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I would use a copper wire instead of a paperclip, but that's just me. :)

Thanks for that bit of info. ;)

Hmm. Thanks for posting that. I’ve tried the SF clip on a Roche F12 after another BLF member mentioned that it would work, but quickly decided that I’d have to strip the threads for contact. I didn’t like that idea, so I took the clip off. I hadn’t considered adding a ring like that. Now that you’ve shown that way, I’m considering adding a ring under the brass retaining ring to keep things clean.

Any updates on a restock of protected Panasonic 18650’s?

I’ll see your paper clip and raise you a spacer.

Tosses 3 BB’s into the pot. “Raise”

They are in the US, but they won't be able to ship until next week.

What spacer do you use for the s3 tripple ?

Richard had those spacers made in aluminum and copper, carries them in his mtnelectronics.com store.

As far as I am aware the spacers that he offers are only for s2 so s6 not s3 can someone confirm this? And if this is true what spacer does he use for the s3?

From what I have read you don’t need a spacer with the S3. Source: post#11 here: New batch S3 in stock( protected 18650 lithium fits),new batch C8 next week

I don't use a spacer. I fill the pill face with solder, then reflow two 3XP MCPCBs together.

I don't know about the new version with the integrated shelf, but you most definitely do need a small spacer on the old S3 or else you won't get hardly any thread engagement.

Aha, ok. How thick does it have to be?
Edit: Silly question… the answer is two posts above!

Still lurking here…waiting…drooling over the thought of EE X6 triple conversion component DIY package to make that 4k lumen monster!! When do you think you guys may have it available? :wink:

please offer this as a ‘completed light’ as well. Just post a warning “buyer beware.”

To me that will take it from a practical use light to a monster output “See my toy” light which will get very hot FAST. As I have CW, NW coming and a WW reserved I may do it to one of the three, whichever I like least, but it will be more of a demo of what can be done. At those kind of amps how well will the tail switch hold up and the light will need 20+ Amp rated unprotected batteries.

Does the S2+ 18350 need a spacer for a triple?

I now have more flashlights than Christmas Tree ornaments.
Which suggests an interesting decorating possibility ….

Do it. And post pictures.

Yes!!! A flashaholic’s Christmas…