Review: DIY UltraFire 1xAA Flashlight with Clip Host Kit

LED Flashlights – General Info 1 x AA / 1 x 14500 Flashlights
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Excellent. Well done. I reckon this will motivate a lot of flashaholics to expand there bounderies. Thanks.

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Looks like the UniqueFire AA S-1 .

Sounds like you just made a badass EDC .

How's the beam profile ?

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Here is a beam shot comparing it to the Famous Manafont/Ultrafire P-60 Drop in on the right.

It has way more flood than a P-60, but still throws perfect for an EDC. The really cool thing about it is with a bestinone 14500 you can gun it up to 2.8 amps for a few minutes before it gets to hot to hold than you can back it down to high at 1.4 amps and it's still super bright.

If you really want more throw you can order the XPG reflector version and put a neutral 4C XPG that cnqualitygoods sells in there with a 2.2 amp 5 mode and get more throw and still have the nice tint.

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PM sent

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What an awesome light I can't put it down. This is the first light I have built for myself in about six months and the quality of this host far exceeds anything AA sized I have put my hands on. I am actually going to order another with the XPG reflector and build a 4C tint XPG 2.2 amp 5 mode 1.1amp high 2.2amp turbo and a .002 moonlight low. I can't say enough good thing about this host it's a must have for 14500 fans.

I have a couple requests to build some more for people. If anybody else wants one completed send me a PM and I will build some to sell.

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Nice review :)

Is it safe to run 2.8A from a 14500?

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Yes very safe I am using an IMR from bestinone it belts out 2.8 amps with ease. It appears the 14500 IMRs are sold out at the moment.

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I love you man

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To clarify:

The maximum rated safe discharge for an ICR 14500 is 1.5 amps. The maximum rated safe discharge for an IMR 14500 is 5 amps.

So yes, it's safe as long as you use an IMR cell. Just make sure to not leave it running on high or heat could damage or destroy the light. Not a light to set to high and then leave tailstanding on your desktop for an hour.

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That looks like my Aorkay K-106. Is it the same body? If so, why not just buy the K-106 for modding?

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I had an Akoray 106 as well, the pill on the Akoray will not allow a 17mm driver to fit so the options are very limited. Also the quality on this light is far better than that of the Akoray. The coating, the threads, the knurling and the o-rings are all of a much higher quality.

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I think I'm going to "need" this light - will send PM.

QUESTION: It's clear that the difference between iCR and IMR 14500s is critical - particularly with this "Pocket Rocket" so would someone provide a couple of links to IMR 14500s (and maybe links to ICR 14500s for comparison)? Thanks very much.

Regards, -Bob- (KumaBear)

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Thanks E1320, this is going on my list of items for my next CNQ order.

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Thanks very much E1320 for the review! This is an interesting option for the less technically inclined who are still interested in a custom flashlight. Classic flashlight body style there, one of my favorites.

Frontpage'd and Sticky'd.

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New here but found the site when looking for a budget light. Ordered two of these kits!!!
I must have missed a code as I had to pay postage…

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I didn’t get free shipping but thanks for the info as I ordered two kits…

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Welcome to BLF, Dhbwa!

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Thanks for the review E!

Aloha and welcome to BLF Dhbwa!

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I ordered the exact components listed but just realized I may have messed up...

I want to use AA batteries should have I ordered a different driver??