Quick 3C-cell Conversion

Flashlight Modding and DIY Parts
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I have a 3xC cell Sabre light, that has a 30 lumen incandescent bulb/reflector in it.
It’s been my back up for years. Always works , reliable dependable etc.

I’ve ordered a Cree 200 lumen drop-in module from DealExtreme as an experiment.
ref: http://www.dx.com/p/cree-q5-led-drop…8v-input-11621

I removed the large outer spring & machined a snug fit aluminum flange as outer contact.
I then tightened it by center punching around the hole unit the lamp was tight.

Here’s links to the photos:

The modified Cree-Q5 on left & original xenon lamp right

The xenon lamp beam at 10ft on 4ft sheet of drywall (Black dots= drywall screws at 24”)

Q5 light beam at 10 ft on 4ft sheet of drywall

Finished modified Sabre light.

I’m very pleased with this $10 conversion

Mike D

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MMMMmm, sorry I’ve got some problem with photobucket.
Will try to fix.

Mike D

3

Links are wrong. Wrong copy&paste.

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Here`s a link to JohnnyMacs tutorial on adding pictures.

Hope it helps

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These are the correct links (found on CPF)

The modified Cree-Q5 on left & original xenon lamp right

The xeonon lamp beam at 10ft on 4ft sheet of drywall (Black dots= drywall screws at 46”)

Q5 leight beam at 10 ft on 4ft sheet of drywall

Finished modified Sabre light.

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interesting build…if it works well…what else can you ask for? :wink:

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Thanks for the assist.

Much appreciated

Mike D