Led Lenser P2 with XPE-Q5 on 10440, Will it work?

[aljebreensh]

Hello all,
I found my way into CPF a couple of months ago, and I just realized I really wanna dive into the world of flashaholics :buddies:

I love tiny pocket rockets, and would like to mod one that would have everything I want (Small, slim, extremely bright, focus-able beam, clicky, and works on 10440)

I am waiting on the parts to mod a K3 just like in this thread http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb...hrower-XPE-10280&highlight=crazy+nano+thrower

So, I will explain the idea and I hope you guys can tell me if it's doable or not 😕

I want to mod a Cree XPE WC-Q5 LED on 12.8mm base into a LED Lenser P2 (head diameter is 15mm, pictured below).

Since the light works on AAA, I would like to direct-drive it on a 10440 Li-ion battery :devil:I will use this light for short burst (5-30 seconds) just to Wow friends.

I used Google to find if anyone attempted doing it, but found nothing.

My questions:

1. Is this mod doable?

2. Will it function properly?

3. If the answer is yes for 1 & 2, do you recommend using any other type of LED or base?

4. Is there any other recommendations, comments, or warnings?

****If this sounds like a stupid idea to begin with, please do not hesitate to say so*****

Thanks,

Saad

 

[aljebreensh]

Update: So I went ahead and got the Lenser P2 to mod it. I broke it trying to open it. I had many tools on hand and also used heat, but nothing worked. I was able to take the head off, but wasn't able to disassemble the head. I opened several lights before, but this one is a different story.

I had its brother the Lenser K3 which was much easier to open. I installed an XRE-Q5 and direct drive it from a 10280, and it's an insane little thrower.

In short, I wanted to document my result so anyone that might be interested in trying it would proceed with caution, or just try modding the K3.

More on the K3 can be found at ma_sha1's thread mentioned in the previous post.

Best,

Saad

 

[kjelrod]

Seems like it was glued together at parts? The emitter/reflector didnt screw out from the top? Some companies want you to stick what they give you and seems like they get jealous of the idea that you can make it better. Sorry you broke your light.

-Kevin

 

[aljebreensh]

Well, it's alright, I knew the risk but took it anyway.

I would assume it was glued, but I don't know for sure. The red square shows in the pic below shows what part was impossible to disassemble. I removed the head from the body, but couldn't remove the drop-in or the lens from the head.

Cheers,

Saad