Convoy L2 XHP50 Mod

Flashlight Modding and DIY Parts
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Thanks for your response. But getting a little confused here. Ive seen a few lights with a single 26650 battery running an XHP70 like the Klarus G20L for example that can put out 3000lm. Will this not be possible on an L2?

I know that the bigger the emitter more output but less throw. So that’s why I thought the XHP50 would be right in the middle.

Any suggestions on how to get more than 1000lm with a single 26650 on the L2? possibly the XHP35?

Thanks again :slight_smile:

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SkyLumen has a mod of the Convoy L2 with a Luminus SST40 emitter:

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XHP70-50 is a 6v emitter, you would need a really good boost driver to run off 1 cell!

You could run a SST-40 at 8-9 amps with a FETDD driver and a High current 26650 and get 2500lumens and decent throw!

Dale (DB Customs) has a Q8 doing over 11,000 lumens with 4 SST-40s in his Q8!

Q8 modding See Post 1288-1289

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Please see my post above regarding Sky Lumen. Thank you.

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Please see my bead blasted and polished L2 SST-40 at 8.8amps and it didn’t cost $100.00 bucks to do!

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Thank you so much. Amazing.

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It’s running TK’s Cresendo push button ramping, I like it better, it’s pretty cool! :+1:

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So if I could run a 6V emitter out of a single cell, what would be that driver, could you name or link such driver…?

In the other hand, is XHP35 a 3V emitter? in that case, could it work for the L2 single cell config…!?

By the way, those two L6 and L2 look amazing…!

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XHP35 is a 12v emitter. Your best bet is to run the SST-40 FETDD driver for the out put you seek, 2500lms. I have another L2 running 2S 26650 and a XHP50 @ 9amps, that is really sweet! Nice blend of throw and flood and nice tint a XHP50 J4-1D.

Have you checked out the L2/L6 modding thread.might get some info that will help….Convoy L2/L6 modding thread

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Kaidomain H2-C 22mm “12V” Boost driver if that fits.

For modding it, check This thread.

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Thanks for your feedback, really appreciate it.

Dont quite know what a FETDD driver is or where to find it, could you please explain or link me one. Also, if you know a good place to buy leds on their PCBs or the SST-40 in Neutral white 4000-4500k would be amazing.

Thanks again for the info…! :slight_smile:

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Yep, one stop shopping here…http://www.mtnelectronics.com/

Also these very really smart members are working on something you might be interested in LED drivers and Accessories you want, but don’t exist might want to inquire there about a 20mm 6v single cell boost driver! Your L2 is the newer model with the 20mm driver correct?

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Oh nice, I was looking for that thread too, thanks!

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Cool Thanks, Ill check the site…!!

Ok, so if XHP50 6V emitter cant run out of a single 26650, could you guys explain how Klarus G20L runs a XHP70 out of a single cell…? I don’t understand.

That was the example I took for my process of thought to convert the L2 at a higher output.

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Here ya go, check this out, it will explain a lot of things for you….

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XHP70 have a 6V option too as the XHP50 depending on the Mcpcb (both have 12V option too).

But XHP35 and XHP35 Hi only comes in 12V option.

The xm-l, xm-l2, XP-l, XP-l hi, xp-l2, Sst-40 is a 3v emitter.

And whatever you choose you need the right driver to power them.

Not many drivers for 1 cell powered xhp35 and XHP35 hi tho.

One single cell driver is Kaidomain H2-C 22mm “12V” Boost driver.

It can power the xhp35 Hi, xhp50 (12V version), XHP70 (12V version) with a single battery. (If the driver fits the L2)

Link http://www.kaidomain.com/p/S026504.H2-C-22mm-1_5A-1-or-2-cell-5-Mode-Boost-Driver-Circuit-Board-for-Cree-XHP35-XHP50-12V

If you want a FET direct drive driver and add a de-domed/shawed Sst-40 or an XP-l Hi (I guess you want throw (long range)) you could use a 17mm BLF A6 A17DD-L FET+1 driver but I’m guessing you need a 17mm to 20mm driver adaptor.

Link https://m.banggood.com/Astrolux-S1-BLF-A6-A17DD-L-FET-1-2_8-4_35v-7-4-Modes-Flashlight-Driver-p-1009980.html

Link http://www.kaidomain.com/p/S023828.KD-17mm-Inner-to-20mm-External-Brass-Ring-Driver-Adapter-for-17mm-Circuit-Board-5-pcs

I don’t know where you live but mtnelectronics have a nice selection of drivers.

Link http://www.mtnelectronics.com/index.php?route=product/category&path=67

I’m guessing you want a long range flashlight. I think you should go for a Direct Drive FET driver with de-domed/shawed Sst-40 or a XP-L Hi or if you can find a good 12V driver that’s fits then go for a XHP35 Hi.

I don’t know what size of the driver the L2 have so just guessing here.

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Hey Thanks, that was really explanatory…!!!

I live in the UK, and yeah, I’m looking for a thrower but I thought I could give it more output. The XPL HI works fine but could always do with more light isn’t it…?

Of course I could use the second battery on the L2 but for that matter I would have gotten the L6… I like the small profile thrower…!!

Cool guys thanks for the output…!!

:+1:

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I have an L2 running a xhp35 hi with a mtn buck driver that gets 2480 lumens and 280 kcd with 4 26350 in it. I’ve been thinking about getting one of those kaidomain boost drivers in it and see how it does with 2 26350’s

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Btw. If you are going for a DD FET driver make sure your emitter sits on a DTP (direct thermal path) Mcpcb and put on some good thermal paste under it like the Arctic Cooling MX-4 Thermal Compound so it can transfer the heat properly to the flashlight host.

Same if you use the xhp35 Hi.

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Convoy L2 + FX-6 + XHP50.2 J4-3A + tailcap reverse click switch