Sold/Expired FS: Red 2D mag w/ neutral white MCE and maxflex3 driver (LOWER PRICE)

I am interested in building a 3xMCE light :twothumbs, and I have two of these, so one has to go :mecry:. Here are the specs and pictures:

Stats:

Standard 2D Mag host
Cree MC-E 5A, wired in serial
Fivemega medium orange peel aluminum reflector, modified for fit
maxflex3 driver, set for 700ma (installed with copper coupler as heatsink)
fivemega 6AA -> 2D battery adapter, filled with eneloops (included)
ultra-clear glass lens
green afterglow installed around emitter
battery stat indicator under rubber button (haven't found clear boot)
estimated lumens: about 600

Pictures:











The light is in very good condition, it has been stored in a pelican style gun case, and only used occasionally. There are a few very light scratches, I tried to photograph the worst one in the last photo above.

beamshots:

I usually de-focus the head just enough to get rid of the MCE donut. The beam does have artifacts while up close, but they are mostly smoothed away after about 15 meters.





UI:

Currently, I have the driver set to no-memory operation, click-on to level 2. To select high, I click the light on, then press to jump to high. To select one of the 5 levels, start with the light off, and press and hold until the light cycles to the desired level. Also, I have the light set to auto-off after 15 minutes without input, and reduce power after the temperature reaches 60c. I can look up the low battery settings if anyone is interested.

I can adjust the UI for you before shipping if you like.

I posted a table of the approximate power settings and runtime here:
http://www.psyc.vt.edu/lenslight/power_settings.html

I am asking $149 shipped conus. First to post 'I'll take it' has priority. Payment accepted via paypal, will PM you my address.

Please feel free to ask questions...

Thanks!

Re: FS: Red 2D mag w/ neutral white MCE and maxflex3 driver

Nice build. Does this still retain the stock focussing capability? It sounds like it does from your comment, but I just wanted to be sure. I usually use my Mags very de-focused and only tightly focus it for occasional spotting tasks. Thanks!

Re: FS: Red 2D mag w/ neutral white MCE and maxflex3 driver

Thanks!

The light does focus all the way from spot to flood, but it is not quite the same way as a stock mag. A stock mag can be adjusted from spot to flood in about 1/2 to 2/3 a turn because it uses a cam to adjust the focus. This light cant have a cam installed because of the heatsink used to cool the LED. That means it takes about 3-4 full turns to adjust from spot to flood.

Re: FS: Red 2D mag w/ neutral white MCE and maxflex3 driver

Someone help me out... Is it too expensive or is there just no interest?:thinking:

Re: FS: Red 2D mag w/ neutral white MCE and maxflex3 driver

Looks nice.

I just bought a Red 2D M@g (two weeks ago), but it's bi-pin so I'm not your buyer.

(**edit - that's an expensive board: near the beginning of your post write about the maxflex's options, note the great efficiency and the strong customer service taskled provides. Reprogram output to maximum, take a beam-shot lighting up the side of a dark building. Redo the shot with the light on minimum.)
You could put up two additional out-door beamshots: target at 50 feet (attractive partner, tree, building). Set up a 2D stock M@g incan next to your 2D M@g mc-e. First shot both spot, next shot both flood.

And a bump for a fellow minty Red 2D M@g
G'luck
Linger

Re: FS: Red 2D mag w/ neutral white MCE and maxflex3 driver

netprince said:

Someone help me out... Is it too expensive or is there just no interest?:thinking:

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it a very fair price. great design and build and parts even batteries included.

id definitely take it now if money wasnt so tight



everyone wants the latest and greatest shiny bling, but id take a light like this over 95% of the new releases.

function>form.

ill contact you in a few days, i might be able to rustle up some xmas money early

or

i could do some cash and 2 or 3 interesting hosts and some parts if your interested in a box of moddable things + cash?

if you have any interest in that deal contact me and ill list what there is and a few photos.

Re: FS: Red 2D mag w/ neutral white MCE and maxflex3 driver

Linger: Thats a good idea, I'll try to snap some outdoor beam shots tonight.

waddup: I'm not interested in any trades, but I can do this... Exclude the batteries for $15 off, and/or pay via money order or cashier's check for $15 off.

Thanks. Feel free to ask any more questions...

Re: FS: Red 2D mag w/ neutral white MCE and maxflex3 driver

netprince said:

Linger: Thats a good idea, I'll try to snap some outdoor beam shots tonight.

waddup: I'm not interested in any trades, but I can do this... Exclude the batteries for $15 off, and/or pay via money order or cashier's check for $15 off.

Thanks. Feel free to ask any more questions...

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id need the batteries :thinking:

Re: FS: Red 2D mag w/ neutral white MCE and maxflex3 driver

Here are some bad beamshots... Its 40 degrees and raining outside, and I didn't want to get too soaked, so just snapped these quickly...

This is the side of a hill, about 25 meters away. My wife was holding the light off to the right side of me. The light appears brighter than this, but I didn't have time to correct because the camera was slowly getting soaked...


lowest setting


Level2


high

Re: FS: Red 2D mag w/ neutral white MCE and maxflex3 driver

umbrella? :candle:

Re: FS: Red 2D mag w/ neutral white MCE and maxflex3 driver

That's a mighty nice looking build. Wish I didn't just spend all my cash at my auto mechanic on Monday

How does the battery stat indicator work?

Re: FS: Red 2D mag w/ neutral white MCE and maxflex3 driver

The stat indicator is a green LED that flashes once every few seconds to indicate the voltage has dropped below the medium setting, and flashes twice every few seconds to indicate the voltage has dropped below the low setting. The maxflex driver can also flicker the primary LED to indicate the battery status. Some might find the battery status on the primary led to be annoying, so it can be turned off. The stat LED always indicates the battery status.

Unfortunately, I have not been able to source some clear switch boots so that the stat LED can be easily seen...

Re: FS: Red 2D mag w/ neutral white MCE and maxflex3 driver

Another beamshot from just after the light was built...

Re: FS: Red 2D mag w/ neutral white MCE and maxflex3 driver

I'm a tad tempted by this to be honest. You mention that you had 2 of these, what colour is the other one and would you consider selling that instead? Not too keen on the red.

Re: FS: Red 2D mag w/ neutral white MCE and maxflex3 driver

Hi swiftwing, sorry my other one is red also, and its got a custom brick pattern that Jesus Hernandez designed in the grip, so it is the one I am keeping...

https://www.candlepowerforums.com/threads/243347

Re: FS: Red 2D mag w/ neutral white MCE and maxflex3 driver

Would i be able to transplant the workings ie switch, heatsink, driver and led into my 1d host or is it sealed?

Re: FS: Red 2D mag w/ neutral white MCE and maxflex3 driver

Hi Hammer Train,

No, the parts are not sealed, so they could be moved to a 1D host. Except this setup prefers and input voltage of 6-12v, and it could have problems with less than 6v. I'm not sure what battery combination you would like to use, but I wouldn't recommend going less than 6v...

Lets see if we can get this sold... price lowered...

This light is sold pending funds...

netprince said:

This light is sold pending funds...

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This light is sold - . :twothumbs

Glad we could work it out - great comms.....