Modding the CQG 3x18650 single XM-L T6 torch to TRIPLE XM-L U2 bin. (Build log) - IT'S ALIVE !!!

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Hmmm... wanna sell this setup for $30 then I can essentially have the DRY but instead in the beautiful CQG body?

Just kidding. I know this is worth more than $30, in both parts and your time. Awesome job so far!

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Cool mod! Good job with that! Can't wait to see the end result..

Makes me wish I would have a lathe. :/

Is that a 20 degree Ledil optic?

Also, that board looks to be cool white. Was there any particular reason not to choose neutral?

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wow! subscribed for updates! well done sir :D

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This light is also available @ Intl-Outdoor http://www.intl-outdoor.com/magic-wand-3x18650-t6-super-power-flashlight-p-288.html

The real name is Magic Wand, built by a renowned Chinese DIY-er.

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I chose the narrowest optic available for the triple board, and I think it is either the 20-degree or the 18-degree. EDIT: 9.5-degree optic, according to invoice.

I picked the cool white for sheer output in the U2 bin. My DRY triple is Warm White, and this was something different.

I wish I could let this go for $30....the triple board cost more than that. ;)

The next one will be copper-cored - I wanted to acquire better lathe skills before cutting a bunch of pricey Cu101.

WRT to the DRY name, I think member 2100 stated it meant 'popular,' but I may be wrong.

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Good to know, thanks. Like I said in the first post, the stock torch is a very good buy. I may need to pick up some more empty hosts, as they are of very good quality.

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Hi Chicago-x liking the light very much. Just a quick question with regards to that driver, is it available on their website or is it a special order ?

Charles

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Nice Job Chicago X, looks very professional.

I hope to see a beamshot of it, will it look like a single hotspot, or you can differentiate three of them?

As it is not transparent, it will work like a diffuser but I am not 100% sure.

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That looks really good! I was recently looking into that board and optic combo from cutter, but couldn't find a decent beamshot anywhere. I look forward to your comments as to how it throws .

Old-Lumens : I think the optic doesn't melt because its just so efficient at what it does, so only a small fraction of the light is actually absorbed by it.

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@charlestt: The driver is for sale to DRY owners as a replacement or upgrade. Send Ric an email request. Links are in first post.

@yavi: thanks for the kind words. I will post beamshots when finished, but from past experience, I would be surprised to see anything but a nice smooth single beam.

@Hal: I believe the lenses to be made of polycarbonate, so they should be efficient AND heat-resistant.

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Holy moly do I want that! I love triples with optics. I've been trying to figure out a setup for a triple xml board, but hadn't even considered this light. I think I'd still like a single 26650 light (so a little smaller but a bit of a problem with the triple board wired in series) with a head to fit those optics.

Great work!

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Great work, bud! Oh, how I find myself aching for a lathe to play with! Can't wait to see the end result and everything in between. What made you choose diffused optics over clear?

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Availablilty. Nothing more.

I have an extra optic that I'll play around with polishing the face, as the 'facets' are there.

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Gotcha I had a feeling that was the case but it never hurts to ask. Have I mentioned how much I envy you for having that lathe?

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I'll sell it to you for one torch. Of course, the torch is a $15k HID battlefield illuminator, but it's still one light. ;)

EDIT: feel free to stop by and "play" on the lathe. I'll set up the guest bed.

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I just checked the invoice. The lens is a 35mm diameter +/-9.5 degree optic. Sorry for the misinformation.

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Hi Bob,

Thanks for your input ! The little bit I've played with was not as fun to cut as the Al...

I have some 7/8" round rod that was purchased to make some P60 triples, and I'll likely just press-fit some of that into the center of the Al heatsink before drilling for wiring.

I still need to learn how to cut threads, that's next on the list. :)

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Fantastic : You make me want to go out and spend a grand on a lathe ... [ Maybe next year ]

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I am soo happy to see you are putting the lathe to good use.

And I love your idea with this light. I'll stay tuned :)

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this is AWESOME!