My very first build - Roche F8

Great job, Ouchy!! That is a fine looking host.

What ramping driver are you using. I have a couple in the mail that I just bought on impulse.

Sorry OuchFoot but you really need a set of decent tweezers. Do not listen to gords especially if it has 1001 after it. Modding torches does not pay and if your into pain well maybe your in the right place BUT. I will leave it there. I'm not trying to give you confidence in continuing along this line of insanity but you have built a very nice flashlight.

Congratulations! And welcome to the addiction.

And that is a really good looking host and a nice light you made out of it!

(and it looks like it could handle a XM-L2 on a Sinkpad at 4amps with an IMR battery, you will never be satisfied from now on, boowahahaha. )

Do not listen to djozz as he may make sense. That will always hurt the hip pocket.

I think I spent about $400 before I got my first build done. Do you think I could sell it on CPF and get my money back?

Exactly what I was thinking. :bigsmile:

Congrats on the build! I have yet to build an actual flashlight yet, I just seem to be acquiring more and more parts that I will eventually use. (Or so I say)

+1! Sounds exactly like me!

Congrats Ouchy! That's a fine looking light!

(FastTech does sell 7x7135 drivers - is that where you got it?

-Garry

Quick tip: to bridge the mode-select star, just tin the end of a piece of wire (I have some old single-strand telephone wire that works perfectly) and solder that between the star and the outer ring, then just trim the excess. It makes a very neat, clean, and solid connection, and is a lot easier than trying to bridge a solder glob.

Hey Ouchyfoot, great job on the build! I’ve always loved the F8 gold version. But after purchasing the F12 and having issues with battery fitment, it turned me off to the purchase. But looking at yours, it’s got my eye again and may just pick one up.

Thanks for the great photos and descriptions.

probably this 5a driver or this4a driver

I’ll let you know as I’ll be ordering hosts soon.

me sir? 0:)

I have a 5A ramping driver from FT in the mail. I was thinking about the EDC Plus TorchLite host, but I haven’t asked anyone if it will be suitable for that host with an XM-L, or XM-L2 yet.

I also forgot to mention that the Roche F8 manages heat extremely well.

Hi Ouchyfoot,

If you’re considering the Torchlite build, you can see how the IOS 5a driver performs with the MT-G2 and XM-L2 in that host. I have some beam shots here. NOW 70% OFF COUPON!! DIY TorchLite 2x26650 XM-L, SST-90, SST-50 etc Host!

This is the 5a driver I used from IOS http://www.intl-outdoor.com/boostbuck-318v-triple-xml-circuit-board-p-542.html

I was thinking of the 5A FT ramper because of the 10mm height, as compared to the IOS one that is 17mm. I haven’t got my host yet, so I haven’t measured anything. I figured the lower profile would save a bite of headache for installation. I also am thinking that a ramper might be easier to manage and control heat…but what do I know.

This technique has saved me much cursing.

Nice build of a very good-looking host !

Your thinking makes perfect sense and I’d say is a good route to take on a Torchlite build :wink:

Nice build its so gratfying to complete your first build! Keep up the good work!

Can an XM-L2 handle that driver? This is where I’m getting over my head.