SF M6 host cannot take 3x18650. FM's body the Megalennium takes that battery config. M6 can take 3x17670 only using FM's battery holder.
Another way is to take the whole package from Josey, then sell off those parts that you don't need. May actually work out to be cheaper in the end. The only downside is the initial layout which is a lot. If it was me, I'd go that route.

OK ... gotcha. Purely an LED setup huh? You should try the M6 incand setup - it's just crazy output, especially with the 1185 bulb.

Let me tempt you some more. Hehehehehe.

Assuming you only want the SF M6 body : If you can find me a Megalennium host, you can have my M6 body + 3x17670 batt holder


In terms of size, only 1 version of M6. The shorter one is the Megalennium body by CPF member FiveMega (FM). M6 can take 3x17670 using FM's batt holder while the Megalennium takes 3x18650 cells. More info on the M6 here : M6 Compendium as well as in the Incand Section in CPF proper. The M6 is has become one very versatile light, especially with FM's offerings as well as LED heads built for the M-series lights - like the Seraph P7 turbo head that Zenith is interested in. I don't have this head, but only have 1 Seoul tower module which can tun in any of the SF turbo heads that take the M-series lamps. Below is how a Seoul turbo module looks like. This one accepts 6-16V and supplies 1A to the LED.

For runtime, it's the 3x18650. Nope, the 90 minutes runtime is based on 2x18650. On 3x18650, it's OVER 2HRS!!! On 3x17670, runtime is 1600/2200 x 120 ~ close to 90 minutes. So 2x18650 and 3x17670 performance is close. So the 3x18650 setup is the runaway winner in terms of runtime.
You sure you still interested in the M6 body now?

This post has been edited by alantch: Nov 17 2009, 04:36 PM

The batts are wired in series, not parallel. So depending on whether you have AW's old or new 18650 cells. The old ones are 2200 (I think) and the new ones are 2600mAH. There has been calls for FM to make parallel adaptors to power the likes of SST-50 and 90 emitters for the Megalennium bodies. When that happens, we'll have 4.2V 7800mAH light cannons! WOW!

This post has been edited by alantch: Nov 17 2009, 04:42 PM

Actually, after taking a good look at the Megalennium body, I think it can be easily adapted to run 3x18650 in parallel. Hmmm .... light bulbs lighting up above my head now ....

This post has been edited by alantch: Nov 17 2009, 05:11 PM

+1. A forum that is specifically dedicated to this sort of discussion is more appropriate. Moreover, nexro is also the admin for that site.

VERY!! CPF down atm

Well said. Let's do the flip flop dance

Zenith, congrats on scoring your M6. So for that price your getting the body + tailcap + 18650 adapter? Would that be the 2x18650 adaptor by mdocod?

Charge them as usual, then leave them for 24 hours. Throw away those whose voltage drops below 4V.

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Added on November 25, 2009, 4:05 pm Nice M3. Where's your KT4 turbo head?
I also just received my SF M3/KL6 combo today.

This post has been edited by alantch: Nov 25 2009, 04:05 PM

I understand the LF P7 modules will be back in stock in the next few weeks. Did you get it somewhere else or only direct from LF later?

Very powerful for it's size I'm sure. But never liked his designs in terms of estatics ... it's got function but not much form . Well, at least for me personally. Btw, where's the guy with the 'Kong' light? Never see him hear anymore ... Refnulf is it?

This post has been edited by alantch: Nov 26 2009, 05:27 PM

On Ebay .... a 6P compatible body with no inscriptions for a low price of $10 and free shipping. 18650 capable some more.
Might be a good candidate for the BS (Bright Side ) Flash project. Just add your own choice of head and tail.

6P body

This post has been edited by alantch: Nov 29 2009, 07:43 AM

I currently have a thread on the home storage part in MY_CPF. Perhaps we can discuss this issue as well as bags and cases over there? Here's the link : Flashlight storage

YES YES YES !!!

Interested. Any idea if the teleforce head can be used for this model? If "yes", can also check what's the GB price with this head accessory?

Lasers have their own powers of attraction. If you've been playing with those red types used for presentations, wait till you see the green ones ... you can actually see the beam! Get those with higher power ratings and those can pop baloons or light matches - but have to use them responsibly lah.

+1
Maybe we should start with the GBs in MYCPF? Create a link here and in your sig to point to there? Like what Zenith said, more organised there.