grnamin
Enlightened
I read a post that led to the Princeton Tec Matrix 2 web page and release announcement and was wondering if anyone knows if the lamp module of that headlamp can be fitted into the regular Matrix. Anyone?
Princeton Tec Matrix 2?
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Charles Bradshaw
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I don't think so, as a switch of some sort is used, to switch between Luxeon and 5 mm LEDs.
Lux Luthor
Flashlight Enthusiast
Does the Matrix 2 have 5mm leds also? I know the Yukon is supposed to. Did you mean the Yukon?
grnamin
Enlightened
The Matrix 2 will have only a 1 watt LED. The new Yukon HL will also have a 1 watt LED along with the current three 5mm LEDs for lower power output. The current Matrix has a simple switch that involves rotating the bezel as if tightening it to turn it on. The current Yukon uses a pushbutton switch to toggle between off, incadescent, off, then the three 5mm LEDs.
Charles Bradshaw
Flashlight Enthusiast
Your right, 1 watt Luxeon only. The Yukon HL has both 1 watt and 5 mm LEDs.
Charles Bradshaw
Flashlight Enthusiast
Note: the 1 watt luxeon is an EverLED from what I have heard. All you would need, is the EverLED and the Wide Reflector, and you are all set (figure the 15 hours is from a pair of Lithium AAs).
I have the Solo and a Matrix Module. All I would need to get, is the EverLED.
I have the Solo and a Matrix Module. All I would need to get, is the EverLED.
grnamin
Enlightened
Thanks, Charles. I'm looking forward to being able to swap out the old 3-LED module in my Matrix. I was able to get an all black model (sterile) from Brigade Quartermasters.
Sharp
Enlightened
Since you can change heads between Attitude and Rage, Tec 40 and Impact, Tec 20 and Matrix , and Rage and Attitude in Impact II, I think you'll be able to swap heads between Matrix 1 and 2. I'm REALLY lookin forward to playing with that baby. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/buttrock.gif
Charles Bradshaw
Flashlight Enthusiast
Just pay careful attention to polarity with the EverLED. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif
Sharp
Enlightened
Are we sure it's an EverLED? I expected something more....
grnamin
Enlightened
Hmmmm... If it's an EverLED, I'll just order one and not have to wait for the Matrix 2. Now where did I put that wide reflector...
Sharp
Enlightened
Really, if they'll use EverLEDs, it's like if M*G sells MiniGags with Opalec's NewBeams!
grnamin
Enlightened
Update: I emailed Princeton Tec about whether or not the lamp module of the Matrix 2 will be available separately for those of us who might want to retrofit our Matrix headlamps. I was told that they wouldn't be available for sale separately. Who knows, they might still change their minds. I ordered an EverLED for now. I checked out my Matrix and it looks like it's set for the right polarity to take a first generation EverLED without smoking it.
Sharp
Enlightened
Catapult, once I tried the Matrix's L.E.D. assembly into my TEC 20... It worked alright. I don't know for the Matrix 2 though...
