yet another Mag 2D XPG-R5 mod

nanotech17

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the mod went on smoothly on both ( L2D & Mag 2D )after both of them have a really good sun bathing
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well my soldering is not that good due to lousy solder iron ( yeah right
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but it turn out well .
The L2D head was open using bare hand with rubbery mouse pad - i have open many Fenix's head with this trick P2D/P3D/P1D CE/P1 etc.
Now the L2D no more fogging inside the reflector even power it up with 1xAW14500 + AA dummy
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but the L2D lens & reflector don't do justice on the XPG-R5 but not too shabby vs the Cree XRE R2.
Now the Mag 2D mod is using the XPG-R5 from cpfer R@ndom - http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=245629
The mod component that im using are :-
1.Heatsink from H22A - http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=160483
2.MOP reflector from Kai domain - http://www.kaidomain.com/CategoryPage.aspx?CategoryId=44
3.1A driver from DX - http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.1885
4.Shark-sink D for the driver from sandwich shoppe - http://theledguy.chainreactionweb.com/prod...roducts_id=1163
5.UCL lens 52mm from flashlightlens.com
6.26 AWG silicone wires - http://theledguy.chainreactionweb.com/prod...roducts_id=1193
7.Artic Alumina from sandwich shoppe or 4sevens.com
8.Mag Golden shorty tail spring - http://www.kaidomain.com/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductId=1734
9.AW C li-ion cell + AA dummy from AW.
10.D - C - AA cell adapter.

And the results on the Mag 2D XPG-R5 is well worth it and PRICELESS!!
Here are some eye candies.The beamshots was taken 12 feet from the wall.
1.Fenix L2D XPG-R5 - 2AA nimh Imedion 2100mah.
2.Mag 2D XPG-R5 - the spill is bluish due to the UCL lens blue coating 99% light transmit.
Last night i try it outdoors,man this Mag can throw even in heavy rain and easily light up to 1K feet = 304.8 meters and it can go further with stock smooth reflector.

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Congratulations! Yep, the new XP-Gs are nice. As far as I concerned, they're a direct replacement for the older Seoul P4s. I used to think my old Malkoff drop-in was bright, but when I finished my build, I saw the new standard. Now, I'm already planing my next build after seeing the data in this post. I can't wait so see what cree has planed.
 
Congratulations! Yep, the new XP-Gs are nice. As far as I concerned, they're a direct replacement for the older Seoul P4s. I used to think my old Malkoff drop-in was bright, but when I finished my build, I saw the new standard. Now, I'm already planing my next build after seeing the data in this post. I can't wait so see what cree has planed.

wow!thanks for that link.What a data :thumbsup:
Now i have to challenge my fear and see if i am dare enough to install this XPG-R5 in one of my Novatac :devil:
 
Which one of H22's heatsinks did you use ?

How well does the XP-G focus with the Mag ?
 
Wow! That XPG sure looks like a nice Hot Spot! Do you have any comparison pics with other LED's like a XRE or SSC P4?

i need to have a new soldering station + a microscope :laughing:

You could experiment with some Glow Powder and clear epoxy to cover up that rough soldering job, no one will know ;)
 
Nice spot !

How about with aspherical lens???

I've tried it with the KD mag aspherical lense and the results were not very impressive. the square hot spot was about twice the size of an XRE R2 at 10 meters.
 
Yeah , planning one as well ..

Going to use a 8.4v 5 mode driver , and 2 / 3AA to D cell converters .
And a spring loaded reflector for focus .

Well , thats the plan :candle:
 
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