Maglite ROP

[mdhammack]

I am going to delve into my first mod by making a 2d version of the rop. I want to use the 6 AA battery configuration, but I cannot find a 3 aa or 6 aa holder to use for it. The link I followed in one of the ROP threads listed a 3 aa holder, but it was no longer listed. I have a new body maglite so a 4 aa is out of the question for me as I have no way of boring the light. Can someone please provide me with a link to a 3 aa or 6 aa holder to fit a 2 d light??!!

thanks in advance.

Oh, and the search function on here keeps giving me a fatal error!

 

[mdocod]

I spent about 30 minutes yesterday looking through the marketplace for the same thing, only thing I found is litemanias listing for 3AA>D holders, but I'm not sure they are designed for high current applications...

So I'll tag on here and say I'm curious about the same thing, I'm thinking about an ROP or 5761 style light in the next few months. (though I'm always thinking about something I can't technically afford.

 

[Niteowl]

Have you considered using AW's C cell Li-ions? I would be curious to know why the multi-AA setup might be more desireable if that is the case.

I have a couple of ROP's using them and can't imagine using the other setup.

 

[whitedoom34]

If you usea 8AA to 2D adapter, and you place 2 spacer AA's (one in each level) and 6AA's, you can fit it into a new Mag. Just as long as you are not using espicially fat AA's, such as sanyo 2700's or duracel 2650's. Eneloops fit great, thats what I'm using.

PS: According to MY personal observations, colored mags have a wider inner diameter than black mags.

 

[mdhammack]

If you usea 8AA to 2D adapter, and you place 2 spacer AA's (one in each level) and 6AA's, you can fit it into a new Mag. Just as long as you are not using espicially fat AA's, such as sanyo 2700's or duracel 2650's. Eneloops fit great, thats what I'm using.

PS: According to MY personal observations, colored mags have a wider inner diameter than black mags.

thanks for the tips....I'll try a thinner battery with a 4 aa adapter and see where that leaves me. If it doesn't work, I got another project I can use those holders for.

 

[sween1911]

I feel like I should know this, but since I've been poking around for one of these too, I'll ask here...

What is an "eneloop"? I've searched and gone through the copious threads that contain the word and can't get an exact meaning. I feel like it's something I would know under a different name.

 

[sween1911]

never mind. answered my own question. Google is my friend. Sorry for the double.

 

[mdhammack]

Got another problem.....the sandwich shoppe is out of aluminum reflectors! Tried a couple of other places and keep getting nowhere fast. Anyone on here sell the MOP's for a D maglite?

Oh, and what is the difference between orange peel and stipple......is stipple just a much rougher finish? Search results didn't give me any pics so I'm in the dark:candle:

 

[MikeSalt]

Here are the metal reflectors. I think they are the best money can buy.
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=163470

FiveMega also is the key manufacturer of the high-current 6AA>2D adapters. They are currently unavailable, so nag him to make some more for me please.

Thanks

 

[Mr_Light]

I have used the cheap Litemania 3AA-1D adapters running a ROP-HI configuration for 30 minutes at a time with no evidence of melting or other damage.

I'm also starting to see some feedback on the aluminum reflector from Kai that sounds pretty good.

Aluminum Reflector for Maglite C/D Cell KD#: SKU3068 Our Price : $9.99
https://www.kaidomain.com/WEBUI/ProductDetail.aspx?TranID=3068

 

[mdhammack]

MrLight....MikeSalt.....thank you guys a bunch! I will check into those.:thumbsup:

 

[mdocod]

So, I spent the day making phone calls and sketching ideas on paper.. I might start building high current 3AA>D or 6AA>D, or possibly 9AA or more adapters... If I come up with a way to do it, and the cost isn't prohibitive, I'll start and interest thread... I already found the bar stock to make it from. I'm looking at the tools necessary, few bits, a multi-way vice for my drill press, and a better soldering station and I could probably make it a reality... Keep an eye out in the next month or so, I might start doing this.

 

[jimjones3630]

Litho also has reflectors

http://www.cpfmarketplace.com/mp/showthread.php?t=168089

 

[MikeSalt]

mdocod, that would be great if you were to make some 6AA>2D adapters. There is a real shortage of this particular size at the moment, yet a huge demand. Just be careful not to rip-off FiveMega's design. Not only would that be unethical, but his design is patent pending, therefore protected.

 

[Lichtschalter]

I was in the same situation last year: no 6aa>2d adaptors available.

My 2D ROP now works fine with Fivemega's 8AA>2D adapter using 7 Sanyo Eneloop cells and 1 dummy cell. The Eneloop cells are thinner than other AA cells, so I did not need to bore out the Mag body. :twothumbs

 

[mdocod]

Just be careful not to rip-off FiveMega's design. Not only would that be unethical, but his design is patent pending, therefore protected.

that, at the moment, is one of my number 1 dilemmas, I do not want to infringe on anyone else's design, and develop a sour relation with anyone on the board as a result, at the same time I see a need that is not being fulfilled and would like to respond somehow. All I have seen of his design is pictures so I have no idea of the inner workings.... the reality is there are only a few ways to make a carrier for cells. The design I am working on looks much different than his visually... And I have no means to incorporate a charging jack like his design. At this point, I am *hoping* to make a modular 3AA>D system that would be stackable (they would "bolt" together). It would be a feature that separates it from other designs in function. Charging would be best accomplished by either plugging into the lamp socket from the front with the switch on, or by removing the pack and using magnets on wires (which I may supply pre-assembled) on both ends. Biggest problem I am running into with this design is size constraints, trying to fit inside of the 60mm length and still be very rigid. I may have to do some measurements and testing and see if an extra mm or so on each adapter would create a significant problem or not...

 

[Icebreak]

snip...At this point, I am *hoping* to make a modular 3AA>D system that would be stackable (they would "bolt" together). It would be a feature that separates it from other designs in function. Charging would be best accomplished by either plugging into the lamp socket from the front with the switch on,...snip

Low resistance Lego battery carriers would make things easier for many applications. Nice idea.

Are you considering making a lamp socket charging jack?

 

[mdhammack]

got all my parts for my build on order now....I had to make me a homemade charger for the battery stick. I used some 1" pvc and some caps, incorporated a 7.2v plug I picked up from radio shack, got a single pack charger, cut a spring out of an old 8AA battery pack for one end contact, used a brass #10 by 5/8" bolt for the other end. I'll get a couple of pics up if you guys are interested?? Total project cost me about 15 bucks, probably could have bought one for that, but I had some of the stuff laying around and wanted to try to do it myself anyway!

Thanks everyone for your ideas and info provided to make this build possible for me.

Also, the paper I used to wrap the cells in....lol...some left over targets from the gun range! The 25 yd pistol targets are heavy paper and it only takes 1 to get the job done and you only have to trim the ends to tidy it up.

 

[MikeSalt]

Congratulations. I love my ROP 2D. It is small enough to be EDC, yet powerful enough for any task.

 

[LuxLuthor]

If anyone can't figure out a workable solution, I have a battery pack welder and have been making custom packs for people. Another idea is to solder NiMH batteries together, and you can make whatever configuration you need.