R.O.P. Roar of the Pelican mini-FAQ II

[Mjolnir]

You would need an HID for that kind of range, or a large incandescent spotlight.

 

[Jarski]

Anyone know how much light is wasted with stock maglite reflector which is a little bit molten? I'm going to buy new one, but it looks like there aren't any vlop or lop for sale.

 

[lctorana]

I'd say 28.39%, give or take.

 

[jabe1]

I'd say 28.39%, give or take.

LOL

Thanks!

 

[Jarski]

LOL

I think I have to wait for new run of lop reflectors or order one from KD or sandwichshoppe.

Edit: Another stupid question, if I decide to upgrade my ROP to li-ion would aw 2600 be suitable for this? Charging 6 nimh batteries is a bit hassle, because eneloop stock charger charges only 4 battery at a time.

 

[WHT_GE8]

About to order the parts for my ROP build, just want to make sure ive got everything right. Using a 2D Mag.

Battery Carrier 6AA > 2D : https://www.candlepowerforums.com/threads/223785

Bulb: http://www.lighthound.com/Pelican-Big-D-Rechargeable-Lamp-Set-FL-3854_p_1506.html

Lens: http://www.lighthound.com/521mm-UCL-Lens-for-Mag-C-amp-D-Size-Flashlights_p_44.html

15MM metal MOP reflector: http://britelumens.com/MagLiteParts.html

Am I missing anything? Or did I get something wrong?

Will these sleeves allow to me to run 2x 18650 without any modification? http://britelumens.com/images/1.JPG

 

[KiwiMark]

15MM metal MOP reflector: http://britelumens.com/MagLiteParts.html

You might want to consider this one: https://www.candlepowerforums.com/threads/247685 if you can stretch your budget to it.

 

[ANDREAS FERRARI]

WHT_GE8-as far as lenses go I prefer a borosilicate lens.Much tougher and longer lasting than standard UCL lens.You lose a little light but not so much that it makes a difference.

How many bulbs were you intending to buy?I would buy at least 2 or 3 sets.Since these bulbs are being overdriven they have very short lives.I have had some last as little as 2 hours and some go over 10 hours-but not much more.

Other than that everything looks good.Place your order and wait for the big brown truck of joy to deliver the parts.

 

[WHT_GE8]

WHT_GE8-as far as lenses go I prefer a borosilicate lens.Much tougher and longer lasting than standard UCL lens.You lose a little light but not so much that it makes a difference.

How many bulbs were you intending to buy?I would buy at least 2 or 3 sets.Since these bulbs are being overdriven they have very short lives.I have had some last as little as 2 hours and some go over 10 hours-but not much more.

Other than that everything looks good.Place your order and wait for the big brown truck of joy to deliver the parts.

Thanks for the heads up. Hope I dont mess this up, I know it seems simple but im known for turning the simplest tasks into catastrophe :mecry:

 

[Jarski]

Sorry for bump!

I was looking what old camera stuff my dad has and saw an plastic aspherical lens (sort of) and thought that "this looks much like the same size than maglite D:s lens". And as it turns out, it is actually the same size. Then I tested it on ROP and what you got: A burning hot pinpoint hotspot 15cm from the lens! It really scorches everything it touches! Gonna post pics someday soon!

 

[KeyGrip]

Edit: Another stupid question, if I decide to upgrade my ROP to li-ion would aw 2600 be suitable for this? Charging 6 nimh batteries is a bit hassle, because eneloop stock charger charges only 4 battery at a time.

I run my 2C ROP off two AW brand 3.7v Li-Ions just fine. You need to buy an extender for the Mag body, though.

 

[Jarski]

Is that really needed for 2D? I thought that cutting the tailspring is enough?

 

[KeyGrip]

Only needed on a 2C.

 

[mrartillery]

I run my 2C ROP off two AW brand 3.7v Li-Ions just fine. You need to buy an extender for the Mag body, though.

AW IMR 26500's dont require the extender but they will require some boring of the C tube. Very neat and stock looking appearance when its complete though, all of my C cells are done this way. :thumbsup:

If you're going to use the 2d, I would go with 2- 26650's with a 1 inch pvc pipe in the barrel for a battery tube.

 

[jcvjcvjcvjcv]

And if the PVC tube doesn't fit (European system); take a PB Tools TX 30 screwdriver, heat the tube (hot air gun) and put the grip of the screwdriver in it. I successfully enlarged a tube that way to fit DX 25500 cells just today.

As a way to make contact without ruining the rear of the batts with the Magspring: take a €0.01 coin and put a €0.05 coin on top of it. The spring fits nice on the 5 cent coin and the 1 cent coin fits nice within the isolation.

 

[valimarele]

rop mod problem

I upgraded my 6d maglite to rop mod and i'm not satisfied.If i compare hi pelican bulb with 6d xenon magnum,pelican hi is aprox. 30% brighter.
rop mod:
maglite 6d
pelican bulb hi and low
borofloat lens lighthound
camless smo reflector sandwich shoppe
6pcs AA to D adaptors
6 eneloops
I am a litle disappointed because i payed ~60$ for a litle more brighter flashlight!

 

[Scattergun]

Re: rop mod problem

I guess the added resistance you are getting with the D-AA adapters aren´t really helping you. Why don´t you just buy rechargeable D-cells?

 

[valimarele]

Re: rop mod problem

because the price is ~120$ (6x10000ma) with charger.Another option would be to by a 2D mag body and a 2D-6AA adaptor with low resistance.Will cost me ~55$.

 

[valimarele]

The HI bulb is usually much brighter than the LO bulb... Your batteries probably have a high internal resistance and can't handle the current. Get yourself a good set of Eneloop or Duracell Pre-Charged (the made in Japan with the white top). Also, what batteries adapters are you using? The black 3AA to D usually found at DX have a high resistance...

I have the same problem,i use eneloops and the output seems not brighter then xenon 6d bulb!I think the 6D body have great resistance!

 

[mrartillery]

I have the same problem,i use eneloops and the output seems not brighter then xenon 6d bulb!I think the 6D body have great resistance!

What battery setup are you using?