Everything fit fine (sort of, see below). I ended up using the bottom of my shoe to loosen the bezel. The optics in the EDC18 are one piece and larger than the Carclo optics, so you will need a lens to help hold in place.
I ordered a 23*1.2mm lens from Neals, but they sent me a 23*1.5mm. I'm not sure why. The 23*1.5mm still fits, but I still recommend getting the 23*1.2mm if you plan to mod with carclo optics for two reasons:
It would allow for the bezel to screw down enough to not stick up just a bit off the head
If you’re using a carclo with trits from azhu, it would be less prone to overtightening which causes too much flex in the optics and risks cracking a trit.
A top quality, gorgeous light from Lumintop. With the easy mods I've done here, along with the Anduril UI, this is by far the most useful EDC I've ever owned. I'm 100% completely impressed by this light.
Oh hey I’m gonna upgrade my soon to be delivered EDC18 also. I also ordered a Carlo 10507. I’m gonna order the sapphire lens too. So I should order the 23*1.2mm Lense then??
Well like I mentioned above, they both will work, but the 1.2mm seems to allow for a better bezel tightening; screws down further and won’t stick out from the head so much.
That looks really nice, I’m glad you like it. Do you have a D4/D4v2 to compare it to? I like my D4 and have been looking at the EDC18 for awhile, but it’s a little more money than I want to spend, and the D4 is already great for me.
Unfortunately I do not have a D4 to compare. Although I did find some beam shots here for comparison. From what I’ve read, the EDC18 seems to have arguably better quality and tint compared to the D4. Not sure if that warrants another purchase from you or not though. I picked my EDC18 up from Neal’s for $39. Not sure if he has the same deal going on right now or not seeing it’s the holiday. I have seen others find it for less using other discount codes in places.
Debating whether to set the max ramp on my EDC18 to max turbo.
One of the best things about Anduril is I can set the ramp to be the highest possible “pocket-safe” setting (highest possible setting that won’t burn through my pocket). That way I have peace of mind in knowing I won’t destroy my pocket if it comes on accidentally in the pocket. And I can still get to max turbo with a double-click from on.
However, the EDC18’s button is so good, I’m not sure I need the extra protection. So far I’ve had zero accidental pocket activations and I don’t think anyone else on these forums has reported any either.
Funny cause one of the first things I did when I got my EDC18 was reduce the max ramp for that exact reason. The thought of it accidently turning on in pocket was a worry of mine. However, after almost a month of pocket carrying mine, I’ve had ZERO accidental activations. This light is solid, including the switch!
I also have the Ilumintop EDC01 and I’ve never had the switch come on in my pocket. My Sofirn SP10S accidentally turns on all the time. I think maybe the EDC18 switch is slightly lower plus you have the rubber boot too.
I should’ve made photo shots of my build but next time for sure. Yeah I ordered the 23*1.2mm lens and it’s a perfect fit thanks to your advice:-). The stainless lock ring fits flush. One of the hole I drilled actually came out at an angle. From middle to just coming out at the bottom of the Carclo:X. I guess that happens when your’re holding both items with your hands and drilling.
I like the beam pattern of the 10507 with a hotspot that’s not really a hotspot. It’s there but you have too look for it. I l wish the 10507 had a little more spill which I also want but I’m getting the hang of it. The EDC18 for sure gives out a blast of light that suites my needs as my primary EDC.
But the thing that most stands out for me is how the cylindrical flow of the head unit abruptly changes to the flat plane shape housing the switch. It feels good with the thumb too. I also find the switch the hardest to push out of all my lights. For sure an awesome light and wondering what the next model will be like!
Just found this thread, some nice work! Funny, I've found the stock EDC18 do nice, haven't touched mine yet! I carry it pretty much every day. Think I had one accidental activation, but over many days, many hours.
At the least I want to add bypasses and swap the LED's, probably XPL HI 5D's.
Just wanted to say thanks for the posts in this thread. I just finished modding follow this guide. Only thing i didn’t do was the trits but i might still! Went with Lava turboglow from Neals and i think its exactly on the money with colour, looks just like it should!
unfortunately my threads were pretty dirty so it was a pig to remove the ring. I put the torch in the fridge to drop its temp then warm the head quickly for a few seconds with a har dryer and boom, she spun loose. After cleaning it all comes off and on perfectly.
Saw this thread to get mine done too. Both drill tritium, and glued radial tritium. The radial tritium is fast and easy with windshield repair resin, and it has a single dome sapphire vs the flat sapphire on the green on green glow and trit.
Wired in the AUX LED, update Anduril so Anduril controls it now.
Also beefed up the switch, because these switches tend to bend back after a good amount of usage. Added solder in the front and added epoxy to support the back:
It's a standard triple channel BLF driver, FET+bank+1, before the mods:
I was just trying it out - the beam pattern for single domed isn’t much different from the flat because it isn’t very convex like projector. The center corona seems a little tighter hot area. Both of mine are XPL-Hi with CW and NW. The NW seems more warm than my other 5000k lights though. I really like it. The NW is just OK.
There are 2 ways you can put the sapphire, A single dome means domed only on one side, and flat on the other. If you put the domed side facing in, it provides a gap between the carclo and glass affects the bezel height a little not as much as one would think. The beam is more even through out so not as hot in the middle.
They also have double domed meaning dome on both sides, which should affect the beam a little more. I was only trying it out to see what it does. It doesn’t make a big enough of a difference as I was hoping for though. it does feel nice, kind of like a watch with flat glass vs domed.
Interesting - Aux light I’m assuming the side button light and not a separate aux light board? I know from factory it is just connected direct without control by Anduril. One of my EDC18 has developed a loose switch, and sometimes when I press the switch, it goes through the “reset” routine, or shorts out and turns on the light as if it was just reset. I noticed the driver is glued So how did you get yours out? Was thinking of reflowing some NW XPL-Hi because the cold white is tool cool for me (OK for lightening mode, but sucks for candle light mode).
I’m gonna order the sapphire lens too. So I should order the 23*1.2mm Lense then??
So how did you get yours out? Was thinking of reflowing some NW XPL-Hi because the cold white is tool cool for me (OK for lightening mode, but sucks for candle light mode).