Shadow SL3 with 9A driver?

I can live with 2 cells. Add me to the list.

I think there are some improvements to be made together with 9A upgrade. Why not go all in? :wink:

*~9A boost mode
*Double click for on is better, like dthrckt said. Hold for boost mode and triple click for strobe would be awesome.
*Maybe XM-L2 U2 as emitter? Would give 3357-3579 lumens minus losses. :bigsmile:
*2 cells with use of extension tube would be awesome!

I bet there’s something else 8)

I like the sound of that :slight_smile:

Sounds good to me…like the others, final price will be a consideration but for now, add my name to the list. How about using XM-L-U3’s?

if it runs on 1 cell i am for sure interested

if it runs on two - well see about the price and choice of emitter (xml2u2 would be nice or even xmlu3)

mark me down “if it runs on one cell” for now plz :slight_smile:

Put me down 4 1 thanks - My call would be 1 battery (with a spare 2 batt tube maybe) firmer to press instant on/off button, stop the strobe coming on so easily when changing modes.

BTW thought I’d mention that I bought the JM26, a guy at work fell in love and had to have it so I sold it to him, he also wanted to buy one for his brother so I ordered two more (one for me) but the new ones I got IU was back to front L/M/H instead of original H/M/L strange?

Thanks for the interest, i thought this thread had died :slight_smile:

For those that missed it, i modded my SL3 to 9Amps after reading this thread about the JM26 and asking a few members who mod, how to go about it. Shadow JM26 Driver (Place for more AMC7135)

Cheers
Matt

Or………… we could just give you the $$ and you buy 25 then you work your magic on each one :smiley:

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The thought did cross my mind, but i didn’t feel my job was tidy enough to sell. I was going to buy a second SL3 to have another go at making it neater, but haven’t got round to it.

Nice part of the world your in Glenn :slight_smile: I’ve relations in Tasmania.

Cheers
Matt

Yes I love Tassie its a very safe and free place to live, we only have half a mil on the whole island - I live just out of Hobart - when are you coming to visit ;D

I have faith in you bud, I would be happy to pay you to do my light - I don’t care how it looks inside (even if the the soldering looks like chicken poo :slight_smile:

Interested, please add me to the list.

Thanks, added to the list :slight_smile:

Yeah, i’ve heard great things about Tassie. I might even be tempted to emigrate there as there is no work here in Ireland. Australia/Tassie is great for Electricians at the moment i believe, not to mention the better climate :slight_smile:

If the group buy doesn’t work out, i might put my soldering skills to the test :wink:

Cheers
Matt

this thing would probably fry eggs at 9 amps… what about the switch? need to be resistance modded?

Because the SL3 is quite substantial and weighty, it handles the 9amps quite nicely. It still steps down, so it works out well as its just getting hot and the level drops.

The switch still works as normal.
I had some issues with faulty chips, and possibly other unknown factors running 12 extra chips at just over 9amps. I settled at 11 extra chips running around 8.7amps reliably.

Cheers
Matt

again, depending on price and how quick this can be done, im in. always wanted a triple and always wanted a shadow… why not a limited run triple shadow?

is that 8.7a off one cell?

Yeah, 8.7A off one cell. I use MNKE26650 or Samsung INR1865020R.

I love single 26650 lights…. i have 4 mnke imr 4000s that would do nicely in this

any idea of what modes would be offered?

im assuming its the same stock driver with more 7135s added? so the ui/modes would be the same as stock?

i guess next question would be price?

I don’t have anymore info on a possible production run 9A SL3, as this thread was just testing the water. I got curious after seeing the circuit board and finding out it was the perfect candidate for extra AMC chips, so had a go at making my own 9A version.

i really hope this comes to fruition …. it would be like a special edition blf big bruiser with more throw :slight_smile: