~!~New host for Aspheric Mag~!~[many pics] /// 6/27 UPDATED PICTURES\\\

[cryhavok]

I guess you could consider this the evolution of my original crowned cyclops

As soon as I heard that AW was selling the C-sized Li-ion cells, I knew I wanted to upgrade my aspheric lens mag to be able to use the same cell (as well as lose a few inches in length). I got in contact with Mirage_Man and he was able to whip me up something beautiful. Let me just say that anyone looking to have a maglight modded or shortened, Brian is the man to go to. :twothumbs

I've had this light for about a month now and it has been fantastic. It runs a Cree Q2 XR-E at 1500mA via a GD1500. I just received my tritium from B@rt, but unfortunately don't have any epoxy to set them into the C-sized mcClicky tailcap. Of course, it also got the glowpoxy treatment for the LED.

I've measured ~74,000 lux@1 meter. The best part is the regulation which keeps the light at this brightness level for quite a while. The Hotlips-C heatsink allows to use a E-can for holding the converter board, so the board is potted. Turned on, the light gets a little warm but that's it. The fins do a great job at dissipating the heat (although there isn't that much to dissipate in the first place).

Did I mention this thing is ridiculously tiny

I'll put up a few beamshots tonight :devil:

 

[cryhavok]

Re: ~!~New host for Aspheric Mag~!~[many pics]

Hmm I guess no one likes the light :thinking:

Oh well, here are the beamshots as promised. I also took a few of my mini-mini HID (overdriven 10w). Unfortunately I live in a city with a lot of light pollution, but these shots depict what the night time sky actually looks like (i.e. they are not overexposed to give false impressions)

First up:
Aspheric lens Mag shining at a tree ~250 yards (confirmed by google maps)

Minimini HID same target

Aspheric lens Mag shining up into the sky

miniminiHID shining up into the sky

aspheric lens mag shining at tree ~80 feet away

miniminiHID same target

Both shining at the same time

Both shining at the sky

As you can see, it still looks like the HID wins in the absolute throw category. However, the Mag does have a much better tint so color rendition is better.

I wish I had a 3" SMO reflector for my FM3H-2 so the HID could REALLY throw!

 

[DUQ]

Re: ~!~New host for Aspheric Mag~!~[many pics] NOW with BEAMSHOTS vs. MiniminiHID

Ah man those are such cool lights. The more I look at them the more I want to build one.

 

[jsr]

Re: ~!~New host for Aspheric Mag~!~[many pics] NOW with BEAMSHOTS vs. MiniminiHID

Damn that's a nice Mag!!! That's some crazy throw for an LED!

 

[Russianesq]

Re: ~!~New host for Aspheric Mag~!~[many pics] NOW with BEAMSHOTS vs. MiniminiHID

i am jealous :scowl:

i want one :naughty:

 

[Neg2LED]

Re: ~!~New host for Aspheric Mag~!~[many pics] NOW with BEAMSHOTS vs. MiniminiHID

the neg wants one.

but it's WAY outta mah price range!

--neg

 

[nein166]

Re: ~!~New host for Aspheric Mag~!~[many pics] NOW with BEAMSHOTS vs. MiniminiHID

Wow now I wish I had an Aspheric lens to play with the C Sized Li Ion is the way to go

Great light Cryhavok

 

[cryhavok]

Re: ~!~New host for Aspheric Mag~!~[many pics] NOW with BEAMSHOTS vs. MiniminiHID

Thanks fellas...I've been having a lot of fun with the hobby lately :twothumbs

Here's one more pic of the HID and Cree maglight for completion of the comparison.

 

[Lips]

Re: ~!~New host for Aspheric Mag~!~[many pics] NOW with BEAMSHOTS vs. MiniminiHID

Very Nice! Enjoyed the shots, thanks for posting...

 

[LowTEC]

Re: ~!~New host for Aspheric Mag~!~[many pics] NOW with BEAMSHOTS vs. MiniminiHID

Oh just found out it can reach 470M (514 yards?), with very dim reflection, but I think I need better eye sight to see what I'm flashing at :lol: I would say 400 meters and still very visible.

 

[Strauss]

Re: ~!~New host for Aspheric Mag~!~[many pics] NOW with BEAMSHOTS vs. MiniminiHID

Very nice light

 

[jch79]

Re: ~!~New host for Aspheric Mag~!~[many pics] NOW with BEAMSHOTS vs. MiniminiHID

Very nice job... and a sweet looking host by MM.. :thumbsup:
john

 

[RustyKnee]

Re: ~!~New host for Aspheric Mag~!~[many pics] NOW with BEAMSHOTS vs. MiniminiHID

:wow::rock::bow::thumbsup::twothumbs

looks great! I want one

Stu

 

[DUQ]

Re: ~!~New host for Aspheric Mag~!~[many pics] NOW with BEAMSHOTS vs. MiniminiHID

Just ordered a lens from surplus shed. I have a host begging for the LSM: Light Saber Mod :naughty:

 

[Pumaman]

Re: ~!~New host for Aspheric Mag~!~[many pics] NOW with BEAMSHOTS vs. MiniminiHID

+1!!!!

 

[DUQ]

Re: ~!~New host for Aspheric Mag~!~[many pics] NOW with BEAMSHOTS vs. MiniminiHID

Hey Havok; how about a pic of the GITD treatment? My lens should be here by next week. Woo Hoo!!

 

[jlomein]

Re: ~!~New host for Aspheric Mag~!~[many pics] NOW with BEAMSHOTS vs. MiniminiHID

where do you get that unbelievably cool C sized tailclickie? It would work great if I could use it for a 2C ROP build using two AW C sized lion cells.

 

[5.0Trunk]

Re: ~!~New host for Aspheric Mag~!~[many pics] NOW with BEAMSHOTS vs. MiniminiHID

Wow... Very nice lights. Can you tell me about the HID? I have a FM 700L and was wondering how\if I can make a HID from it.

Thanks

 

[LuxLuthor]

Re: ~!~New host for Aspheric Mag~!~[many pics] NOW with BEAMSHOTS vs. MiniminiHID

Some beautiful shots there.

 

[MrMimizu]

Re: ~!~New host for Aspheric Mag~!~[many pics] NOW with BEAMSHOTS vs. MiniminiHID

Modamag has them in the custum B/S/T.
Pretty sure that's where I saw it.

where do you get that unbelievably cool C sized tailclickie? It would work great if I could use it for a 2C ROP build using two AW C sized lion cells.