Mini-Maglight Mod Sugestions?

[toasterburn]

I have a mini-maglight (super dim) that I would like to try modding. What's the cheapest mod that I could do to make it comparable to my streamlight stylus pro in brightness?

 

[PCC]

The Streamlight Stylus Pro produces "up to 24 lumens". The Nite Ize 1 Watt LED Upgrade II produces a claimed 30 lumens and has a MSRP of $10. It just came out and I have not seen one at any stores near here so I don't have any experience with it. The older 1 Watt LED Upgrade produced around 50 lumens and costs around $15.

 

[samuraishot]

Nice, I almost threw out the dead mini-mag in my glove compartment I can revive it now

 

[mrartillery]

I bought this setup awhile back for a spare Mini I had lying around. Its plenty bright enough for normal tasks, and with the 2 Eneloops in it, it will produce over a 2 hour runtime. I carry it in my vehicle as a 3rd backup light. :duh2:

 

[LED4LYF]

You can do somthing like I did.

 

[Quest4fire]

:twothumbs

I bought this setup awhile back for a spare Mini I had lying around. Its plenty bright enough for normal tasks, and with the 2 Eneloops in it, it will produce over a 2 hour runtime. I carry it in my vehicle as a 3rd backup light. :duh2:

Got a AA mini mag that is still in packaging. This upgrade looks like it will make the mini mag useful! Thanks for sharing.

 

[mrartillery]

It really is the best Mini upgrade for the money IMO, plus it makes a nice smooth round beam and good side spill with actually quite decent throw for its size.

 

[Quest4fire]

Ordering one tonight!!!

 

[Cemoi]

The Nite Ize 1 Watt LED Upgrade II produces a claimed 30 lumens and has a MSRP of $10.

Interesting, thanks PCC for the link.
Unfortunately shipping to Europe is $28

I bought this setup a while back for a spare Mini I had lying around. Its plenty bright enough for normal tasks, and with the 2 Eneloops in it, it will produce over a 2 hour runtime.

This is one (the most powerful and expensive one = TLE-5EX) of the two Terralux upgrades currently available. Details are available on the Terralux website. They have another, less bright but with longer runtime, and cheaper option, the TLE-20. It costs about $15 on eBay including worldwide shipping, vs. $26 for the above mentionned TLE-5EX which also includes a tailcap switch (the drop-in alone is $23).

Does anybody know what LED model is used by the two Terralux and the Nite Ize modules?

Since the Terralux drop-ins seem easy to modify by replacing the LED with a better one (including neutral or warm white LEDs), I might go for the cheapest option. The Nite Ize looks more difficult to upgrade, because of this black plastic cap covering the LED legs and solder.

 

[Locoboy5150]

Does anybody know what LED model is used by the two Terralux and the Nite Ize modules?

My Terralux TLE-5EX uses a Cree XR-E LED with the EZ900 die.