WALLBUYS SMAL SUN ZY-T08 and ZY-T13 Group buy - CLOSED - GOT the first one today, see the OP for photos.

EDIT:

04-25-11 Got the first light today. It does have an aluminum reflector. See the photos.

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The aluminum reflector looks good, however, it is made for the stock star...

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So, 20mm stars are not going to work with this reflector. You will have to use an XM-L or L2 and reflow it onto the stock star and an MT-G2 probably will not work, since we only have 20mm stars for them. It does not look like the aluminum reflector can be sanded on, like the plastic one. If you do use a 20mm star, the reflector will not sit down low enough, due to the wires. It might possibly work the MT-G2, but definitely not for an XM-L2.

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If you go with an XM-L2 with the stock star, you should be able to go at least 4 amps without seeing a lot of excess heat.

The stock driver still does only 2 amps. I checked this one already - 1.97 amps on high.

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RMM ( Mountain Electronics) is offering the 5000K MT-G2 on Noctigon with the components for a Zener mod, for $18.75 + shipping, if we do a group buy of 25 or more.

"$18.75 + shipping for the MT-G2 and zener mod DIY kit. " Sounds like a good deal to me.

whaddyathink?

Hey,

I asked Wallbuys about a group buy for the ZY-T08, because I wanted to do a "Mod" Group Buy and offer to do videos on how to change it into an MT-G2 light.

Well... Wallbuys just posted their own group buys for the ZY-T08 and the ZY-T13, but I didn't expect this and it's on a time basis, so there's only a couple of days to get them. I don't know, I just don't understand, but...

Anyhow, The ZY-T08 now has an Aluminum Reflector and glass lens, so that's an improvement. If I can get Wallbuys to send me one or two, I will do a video of an MT-G2 mod on them. Other than that, at least right now, there's a great price on both lights.

Justin

Edit:

Group Buy for Small Sun
Small Sun ZY-T13 are being restocked now, you can get your beloved light .
Both the new restocked Small Sun T08 and Small Sun ZY-T13 are updated version with Aluminum Reflector in stead of original plastic one, Higher quality, lower price
Small sun ZY-T13 SKU<5589> http://wallbuys.com/Product/SMALL-SUN-ZY-T13-CREE-XM-L-T6-LED-1200LM-5-Modes-high-power-Flashlight-2X18650Black-5589

* Brand: SMALL SUN
* Model: ZY-T13
* Emitter :: CREE XM-L T6
* Color BIN: White
* Case Material: Aluminum Alloy
* Finish: Aerospace Grade Aluminum Body with Anti Scratching Type III Hard Anodization
* Lens: Anti-shattering ultra clear lens, anti-scratching and anti-slip
* Reflector: Aluminum Smooth reflector
* Luminous Flux: more than 350 Lumens
* Output distance: 100m
* Runtime: 2-3 hours
* Lifespan: 100000 hours
* Mode: 5(Hi > Mid > Lo > Strobe > SOS)
* Power supply: 2 x 18650 Batteries (not included)
* Switch: Tail cap Clicky/Clickie

Small Sun T08 SKU<8938>http://wallbuys.com/Product/SMALL-SUN-T08-Cree-XM-L-T6-635-LM-5-Mode-White-LED-FlashlightBlack2x18650--8938
Brand: Small Sun
Model: T08
Material: Aluminium Alloy
Color: Black
Emitter Brand: CREE
Emitter Type: XM-L
Emitter BIN: T6
Emitter Color: White
Total Emitters: 1
Brightness: 635lm
Runtime: 1-2 h
Beam Range: -
Modes: 5, Hi- Mid-Low-Strobe-SOS
Mode Memory: No
Switch Type: Reverse clicky
Lens: Glass
Reflector: Aluminum Smooth
Circuitry: -
Voltage Input: 3.7-7.4V
Waterproof: -
Special Features: -
Application: Camping/Hiking/Cycling/Searching
Battery: 2 x 18650 (not included)
Dimensions: 174(L)x61(HD)x61(TD)mm
Weight: 329g (without battery)
Packing List: 1x Flashlight
1x Strap
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Photo of aluminum reflector. I asked for this photo because I was concerned if it would clear a 20mm star. It looks like it will clear and if not, the edge can be shaved off a little, so it's a good thing.
The lights with Aluminum reflectors are arriving at Wallbuys.

Ooh how to videos for MT-G2… I guess I better grab 2 of those T08 :bigsmile:

Well, like I said, I was going to arrange something, but then Wallbuys just sends me a link to the lights on sale. I guess there is just too much of a language barrier between English and Chinese. Anyhow, I was going to get the RMM about having the MT-G2 leds and having him offer the Qlite drivers and the "kits" he offers, but with this mess, I will just say that I will do a video of the MT-G2 mod and y'all can use it if you want. I know RMM (Mountain electronics) has the MT-G2 leds and the Qlite drivers, as well as the component Zener kits, along with offering a modded driver, for those that do not want to mess with it themselves.

Once I get the light, I will post a thread on it, for those that want to mod one. If I can get Wallbuys to send me two, then I can do an MT-G2 mod and an XM-L2 mod, but time will tell.

I went ahead and ordered one of the ZY-T08, so I can do the video mod. I knew I couldn't resist.Frown

do you have a confirmation from wallbuys that this is the aluminum reflector version? if so, i’ll take one too

I’m curious as well even though I have no money, last discussion I remember reading was that the reflector was plastic (but still a great reflector) even though it was listed as aluminum.

Wallbuys told me yesterday that the factory had changed to Aluminum instead of Plastic.

That said, I do not know if Wallbuys stock is Aluminum or plastic, or both, but I will request Aluminum only. You know how that goes...

since you only ordered 1 T08… how about I send you mine so you can mod it with MT-G2 and make that tutorial videos? :bigsmile:

About how many lumens would this setup you are proposing output?

I got extra stock T08's too, if you want/need one quicker, but mine are plastic reflectors. Richard has been out-of-stock of MT-G2's though - not sure when he's expecting more.

T08's are real nice for MT-G2's because of the 2 18650's, but it has to be converted to be in series. Think Relic38 did it originally. At about 5A, Relic38 measured 2,500 lumens. I'm thinking though you could do better at 5A, maybe?

This was done a while back of course, so OL will I'm sure have his own unique spin on this mod.

Ordered one! Waiting for OL videos…

Got one of each on order. Couldn’t pass it up as these prices.

Ok, I’m gonna spring for one too. It will be my first MT-G2 light.

For the US based folks, what shipping service did everyone choose?

I picked SwissPost.

Guys don’t forget that you will need 20$ extra just for MTG2 emitter :frowning:

+$20, but with a nice tint from what I’ve seen. And even if Wallbuys screws up the driver or emitter, I’d buy it with both intending to be replace them watching OL’s tutorial anyways, not like what Tmart pulled on OL’s HD2010 group buy after sending him good ones. Hopefully it wont come with a cellophane lens and tin foil reflector though :slight_smile:

they said it is Aluminum refelector in stead of plastic one, anyway, i do believe them.

IS has a 3000k 90 CRI MT-G2.

So is that what we want, 20mm MT-G2 that IS is selling for this light? 3000k is nice and warm, is that warm for a MT-G2 or “standard”?

Am I missing something? I have a T08. Can it be modded ?

Mine is plastic reflector, I think. Or will it melt with the death ray conversion?