You don’t need a XM-L2 that can take hi current like the old ones. the new XM-L2 U4 is much more efficient, so even with the lower current use it will still out throw the lower flux bins that can take more amps.
I built a UF-1504 with the XM-L2 U4 1C dedomed, that i run fully DD without any driver at all. and it is much stronger (almost 1/3 :laughing: than my 1504 with a XP-L V6 1A that takes more amp & get much hotter but is weaker than the new U4
And johny723, check out n10sivern’s test of the newest high flux bin emitters in the 1504 to see there potential
As you can see the XP-G2 S4 2B is even stronger, but with a smaller spot & less lumens.
an update the ring above worked fine BUT after my second attemp failed to remove the extra material from the reflect (i ended up with 2 damaged reflector) we need to find a source pre-milled reflectors,its not easy job to do it without the correct hardware
that would be nice but i dont think exist one + i think i might need another lense as well.i emailed kaidomain if he can source this lense without the extra material will see…
btw FmC you used a drill isnt it ?
I recall seeing two listings, & I think they are the same, however, this is the one I have been using.
Yes, similar style drill press to what I have. I used a high speed milling bit which I sank into the wood a little, then carefully ran the edge of the reflector against it (3rd pic in the OP of this thread).
finally i manage to remove the excess material by hand, from the reflector without damage it .used the camera pieces you used and a the monster is awake.
now i am reading your post about focusing since i am using a hoop centering ring which is 1mm height,i think i should make it 0.7mm to see further gains.
I got in a OP version of the 86mm reflector, & trimmed it down just last weekend, & I was thinking “there’s no way I would be filing this down by hand”.
I put the OP reflector into the L3 I modded a while back, & swapped out the XPL with an XHP 50. Turned out really well.