I have a light that's slightly bigger, compared to convoy S, but smaller than those already.
http://shop.monsterflashlight.com/product/mf-tactical-victor-t6-led-tactical-flashlight-1-mode/
It's a great light, throws 400-600 ft with the smooth reflector option, and has enough spill to see where I'm walking and not just blind me at less than 10'. I ordered a couple of the convoys because I want more of a pocketable light, even tho I've been carrying the monster light around in my pocket on occasion. Here lately I've been leaning toward a q5 zoomie that just doesn't cut it in the brightness department.
I am dredging my way through the flashlight wiki, what if that emitter was put on this njang rohs 101AK board
http://www.shiningbeam.com/servlet/the-133/**NEW**-3-dsh-Mode-Regulated-Circuit/Detail
Is that a doable concept that would be good for a first timer to attempt or am I way off base? Would it come close to the lumen output I am thinking it would? Something a little better than a t6/U2 with better throw than a stock s7? I bought a 3 pack of smooth reflectors for S series lights, could try to de dome the LED if it would help with throw as well?
Im going to have 2 7135*8 xml2-U2-1a lights (s4 & s6) but I want to see if I can get a throw out of them (smaller platform) anywhere near the equivalent of my monster light.
wow I apologize for the links in the OP, I don't know what happened there.
Emitter:
cr123/16340: