New-ish Member

jericho0o · 2019-05-29T18:59:12.000Z

Hi All,

New member here - should have introduced myself long before, but I’ve been lurking and jumped right into the DIY questions - forgive my brash manners

Found the Reddit sub for flashlights about a month or so ago. First light as a child was a Craftsman penlight, Craftsman 2x D light, a random headlamp, and my cellphone

After finding that sub, and stumbling into BLF, all I can say is WOW I love how everything has evolved in such a short period of time. To think that Zoomies at some point were the pinnacle of LED lights!

Anyway, I jumped right into the deep and end began building and collecting lights. Here’s the damage so far:

The building aspect is SO addictive! I have a couple more hosts as well that I’m trying to figure out what to do with. Currently sitting on a bunch of Luxeons, Osrams, Crees, Nichias and Samsungs -

I appreciate you guys taking your time to look through my post - hopefully I can contribute more than I ask for information soon enough!

Here’s the breakout for anyone interested:

Convoy S6 w/ reflowed XP-G2 on OP - I believe 7135x13 at last count - got a tight fit in the pill.

BLF348 (3x) - will likely mod a couple as new emitters come out and show promise -

Convoy S2+ Triple LH351Ds

Convoy C8+ w. Nichia 219C & Biscotti - increased current with additional 7135s but I inadvertently included the 380ma versions which messed with the moonlight - heads up guys - if you mix the 350 and 380ma chips, you jeopardize moonlight

Convoy S2+ w/ Nichia 219C & Biscotti - unmodded… for now.

Haikelite MT03 TA Devourer- unmodded

Astrolux FT03 | SST-40-W - unmodded

BLF Q8- unmodded

Singfire SF348s- got them for cheap - will likely mod with the same mentality as the BLF348s

Lumintop Tool - unmodded

Maratac Copper AAA - easily one of my most EDCable lights - beautiful tint, great and simple light

JetBeam RT001- unmodded

Thorfire TK05- unmodded

Skilhunt H03 - unmodded

Astrolux S43S - unmodded - anyone know where to get an 18650 tube for this?

Zebralight SC64W HI - probably my bugout light if SHTF

Convoy S11 Quad w/ Samsung LH351Ds and FET/DD

Olight Javelot M20SX - w/ XPL-HI - my first ever big-boy light from years ago - hard to mod the driver, but an LED swap was more than enough IMO.

Thanks!

raccoon · 2019-05-29T19:02:41.000Z

Please enjoy your time here, jericho0o!

jericho0o · 2019-05-29T19:10:53.000Z

Thanks raccoon city! What a haven of information and deals this place is

raccoon · 2019-05-29T19:19:16.000Z

The information and deals aren't just on flashlights, either.

I have created tons of off-topic threads, mainly to get advice on purchasing stuff.

The people here are smart and helpful.

Pwsmith · 2019-05-30T02:22:39.000Z

Welcome! I’m still pretty new here too. Here is an 18650 tube for the s43s:
https://banggood.app.link/zPdlgVWg6W