joel95ex
July 14, 2014, 5:40am
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ConcreteRooster:
Is there a tutorial on how to do this somewhere? Or a thread that covers it?
I’ve always wanted to dive into DIY with flashlights. I have a very basic understanding of what components go into a flashlight, but not enough to feel confident ordering parts. Is there like a FAQ or wiki or similar as to how to build a flashlight from components (which would presumably also supply enough info for how I can swap out the driver of my existing lights)?
Thanks!
look at my posts. my first DIY was a convoy s2 from mtn-electronics. I used the s2 host, a qlite driver and an xm-l emitter. if u can solder, u can do it. just read lots of posts on here. there is a lot to learn but start slow. I am just now looking to put together another light——- here is a post about my s2:
well I put it together tonight:
Convoy S2 Flashlight host
QLITE REV.A 7135*8 3.04A LED DRIVER
CREE XM-L2 T6 3C LED on Noctigon 16mm MCPCB
ordered those parts from mtn-electronics, and ordered a tangsfire cheapy 18650 2900mah. battery with charger from tmart—mainly got it for the charger and I’m gonna order
some Panasonic cells soon.
I haven’t measured anything but can only compare to my only other real light- a fenix pd30 premium Q5. I left the driver in stock 3-mode.
low is great for aro…