C cell maglite question

Goody1928 · 2018-12-30T16:52:41.000Z

I am not new to electronics I’m in school for computer engineering and have built a couple chinesenlights buying ultrafires and modding with my own drivers and led modules.

I want a maglite and can’t decide really which to get. I want a c cell tube and stumbled across the ml50l. Seems like a nice lumens output at 611 on a 3 cell without modding. Does anyone know if the driver can take the increased voltage of 2x18650’s? I couldn’t find anything searching but i already have the batteries lying around I’ll just design a sleeve to go with it. Also couldn’t decide which topic to post this under as it can reference alkaline or 18650s technically also 26650/ i just don’t already own those

Thank you in advance for any help!

polarweis · 2018-12-30T16:55:20.000Z

Hi welcome to the forum. why not get a light that is made to take two 18650s?

Goody1928 · 2018-12-30T16:59:54.000Z

I do have two i like the nostalgia of the maglite to be honest

Goody1928 · 2018-12-30T17:03:05.000Z

Oh and this is a light for my truck full time so a longer tube heavy light isn’t a bad idea. I was originally looking into a 4 cell and modding to 3x26650s but then I’m looking into some very expensive drivers i couldn’t find reasonable priced heatsink that fit the light for modding to my own led

BlueSwordM · 2018-12-30T17:05:10.000Z

Then I’ve got a good light for you:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Convoy-L6-flashlight-XHP70-led-inside/32659785735.html

It’s a very good light with 2x26650 support. You will absolutely love it, and it is much better than a Maglite, with extremely high build quality.

When you order it, leave a message to Simon that you are a BLF member, and he will apply a 15% discount to the light.

polarweis · 2018-12-30T17:06:06.000Z

im not into maglite modding but im sure it can be done. This light:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FMQMLLG/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=sl1&tag=adventures0ef-20&linkId=432c887dbf0157c46297c4ea63e5f1c0&language=en_US

gives me a maglite feel and will be a lot better light overall

X31 · 2018-12-30T17:23:34.000Z

Here is my 2D Maglite modded to take 2*26650 in series with a Lexel driver (electronic side switch, ramping…)and an XHP70 (was an MT-G2 for a while). I also replaced the stock plastic reflector and lens for aluminum and glass equivalent.

Goody1928 · 2018-12-30T17:24:09.000Z

That convoy L6 looks pretty insane overkill and has a giant head on it at 70mm but another reason i so strongly consider the ml50l is because in a pinch corner store batteries will work just fine which is perfect for a truck away from power. Kinda the same stuff on the wowtac light.

polarweis · 2018-12-30T18:37:04.000Z

Goody1928:

That convoy L6 looks pretty insane overkill and has a giant head on it at 70mm but another reason i so strongly consider the ml50l is because in a pinch corner store batteries will work just fine which is perfect for a truck away from power. Kinda the same stuff on the wowtac light.

so you want to use corner store batteries but you also want to mod it?

the L6 has a giant head to deal with the heat of 4000 lumen and to give it somewhat of a focused beam.

Terry_Oregon · 2019-01-04T06:07:43.000Z

Love my purple fire-starter (link) custom Adventure Sports Maglite (hand built by Mat). UI programming DrJones Guppy2drv. 5,000 lumens on high. Uses two 26650's. Gets scorching hot if PID is not turned on.

Yokiamy · 2018-12-30T20:16:07.000Z

Goody1928:

That convoy L6 looks pretty insane overkill and has a giant head on it at 70mm but another reason i so strongly consider the ml50l is because in a pinch corner store batteries will work just fine which is perfect for a truck away from power. Kinda the same stuff on the wowtac light.

In your first post you are asking if the 3C Led maglite with about 600 lumen is any good, but you want to mod it with 2 Lithium cells, and now you have changed your mind?

Or do you want to be able to use Alkaleaks when your Lithium cells are empty?

Goody1928 · 2018-12-30T21:01:45.000Z

Sorry i will clearify.

If the ml50l can take 8.4v
I want it to mod it, but i will not be modding case as far as battery tube goes i will be creating a battery sleeve with extender to fit case where 3 c cells would fit so that if my li-pos are dead i can just throw in some c cells to have a flashlight on the road. The driver will remain untouched as i will be happy with around 650 lumens with little work / money the light is only $25 bucks

If the ml50l cannot take 8.4v i will purchase a 4 cell incandescent version
I will purchase 3*26650’s as they will be nearly identical to 4 c cells and find/ purchase a drop in that i can throw a driver capable of the voltage and an LED to go with it. I couldn’t find a heatsink that fit the case out of the box other than pre built very pricy ones.

Goody1928 · 2018-12-30T21:02:42.000Z

Super sexy light I’ve been looking more towards a C variant for the smaller diameter

polarweis · 2018-12-30T21:16:33.000Z

I dont think it will like 8.4v
Sounds like you need two lights to me.

Yokiamy · 2018-12-30T22:03:16.000Z

You might try a dummy cell, so when using a 3C, you can use 1x Lithium on 4,2 V.
Or try something like this

www.ledmag.nl/eng/

I bought one of the replacement bulbs 5 years ago (Q5, which was one of the brightest leds i knew of that time), now, it is collecting dust…

hank · 2018-12-30T22:12:43.000Z

I find the 2C size handiest.

Only time I’ve reached for my 6D M@g was when a neighbor called me over to help with shutting down her teenager’s party, because some of the young male guests had refused to leave and were threatening to get rowdy.

Yokiamy · 2018-12-30T22:15:40.000Z

hank:

I find the 2C size handiest.

Only time I’ve reached for my 6D M@g was when a neighbor called me over to help with shutting down her teenager’s party, because some of the young male guests had refused to leave and were threatening to get rowdy.

Thats the only thing these lights are good for nowadays

Goody1928 · 2018-12-31T02:34:20.000Z

One reason why i wasn’t the 4 cell in my truck lol!

mmalive · 2019-01-04T05:27:41.000Z

Terry Oregon:

Love my purple fire-starter (link) custom Adventure Sports Maglite (hand built by Mat). UI programming DrJones Guppy2drv. 5,000 lumens on high. Uses two 26650’s. No temperature PID, trust me it gets HOT!

Hi Terry, Do you have any extra purple or green Mag hosts? I would MOD or have Modded those 2 colors for collection. BUT if you decide to sell the purple one give a a hollar. Thanks.

mmalive · 2019-01-04T05:29:16.000Z

hank:

I find the 2C size handiest.

Only time I’ve reached for my 6D M@g was when a neighbor called me over to help with shutting down her teenager’s party, because some of the young male guests had refused to leave and were threatening to get rowdy.

Yeah hank, That is why I love baton type of lights. Maglite, Police Security, Standsport, etc… Great defensive tools.