectors. Do you think the window/lens needs to be changed to put in a 5761?
 
Another battery to consider is the Kaidomain 5Ah 2D protected battery pack. The pack and the charger for it cost $50. Less than the price of NiMH batteries and good quality adapters, and more than double the capacity. For 5761 to work though, I believe you will need to add a NTC Resistor (negative temperature coefficient -- resistance goes down as it heats up) in series with the bulb, otherwise the high inrush current will trip the short-circuit protection.

Kai sells plain glass 5 for $3.30, or you can buy anti-reflected coated "UCL" glass from Flashlightlens for $5 (transmits about 8% more light to the hotspot than plain glass)

If you want good throw though, don't get the Kai reflectors. The smooth reflector looks terrible, and the MOP is too textured to get good throw. The VLOP from Fivemega is probably your best bet.
 
I think I need to keep this simple, no soldering, for my first mod. I will stick with drop-in stuff like the 6AA to 2D adaptor, a reflector, bulb and lens (if I need one). Anything else I need, like an adaptor to use the new bulb?
 
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