ok, a lot of people have already done this so I'll keep the words short and let the pics do the talking (sorry they're a bit grainy)...
Here's an SSC P4 MAG 3D mod (using the AMC7135 1050mA circuit from DX):
SSC P4 epoxied to Litemania heatsink (with Artic Alumina Adhesive):
Now add clear epoxy to the outer rim with Glow in the Dark powder:
Here's a glow shot:
Wire traces soldered to the AMC7135 circuit board (note both jumpers bridged to give 1050mA):
Wire traces soldered to led through holes in heatsink:
Bottom view:
Top view:
Stock MAG 3D:
Stock MAG 3D incandescent bulb:
Removing the rubber switch cover:
Using allen key to remove switch assembly:
Dropping switch assembly out through rear:
All MAG 3D parts disassembled:
Removing bulb holder mechanism from switch assembly:
Removing -ve contact from switch assembly:
Removing switch barrel (+ve) from assembly:
Soldered wire traces onto both +ve & -ve parts:
Insert barrel part into main switch assembly (+ve):
Then insert the -ve part:
Slide switch assembly back into MAG body and tighten switch, notice no cutting of the switch assembly:
Solder -ve & +ve wires to the circuit board:
Insulate the circuit board (I used electrical tape, you could also hotglue the circuit to the underside of the heatsink however it may require cutting of the switch assembly:
Looking into the barrel:
All wires and circuit inside the MAG body:
A snug fit:
Now with a heap of thermal transfer paste... and yes, the heatsink does go all the way in... I just took the pic before having all the paste squeeze out everywhere.
Now to mod the reflector ... this is the only non-reversable part of my mod, but MAG reflectors are cheap and easily replaceable. Trim the cam portion off with any useful tool.
Install the modded reflector:
With the head back on and batteries loaded:
Beam shot at approx 1m:
Another shot:
From the front:
A Closer look:
And now a nice GLOW....
One last pic to finish it off...
Thanks to Nereus and all the other helpful threads/tutorials on how to mod a MAG. I'll post some comparisons between this and my MAG 4D SSC P4 with 800mA circuit (also from DX) as well as a stock 3D.
EDIT: Beamshots
In order from left to right: MAG 3D SSC P4 (1050ma), MAG 4D SSC P4 (800ma), MAG 3D stock.
MAG 3D SSC P4 (1050ma), MAG 4D SSC P4 (800ma) (-2 exp)
Again: (0 exp)
In the dark:
Side by side:
Business end of the MAG 4D SSC P4:
And now the MAG 3D SSC P4:
Here's an SSC P4 MAG 3D mod (using the AMC7135 1050mA circuit from DX):
SSC P4 epoxied to Litemania heatsink (with Artic Alumina Adhesive):
Now add clear epoxy to the outer rim with Glow in the Dark powder:
Here's a glow shot:
Wire traces soldered to the AMC7135 circuit board (note both jumpers bridged to give 1050mA):
Wire traces soldered to led through holes in heatsink:
Bottom view:
Top view:
Stock MAG 3D:
Stock MAG 3D incandescent bulb:
Removing the rubber switch cover:
Using allen key to remove switch assembly:
Dropping switch assembly out through rear:
All MAG 3D parts disassembled:
Removing bulb holder mechanism from switch assembly:
Removing -ve contact from switch assembly:
Removing switch barrel (+ve) from assembly:
Soldered wire traces onto both +ve & -ve parts:
Insert barrel part into main switch assembly (+ve):
Then insert the -ve part:
Slide switch assembly back into MAG body and tighten switch, notice no cutting of the switch assembly:
Solder -ve & +ve wires to the circuit board:
Insulate the circuit board (I used electrical tape, you could also hotglue the circuit to the underside of the heatsink however it may require cutting of the switch assembly:
Looking into the barrel:
All wires and circuit inside the MAG body:
A snug fit:
Now with a heap of thermal transfer paste... and yes, the heatsink does go all the way in... I just took the pic before having all the paste squeeze out everywhere.
Now to mod the reflector ... this is the only non-reversable part of my mod, but MAG reflectors are cheap and easily replaceable. Trim the cam portion off with any useful tool.
Install the modded reflector:
With the head back on and batteries loaded:
Beam shot at approx 1m:
Another shot:
From the front:
A Closer look:
And now a nice GLOW....
One last pic to finish it off...
Thanks to Nereus and all the other helpful threads/tutorials on how to mod a MAG. I'll post some comparisons between this and my MAG 4D SSC P4 with 800mA circuit (also from DX) as well as a stock 3D.
EDIT: Beamshots
In order from left to right: MAG 3D SSC P4 (1050ma), MAG 4D SSC P4 (800ma), MAG 3D stock.
MAG 3D SSC P4 (1050ma), MAG 4D SSC P4 (800ma) (-2 exp)
Again: (0 exp)
In the dark:
Side by side:
Business end of the MAG 4D SSC P4:
And now the MAG 3D SSC P4:
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