trivergata
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Easy 2-stage MiniMag switch! (Updated again, for SMJLED kit!) no longer available
Due to some problems of late with deals and such, I will only do a very few select mods on an individual basis. Thanks for everyone who supported me in the stuff I've tried to do, but I cannot spend the amount of time needed to pull off this kind of stuff anymore.
Josh
I've designed and built a simple 2 stage drop in for mini-mags that works like an Aleph tailcap (I.E. - Loosen a little for low, tighten all the way for high). It is a simple drop in with one small mod - you have to trim the original tail spring - A simple set of wire cutters will do just fine, and the length is not too critical. The cut spring will still work fine without the drop-in too, so you are not stuck with the mod. If your sandwich is WAY too far out of spec, there may be a little trimming that needs to be done on the contact, but this can be done with any file - even a nail file - in a matter of minutes. I have yet to have this problem, but just in case it does, it's easy to fix - mag bodies vary as do the thickness of sandwiches, so I have accounted for the worst possable case.
This is an easy mod for any beginner, but I think everyone will like it. It has been fully tested with a BB500 and BB750, and should work with any sandwich shoppe sandwich. You chose the resistor value to fit your needs - the change in light level should be the same as with the Aleph 2-stage; I personally like a really low low level, so I have a 100 ohm in my Mini-Mag with a BB750 - it's perfect for nighttime reading, and still bright enough for walking when your eyes are adjusted to the dark.
The following resistor values are available, and I'll consider special orders:
-10 ohm
-22 ohm
-47 ohm
-68 ohm
-100 ohm
I'm offering the drop in for these for $5.00 shipped by normal mail (they are really small and built like bricks, so an envelope is all they need for shipping, and this keeps the cost down). You specify the value resistor you want, and I'll build it and ship within 24-48 hours. I'll include detailed instructions of how and where to clip the spring. If you want the whole tailcap with the spring already clipped, let me know and I can see what I can do.
Here's a shot of the switch installed:
And here's a beamshot (BB750 with a 100 ohm drop-in) - High on the left, of course.
And no - my hotspot is not that big - I kept the camera on the same settings to show the relative difference.
Here's a beamshot comparison; all shots are on the same settings, and use my minimag, stock modded reflector and a BB750:
Update:
Great news - This works with the SMJLED kit! I've tried them all out, and some of the values seem redundant, I guess it's something to do with the efficiency on the SMJ being really stable, which makes it a great kit, bit it takes a pretty good jump in resistance to make a difference in the beam. There is not much difference between full and 10, between 22 and 33 or between 47 and 66.
Here's the same breakdown with the SMJLED kit:
These are a fairly good example of what your eye sees; it will, however be different with other engines.
Josh
Due to some problems of late with deals and such, I will only do a very few select mods on an individual basis. Thanks for everyone who supported me in the stuff I've tried to do, but I cannot spend the amount of time needed to pull off this kind of stuff anymore.
Josh
I've designed and built a simple 2 stage drop in for mini-mags that works like an Aleph tailcap (I.E. - Loosen a little for low, tighten all the way for high). It is a simple drop in with one small mod - you have to trim the original tail spring - A simple set of wire cutters will do just fine, and the length is not too critical. The cut spring will still work fine without the drop-in too, so you are not stuck with the mod. If your sandwich is WAY too far out of spec, there may be a little trimming that needs to be done on the contact, but this can be done with any file - even a nail file - in a matter of minutes. I have yet to have this problem, but just in case it does, it's easy to fix - mag bodies vary as do the thickness of sandwiches, so I have accounted for the worst possable case.
This is an easy mod for any beginner, but I think everyone will like it. It has been fully tested with a BB500 and BB750, and should work with any sandwich shoppe sandwich. You chose the resistor value to fit your needs - the change in light level should be the same as with the Aleph 2-stage; I personally like a really low low level, so I have a 100 ohm in my Mini-Mag with a BB750 - it's perfect for nighttime reading, and still bright enough for walking when your eyes are adjusted to the dark.
The following resistor values are available, and I'll consider special orders:
-10 ohm
-22 ohm
-47 ohm
-68 ohm
-100 ohm
I'm offering the drop in for these for $5.00 shipped by normal mail (they are really small and built like bricks, so an envelope is all they need for shipping, and this keeps the cost down). You specify the value resistor you want, and I'll build it and ship within 24-48 hours. I'll include detailed instructions of how and where to clip the spring. If you want the whole tailcap with the spring already clipped, let me know and I can see what I can do.
Here's a shot of the switch installed:
And here's a beamshot (BB750 with a 100 ohm drop-in) - High on the left, of course.
And no - my hotspot is not that big - I kept the camera on the same settings to show the relative difference.
Here's a beamshot comparison; all shots are on the same settings, and use my minimag, stock modded reflector and a BB750:
Update:
Great news - This works with the SMJLED kit! I've tried them all out, and some of the values seem redundant, I guess it's something to do with the efficiency on the SMJ being really stable, which makes it a great kit, bit it takes a pretty good jump in resistance to make a difference in the beam. There is not much difference between full and 10, between 22 and 33 or between 47 and 66.
Here's the same breakdown with the SMJLED kit:
These are a fairly good example of what your eye sees; it will, however be different with other engines.
Josh
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