Is KD Buckle V6 easy for emitter swap? Any review so far?
freeme wrote:
Is KD Buckle V6 easy for emitter swap? Any review so far?
Sounds like jerm03 has one based on this thread. Maybe he will chime in.
It comes with a CW XP-E Gen1 emitter. I’ve just ordered some 5a3 XP-E2s from LCK to put in these lights. The reflector basically uses the dome to center the LED, and it’s just big enough to clear the emitters I’ve mentioned. With the XP-E though it has a really nice spot.
Yes and no. The LED shelf is wonderful (perfectly flat and almost a mirror finish) and is a perfect fit for 10mm Sinkpads (though at boost driver current levels this isn’t necessary). The reflector is where the challenge comes in. Refer to my last post for more details.
I’ll try and take some pics of this light and some others that I just received later this evening.
I know about the 10mm square Sinkpads; I’m assuming this refers to 10mm round boards fitting the Hugsby? Where can those be bought? Any that fit the Luxeon Rebel?
I have one, and am favorably impressed. However, I don’t do anything like emitter swaps. I would not even know how to begin. Sorry.
Jerry
Thank you jerm03. Have you ever compared the output to the Tis?
I did in response to your question. I think the output is approximately equal. The Ti beam is not as tight so the KD Buckle has a slightly longer throw, but not enough to make a difference.
Jerry
Ooh. Please post pictures of modding the buckle light.
+1 
I got one that i had planned to mod, but i have totally failed in opening it 
so any tips on how to get it open would be appreciated.
What about the Hugsby XP-1? My Bad, its not under $10!
Mmm, interesting, where does one find a Hugsby XP-2 for under $10!?
Mmm, the under $10 part is definitely a typo…
well actually the XP-2 costs less than the XP-1
4.50$ vs 4.54$ on Aliexp.
Nice, I pull back my words! Thanks for the info.
There’s old info on older versions of the buckle light here: Closet buckle light owners; need your comments, please | Candle Power Flashlight Forum
My standard query (grin) — what’s the diameter of the drivers in any of these lights?
I’m always looking for pills that will take the BLF “SK68” 15mm drivers for AA lights — to use with 1AA or with Frankenstein’s Modder 3xAA combining cheap battery tubes
Please tell me how to open it.