Everytime I see mods like this, I get a little bit frustrated because my own modding ideas keep struggling with reality, my budget and pure non-talent of mine.
On the other hand I learn a lot by just reading these fine mod threads like yours.
Keep on the good work.
Thanks nikanon. I’ve been playing with this in my mind for a while. It’s always nice when things work out the way you imagine them.
Next I plan to go for 4x18650 in series. The part to overcome is that the last battery always has the negative end facing up.
This is really great! Although I do not own a Courui yet but if I happen to have one I am going to mod it into series configuration. Going for buck regulation is the best!
Very nice! Ever since I've converted a few ZY-T08s I've had the itch to do something crazy like this... maybe the SRK is the next on the chopping block!
Very nice work on the tailcap switch and conversion, I’ve been tempted to do something similar but just for the easy lockout possibility while keep the battery configuration and side clicky. I’ve blinded myself too many times to count getting used to that sensitive side clicky!
I’m not an expert when it comes to machining but I had a similar task on my BTU and couldn’t risk drilling off center. I used something like this ” conical drill bit”:Shop by Category | eBay
Even using a hand drill I managed to get a nice and centered hole perfectly round with much less wandering than if I had used a similarly sized normal drill bit. Might be worth considering next time.
Is there really no driver option available that supports the side switch? Seems such a shame to bypass one of the great features of this light just to get regulated output
Just saw your other thread, you’re using the ld-36 driver?
Thanks Linus.
I’ve been looking for a 3x18650 soupcan for a while just to see if my idea for a series conversion would work. I also have scads of 4P lights, and needed the change.
I plan to install a 7A buck driver for no other reason than I’ve never run a single XM-L2 over 5A before. I don’t know what will happen. It seems like a waste of space just having a single board driver in that big cavity.
I’m in the middle of redesigning the heat sinking on the pill. I’ll be posting the build and photos in the OP.
I did order an LD-36 driver. I also ordered another COURUI (in case I wrecked this one), so it may go in that one. I’d install another tail switch just for easy lockout.
Thanks for the bit link. I’ll be seriously looking at them. I guess you have to keep stopping the drill to take measurements. I also took notice of that reflector you installed in your COURUI and ordered a couple.
Yeah I actually had one without the stepping so I just drilled until I got to the right size, the steps should be known diameters so that should actually be easier. I think what helps is the cuts are gradual and the previous step acts as a centering hole for the next cut. They’re also perfectly round except for where the cutting edge is recessed so I’m sure that also helps avoid wandering compared to helical drills.
You mean the acrylic lens right? I’m still really impressed with mine so hopefully you will be too, no scratches yet either !
i wish mine will get here all ready its been over 4+ weeks from KD, if i go this route like Ouchyfoot did i will not use the rubber boot, ill have a little piece of aluminum machined to fit the hole ?
true luck there it took one of mine 41/2 weeks and still waiting on my other
judco switch 10 amps >)
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how thick the button it
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and how far it sticks out as shown on the right
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Also im going to the harware store and im getting a stainless steel washer and im going to place it around the click switch to cover up the little hole showing
that im not there yet but by the looks of it i should have around 12-15mm of space, but im working on a driver i might use sorry no pics/info on that yet
EDIT: my copper slug will be 34mm wide and around the same long and will be machined at the end for the driver