Perhaps a sk68 a d cell cradle, some soldering and a bit of tape :bigsmile:
Would be very cheap….and is able to run on 1.5V with a d cell some hours….
I think I’d rather ask one of the people here to cut down a 2D maglite, down to 1D size
if I’m duct taping something together its not going to leave the work bench
To find a host you could search after 32650 a D cell is 32600…
This is an possible example, description says its able to run from 0.9V so check it out… http://dx.com/p/saik-sa-305-cree-q2-wc-3-mode-140lm-white-led-flashlight-3-aa-42672
But there are quite expensive diving lamps out there in this diameter, but I’ve not seen one which is capable of one D cell from stock.
So the thread starter should mention budget and if it should be DIY or not…
Dorcy product……or maybe a garity?
hey guys, thanks for looking out, but i gave up a long time ago haha
Well, for a cheap host here’s a pair for $5 from Amazon. Not stellar reviews on quality but a cheap priced host to mod maybe.
http://www.amazon.com/Eveready-Economy-Size-Flashlight-Battery/dp/B004PZPB2I
I have one, its almost all plastic they have an SMD led, a whopping 10 lumens. There almost 2D in length with a really large spring in the body so you can use 1D cell
This is from Amazon
You pointed out that they are 10 lumen, since they are so cheap and with two in a pack, they almost sound like a great black out gift for our relationships who we just cannot introduce to preparedness.
What do you think? Are they adequate enough for that?
Yeah, there adequet for that, but don’t leave alkaline batteries in a light for a year+ at a time. I bought mine from Rona, been using it as a battery vampire
I would like a C or D version of the Sipik sk68, that would be neat.
I would like to see someone come up with a Pak-lite led device to hook onto a D-battery, for longgggggggg term black out use as a tiny lantern.
Maglite really should introduce 1D and 1C models these days.
the problem being 1d or 1c either needs three smaller primaries ( aa or aaa) in series or one lithium 3.7v cell to really give decent output.
I take it by “decent” you mean maximum. Not sure why everyone is so obsessed with maximum output from their LED. Run time is important too.
that was the idea
that is basically what they give us at work. they are absolute junk. but on the other hand, i literally set one on fire about once a week on average probably haha.
the idea was something more durable, with higher output than a junk plastic incan. something i could keep near by to get a better look at my welds when im done
edit: but i dont get the cool reflector at work that those ones have :~
edit: i actually like the sounds of a d cell sk68… you could use Ds, or a 3aa parallel adapter with 14500s… or use a sleeve for a 25500 or they could make an adapter for 18350/16340…. you listening china?
I agree about runtime, but you’d get more runtime from 3-4 eneloops in series than 1 d cell, dont forget the circuit will have to boost to 3+ volts and it wont give much current to the emitter.
I just dont see it as a commercially viable solution myself.
A better solution all round would be a light that has a very good quality 3aa series battery carrier or the option of using a 26650 cell. If that was done, it would be a winner
well, they hand out d cells like candy at work. no other cells available for free
6d maglite then? J)
or tk70 0:)
Not if you used an 8000-10000mAh D cell.