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

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?

Knock off, as far as I know. They are made well, but they don’t look like any current “big name”.

The light is working. Beam shots tonight. Photos in the first post, show the rest of the build.

Looking forward to the for sale thread. :D I don't think you will be melting the TIR optics anytime soon, PILOTPTKs module also has them resting on copper and the body of my light got uncomfortably hot and the TIR optics were fine.

O-L, beautiful! However, the mouseover isn't working for me.

-Garry