CRX Apollo Light

Well, one of the things I like about this light is the consistently smooth, shiny finish all over. But, if you want it to look more like the original, then go for it!

I have an XML2 High CRI emitter, is like 2300k or something, would be perfect for this.

Or you can run it 2x10400 and a 3000 xhp50.2 for fun :slight_smile:

Yeah I was thinking about it last night, leaving it plain or maybe some rings cut in something like the OL light?

Don’t encourage me :laughing:
The thought had crossed my mind but I’m trying to use up some drivers, emitters & stuff I already have sitting here. I think the PK paladin driver will work from two alkaline/ NiMH cells too, will check that later.

You could add a texture band or two to the head so it looks more similar to the original. FWIW, I like the silky smooth look but being a twisty, I can see that being troublesome for operation.

Yeah I had to use a slightly smaller less tightly fitting o-ring as it was difficult to operate.

Or you could give it more grip by sticking some velcro to the head like the original! No, please don’t do that. Another great flashlight CRX.

Thanks mate, yeah no velcro :smiley:

So it runs fine on two AAA eneloops too, got one hour out of it on high mode 390lm, low is 18lm on those.
The single 10440 runs it for about 45mins on high down to 3v and four hours to 3.7v on low.
I might just keep the loops in it.

Great ! It looks so small

Funny, it actually looks bigger than the dimensions it is, I’ve measured it twice, still 5&1/4 inches long (the light) :smiley:

Magnificent!
By using TIR optic, it would look more authentic.

Good point, I didn’t think of that :+1:

Pretty. But I liked it better before. :expressionless:

Tuff :smiley:

I’d still enter for the giveaway! :innocent:

:slight_smile:

How’s the grip with the new grooves?

Just the same really except more of a tactile feel so it seems better. Smoothed the threads and lubed so it can be operated with one hand :+1:

Grooves make me like it better.
It was too simple for my taste before.

Nice work :slight_smile:

How do you polish brass that good?

Thanks, that’s what I thought.
0000 wire wool with soap then brasso, it’s like fibreglass impregnated with polishing fluid. Could have taken it further but i hate polishing .