Sorry, but I don’t have the equipment to do that. Maybe some day. I’d also like to get a clamp meter to measure the current.
You are welcome. I’ve learned so much here on BLF so I’m glad I can help others.
First class build. You changed the stuff that matters and kept the stuff that didn't need to be changed. As stated above, this thread is gold for aspiring modders. More than that though, your attention to detail manifested in an excellent result. The amazing pictures clearly reflect that level of attention. Congrats!
Very nice! I have a clear version in transit from china. I was going to go the same route…same LED and driver. But the clear version with XP-L HI U6 3A has a DTP board and AR lens. I’m hoping I’ll like the tint as I’m a huge fan of the V3 3C tint. Since I have a spare BLF A6 FET driver, I’ll just pop that in. Perfect budget thrower!
Thank you ImA4Wheelr, I really appreciate your kind and thoughtful comments.
Congrats on the build now you’ll be building more and more and end up with a c8/x6 army.
Try a dedomed xpg2 s4 2b from mtn on your next one. Even the new style xpg will still get you about 165k lux. About 800 yards of throw I believe. Mine with a dedomed xml2 u4 1a has 700 yards of throw.
This is a great post and thank you for all the detailed pictures!
Very Nice :+1:
OMG you’re right about the retaining ring being on there TIGHT. I just tried to remove the ring on the head and quickly bent a cheap awl in the process. I guess a driver swap is going to be a little harder than I thought lol
Will the 2B end up being too warm? I just got some 1As for dedoming, figuring it’d end up as a 3*.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000NPR2P8/
Works a treat…
Had a small issue with them (not a flaw), Tekton went well above and beyond to make it right. Inspiring, ended up getting more stuff from them as a result.
My homemade snap ring pliers cost $1.99 from Harbor Freight and also fits (just barely) my Supfire M6 retainer ring that is about 42mm wide. I like how the filed down ends fit snuggly in the divots/holes so they do not slip or mare the retainer rings.
I might have missed it in your detailed process description and related pictures, but did you check the integrated shelf for flatness? 
I normally stone/lap the shelf flat and the mcpcb, then check contact to each other, better contact, better thermal transmission 
Being new to modding flashlights, your thread is a big help for me to see how things fit together. What’s next?
Nice write up. Great detail and good photos.
If later down the line you want some extra wow then drop in a dedomed/sliced XPG2/XPG3.
The G2 will require a regulated driver (qlite is a good option) whereas the G3 should be able to handle short bursts of direct drive if well heatsinked and will be able to put out ~900 OTF lumens but being a smaller die it will out throw any XML or XPL.
Is this the same driver with new C8 ghost?
I want to try and build myself. I was planning to get the Convoy C8 host from BG. Cheers
There was some machining marks including a dimple in the middle, but overall the shelf seemed pretty flat. I didn’t notice any unevenness between the LED MCPCB and the shelf.
I have parts coming to make a JAXMAN E2L Triple LED flashlight. I’m looking forward to see how it all comes together.
You will need to buy a 17mm driver and a 20mm MCPCB LED in addition to the host.
Since it was drizzly out here in Wisconsin tonight, I thought I would post another picture of my modified C8.
