New 3D Mag P7 project -advice needed on P7.

Kramer.

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I have a 3D Mag with an old Terralux 3w fitted & after reading lots of threads on here on P7 mods, I've ordered some of the parts I'll be needing.
I've read many of the P7 Mag mod threads & have learned much - wouldn't have known where to start without TBH :eek:.
So far I've ordered the heatsink from H22A here:
https://www.candlepowerforums.com/threads/203235
a UCL lens & some 22 gauge wire.
I'm intending to initially run it as direct drive using 3x D alkalines with a view to converting to Li-ion (18650 or C cell lithiums) later.
So, where can I source a D bin P7 emitter? AFAIK, I need a fv of 3.5-3.75v for direct drive. They seem to be scarce enough :(.

Photofanatic doesn't have them & the only place I can find them, if it's the correct one, is Kaidomain, here:
http://www.kaidomain.com/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductId=5485

Is this the right one? Good tint/bin?
If not, what/where can I find what I'm looking for?

Moving on.......:D
I like the idea of having different power levels available so quite open to suggestions of a suitable driver(s). Obviously, that scuppers the direct drive plan but it's easy go with/without driver so a nice option to have.
Something basic with lo/med/high would suffice, no strobe needed etc.

Finally, what's the best option for going li-on? Battery holder + 18650s or C li-ons or even D li-ons? Ideally, something chargeable by a Pila IBC (don't mind modding the charger/making adapters/extension cables etc.

I'll get some pics up as & when I start it. It will be my first modded torch & I'm sure the first of many :).
Great forums & TIA for any wise words.
 

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shdwkeeper on cpfmarketplace is selling some DSWOI's...

from the posts i've read here you really don't know what you're going to get when you order from KD.
 

Kramer.

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Yep, I had seen the DSWOIs but was thinking the DSWOJs would be better for direct drive.
The only place I can find the J bins is at KD but I've never dealt with them before & would rather order from someone here on CPF :thumbsup:.

I'll probably order some I bins from shdwkeeper & go with 3D alkalines direct drive for a start & look at rechargeables later - C/D NiMH or LiION with drivers etc.
I just checked my Mag with 3 D alkalines driving the Terralux led & am getting just 3.3v @ .85 amps so should be no problem for an I bin DD for the moment.
Waiting on the DHS heatsinks/UCL lenses & anxious to get the emitters ordered up.
Thx for the reply :thumbsup:

No doubt I'll be back soon for some help!

Ordering a few I bins from shdwkeeper unless anyone has any other suggestions?
 

Kramer.

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Just ordered a couple :thumbsup:
No doubt I'll be itching to upgrade again from 3D alkalines. Will they still be OK with 3x D NiMH & a D2Flex. I'd ideally prefer something LiON (chargeable by a Pila IBC) but better than 18650s or are the NiMH the best option?
 
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