A little bird came to see me this morning and told me some stuff...word has it a certain SSC P7 light module has landed on Malaysian shores....

You guys better keep an eye open for the Batman beam of light in our skies within these few days....

...very interesting little birdy....

This post has been edited by metalmania: Jan 12 2010, 05:21 PM

This one i think i will let the tawke break out the news...but very interesting..this attachment...i don think it will be a shuushhh thing tmr...

Tell me what is it about these little flashlights that fascinates you...is it the design?the lumen?or just fascinated by sticks running on batteries...i know the ladies are interested in those..

My reason is not enough light when cycling....or should i say my "excuse" is not enough light when cycling
Something tells me i will end up with Der Wichtel's Tripe SSC P7...cut one Maglite to maximum short and triple SSC P7...any floodier than that i have get a boat. End up with rayman's bike light



Der Wichtel's Tri SSC P7-Habis banjir....Lampu Banjir..

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=228206

This post has been edited by metalmania: Jan 12 2010, 07:16 PM

haaa..saw in his posting there was one fellow from Kuching...so you are lurking here too..was wondering, i have one Mag4d ready for the mode running on 4X18650...i didn't cut any thing...i just removed the rear spring and put in a removable bracket... the 18650 is held by PVC just like yours..

Just curious did you use SSC or Cree? and where did you source it from? Kai?

This post has been edited by metalmania: Jan 12 2010, 09:06 PM

Fuhhh..that one brutal light..

This is what i was talking about

This post has been edited by metalmania: Jan 12 2010, 11:23 PM

Lightjunk


Wow...Maglite Digital Camo..did u source that locally? DigiCamo and Copper are quite hard to find, copper is even harder...any chance i can get you to send me a Digi camo if its local source?

Don't know if this is something new to you guys, but i charged 2 x RCR123 and ended up with 1 charged to 4.3v and the other 4.2v, checked it on a multimeter.

Poped it in the flashlight and after a few minutes ran it back on the multimeter and both now run at 3.9v, later did another reading and both read 3.7 on the dot. Seem like the V equalize after running...

I thought the 4.3v would have extra juice than the 4.2v coz it has more V...thats sth new to me...

This post has been edited by metalmania: Jan 13 2010, 12:22 PM

OK got it..Digi Camo is nice

I think the one i have is the new one, it charges to 4.2V, i rarely leave the battery charging unattended. I use a program timer to charge, rarely does it reach 4.2, but since i'm using RCR123 to power up a 9v xenon i charge it to 4.2. LF SP-6 can fit 2 CR123 so got the V to 8.4V just slightly below the 9V limit for the xenon.

I think as far as charging goes , timer is a cheaper and safer option, can program to 1 hour intervals allowing cooling. I usually set it an hour and check with DMM, then charge another hour and check.

As for the charger i think its fine, don't need a better charger , you cam mod a RC charger which is very advance but cost can be high..but very do-able. There are many site's with step by step, perhaps i will leave that mod for a later day.

This is a good one to mod - http://www.rcplanet.com.my/webshaper/store...roductItem=3939
Considering the amount of batteries needed and flashlights, i think this is a worthy mod.


Just want to share one tip, if anyone is using 52mm plastic lens and wish to upgrade to glass lens with coating you can use 55mm camera lens filter, coating is entirely up to you or you can get UCL lens... The lens in the picture is an old rosak lens filter, it has blotches..so can use on my Maglite D Cell, no more scratch on the lens...i also have Boro Lens and UCL . The filter lens is 52mm X 1.9mm

The picture is Maglite D cell bezel :-







This post has been edited by metalmania: Jan 13 2010, 05:20 PM

Charging with timer is a splendid idea....there is no trickle charge definitely...and you can manage your charging to you daily schedule...
Experiment and experience will give you a good idea how many minutes needed to charge or full charge from flat...

Digital timer :- http://www.mudah.my/7-Days-Digital-Timer-4702491.htm

Analogue :- http://www.mudah.my/Programme-Timer-Socket...asa-4010447.htm

Cheap considering battery coat more

I'm using a digital timer and the lights for my turtle i use dial..turtle need light to bask they also lumen freak too..hahaa

remember to gauge your timer with stop watch to make sure its on que..i have few timers that are off..that god the turtles didn't fry. By the way the turtle's name is Flash and 17 years old Star Turtle...should i register LYN acc for him?

Lightjunk this picture is for you, finally able to upload the maglite cap mod

This post has been edited by metalmania: Jan 13 2010, 05:41 PM

deviate from topic a little..i should be using special bulb for him/her ( dont know the sex even after living for 17 years ) but i just use regular bulb, as long as it has heat for digestion and to keep warm..i actually got it for free after helping the tawke sell off a dog..it was the size of a 50cent back then..actually the name Flash is not from flashlight, but name was given for it speed...very fast for a turtle

The tawke told me of one gentleman offering RM3K for a turtle that size ( about the size of a plate ) i was thinking of Triple SSC P7 or even a Surefire..


Back to lights...like Lightjunk i have a few stuff heading my way and parts for Tri P7, i really need this light and hopefully a cut down Maglite from wquiles. Would love to own one of his Mag 1D bore to 4 X AA...so many possibilities..

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=239209

i see you have a 1D Mag from wquiles....this is the picture..there is a version 2 using less parts, just a note the inside of Maglite tail cap is coated, not conductive..need sanding to make it conduct..




the spring sits deeper inside the cap and the 4 legs complete the Neg- contact at the rim of the cap where the ori spring sits...why 4 legs i hear you ask! 4 is just enough to feed my paranoia...

Please excuse my soldering skills this is just the 1st version prototype..

Forgot to ask you wouldn't happen to have an extra P7 Laying around would you?

This post has been edited by metalmania: Jan 13 2010, 08:08 PM

actually the tail cap spring does more than just that...if its to soft the battery will loose its contact from the top spring, test it by turning it on and taping the tail cap on palm..if its firm it shouldn't blink...this is particularly important on halogen lamps.

i experienced this on my bike lamps as they flicker when i hit a bump..

Springs shouldn't be to firm as too much pressure on the batts can ruin the top and bottom..i have proof of spring effect on battery +/- contacts.

This post has been edited by metalmania: Jan 13 2010, 08:27 PM

you and me waiting....

ohhh....i have 2 solutions for you..first magnets on the + of the first cell, 2-solder the + springs so that it bulges a little but this means taking everything apart..i can make contact with my AW 18650 with the solder trick.

You can get the magnets from fridge magnets...simple and cheap try find the silver ones they are a little stronger.

This post has been edited by metalmania: Jan 13 2010, 09:04 PM

I say zenith..i humbly stand way below your surefires... ..its for my humble LF SP6 only....i can tembak you with my beam shot from here to ampang...hehee..you live close to me..i'm at setapak

This post has been edited by metalmania: Jan 13 2010, 09:01 PM

A bit lost here..you mean to say the battery don't make contact to each other when stacked?


I'm look at zenith's Ultrafire 6PDL that he has posted up for sale and wondering if i will also get the 20 cent next to the flashlight if i buy the flashlight....

This post has been edited by metalmania: Jan 13 2010, 09:11 PM

Hehe..so use to low end lights, my fingers are reluctant to press the "S" key...
By the way very nice collection of Surefire..fuuhhh..was shaking typing that

Just want to ask since you own a few, Surefire 6L and Solarforce, are they identical? and what are the possibilities of getting a knock off 6PDL. I ask this coz seen a few on ebay shipped from East Side of the world.

This post has been edited by metalmania: Jan 13 2010, 09:26 PM

ok..i understand..whats your plan for the shortened Maglight?

ooohhh..well planned, my next project is Tri P7

Thanks for the feed back zenith..

As for the Tri P7, its not cheap, the entire reason can be blame on currency...thats why i'm stretching my projects for months..the level out the cost...
Even a Mag Single P7 would cost more than a off the shelf P7

OIC, i was just wondering, i know a many of them have the same design and the lumens promised are never below par, but rarely the promise is kept. I just like the design.

This arrived at 11am today...It's a Seraph P7 M Series Turbo Head powering it with 3x3.7 with tube extension...good news is its the parts used are the same size as Maglite, lens are 52mm, the reflector is one i've seen used on maglite..i will do a little exchange try fit ti the maglite when i get home...nice





The reflector is very much like Kaidomain's....which is good, i can try different reflector..this light is a flooder...i have to wait till night to post beam shots...

I will edit this post with more full review later tonight..so watch for it..

This post has been edited by metalmania: Jan 14 2010, 02:00 PM