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This is an informational thread about how to mod your maglite to put out right around 1000 lumen. I am going to get this thread up and going for now and will be adding more pictures and information when I get home this evening.
be sure to turn up the quality to at least 480p
Specs:
* High - Estimated run time - Over 3 hours
* Medium - Estimated run time - 9 1/2 hours at about 350 lumens
* Low - Estimated run time - 43 hours
Part list:
U.S. source for 32650 protected cells http://www.novaeproducts.com/apps/we...s/show/1846436
3 amp 3 mode driverhttp://www.kaidomain.com/ProductDeta...ProductId=1866
emitter, part # XML14RND-T6 select BIN 1A or BIN 1D in the drop down boxhttp://cutter.com.au/products.php?ca...+on+14mm+MCPCB
glass replacement lense with AR coatinghttp://www.kaidomain.com/ProductDeta...ProductId=2131
Charger for the cells
http://www.lighthound.com/Ultrafire-...er_p_3669.html This charger can be sourced for cheaper but I know this place is legit. On top of that this charger can charge a variety of cells.
Besides those parts you are going to need a heat sink machined out of aluminum. I have all the specs for that as well and can share them. This will require the use of a lathe and someone who knows how to use it. The material is T6 aluminum round stock and it cost about $10 per 1Ft. and that will make about 10 heat sinks. Below are pictures of mine...
On top of this you will have to mod the switch inside your maglite and the tail cap so you can fit the cells as they are longer than a standard D cell. I can provide pictures on how to do this later on. Besides that all you need is a soldering iron and a little time. Total cost is going to be right around $85 if you already have a maglite and about $100 if you are starting from scratch. Kinda pricy but still cheaper for a full setup with batteries and a charger that puts out this kind of light and last as long as it does on a single charge.
I was outside last night playing with it and my neighbor who is a cop pulled up and came over. He was blown away with how bright and how much throw it had. He said the spotlights on their cars are not getting that kind of throw.
be sure to turn up the quality to at least 480p
Specs:
* High - Estimated run time - Over 3 hours
* Medium - Estimated run time - 9 1/2 hours at about 350 lumens
* Low - Estimated run time - 43 hours
Part list:
U.S. source for 32650 protected cells http://www.novaeproducts.com/apps/we...s/show/1846436
3 amp 3 mode driverhttp://www.kaidomain.com/ProductDeta...ProductId=1866
emitter, part # XML14RND-T6 select BIN 1A or BIN 1D in the drop down boxhttp://cutter.com.au/products.php?ca...+on+14mm+MCPCB
glass replacement lense with AR coatinghttp://www.kaidomain.com/ProductDeta...ProductId=2131
Charger for the cells
http://www.lighthound.com/Ultrafire-...er_p_3669.html This charger can be sourced for cheaper but I know this place is legit. On top of that this charger can charge a variety of cells.
Besides those parts you are going to need a heat sink machined out of aluminum. I have all the specs for that as well and can share them. This will require the use of a lathe and someone who knows how to use it. The material is T6 aluminum round stock and it cost about $10 per 1Ft. and that will make about 10 heat sinks. Below are pictures of mine...
On top of this you will have to mod the switch inside your maglite and the tail cap so you can fit the cells as they are longer than a standard D cell. I can provide pictures on how to do this later on. Besides that all you need is a soldering iron and a little time. Total cost is going to be right around $85 if you already have a maglite and about $100 if you are starting from scratch. Kinda pricy but still cheaper for a full setup with batteries and a charger that puts out this kind of light and last as long as it does on a single charge.
I was outside last night playing with it and my neighbor who is a cop pulled up and came over. He was blown away with how bright and how much throw it had. He said the spotlights on their cars are not getting that kind of throw.
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