Suggestions for my first light build please...

CREEXHP70LED · 2019-05-29T18:33:43.000Z

I am looking to build my first light from the ground up. I have a few parameters I would like to stick to if possible. (They are flexible though).

A single 4000K to 5000K emitter running a single 18650 cell.

I would like as tight a thrower as possible with 1,000 + lumens.

Any decent host is fine, just looking for a project to do and all the parts I would need to complete the project. Yes, I know it is cheaper to just buy one, but I feel like starting modding.

Geuzzz · 2019-05-29T18:45:13.000Z

This was a nice blf thrower, perfect for a first mod experiment. Lots of info and different attempts in this thread. Curious how this would do with a flat white.

BLF style 18650 1s thrower( poor mans Olight M2X) 18650 Flashlights

I usualy dont review torches , dont have much time for that. Most of nowadays offers arent that BLF styled, also arent that BLF priced, yet this one is: [image] I bought the body several weeks ago from AE, however the seller stopped it for unknow reasons. Yet, my check showed one could find it easy on Ebay : 14-18$ price range And i am sure it will pop at AE again By default it aint something specialy, the body is solid, the pill too, the driver is a cheap 17mm EAST 92 DD driver 5 modes( 2.…

DrafterDan · 2019-05-29T23:16:20.000Z

the venerable Convoy S2+ is a good choice. Just add 17mm driver, and 16mm MPCB with your choice of LED. I might suggest the XPL-hi, it throws nicely and plays well with the MtnElectronics Product Code: FET17-NUV

Toss on a flat top or button top 18650 and you’re up and running in 15 minutes.
Then you can add the LED light-up tailcap

Lightbringer · 2019-05-30T04:06:05.000Z

Hard to get an old C8 nowadays (Type I, separate brass pill), but newer (Type II, integrated shelf) are still pretty easy to work on.

The S2+ is really easy to work on, but will get hot in a hurry if pushing out 1k lemons. Not a bad thing in case you want it to double as a curling iron, but…