Mag 2D. Although I’d quite like a setup that I could also transfer or copy for my Mag 6D.
Mag 2D is already modded with removed bulb post, wires soldered to the switch and tailcap spring modded and it runs on 2x26650 INR’s.
As 2x26650’s in series = 8.4v I thought a stock 6D @ 9v on D cells could run a similar setup. The 6D is less of a concern however if it makes this more difficult.
First off you need a driver that takes 2 cells in series, either marked as 7.4v or 8.8v, you could use one for 3 or more cells but probably will not see the full Amps.
Unless it is a boost driver you will have to run 3 leds in parallel, so whatever the Amp output divide it by 3 to get what is going to each led, 5A driver will give you 1.66A to each led.
If you want 3A to each you need a driver for 9A <—— thats a lot of heat in a mag :bigsmile:
The ideal thing here is to get those 3 emitters in series rather than in parallel. If you want each emitter to see 3A then you’re looking at a total output of either ~3.5v w/ ~9A OR ~10.5v w/ ~3A. The higher the current the higher your resistive losses, the thicker wires have to be…
… and there’s one more critical factor. Popping LEDs. The buck drivers we use typically misbehave above 4A or 5A, so you’ll probably see very tall voltage spikes which could blow those pricey pre-mounted LEDs.
