First DIY build

Hello everyone. I am planning my first build and would like some input from the more experienced crowd on here.

  • (3) CREE XP-L High-Intensity V2 1A LEDs on NOCTIGON 3XP MCPCB
  • Convoy S21A Flashlight Host
  • Convoy S2/S5/S6/S7 Smooth XP Reflector – 21*20mm
  • 10507 Carclo Lens – 3-UP Narrow Spot Optic

* FET + 7135 Driver – 20mm – MTN-20DDm

- Firmware guppydrv DUAL (Moonl…

- PCB Thickness 1.2mm

- Turbo Timer guppy/moppydrv (SELF…

  • Wires + Spring Option Complete | Wires + B…

I wouldn’t call myself experienced, especially comparing to same folks here, but please consider :

- S21A is wider than S2, so the TIR optics and reflector will be too small (narrow)

- 10507 Carclo will be to to narrow too. You need around 23mm diameter to fill the whole S21A width

- TIR is lower than reflector, which generates additional gap to be filled. You should either make a distacer by yourself or buy one of available here (user kariba-ru for instance)

  • if this is your first build, consider single led - easier and cheaper if failed. My several first builds were awful. Now around 200, but watching guys here, still lots to learn :money_mouth_face:

IMHO: S21A is still chalanging in modding due to few spare parts on the market. Reconsider if this is what you want to start with. But if you are skilled and experienced in soldering - why not to give it try?