I am offering for sale a modded Mag 2C in order to finance a P7 project. I first made this 4x SSC light with U-bins but recently swapped the emitters to the high CRI SSC P4 and what a difference it has made. While not as bright as the U-bins, these S2 bin natural white leds are so much nicer to use. The way they bring out the natural color in wood is what I would expect of an incan, not an LED.
Here are the specs:
Pewter/gray Mag 2C - switch modded to momentary and short throw for use with nFlex. Tailcap and spring modded for use with 3x CR123 with sleeve (heater hose). Head pinned in place to prevent turning.
nflex from George at TaskLED - this is either V2.01 or V2.10 of the firmware. Has UIF/UIP/UIB modes to choose from. Currently set up with UIB to give three light levels, plus an emergency low with a press from off. Driving 500mA through each emitter in a 2s2p arrangement.
4x SSC natural white high-CRI emitters (S42182) - CRI of 93, S2 brightness bin, SSA color bin (similar to the Cree 5A bin in color), H Vf bin
Download Adjustable Multi-Sink
20mm optics from L2 - 2x 15 degree and 2x 25 degree. Can quickly and easily be changed for other pattern optics or Khatod 17mm reflectors by removing the bezel and replacing. Can use 20mm reflectors by adjusting the multi-sink.
Battery options include anything that will provide ~8.3 to 24V and withstand a 7.2W draw. I have been using primaries, but rechargeable RCR123/16340 batteries should work including IMR. I do not have any, so I cannot say whether or not a 2 cell configuration would work (2x18500 or 2x Li C-cells).
Light is in fine shape, only used around the house and brief walks outside. There is one spot ~2mm diameter on the tailcap that looks to have had lighter anodizing from the factory.
According to the specs for these LEDs, this light should put out ~360 lumens at the emitters at 500mA each. I tried to take beamshots to show the color and intensity of this light in comparison to a 6P knock-off with a Cree Q3-3A modded drop-in.
Solarforce Q3 3A drop in (1 sec F2.8):
Mag 2C 4x SSC High CRI (1 sec F2.8):
I am asking $95 --> now $90 Shipped in the US which is pretty much just the cost of the parts. Since I am not the highly skilled fabricator as many of those I see on CPF, I can't see charging for my time. Besides, I had a lot of fun making and using this light already. This light has been very reliable, and is a great way to see the advantages of one of the new, better rendering, LED emitters available. Ships USPS Priority Mail no extra charge in the US, $20 international.
Thanks for looking and please feel free to ask any questions.
Robert
Here are the specs:
Pewter/gray Mag 2C - switch modded to momentary and short throw for use with nFlex. Tailcap and spring modded for use with 3x CR123 with sleeve (heater hose). Head pinned in place to prevent turning.
nflex from George at TaskLED - this is either V2.01 or V2.10 of the firmware. Has UIF/UIP/UIB modes to choose from. Currently set up with UIB to give three light levels, plus an emergency low with a press from off. Driving 500mA through each emitter in a 2s2p arrangement.
4x SSC natural white high-CRI emitters (S42182) - CRI of 93, S2 brightness bin, SSA color bin (similar to the Cree 5A bin in color), H Vf bin
Download Adjustable Multi-Sink
20mm optics from L2 - 2x 15 degree and 2x 25 degree. Can quickly and easily be changed for other pattern optics or Khatod 17mm reflectors by removing the bezel and replacing. Can use 20mm reflectors by adjusting the multi-sink.
Battery options include anything that will provide ~8.3 to 24V and withstand a 7.2W draw. I have been using primaries, but rechargeable RCR123/16340 batteries should work including IMR. I do not have any, so I cannot say whether or not a 2 cell configuration would work (2x18500 or 2x Li C-cells).
Light is in fine shape, only used around the house and brief walks outside. There is one spot ~2mm diameter on the tailcap that looks to have had lighter anodizing from the factory.
According to the specs for these LEDs, this light should put out ~360 lumens at the emitters at 500mA each. I tried to take beamshots to show the color and intensity of this light in comparison to a 6P knock-off with a Cree Q3-3A modded drop-in.
Solarforce Q3 3A drop in (1 sec F2.8):
Mag 2C 4x SSC High CRI (1 sec F2.8):
I am asking $95 --> now $90 Shipped in the US which is pretty much just the cost of the parts. Since I am not the highly skilled fabricator as many of those I see on CPF, I can't see charging for my time. Besides, I had a lot of fun making and using this light already. This light has been very reliable, and is a great way to see the advantages of one of the new, better rendering, LED emitters available. Ships USPS Priority Mail no extra charge in the US, $20 international.
Thanks for looking and please feel free to ask any questions.
Robert
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