So i want to do a Tri LED mod on a S2+, I have picked out the led, optic and spacer. I just want to get everyones opinion on the parts I picked out and if there is any ideas how to do it better.
Copper Triple Spacer for Convoy S2+
10507 Carclo Lens
CREE XP-L High-Intensity V3 1A LED
I like this optic better but it’s out of stock and not sure if it’s worth waiting for.
10509 Carclo Lens
You’re trying to make it like a Jaxman ?
I am not sure what a Jaxman is, can you explain please?
You are almost set, the LEDs are the part you would have more options, but since you've got that figured, I'm sure you'll be happy with the result. The optics are not expensive, I'd go with the 507 and if you get the opportunity to get the 509 latter (either when it's back in stock or from other store) just get it and swap it to your liking. But the 507 optic has a very uniform beam already anyway.
You didn't mention the driver, so I'm guessing you are either going with the default convoy driver or something like the mtn electronics fet+1 driver. Convoy's biscotti = simpler interface, safer to lend the flashlight to someone else - FET+1 = higher turbo for WOW, more special modes (hidden, which is good) goes better with higher drain batteries (30Q will do fine, Sanyo GA also), gets very hot, might scare people if you lend it to them (happened to me)
To be honest I did not even think about a driver I was just going to use the stock S2+, but now that you mention it i’ll check out the driver you suggested.
I think the Jaxman E2L is being referred to. Starting at $30, triple LED tube light. I’ve got one. It works great. Max of around 900 lumen but it “only” draws around 2 amps on high which makes for good run times. Just three modes (low-medium-high) and has no memory so it always starts on low.
There’s also a Jaxman host available, comes with a built in shelf and doesn’t need a spacer although you would need to enlarge the whole to fit the wires through. Premade and host also available on MTN.
Edit: premade and host are sold on MTN but host is out of stock at the moment.
Persechini, can you link me to these drivers on mtn electronics, or other location. having a hard time figuring out what drivers you are talking about. Thanks for the help.
Spacer - OK
Optics - OK
Leds - hmmm, I wouldnt use HI version especially not with frosted lense, no point, I would just go with regular XPL leds, you have vider color selection also with non-HI leds.
Driver - stock!!! NOoooo, you need FET driver for sure, to make it bark like a beast 
Stock driver = poodle, fet driver = pit bull
Driver -> FET + 7135 Driver - 17mm - MTN-17DDm
The Jaxman E2L has the integrated shelf, so despite being more expensive, you wouldn't need to buy the spacer. It is also a bit harder to install the LEDs since you have a tighter space to work, but must be that harder.
The S2+ needs the spacer, but the pill is more versatile for future modifications/host swapping etc, so it's better is you intend to grow your collection os S2+s (like many here end up doing, it's kinda irresistible). You also have a lot more color options. If you are buying the flashlight as a host, than you'd need purchase the driver separately. If you already have a working S2+, the driver you already have can be a good starting point.
I don't know if shipping from mtn-electronics is free/cheap in the US, but if it is, you can pick as you go, if not, than buying the whole package at once becomes a better idea
PS: link for the FET driver I mentioned:
http://www.mtnelectronics.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=663&search=driver+17mm
The biscotti one you'd have if you bought the S2+ as a complete flashlight, I don't think MTN sells them, but for a triple there is no point in buying it if you are starting from a host, only if you already had it
What FET driver should I be looking at? still new to flashlight mods, so trying to get it all figured out in my head. Thanks
I believe this is the one you need: FET + 7135 Driver - 17mm - MTN-17DDm
17mm for sure.
I use this one from BG FET + 7135 Driver - 17mm - MTN-17DDm and this one BLF X6 X5/ Taschenlampen-Treiber Astrolux S2 S3 SS SC Sale - Banggood Deutschland-arrival notice-arrival notice
because cheaper to order from China than from states.
Would domed LEDs make that much difference? It will be very floody anyway, I imagine the difference between the 507 and 509 will be greater than the difference between domed vs HI LEDs
Probably not, I just tend to save HI leds for large reflectors + wider tint selection for non-HI leds! One thing is sure, HI leds are safer to use because if something that shouldn’t twist ends up twisting HI leds have a higher probability of surviving undamaged
There are also other options wort considering, like:
NOCTIGON 3XP MCPCB & Nichia NVSW219CT R8000 D260
when choosing the drivers what firmware does everyone choose? I keep wanting to pick the Guppy firmware just not sure if it’s worth it. I ordered a driver board for my M1 and just choose the stock firmware option. But the Guppy firmware has so many options so not sure if I should be choosing it.
I have mine with Bistro, but I have no experience with guppy
My triple has the 219C 4000k 90+ CRI, but Hank from intl-outdoor will sell the triple board with the same 5000k 90+ CRI 219C that goes in the D4 if you ask him, it's my favorite LED so far and the ones from my broken D4 are already inhabiting some of my other flashlights and I have a triple board in the mail to replace my 4000k version (or maybe even assemble another triple).
Output is a bit lower (D240 bin vs D260 I think) and both aren't as bright as the XP-L V3 bin, but at this point we are just adding confusion with a barrage of options, hehe. For higher output, the XP-L is the way to go
Can you give me a link to this? so I can see what you are talking about? I like all the feedback, it’s just me trying to find the stuff you guys are talking about you are providing a lot of into but if you guys could include links it would help me along faster.
thanks
I ordered items for my 2nd S2+ triple last week, once you’ve done it, you’ll be addicted :person_facepalming:
I bought the triple xpl hi on copper dtp 4500K from kaidomain, a copper pill from kiriba, and a TA driver from Lexel, should become a hot-rod pocket rocket :sunglasses:
I was in the same boat with the build. I ordered the wrong copper spacer for mine, originally, and got the s6 one. Solution… Order an s6 host and the right spacer for the s2+, two lights now. These things multiply like rabbits.
I went with nichia 219c in the s6, as the heat sinking is a bit bigger with the larger copper piece. XPL-hi in the s2+. Used MTN fet drivers in both, with blf a6 FW.
