Is it possible to get 100 lumens out of one of these for less than 50 bucks? I have a few sitting around unused because my smaller lithium powered lights are so much brighter. New to modding and LED's in general, but willing/wanting to learn. Any websites or threads out there with detailed explanations? I searched extensively, but didn't find much for 3d mags. Thanks.
best mod for a 3d mag?
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ZuluWhiskeyFox
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My first mod was a 3D Mag. Bought a Hotlips heatsink from HotBeam with a TWOK LuxIII. Wire it up direct to the switch. Cut the cam off the reflector. That's it. Quite simple really. Very bright. On fresh alkalines it draws aprox 1.2 amps
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theepdinker
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Here's one way.
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=UBB14&Number=797628&fpart=1&PHPSESSID=
Theepdinker
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=UBB14&Number=797628&fpart=1&PHPSESSID=
Theepdinker
Try hotlips.hotbeam.com for the Hotlips-D #5 module. You need a LuxV Luxeon for 120+ lumens. A LuxIII led will give you ~60-65 lumens. If you use 3 x D batteries (NiMh preferred), you will need a Fatman boost converter as well to power the #5 module. I have a couple spare. If you can't afford the converter, you will need the Hotlips-D #3 module (LuxIII though) and don't need any converters....
modamag
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1st recommendation: Hotlip-D #5 (VX1T) ~120+ lm for $49+s&h
+ Tried and tested solution.
+ Tighter hotspot
- Required additional booster circuit ($16-$25) or battery adapter($15-$34) to get to the correct voltage.
2nd recommendation: PTS-D ($11), 3x Luxeon III ($24), 3x SO20XA reflector ($12) 180+ lms for $47
+ More light, almost X-bin equivalence when Lux3S are used.
+ Better thermal management.
- New product with <20 beta users
- Larger hotspot due to 3x beams
- More power consumption runtime decrease by 40%
3rd recommendation: 1.352.S-Emitter HS ($1+s&h), 1x LuxIII TX1L ($14) ~80+ lm for $15+s&h
+/- Classic: D-size weaker SN2 clone for cheap $$$
+ Tighter hotspot
- hard to install/level HS and drilling is required
- didn't meet the 100+ lumen requirement
The more $$$ you throw in the more lumens/better tint you get. But that could also mean your wife potentially could throw you out.
+ Tried and tested solution.
+ Tighter hotspot
- Required additional booster circuit ($16-$25) or battery adapter($15-$34) to get to the correct voltage.
2nd recommendation: PTS-D ($11), 3x Luxeon III ($24), 3x SO20XA reflector ($12) 180+ lms for $47
+ More light, almost X-bin equivalence when Lux3S are used.
+ Better thermal management.
- New product with <20 beta users
- Larger hotspot due to 3x beams
- More power consumption runtime decrease by 40%
3rd recommendation: 1.352.S-Emitter HS ($1+s&h), 1x LuxIII TX1L ($14) ~80+ lm for $15+s&h
+/- Classic: D-size weaker SN2 clone for cheap $$$
+ Tighter hotspot
- hard to install/level HS and drilling is required
- didn't meet the 100+ lumen requirement
The more $$$ you throw in the more lumens/better tint you get. But that could also mean your wife potentially could throw you out.
