Lioncub LED upgrade advice

[xpitxbullx]

I'm looking to upgrade my Lioncub Lux III TWOJ star. The driver outputs 3.5V @ 830ma at max and 5.3ma at minimum output.

What would be the easiest drop in? Cree XP-G R5 or a floodier XM-L T6?

I just want to use something that only needs to be soldered and use a little thermal compound. It has a plastic reflector. No, I don't have the turbo head.

Thanks for your input,
Jeff

 

[xpitxbullx]

Ordered a couple different options from ledsupply.com

One XP-G R2 4000K and a couple XP-G R5 6500K. Figured it would fit the reflector better than the XM-L. We'll see in a few days how well this pans out.

Jeff

 

[blackbalsam]

Sounds like a great mod in the works. Good Luck.

 

[jennaentrust]

How much does your Lioncub Lux III TWOJ star cost? I'm just a beginner do you think this is something I need?

 

[xpitxbullx]

The light was a limited run for people here 6 years ago.

Newer lights now are brighter and more efficient. With an upgrade to my lioncub, I might get another 6 years out of it without spending lots of money. ($8)

I'm not sure what your needs are for a flashlight but some brands to consider are Fenix lights and 4sevens Quark series. They are inexpensive and offer a large variety of options. Zebralights costs a little more but they have some nice options, too.

The latest LED's seem to be
Cree XP-G R5
Cree XM-L T6

Hope that helped point you in the right direction.

Jeff

 

[xpitxbullx]

Installed the XP-G R5, McR20 light OP. Ground down a dime to shim it a little and used arctic silver.

It's MUCH brighter than the Lux III. Gets a little warm. Too bad the head was designed like it was and doesn't allow all the light through. Perhaps I'll find someone to machine the opening a little more.

Overall, an obvious improvement. I might change it out with a neutral white XP-G just for kicks.

Jeff