MattK
Flashlight Enthusiast
>>>TerraLUX MiniStar5 SSC P4 U bin LED upgrade for 3-6 C/D cell Maglites TLE-6EX!<<<
You asked for it - and soon you shall have it!
In partnership with TerraLUX I'm thrilled to announce that BatteryJunction.com will be launching the new TerraLUX MiniStar 5 aka TLE-6EX which utilizes a SSC P4 U-bin LED and will work in any 3-6 C or D cell Maglite. The Seoul Semiconductor P4 (SSC P4) uses the same Cree EZ1000 die that's used in the Cree XR-E 7090 emitter but with greater efficiency and output.
ORDER link on the website - orders have already begun shipping and we'll have plenty of inventory for immediate shipment as of 3/19
Using the same driver as the TLE-6K2, which it replaces the TLE-6EX, is expected to output about 100-150 lumens at the emitter and is a simple drop in - no adapters, no dummy batteries, just plug and play.
-Regulated with the TerraLUX LED Light Engine for constant output.
-Maintains Maglite focusability.
-Extended runtimes significantly - 20 hrs at full output on 4 D cells!
-SUPER BRIGHT! AMAZING THROW!
-Output with 3 cells estimated at 100 lumens (3.3V 360ma at the emitter with 3 D cells as measured), output with 4-6 cells estimated at 150+ lumens at the emitter. (3.5V 620ma at the emitter with 4 D cells as measured) Lumen outputs based upon data in this thread.
Battery questions: The unit is optimized to work between 3-9V but APPARENTLY the voltage converter PCB can function up to 24V but will create more heat as the voltage goes higher. So, the item is warranted at up to 9V but will apparently work with much higher input voltages of any chemistry.
As usual coupon code: 'cpf2006' will save you 5% - USPS First Class shipping option for domestic orders will be <$4.
For international buyers we can offer air letter shipping for $5 anywhere in the world but as it's uninsurable the risk is your own. If you want this service please check out at the air parcel rate (will be $15-20) then just send me an EMAIL (NO PM's please) immediately afterwards with your order number and I will adjust your order.
Photo of prototype:
Regulation - details are from TLE-6K2 but as the driver is the same we expect this to be unchanged:
Please see this thread for a custom MOD version which should be functionally identical. Beamshots included!
Prototype beamshots, etc coming when I have time. You can see EngPaul's beamshots in the thread linked above though he did have an aluminum OP reflector installed.
You asked for it - and soon you shall have it!
In partnership with TerraLUX I'm thrilled to announce that BatteryJunction.com will be launching the new TerraLUX MiniStar 5 aka TLE-6EX which utilizes a SSC P4 U-bin LED and will work in any 3-6 C or D cell Maglite. The Seoul Semiconductor P4 (SSC P4) uses the same Cree EZ1000 die that's used in the Cree XR-E 7090 emitter but with greater efficiency and output.
ORDER link on the website - orders have already begun shipping and we'll have plenty of inventory for immediate shipment as of 3/19
Using the same driver as the TLE-6K2, which it replaces the TLE-6EX, is expected to output about 100-150 lumens at the emitter and is a simple drop in - no adapters, no dummy batteries, just plug and play.
-Regulated with the TerraLUX LED Light Engine for constant output.
-Maintains Maglite focusability.
-Extended runtimes significantly - 20 hrs at full output on 4 D cells!
-SUPER BRIGHT! AMAZING THROW!
-Output with 3 cells estimated at 100 lumens (3.3V 360ma at the emitter with 3 D cells as measured), output with 4-6 cells estimated at 150+ lumens at the emitter. (3.5V 620ma at the emitter with 4 D cells as measured) Lumen outputs based upon data in this thread.
Battery questions: The unit is optimized to work between 3-9V but APPARENTLY the voltage converter PCB can function up to 24V but will create more heat as the voltage goes higher. So, the item is warranted at up to 9V but will apparently work with much higher input voltages of any chemistry.
As usual coupon code: 'cpf2006' will save you 5% - USPS First Class shipping option for domestic orders will be <$4.
For international buyers we can offer air letter shipping for $5 anywhere in the world but as it's uninsurable the risk is your own. If you want this service please check out at the air parcel rate (will be $15-20) then just send me an EMAIL (NO PM's please) immediately afterwards with your order number and I will adjust your order.
Photo of prototype:
Regulation - details are from TLE-6K2 but as the driver is the same we expect this to be unchanged:
Please see this thread for a custom MOD version which should be functionally identical. Beamshots included!
Prototype beamshots, etc coming when I have time. You can see EngPaul's beamshots in the thread linked above though he did have an aluminum OP reflector installed.
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this is a very good light to have in a blackout, long runtime and just point it at the ceiling while walking around or place it on a table and it just lights up a room
But, I always wanted a Mag.. (pouting)..
I think I'll do it, maybe a 4D so I can use it for "clobbering" (as suggested by Mr. Urahara).. 
