GB- MaxToch SN6X-2X - Now Closed

Yes!! Received it today.

OK, small update: I just added r100 on top of r056 and the amps. at the tail went from 2,20 to 4,50 >) with pana PF.
I’ll replace the wires and the springs next.

playing around with my 2X tonight. Luv it…this light pass my thrower expectation. Thank you Maxtoch and Krono for this GB. I give this light :star: :star: :star: :star: :star:

Thank you! :star:

Yep the 2x is everything I’d hoped it would be. Even nicer than the first 2x which was impressive. However, I ordered the Maxtoch M12 and it is now my absolute favorite take along thrower. Ordered another one just because I’ll sleep easier just knowing I got a spare! You folks at maxtoch keep up the great work!! Cheers :beer:

Ray can you do even a short review on the new M12 - sounds a great wee light.

Sounds great Ray. I got one on the way - will be posting a review. Mine is coming with their 26650 battery as well.

Hey Tom, I’m looking forward to your review! I don’t want to say to much about the light and spoil your review, but as Maxtoch says, “the M12 is the best throwing single cell light”. I like power in small packages.

Ohh, don't worry at all bout posting details. The more info the better. Everyone looks at these from different angles. They took a while to send it out - forgot, but was some issue. May still be a week or 2, who knows, then I need dedicated time which is tough lately..

Would like to do some comparisons with throwers, but most of my stuff is modded. Got a 7G9, Maxtoch 2X v1, K40, TN31, HD2010's, T08's, Yezl Y3's, T16, T13, etc....

Glad you are enjoying the lights Ray-o. MaxToch’s quality is thru the roof. Be sure to give them feedback. They listen and improve their lights accordingly.

M12 group buy? :slight_smile:

My pleasure MoZuKa.

Stock…this light is a beast. I just need to find the time to mod mine.

Also hope to have future MaxToch Group Buys soon…upon release of some upcoming products.

What kind of lights are y’all interested in? I don’t think I have seen a GB for an HID? Would anyone be interested in that? What about an EDC? Bike light? DX21 2K? I don’t want to overdue the whole GB thing…so I value your input.

Looks like the M12 is no longer available on their site. PM’d Amanda to see what’s up, but she hasn’t responded yet.
If you like the HD2010, then your gonna LOVE the M12. Before I give a few quick observations of the M12, I would like to point out I haven’t had a chance to thoroughly check it out. But here’s a few observations compared to the HD2010. First, the fit-n-finish is way superior. Second, the design is just plain sexier(could use slightly more aggressive knurling). Third, the reflector is deeper and a hair wider giving the beam a slightly smaller hot spot. Fourth, the handle is 1/4” longer. Combined with a better balance though, it’s just nicer to hold. Fifth, the throw is way better. A quick comparison to other throwers, I would estimate the lux at 90kcd, give or take 10kcd. I haven’t had a chance to check it out with my light meter yet. IMHO it would be a true classic if Maxtoch would have left out the disco modes and put in 4 nicely spaced levels instead. Upshot - grab one if you can!!

Oh boy. Mine was shipped the 18th of May, and USPS shows nothing but "Original Post is Preparing Shipment" without a date... But who knows, it could be delivered tomorrow...

Ordered my second M12 on June 2nd. They emailed me a shipping notification on June 3rd. If there is any problems, I’m sure Amanda can resolve the issue. She is the best business person in the Orient I’ve ever dealt with. Good luck Tom!

Very good!
Could you post some pics of this mod? :slight_smile:

Sorry, didn’t see your post sooner, i’ll add some picture of my build later. I’m at work now, so i’ll take some pictures this weekend.
There’s not much work to do if you leave the dome on LED.
I just added r100 resistor on top r056, replace the wires with 22 AWG Highly Flexible Silicone Copper Wire from intl-outdoor, and replace the spring on driver with the stronger one for now.

I’ve dedome the LED and the throw increased significantly, but i keep getting bright “aurora” around the hotspot wich i really don’t like. I’ve added copper disk below the led star to raise the led higher into the reflector, but that did not help. Any ideas are welcome.

NCR18650PF, Convoy c8, Solarstorm SP02, Small Sun T13, Maxtoch SN6X-2X, BTU



Hotspot: dedomed SN6X-2X

SN6X-2X on left, Solarstorm SP02 dedomed on right

I’ve shorten the wires so there’s no pictures of added resistor for now, it’s hard to get them thru the tiny holes in pill, maybe tomorrow.

Got the M12 today with the 26700 battery. Cell is still charging but popped in a fresh KK ICR 4200 and it's doing real well. The beam is outstanding, and the body superb, as Ray mentioned. With this cell I measured for lumens:

1,047 @start, 993 @30 secs

It's a little low on output - will probably do better on the new 26700 cell. The cell looks like a KK, just longer, and says MAXTOCH on it instead of KingKong - otherwise, the labeling is exactly the same, so I'd guess same source manufacturer as the KK cells.

It reads 3.72A at the tail with the KK 4200, 3.85A on a Powerizer, 3.35A on a MNKE IMR. The start reading jumps up from 1,047 to 1,190 if you direct wire the battery (no battery tube/tail). I suspect copper wiring the tail spring will recover most of that loss. Also, the longer 26700 may do better simply from the better spring compression.

On a Powerizer I direct wired, it read 1,224 lumens @start. First mod may have to be copper wiring the tail spring...

This may all be for naught since they aren't listing the M12 anymore. I'll get a separate M12 thread going shortly, once I have enough info down to post a review.

Glad you got your M12 Tom. Amanda said someone bought up the rest of the first run units. She also said the second run will be ready soon. Ever since I got an HD2010(which I liked a lot), I’ve been waiting for some manufacture to improve the overall design. Been a long wait though!