New LED Mod ostar or P7/MCE

[Goldigger]

I came accross this new torch by treble-light yesterday and thought it could make a worthy host for an easy upgrade..

It comes in 2 options
One looks like a direct drive from 3 x AA batterys 270 lumens 140 euros, and the other is regulated and uses 8 x AA batterys still 270 lumens 200 euros.
Magnetic rotary switch on tailcap end
measuments:
• diameter 44 mm
• length 195 mm

Could i put an ostar in it and use a boost driver to get the required 14 - 16volts? input voltage from 8 x AA = 9.6volts
Maxflex??

Or i could put a P7 or MCE in it but how would i drop the voltage if i used the 8 cell version. Obviously the 3 cell version could be direct drive but that wouldnt ideal for burntime etc.


Any ideas?

 

[gav6280]

Bit difficult to tell from the picture, but first of all what's the heat sinking like?

And since this inst a exactly a cheap light, why not buy a cheap one from DX then have a go at modifying that instead?

 

[Goldigger]

Bit difficult to tell from the picture, but first of all what's the heat sinking like?

And since this inst a exactly a cheap light, why not buy a cheap one from DX then have a go at modifying that instead?

An ostar in a DX light, plus being waterproof..

umm i think not..

 

[Packhorse]

I agree with Gav. Why mod such an expensive light?

Go the mighty W200!:twothumbs
Its cheap waterproof and responds really well to mods.
I doubt the light you linked to would offer any advantages except the use of AA's ( if thats what you want).

 

[Goldigger]

I agree with Gav. Why mod such an expensive light?

Go the mighty W200!:twothumbs
Its cheap waterproof and responds really well to mods.
I doubt the light you linked to would offer any advantages except the use of AA's ( if thats what you want).

W200 lacks room for voltage and capacity from multiple cells..

 

[Packhorse]

2 18650's at 3 ah gives you 22.2watt hours
8 AA rechargeable 2.7ah gives you 26watt hours.

Its not a huge difference.

Price wise its $280us vs $37us. Now that is a huge difference.

Just mod 2 W200s then you get longer run time and redundancy!