Soulero
Newly Enlightened
Really sorry if this has been asked and/or answered before. I used the search, I promise!
Basically, I'm wondering if there's a centralized "how to build a flashlight" thread of sorts. Similar to the "I want to build a laser" thread at the Laser Pointer Forums. I'm already pretty experienced with building lasers, and from taking apart flashlights and the internet, I'm guessing flashlights are very similar. The problem is, I don't really know where to start. Should I just go buy a bunch of parts and hope for the best (that usually works with lasers ) or is there a nifty guide I can look at?
What I want to build specifically is a dual (inline) or triple (side by side) 18650 ~2500 lumen thrower with a diffuser cap. I believe I should be able to do this with a 3x XM-L2 setup (not sure about the diffuser cap, I might have to make a custom one for that...?). However, I have no idea what parts to get or how to install them properly. Anyone willing to help a newbie out? :wave:
Basically, I'm wondering if there's a centralized "how to build a flashlight" thread of sorts. Similar to the "I want to build a laser" thread at the Laser Pointer Forums. I'm already pretty experienced with building lasers, and from taking apart flashlights and the internet, I'm guessing flashlights are very similar. The problem is, I don't really know where to start. Should I just go buy a bunch of parts and hope for the best (that usually works with lasers ) or is there a nifty guide I can look at?
What I want to build specifically is a dual (inline) or triple (side by side) 18650 ~2500 lumen thrower with a diffuser cap. I believe I should be able to do this with a 3x XM-L2 setup (not sure about the diffuser cap, I might have to make a custom one for that...?). However, I have no idea what parts to get or how to install them properly. Anyone willing to help a newbie out? :wave:
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