I really like the L1 and the two levels of lumen output. My problem was that I really don't like the NX05 and I was always switching from McFlood to NX05 and back. I really like the beam from the Pelican M6 reflector and I wanted to try some diamond bog so................
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Simply put, this light has a selection of a normal front mount reflectored and focused beam or a side mounted flood beam. Both can be run at the low or high output levels. A slight rotation of the head selects the LED and the tail switch powers it as per usual L1 functions.
This mod was the most ambitious and time consuming work I have tried to date. Working with existing components and coming up with mechanical solutions was a real challenge. I am real pleased and somewhat surprised that I actually pulled this off. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif I can't wait until night time to see how this light performs.
It does have a couple Achilles heels, one of which is presumably fatal. I believe one could over torque the head and brake or foul the switch mechanism. I didn't design or install any type of mechanical stop to limit the head rotation. The switch can be heard to click and there is good tactical feedback but I reckon that the light could be trashed in the hands of someone who didn't understand the mechanics. My other concern is that I suspect that the constant current driver could become toast if it was on and the load of the LED were removed. This could happen if the light is in constant on and the head were rotated to change LED's. Until I can confirm this, I will select the LED to be used prior to turning the light on. These weaknesses aside, I REALLY like what this light has to offer! Of course, I would prefer that the front end had a 5W while the side was 1W and of course 2 123 cells......
- Don
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Simply put, this light has a selection of a normal front mount reflectored and focused beam or a side mounted flood beam. Both can be run at the low or high output levels. A slight rotation of the head selects the LED and the tail switch powers it as per usual L1 functions.
This mod was the most ambitious and time consuming work I have tried to date. Working with existing components and coming up with mechanical solutions was a real challenge. I am real pleased and somewhat surprised that I actually pulled this off. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif I can't wait until night time to see how this light performs.
It does have a couple Achilles heels, one of which is presumably fatal. I believe one could over torque the head and brake or foul the switch mechanism. I didn't design or install any type of mechanical stop to limit the head rotation. The switch can be heard to click and there is good tactical feedback but I reckon that the light could be trashed in the hands of someone who didn't understand the mechanics. My other concern is that I suspect that the constant current driver could become toast if it was on and the load of the LED were removed. This could happen if the light is in constant on and the head were rotated to change LED's. Until I can confirm this, I will select the LED to be used prior to turning the light on. These weaknesses aside, I REALLY like what this light has to offer! Of course, I would prefer that the front end had a 5W while the side was 1W and of course 2 123 cells......
- Don
