This little stainless steel host is probably the sweetest host I've seen yet!

This build is designed to be used with a FlexDrive, and a single, 10440 battery. (now available protected, but they are a little longer, so I'm not sure about the fit yet)

This host can also fit a 50mW O-like green module completely inside with a 200mAh 10280 battery with just a little modification. See 'green mod' below!

* Very thick and heavy stainless steel, with a smooth, very nice finish.
* Heavy duty chrome pocket clip. (which is removable if desired)
* Tiny tail button clicky.




For blu-ray or red:





Build difficulty level is the same as my Micro chrome build. The FlexDrive will fit into the tiny pill. (some building skill recommended)

You just glue the sleeve to your module with some thermal adhesive.

There is room for using fine wire for your connections, as well as connecting the driver directly to your diode pins, if you desire. Just depends on your building style. You just remove the stock circuit components from the tiny round board, and install your FlexDrive...



Here are the pictures that show you the inside parts of the host, as well as what I will be offering in this kit...







The build will be just like my Micro Chrome build:








The kit will include: (blu-ray or red)

* The Stainless Steel 14400 host. (protected 10440 batteries are now available - see below)
* The custom sleeve.
* The pill will be drilled out and machined to fit the sleeve as shown in the pictures.
* The extra parts from the flashlight will also be included.

$47 dollars plus $6 dollars shipping. (see my shipping policy below)

Options:

* 'Hot' option - $48 This option includes a FlexDrive pre-mounted with current set as desired, and lead wires soldered on.
* 405-G-1 glass lens mod - $55 31% increase for blu-ray vs AixiZ acrylic! (new) See link in signature!
* 650-G-1 glass lens mod for red! (fit for AixiZ) - $52 25% increase for red vs AixiZ acrylic! (new) Shown here: http://laserpointerforums.com/f64/fs...ase-46332.html
* EzFocus adapter (knurled) - $20
* Please read my shipping policy here!




Here's a link to the protected 10440 batteries: (but I like the non-protected 10440's, because the protected ones are longer, and do not fit all hosts. The are 'snug' in this host - not recommended. But here's the link)
DealExtreme: $5.08 TrustFire Protected 10440 "600mAh" 3.7V Rechargeable Li-Ion Batteries (2-Pack)

Note: For using it as a flashlight, it is designed for a AAA battery, not a 10440.




I think your going to like this one!







Green mod:

This took a lot of little adjustments to get a 'shortened' O-like 50mW module to fit in clean...

* Using a 200mAh 10280 battery
* O-like 50mW module - Cut down
* Current draw - 420mA's - Over powered at 65mW's - 80mW's peak

Here are the pictures...














This set up gives amazingly good heatsinking to the module. The module sleeve is fit so that the host screws down onto it. (making the entire host, the heatsink) The tolerance for this fit is very close. Otherwise I would have a gap where the head meets the host...

Sweet little 65mW stainless steel greenie!

Another kit by jayrob
Is the clip removable?

This is turning out to be a expensive hobby. The list of things I want to get, is so long. I don't even know what project or purchase, should be first anymore.

Yes, I believe it will just 'snap' off. But I did not do it. Because I don't want to take the chance that it will weaken it's grip to the host...

I know it will come off though. Because it can turn. I adjusted mine so that it lines up with the Cree logo. But it turns kind of hard. It seems to be 'snapped' on there pretty good!



In case your wondering about the label on this one (405-G-3), I have been testing different lens manufactures. This lens was from company #3, it is very close to the same power increase as my 405-G-1, but not quite as good. About 3% less power with the same 'side splash'. The 405-G-1 is still the most power...

Awsome looking host Jay!

Nice kit jay schweet as always

Very cool, can the clip be removed though?

Thanks guys!

Yes, the clip can be removed if desired...

This looks really awesome, yet I need to ask: Does it fit a (cut) O-Like module?

The I.D. of the head is perfect for a green module... (will need a thin sleeve)

Edit: I will be able to fit a 10280 battery. Which is about 200mAh's capacity. (about 30 minutes or a little less)

I don't think it would be a danger to the battery. Because the 50mW O-like module (cut down - like shown in my 'Mini Green' thread), will not even lase without near 3 volts of input. So it will stop lasing before the battery drops to dangerous levels. (my guess)

It would fit completely inside with a little modification to the host and module. (I will show pictures soon - waiting on more hosts)

I already have a really stable (62mW) module that is already cut down. Keep checking back. I will soon show a very clean 62mW greenie with this beautiful little stainless steel host!

I reckon that sure is purdy. lol

'I reckon so'... (from Outlaw Josie Wales - all time favorite movie)

Thanks for the answer.

I'm still waiting for you to release a DIY RGV set I haven't seen many members selling RGV sets around here...

That is a fine looking host. I think it just might be my next DIY project.

Well, I really don't think I could offer a kit that would be any better than what sightfx is offering.

Honestly... his kit is awesome!


Rob, thanks!

It is a really nice host. I ordered a few, and will keep one just for a flashlight as well...

I think he means a host that can be used with aixiz modules as well as green modules. So you can make a red, blu-ray and green set with matching hosts

Exactly my thoughts

I'm already designing a full RGV host (in my head, had it for months in there ) to sell here, suitable for olike greens and aixiz as well, but I've yet to find a machinist in Argentina to do them.

Gone to college, exam today!

Oh! Well, here it is! As soon as I get my DX order of more hosts, I will show how sweet this stainless steel host is with a 50mW o-like module completely inside! (using a 200mAh 10280 battery)

For other matching tri-color sets, Have you seen my 18650 (slim sized) host/heatsink kit?

It would be perfect for a red, blu-ray, green matching set:
http://laserpointerforums.com/f39/fs...red-43857.html

Of course with the green mod, you would be using a CR123, or RCR123 instead of the 18650...

Very nice Jay !!!!! I still like my MINI CHROME though............ rob

For sure the Micro chrome is a nice host...

But if you held each in your hands side by side, this stainless steel 10440 is much thicker and more heavy duty. But also... stainless steel!

I looked and looked but don't see this light anywhere. Could you please provide a link?

Guess it's sold out now, but here's the link:
DealExtreme: $20.47 Ultrafire A2 Stainless Steel Cree Q5-WC 150-Lumen LED Flashlight (1*AAA)

Thank you very much, and merry christmas.

Greetings from the south bay area jayrob!

I love the host, was curious if this guy came with the "hot" option

Sure I can set a driver in there the same as I show in my Micro Chrome kit...

I am waiting on delivery of these hosts. Should be here any day.

Send me a PM!

FyH, I sent your package today: (Monday)

Your Stainless Steel 10440 will look like this with the EzFocus adapter installed:


Since you bought my 405-G-1 glass lens as well, I went ahead and glued the AixiZ focus ring into the EzFocus adapter for you.

I also included an extra AixiZ focus ring in case you ever want to use the lens for a different build...

I have the 'Hot' option set at 190mA's per our discussion. Your 405-G-1 lens is in the package as well...

Thanks!