Mag85 Kit?

[Codey]

I've read up on this mod and have decided I want to build a Mag85. It would be nice to get all the parts from the same place though. So my question is does anyone offer a Mag85 kit? Thanks.

 

[FILIPPO]

I don't know if anyone offer a Mag85 Kit but you can still have a look in B/S/T section and look for someone that want to sell his own mah85....good luck :thumbsup:

 

[Wattnot]

I went through the very same thing. I don't believe there is a "one stop shop" but it's not that bad, really.

But if you want to cheat and just buy one, there's always mine. Click HERE. (shameless plug!)

 

[Codey]

Thanks, but I'm really looking forward to putting it together myself. I was just hoping to get all the parts in a kit or at least from one source.

 

[LuxLuthor]

It's kind of hard to get them all at one source, but someone like FiveMega or one of us who built up a collection (including parts) is your best bet.

Let's see if I can at least give you a list:

• Maglite (size depends on battery source)

• 1185 bulbs

• Bulb holder (either get a Fivemega bipin bulb holder, or look into KIU setup, or AW's multi-level output driver/bulb holder/switch)

• 52mm glass lens - Borofloat or UCL

• Metal reflector (can be many variables such as cam/camless, standard 2" wide/3"/Deep, bulb bore size, reflector surface coating--mirror=throw; heavy texture=flood)

• Battery holder (again depends on intended setup)

• Batteries

 

[iapyx]

Hi, there is a thread somewhere that tells you where to get the different parts needed to build your own M@g85. I'll try to find it for you and if I do, I'll post the link here.

iapyx

haven't found it yet, but let me tell you about my M@g85 set up:

-batteries: 3x Li-ion (protected) AW cells those
-In case you use a 3D as a host you'll need a pvc water hose to prevent the side to side rattle of the batteries.
-A Kiu socket, or
-An AW Mag C or D Incan Driver - Soft Start & Multi-Brightness would be really nice (you won't need to buy a Kiu socket since this driver has one in it). I like this feature of my M@g85 most. (AW sells them)
-Dual Function Removable Cam Reflector for M*g "C" & "D" e.g. FiveMega sells them.
-a boro lens (the standard plastic lens will melt)
-reduce the tailcap resitance (subject is in the link below)
-of course a 1185 Welch Allyn bulb. Don't know who sells them at the moment.
-In case you want to use Li-Ion cells, you'll have to buy a smart charger (AW sells them)

this thread is also helpfull (read the links in it too):
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=113100

iapyx

 

[FILIPPO]

I'll help you adding some liks and notes:

-batteries: 3x Li-ion (protected) AW cells those, you can also use a NiMh battery pack: LUXLUTHOR make them on order or buy a battery holder and batteries separately or eaven buy "D" li ion without any adapter...
-In case you use a 3D as a host you'll need a pvc water hose to prevent the side to side rattle of the batteries.
-A Kiu socket, FiveMega bi-pin to PR base adapter, or
-An AW Mag C or D Incan Driver - Soft Start & Multi-Brightness would be really nice (you won't need to buy a Kiu socket since this driver has one in it). I like this feature of my M@g85 most. (AW sells them)
-Dual Function Removable Cam Reflector for M*g "C" & "D" e.g. FiveMega USED to sell them....now you can buy LITHO123 reflectros or KD's ones...
-a boro lens (the standard plastic lens will melt) (they are sold by Fivemega and KD)
-reduce the tailcap resitance (subject is in the link below)
-of course a 1185 Welch Allyn bulb. Don't know who sells them at the moment. (litho 123 sells them and fivemega too)
-In case you want to use Li-Ion cells, you'll have to buy a smart charger (AW sells them)
-both, li-ion and nimh charger are sold here

this thread is also helpfull (read the links in it too):
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=113100

 

[jcvjcvjcvjcv]

Also possible:

MagLite 3D with stock switch and bulbholder
SMO cammed reflector with 8,4mm hole: http://www.kaidomain.com/WEBUI/ProductDetail.aspx?TranID=3068
G4 Bi-pin holder: http://www.kaidomain.com/WEBUI/ProductDetail.aspx?TranID=3076
Glass lens: https://www.kaidomain.com/WEBUI/ProductDetail.aspx?TranID=4304
WA1185 bulbs: http://www.cpfmarketplace.com/mp/showthread.php?t=168089
9x AA Ni-Mh batteries
mdocod 9AA > 3D adapter: http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=195976

Charge the batteries, install everything and go

 

[RyanA]

Black bear flashlights has them already assembled. Costs more than diy though.