Hi all.
I happen to be a great fan of a modular approach to pocket lights. Saves a lot of hard earned cash and is sooo versatile ... and a lot of fun, too.
That is why I am fond of the SF E-Series ... together with some CPF custom productions the possibilities are endless.
I'd like to show all the major players that can be combined with the E-Series lights as a little guide to all those who haven't been around long enough to call themselves veterans yet. This might not be complete and please do not hold me responsible if your particular combo refuses to work! In no way I am a real expert on those things /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
I am mainly showing the "stock" parts. Please know though that nothing is sacred to our modders … /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif
1. Surefire E-Series parts ========================================
- Elite 1x123 and 2x123 body with bezel-up clip
- Std. 1x123 and 2x123 body w/o clip, not in picture, discontinued
- Z52 LOTC
- Z57 Clicky Tailcap with lockout feature
- Elite Head with hex ring, accepts MN01, MN02, MN03
- Std. Head with attached clip and tear drop marks, accepts the same lamps, but will not fit on elite-bodies and McLux bodies with installed ti-clip (because of the attached clip)
- KL1 LED Head with a 1W HD LED (older models use a LD LED) and NX05 optics driven roughly at spec. Will run on 1x123 and 2x123. Well known mods replace the LED and / or optics and tune the driver for a more impressive output. Ask Chop, CM et al.
- KL4 LED Head, the Head of the L4 flashlight. Runs on 2x123 and unregulated on 1x123 (combo is known as TW4 since Tactical Warehouse sold these first). Uses a 5W LED and a reflector for a flood-like beam. Best known mod is the McL4 by McGizmo that replaces the guts with a 1W HD on a BB600 for more throw.
- E2d-Parts: the new guarded tailcap and crenelated bezel with a domed lens. Never seen those in my hands though /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif
L1 components can be screwed on but are functionally quite different and need some serious modding before using them in this set-up …
2. McLux Parts ========================================
… by McGizmo.
- McLux Standard Head as on the initial Turnkey units. Accepts McFlood reflector, NX05 optix and NX01 optics and maybe Fraen LP optics.
- McLux PR with the famous Pelican Reflector for optimum photon management with LEDs so far. Has massive heatsinking capabilities for 5W applications with longer runtimes.
- McLux PR-T, a trimmed version of the PR-Head. Legend has it that the "T" stands for "Turbo" /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/evilgrin07.gif
- McLux Tails 1x123, 2x123 and 3x123 with a Kroll switch at the rear end and a multi-purpose switch guard as well as a bezel-down clip option.
The single parts and components to build your own McLux light are available at dat2zip's sandwich shoppe.
There you will also find the driver boards to make your light regulated (created by Wayne Y.):
- BadBoy, a current regulated boost driver that can be ordered in various drive levels
- DownBoy, a current regulated buck driver that can accept up to 4x123
- Wizard, a buck-boost driver
- MadMax, a voltage boost driver in various configurations
However, I am not the right person for such technical stuff, you might want to ask someone who knows or visit the appropriate forum.
3. DSpeck Parts ========================================
- UBH (Universal Battery Holder); a 3x123 battery tube that accepts an E-Series compatible head at the front end and the appropriate tailcap at the rear end. Up to the UBH II the KL4 head will not fit!
- Spacers for the UBH: there are battery spacers as shown in the pic as well as an Arc-spacer so that E-Series components may accept the Arc LS Head and a battery tube that allows 2xAA to fit in the UBH. Of course those spacers also work in other bodies just as well /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif.
- E2C: an adaptor that joins the E-Series bodies with the C-Series heads for even more possible combos. First made by McGizmo (see below)
- 1x123 and 1xAA Body Extenders for E-Series compatible bodies, e.g. UBH, McLux.
4. Arc LS Series ========================================
The Arc LS1 and LS2 Head may be screwed on E-Series compatible bodies, but will only work with DSpeck's appropriate "Arc-Spacer" to compensate for the length of the battery. This head will not fit on bodies with shoulders, especially the SF Elite bodies.
The TSP-123 Clicky and P-123 Twisty may only be used with an appropriate adapter (see below) to make a very small E-Series Twisty.
5. Vitalgear Bodies ========================================
These are twist-bodies for the E-Series heads available under some different names. You have to twist the head to turn the light on. It seems that waterproofness should not be compromised. But as always … YMMV /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/icon15.gif
6. Other Parts ========================================
An adapter to join an Arc Twisty (or TSP-123 if you are so inclined) to an E-Series body. Makes a very short E-Series twisty, watertight.
This one is made by Rothrandir and works like a charm, jtice is being forced into making some more right now /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/evilgrin07.gif while the original credits go to McGizmo.
E2c McGizmo Style, the original version of the E2C with 2 o-rings and a slightly different form-factor than Dspecks E2C.
What we are waiting for …
… the famous McGizmo 2-Stage-Tailcap that will upgrade our beloved E-Series lights to the latest technological breakthroughs by making 2 brightness levels available. Soon … /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/drool.gif
Some Modular Examples:
so … modularity is cool. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif
Almost all of my serious small lights fit in this modular concept right now. The more parts I got, the more fun I have /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/party.gif …
bernhard
EDIT:
vitalgear pic stolen from kj
McGizmo tailcap pic stolen from McGizmo
E2d pic taken from TafGear bigger photo
--> if one of those gentlemen would like his pic removed from this post, please contact me and I'll comply asap.
I happen to be a great fan of a modular approach to pocket lights. Saves a lot of hard earned cash and is sooo versatile ... and a lot of fun, too.
That is why I am fond of the SF E-Series ... together with some CPF custom productions the possibilities are endless.
I'd like to show all the major players that can be combined with the E-Series lights as a little guide to all those who haven't been around long enough to call themselves veterans yet. This might not be complete and please do not hold me responsible if your particular combo refuses to work! In no way I am a real expert on those things /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
I am mainly showing the "stock" parts. Please know though that nothing is sacred to our modders … /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif
1. Surefire E-Series parts ========================================
- Elite 1x123 and 2x123 body with bezel-up clip
- Std. 1x123 and 2x123 body w/o clip, not in picture, discontinued
- Z52 LOTC
- Z57 Clicky Tailcap with lockout feature
- Elite Head with hex ring, accepts MN01, MN02, MN03
- Std. Head with attached clip and tear drop marks, accepts the same lamps, but will not fit on elite-bodies and McLux bodies with installed ti-clip (because of the attached clip)
- KL1 LED Head with a 1W HD LED (older models use a LD LED) and NX05 optics driven roughly at spec. Will run on 1x123 and 2x123. Well known mods replace the LED and / or optics and tune the driver for a more impressive output. Ask Chop, CM et al.
- KL4 LED Head, the Head of the L4 flashlight. Runs on 2x123 and unregulated on 1x123 (combo is known as TW4 since Tactical Warehouse sold these first). Uses a 5W LED and a reflector for a flood-like beam. Best known mod is the McL4 by McGizmo that replaces the guts with a 1W HD on a BB600 for more throw.
- E2d-Parts: the new guarded tailcap and crenelated bezel with a domed lens. Never seen those in my hands though /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif
L1 components can be screwed on but are functionally quite different and need some serious modding before using them in this set-up …
2. McLux Parts ========================================
… by McGizmo.
- McLux Standard Head as on the initial Turnkey units. Accepts McFlood reflector, NX05 optix and NX01 optics and maybe Fraen LP optics.
- McLux PR with the famous Pelican Reflector for optimum photon management with LEDs so far. Has massive heatsinking capabilities for 5W applications with longer runtimes.
- McLux PR-T, a trimmed version of the PR-Head. Legend has it that the "T" stands for "Turbo" /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/evilgrin07.gif
- McLux Tails 1x123, 2x123 and 3x123 with a Kroll switch at the rear end and a multi-purpose switch guard as well as a bezel-down clip option.
The single parts and components to build your own McLux light are available at dat2zip's sandwich shoppe.
There you will also find the driver boards to make your light regulated (created by Wayne Y.):
- BadBoy, a current regulated boost driver that can be ordered in various drive levels
- DownBoy, a current regulated buck driver that can accept up to 4x123
- Wizard, a buck-boost driver
- MadMax, a voltage boost driver in various configurations
However, I am not the right person for such technical stuff, you might want to ask someone who knows or visit the appropriate forum.
3. DSpeck Parts ========================================
- UBH (Universal Battery Holder); a 3x123 battery tube that accepts an E-Series compatible head at the front end and the appropriate tailcap at the rear end. Up to the UBH II the KL4 head will not fit!
- Spacers for the UBH: there are battery spacers as shown in the pic as well as an Arc-spacer so that E-Series components may accept the Arc LS Head and a battery tube that allows 2xAA to fit in the UBH. Of course those spacers also work in other bodies just as well /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif.
- E2C: an adaptor that joins the E-Series bodies with the C-Series heads for even more possible combos. First made by McGizmo (see below)
- 1x123 and 1xAA Body Extenders for E-Series compatible bodies, e.g. UBH, McLux.
4. Arc LS Series ========================================
The Arc LS1 and LS2 Head may be screwed on E-Series compatible bodies, but will only work with DSpeck's appropriate "Arc-Spacer" to compensate for the length of the battery. This head will not fit on bodies with shoulders, especially the SF Elite bodies.
The TSP-123 Clicky and P-123 Twisty may only be used with an appropriate adapter (see below) to make a very small E-Series Twisty.
5. Vitalgear Bodies ========================================
These are twist-bodies for the E-Series heads available under some different names. You have to twist the head to turn the light on. It seems that waterproofness should not be compromised. But as always … YMMV /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/icon15.gif
6. Other Parts ========================================
An adapter to join an Arc Twisty (or TSP-123 if you are so inclined) to an E-Series body. Makes a very short E-Series twisty, watertight.
This one is made by Rothrandir and works like a charm, jtice is being forced into making some more right now /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/evilgrin07.gif while the original credits go to McGizmo.
E2c McGizmo Style, the original version of the E2C with 2 o-rings and a slightly different form-factor than Dspecks E2C.
What we are waiting for …
… the famous McGizmo 2-Stage-Tailcap that will upgrade our beloved E-Series lights to the latest technological breakthroughs by making 2 brightness levels available. Soon … /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/drool.gif
Some Modular Examples:
so … modularity is cool. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif
Almost all of my serious small lights fit in this modular concept right now. The more parts I got, the more fun I have /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/party.gif …
bernhard
EDIT:
vitalgear pic stolen from kj
McGizmo tailcap pic stolen from McGizmo
E2d pic taken from TafGear bigger photo
--> if one of those gentlemen would like his pic removed from this post, please contact me and I'll comply asap.
