Match's Mods: Streamlight Scorpion Mod - Will it Host?

I love the before and after pics. Nice job Match!

Like this?

http://flashlightnews.net/forum/index.php?topic=2450.0

OK Lambda is a lot better at these things than I am.....

Thanks for the nice comments. sb56637, I think I know what lights you're talking about. I've seen them at the dollar store. Although I have reservations about it being a good host because the few I handled seemed like they were made out of heavy gauge tin foil. Then again, it's only a buck....I'll pick one up and let you know.

Nice!

i got a ton of those 9 led flashlights at Ocean state job lot... i recently was thinking about making one or two into high powered lasers lol

or better yet, ill just have fun with these

wont be rediculously bright by any means, but will be a cheap reliable mod

Love it. :)

I have a Surefire e2e that has served me well on three continents for well over a decade, in the desert, in sub zero conditions, more or less crudely attached to different helmets, dirt bikes, mountain bikes, firearms of various calibers, pets and Lord knows what else. It's not very bright (even keychain lights will give it a run for its money), it has been thorougly abused and it shows in places. And yes, it's still an incandescent light, just like the day it came out of the factory, a million and one bulb and battery changes ago. It doesn't get much regular use any more but I still absolutely love that light.

I've often thought about modding it but so far, I could never bring myself to do it. :)

Great work Match. What mil copper foil do you prefer to work with?

I'm not sure what I'd prefer....but what I have on hand is 6mil (.15mm). The stuff I use comes off of high voltage shielded cable. There's always about 6"-8" of the stuff that gets thrown out after the electricians at work get done making a splice.

I'm gonna try this. I enjoy your writing!

Rich

Hey Match, Great Mod. I've had my Scorpion ofr years and love it. I really want to do this mod. Can you list the parts you used. I'm new to the subject and the prospect of all these different dropins and drivers is perplexing. I think i can follow your directions and rebuild this thing as long as I have the right parts.

Aloha and welcome to BLF wpnorton!

Welcome, wpnorton! It's nice to hear someone getting something out of my projects. If I remember correctly, the only parts you'll need are a drill bit (I think it was 55/64") and a little bit of aluminum or copper foil. Measure twice, drill once. If you're careful in removing the stock lens it can be reused. Other than that, once modded, a regular P60 drop-in will slide in like it was made to. The only other thing to keep in mind is that the drop-in I used I modded with a 2.8A SB driver. The problem was the components on the backside making contact with the rim of the body if tightened down too hard. Still worked great, just gotta remember to keep that gorilla strength in check. Let me know if you have any other questions and how it turns out for you.

-Match

Do you have links to the parts you used. I can't seem to find anything on a 2,8v SB driver?????

I think the below link is the lamp module your refering to? Am I on the right track?

http://www.batteryjunction.com/1-mode-led-upgrade-r2.html

The drop-in I used was a 3-18v XM-L from kaidomain.com. I used that one because I thought I'd still want to run it off of 2x16340's. I didn't really like that drop-in as much as I thought I would, so I put a 2.8a 3 mode driver in from shiningbeam.com. I just looked and it appears that driver isn't listed on his site atm...which means he's out of stock. This one is very similar. If you look at the driver linked, you'll notice it has components on both sides of the pcb, which works, but is less than ideal due to the diameter of the body. Honestly, if you want a great drop-in, I would recomend this one from solarforce-sales.com. Combine that with one 17670 and you'll have a fantastic little torch. It's actually what I've since swapped mine over to.

awesome write up! I have a few scorpion lights that i didnt really know what to do with until now!

I am just learning, so I am just curious as to why you are recommending a XP-g drop in as apposed to a XM-L? I see some XM-L P60 dropins with 460 lumens, but again, when it comes to changing the driver, you lost me. I think i will have to get some in my hand first to see what everything is...

Would this work as well? http://www.batteryjunction.com/p60-dropin.html

Welcome Mustangous! (I like the name...I used to grudge race an '01 Bullitt.)

To answer your question, I don't think I recommended an xp-g, (I used an xm-l in the build). Having said that though, I have since put an xp-g drop-in in place powered by a 17670 li-ion. (I still really like a good xp-g with a smooth reflector...)

Do you still plan on running yours on 2 primaries or single li-ion? Deciding that would help narrow down your choices.

That's one (insert f-word here) great!

And on top of that, you brought that famous line. reminds me of that blender spots on youtube; "will it blend?"

I'll make use of that in the future!

Simon the sixfink

(who's been dumped for a younger, prettier and brighter "torch" in RL... d'uh! Leaves me with more time here, now does it?)

I been into mustangs since I was 16, now 32. Still have my original 90 fox. I need to get back into it though. Lol. House priorities.
I plan on using 123’s because I get them for free :-). I was thinking about the one I linked about with the 3 mode option. Was going to order through them, but hear their shipping takes 10 days. I’m a little impatient for that. Lol

You mean this one from batteryjunction? (your link just went to the general drop-in page). That should work well. It's not driven nearly as hard as some of the others, but since you're running on primaries that's a good thing.

Another couple options are a single mode and a 5 mode solarforce xp-g from Lighthound. I've been using the 3 mode version, and it's the best xpg drop-in I've ever purchaced (this one doesn't like 2xCR123's though, but loves one 17670).

Took the scorpion apart today... The lens was a little tough, I used a wooden dowel. put a slight nipple in the lens. what did you use to get it out? Now i just ordered the XML, 3 mode and some copper strips off CPFmarketplace.. Hopefully everything works out!

Thanks again for the thread! Great help to make use of these scorpions i have. I have atleast 5 others that i am gonna experiment with other drop ins too... Laughing