Maglite 3D - Mods

[unknown00101]

I’ve got 3 more 3D Maglites incans eager to be modified, but I’m not sure what to do to 2 of them.

I’ve done 2 of the really inexpensive 12v triple module mods, they work great, but they’re not ideal for my tastes, I like a more throwy beam in my triples.

I’ve got a 2D ready to get chopped into a 1x 32650 tail switch with xml2 using the sst50 reflector and a 105c at 4-6A, waiting on parts.

One of the 3 remaining 3D mags I figure I’d do a triple xpg2, this reflector but it may not be deep enough for the throw I want. Tentative on battery config and drive.

The last 2 maglite 3D… I’m not really sure. I was throwing around the idea of triplicating the sst50 build and using xpg2 in one and xpe2 in the other, but I’m not really sure how they would look in that reflector.

XML triples are nice, but I’ve got my fill of XML triples in the collection.

Any ideas on the triple xpg2 reflector or mods for the last two 3D Maglites?

Thanks!

[saypat]

What am I supposed to do with my 3D Maglite, as I’m not a modder? Smash it upside a burglar’s head? I said in another thread I can get an XM-L LED for it for $80 that will give me 3 modes and 700 lumens, he said. Too funny.

Serial # D3016270681

what does your 12V triple module mod do for it?

thanks…

[Old-Lumens]

That 3up reflector is going to be hard to use. It is made for a specialized star. The type where there is nothing in the way of the reflector sitting flush on the star. When you use it with regular stars and you wire them up, you will not be able to get the reflector down close enough to focus the leds. You need one like is in the SRKs. I do not know where to get one, but try KD and see if they don't have one.

[unknown00101]

@saypat

What am I supposed to do with my 3D Maglite, as I’m not a modder? Smash it upside a burglar’s head? I said in another thread I can get an XM-L LED for it for $80 that will give me 3 modes and 700 lumens, he said. Too funny.

Serial # D3016270681

what does your 12V triple module mod do for it?

thanks…

You should be able to pick up one of those terralux bulbs for like $20 iirc.

As far as the triple module goes:

My $2.24 triple emitter Mag Mod

My simple Mod started with one of these http://dx.com/p/mr16-3w-3-led-270-lumen-3200k-warm-white-light-bulb-12v-901047356 That particular closeout deal is sold out but there are various other deals available such as this http://www.tmart.com/MR16-3W-240-Lumen-3500K-Warm-White-LED-Light-Bulb-12V_p124150.html It is twice the price, but will work just the same. Both of these are warm white, but there are other colors available. Here is the original 12V LED [image] The whole piece drops right…

200-300 lumens? Not sure if anyone ever measured it. Requires a bit of soldering/wire to make.

Definitely worth the time invested, just not my ideal beam pattern.

@Old-Lumens

That 3up reflector is going to be hard to use. It is made for a specialized star. The type where there is nothing in the way of the reflector sitting flush on the star. When you use it with regular stars and you wire them up, you will not be able to get the reflector down close enough to focus the leds. You need one like is in the SRKs. I do not know where to get one, but try KD and see if they don’t have one.

Completely overlooked that… hmm. I suppose I could extremely carefully dremel notch the spaces for the leads into the reflector, or use flat copper pieces on top of the solder points on the stars? I’ll definitely keep looking though, thanks.