Maglite 2D - 3XM-L T6 - TIR optic, 8AA - Build thread - Beam shots in Post#36

That looks interesting and promising. ;)

AA in the title always attract my attention :-) Seems to be a very nice project Old-Lumens, Mag with 3x neutral white xml's, 8AA in custom built holder, I'm looking forward to how it'll continue!

Agreed! Can’t wait to see how it performs.

Got a little more done, see first post, now it's time to rest...

why did you glue the xml stars to that big star anyway? you’ll get more thermal resistance afaik

So this light is favoured more towards flood?
This looks like a turbocharged TK45! Can’t wait to see it in action OL.

Could you please give a little more detail on how the drivers are wired up?

I was lazy. I didn’t want to cut another two of those copper rounds (blisters) and I figured I would just use the plate. I know it’s better to not use it.

https://budgetlightforum.com/t/-/6223#node-7272

Should be floody, but with two optics, one clear and one frosted, at least I can test them both out on the same light and have beam shots of both.

I know it’s probably too late for this suggestion, but I would’ve heated up that triple MCPCB to remove the white solder mask, sanded it down a little, then you’ll have a blank aluminum plate.

Good luck with the build anyway! I always look forward to your builds :slight_smile:

I went ahead and cut two more copper plates and now the T6 led stars are on copper, no aluminum board.

Wink

nice project.

More photos added in the first post. The leds are on copper now and it's shaping up well.

Looking good, Justin!

8)

I love your work Justin.

Copper, on copper, on copper. That’s hot!

nice build :slight_smile:

what adhesive you used for mount LED to copper ? Arctic alumina ?

Yes

Is that a Ledil Rocket or a knock off?