Mag 2d mods

marcdilnutt · Nov 22, 2005

I just bought myself a shiny new 2d mag with the intention of modding it to some combination of luxeon leds. I am thinking about the quad lux or tri lux, how well do these throw? How complicated would this be for someone with limited electronic ability to get their head around? I have seen it done with two drivers, how would that work?
Also would i be able to get away with 3 or 4 lux Vs or would heat become too much of an issue?
Then we get to powering it. Would a 2d-8aa adapter be the best bet, or 123s?
Thanks for any help
marc

LEDninja · Nov 22, 2005

There is a very recent thread on the same subject.
http://candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=99012

Can't type so I'll just direct you to my post there
http://candlepowerforums.com/vb/showpost.php?p=1165260&postcount=3

marcdilnutt · Nov 23, 2005

Thanks for the link, its a similar subject but i dont want a simple drop in unit, i want to get as much light as i can but still keep a reasonable run time. I have made a space needle clone, and wanted something brighter. The problem i can see with the quadlux and trilux is the smaller shalower reflectors they use, which i assume limits throw somewhat. I just want some advice on whether it is worth the hassle to make a multiple luxeon light, or am i better of sticking with the sn?
marc

VWTim · Nov 23, 2005

The throw will be limited, but for most use you don't need that much throw. I have a PTS with 3 Tbins in my 2D mag, running off 3 Alkaline C batteries. It's my favorite light.

marcdilnutt · Nov 24, 2005

It might have to be done then, if only out of curiosity.
Thanks,
marc

hotbeam · Nov 24, 2005

IMO, a single LuxV/Hotlips/CC5W3 is easier to do, although I havent tried a tri sink mod yet. The single LED means you can alter between flood and spot, whereas the 3 LED unit offers a flood/spill blend. I'll try to remember to take a photo tonight

marcdilnutt · Nov 25, 2005

I just bought a hotlips sink, and a wx1t (i think) so i am going with the single led. What do you think of a 8aa-2d adapter and DB1000 to power it?
marc

hotbeam · Nov 26, 2005

Ok, managed to take some shots tonight. The hosts used were:
L4 = Surefire L4
PM6-X3T) = Pelican M6 modded with LuxeonV (bin X3T) 750mA
PocketMateW = Cut down OA2C with LuxeonV (bin WX1T), Hotlips-C, Fatman driver

I hope you can see that the wide focus on the PocketMateW is very useful indeed!

60 feet to tree

L4 |||||| PM6

PocketMateW, spot, dimmest setting |||||| PocketMateW, spot, full 1.3A

PocketMateW, wide focus, full 1.3A

80 feet to white building. At least 180 feet to tall tree behind the building

L4 |||||| PM6

PocketMateW, spot, dimmest setting |||||| PocketMateW, spot, full 1.3A

PocketMateW, wide focus, full 1.3A

hotbeam · Nov 26, 2005

marcdilnutt said:
I just bought a hotlips sink, and a wx1t (i think) so i am going with the single led. What do you think of a 8aa-2d adapter and DB1000 to power it?
marc

Cool. WX1T should give you plenty of light when used with DB1000. Your 8AA unit will give you excellent runtime also.

marcdilnutt · Nov 27, 2005

I hope it does, thanks for the help and suggestions.
marc

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