Maratac cr123 SS led and driver swap

Flashlight Modding and DIY Parts
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Got a Maratac 123 SS in the mail today. Couldn’t leave it alone. Got on here and started doing some searching around. Found a post where CRX did a tail switch mod on a copper he had with a triple in it. I new it could be done.

I PMed CRX about removing the pill. Mine had blue loctite , so some heat took care of that.

Had a H17f driver in a Convoy S3 that I ruined the threads on so it needed a home.
I also had a Nichia 219c I believe in my mod box. Didn’t take any photos of the work, but here are a few of the end results.




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Good you got it fixed, the stock driver is a little underpowered in a nice host like the Maratac 123 it’s just a shame they’re still using an aluminium pill. Nice driver & emitter choice for a nice light :+1:

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Not sure how you got a forward clicky into your copper, the SS has a welled out tail.

I am thinking of a momentary off tail switch for mine. Just not sure how to keep it water tight.

If I put the spring back on the driver. Removed the tail spring, Some sort of plunger with a good rubber boot, a push would break current, for momentary off. Twist on, momentary off to change modes… Something to think on…….

Thanks for your help CRX

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The copper has a solid 7mm in the tail and lots of battery space so it was possible with a 10mm switch, also i could adjust the length of the triple heatsink to incorporate it all in.

I modded my Foursevens Atom with a momentary on switch, might give you some ideas. Not completely waterproof but for this light to get wet i would have to be swimming as it’s always in my pocket :slight_smile:

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I just epoxied in a magnet instead. Hope its strong enough to hold the SS

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Ah, the easy way out… :laughing:

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LOL, Yeah, for now. I am okay with twisty lights. I’ve had the Maratac AA.

And my FAVORITE Zebralight of all time was a twisty!!!

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I’ve gone off twisties for the time being, still have a couple but mostly converted all mine to clickies.

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Nice mod chadvone. That CRX has quite a bit of answering to do around here. :stuck_out_tongue:

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Thanks DNF, Took this out for dog walk tonight. I am really liking it. Magnet holds well for the weight.

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Got bored tonight, so I dedomed the LED. Warmed up the tint and added a little throw.
I was able to drop down a level and still see better.

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I know this thread is old but I just got a rev 3 maratac 123 and hate the tint of this light. Do you have any tips on removing the pill?

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It unscrews. Small needle nose in slots or cross up some screw drivers. I dont remember if I used heat. Ok I think I did.