MC-E in E1B?

K2-bk-bl-rd · Apr 14, 2009

I am really interested in moddifying a EDC sized SureFire, like a E1B or E1L with a MC-E. I see that some have already done this to a KX2 head. Would the stock driver on the E1B be able to put out 300 or so lumen. I like the ideal of lots of throw in a small package.

clg0159 · Apr 14, 2009

I don't have an E1B so I can not comment with 100% certainty, but would speculate that the MC-E's 4 dies will not focus properly with the optic. Also, you will not see 300lm using the stock driver, you may see a marginal increase in output due to the better efficiency of the 4 dies vs. 1, but if it doesn't focus properly you will get a floody beam and not even notice the increased output.

K2-bk-bl-rd · Apr 14, 2009

I have read that the MC-E will work with the same lenses that a XR-E does. Your probably correct about the driver though, it will need more power.

zx7dave · Apr 14, 2009

Here is some good info on a MC-E in a KL4/E1B body...same thing in theory could be done to the E1B head...

https://www.candlepowerforums.com/threads/225270

clg0159 · Apr 15, 2009

Good post Dave,
It does not show the use of the TIR optic in the E1B and Milky only mentions using reflectors.......I would assume there is a reason for this, but K2-bk-bl-rd give it a try and let us know how it turns out.

lumafist · Apr 15, 2009

K2-bk-bl-rd said:
I am really interested in moddifying a EDC sized SureFire, like a E1B or E1L with a MC-E. I see that some have already done this to a KX2 head. Would the stock driver on the E1B be able to put out 300 or so lumen. I like the ideal of lots of throw in a small package.

I did one..
skip the stock driver and go DD..
Heatsink is priority 1...!
You will get a cross but that can easily be diffused with Writeright or other films on the market..

Good luck...!

K2-bk-bl-rd · Apr 15, 2009

Thanks Guys I'll let you know how it turns out. Why Direct Drive? aren't there any good drivers for this application? I would be using a R123. Where can I get that diffuser film?

lumafist · Apr 15, 2009

K2-bk-bl-rd said:
Thanks Guys I'll let you know how it turns out. Why Direct Drive? aren't there any good drivers for this application? I would be using a R123. Where can I get that diffuser film?

Cause it`s easy....:thumbsup:
With an IMR123 though....!

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