Zebralight SC64c LE w/High CRI Nichia 219B R9080 $150

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I think you should call it the Bob_McBob Thing_MaBob.

Can only use that name once though, so it’d have to be something pretty special. Fortunately, a SC64 with 219B is pretty special.

I look forward to holding my Bob_McBob’s Thing_MaBob….wait.

Note to self....

Bob_Mcbob mods rock

reminds me of the little ditty:

I had a bout with a weak back about a week back.

could someone enlighten me on the ‘c’ or ‘d’ after the model number on Zebralights? Thanks.

It’d be a ZebraLight SC64n, or a SC64b. N for Nichia, B for Bob and 219[B].

I think Mcbob’s Mods has a good ring to it.

Zebralight uses “c” and “d” for the high CRI models. “C” means 4000K, and “d” means 5000K.

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Who says heroes are hard to find?

A couple updates posted to the OP.

bump for Bob

Wow, thats a really nice pair of Thing a McBobs!

now I understand why Zebra did not want to use Nichia B’s, thats a 44% lumen hit, and Zebra sells lumens

me, I think that sw45 LED is a grail led, it can turn any light into an exceptional light! And you are the first to offer it in a Zebra, which most people consider unmoddable… major respect.

thanks for all the detailed info and pics… you answered all my questions before I had a chance to ask any

not a buyer today, just a cheerleader
the lucky owners are in for a treat!

I carry sw45 in a Novatac atm, it puts my LowCRI HDS to shame…
The LED Makes the Light, much like the steel makes the blade.

glwts

It’s amazing that Bob was able to mod a Zebralight. If it was a few months ago when the sw45k 9080 was a discontinued collector’s item, I would have sprang for this and I’m sure plenty of others would too, but after Fireflies offered this same emitter in the ROT66 and the about to ship PL47 headlamp at a price lower than a stock SC64c, it becomes a bit harder to sell even though the $150 really is a bargain considering the labor and the fact it is a Zebralight. Maybe if Bob offers a 4000k 219B or other LED options, there would be more interest.

I also have sw40 and sw45 (a more neutral 4500K). Any 3V 3535 LED with XP-compatible pads will work in the SC64c (XP-L, 219C, SST-20, LH351x), but since Zebralight recently announced a 4000K LH351D version after I posted my Samsung mod, I think the high-end 219Bs are a more interesting proposition. The ROT66 and PL47 are definitely amazing value if you just want some Nichia goodness (until 219B stock runs out).

Agreed!
The ROT66 is a great value, and education for neophytes, but answers a question few would ask.
The ZL is an EDC, a light you have with you when the need arises.
Many might judge the discontinued Eagtac (92+ HiCri sw45 6 LED) MX25L3C thrower to have been more useful, and better built than the FF battery cage torch. Side by side the FF probably shows more pink, but alone, or compared to CREEns and 219Cs, nuances could vanish.

Various new headlamp offerings might be considered more practical among the current plethora of gimmick lights. Hobby models may sell well at first, but suffer from short legs.
If my eyeballs were younger, or I needed more indoor lights, the lower lumen ceiling sw45 ZL would be great for my uses. As it is, Mr. Wizard has saved me from needless love for a ZL of my dreams, and I can park my pony long from the lemming parade chasing ‘Flies by night’ companies with no track record, or dedicated production facilities, hiding their day jobs with other companies, and carrying Enogear’s spotty pedigree….thanks Bob! Seeing what you have accomplished makes it clear where I would now look for a HiCri pocket pal.

Quick update: The first batch of lights is sold out. I’m checking interest level for a second batch, probably in December, so please let me know if you’d like to get a 219B SC64c. I’ve cracked open a few lights for the current batch and will be cranking them out over the week. Photos of naughty bits to follow later :smiley:

Thanks for the update Bob_McBob, I am curious to know how many lights are in this batch.

looking forward Sir Bob to mine.
thank you so much,

Bob, you’re pretty awesome.
First you show us all how to do it, then offer the finished product to those that don’t have the skills, tools, or time to do it themselves!
Tedious work, worth the cost for a light ZL doesn’t offer.
These will be cherished.

Sir BobMcBob is onto a very good thing here, carry on my friend if life allows.