Apr 29, 2011 #1 DJNY 0 Joined Nov 2, 2009 Messages 5,991 Points 83 Max. length should be 8cm, preferably powered by a 14500 or CR123. THANKS :beer:
Apr 29, 2011 #2 A anselm 0 Joined Nov 22, 2010 Messages 2,448 Points 0 I like this one, almost a classic. $10.37 - UltraFire C3 Cree 1xAA 1x14500 Flashlight (with Holster) - Cree Lights There ought to be something more powerful by now, though. But small batteries are always a problem when you want lots of power.
I like this one, almost a classic. $10.37 - UltraFire C3 Cree 1xAA 1x14500 Flashlight (with Holster) - Cree Lights There ought to be something more powerful by now, though. But small batteries are always a problem when you want lots of power.
Apr 29, 2011 #3 Lotus_Darkrose 0 Joined Feb 19, 2009 Messages 1,807 Points 48 Quark MiNiX 123 4Sevens.Com Check that out I have a quark mini aa warm xp-g flashlight and I love it. 4sevens is a good company
Quark MiNiX 123 4Sevens.Com Check that out I have a quark mini aa warm xp-g flashlight and I love it. 4sevens is a good company
Apr 29, 2011 #5 Lotus_Darkrose 0 Joined Feb 19, 2009 Messages 1,807 Points 48 DJNY, do you want quality or cheapest? You never specified
Apr 29, 2011 #6 Lotus_Darkrose 0 Joined Feb 19, 2009 Messages 1,807 Points 48 Alright in that case people, don't suggest anything less than a Q5 or R2 emitter lol
Apr 29, 2011 #7 Lotus_Darkrose 0 Joined Feb 19, 2009 Messages 1,807 Points 48 $15.42 - UltraFire A1 Cree Q5-WC 5-Mode 230-Lumen LED Flashlight - Grey (1*CR123A) - Ultrafire Lights I actually own that one. Very decent output from a 123, and wouldnt be too hard to make a keychain attachment for it
$15.42 - UltraFire A1 Cree Q5-WC 5-Mode 230-Lumen LED Flashlight - Grey (1*CR123A) - Ultrafire Lights I actually own that one. Very decent output from a 123, and wouldnt be too hard to make a keychain attachment for it
Apr 29, 2011 #8 M Machro 0 Joined Nov 14, 2010 Messages 208 Points 18 Have this one as a flashlight, lovin it: $11.15 - Ultrafire MCU-C7s Cree Q5-WC 3-Mode 230-Lumen Memory LED Flashlight (1*CR123A) - Ultrafire Lights
Have this one as a flashlight, lovin it: $11.15 - Ultrafire MCU-C7s Cree Q5-WC 3-Mode 230-Lumen Memory LED Flashlight (1*CR123A) - Ultrafire Lights
Apr 29, 2011 #9 Lotus_Darkrose 0 Joined Feb 19, 2009 Messages 1,807 Points 48 I like the looks of that one, Machro Maybe another dealextreme purchase is in my near future haha
Apr 29, 2011 #10 M Machro 0 Joined Nov 14, 2010 Messages 208 Points 18 Yeah it's a great flashlight because of the tailstand and you can unscrew the reflector for the "candle mode"
Yeah it's a great flashlight because of the tailstand and you can unscrew the reflector for the "candle mode"
Apr 30, 2011 #11 3zuli 0 Joined May 30, 2009 Messages 810 Points 28 somebody mentioned this cool mod: take this light: $5.80 - MXDL 3W Flashlight Silver - Other LED Lights and XM-L led: $12.08 - XM-LT6 885LM LED Emitter 6000K White Light Bulb (3.0~3.5V) - Flashlight Parts and Tools and replace the stock LED with XM-L. remove any driver circuits and just direct-drive the XM-L. it will have limited duty cycle, but you'll get some 500+ lumens from such a small host
somebody mentioned this cool mod: take this light: $5.80 - MXDL 3W Flashlight Silver - Other LED Lights and XM-L led: $12.08 - XM-LT6 885LM LED Emitter 6000K White Light Bulb (3.0~3.5V) - Flashlight Parts and Tools and replace the stock LED with XM-L. remove any driver circuits and just direct-drive the XM-L. it will have limited duty cycle, but you'll get some 500+ lumens from such a small host
Apr 30, 2011 #12 HIMNL9 0 Joined May 26, 2009 Messages 5,318 Points 0 ^ with duty cycle of some seconds, or with long duty cycles and some burned fingers
Apr 30, 2011 #13 3zuli 0 Joined May 30, 2009 Messages 810 Points 28 ^^ yeah, just like that :crackup: but, maybe 800lm from such a small package... I'd personally do this
^^ yeah, just like that :crackup: but, maybe 800lm from such a small package... I'd personally do this
Apr 30, 2011 #14 Lotus_Darkrose 0 Joined Feb 19, 2009 Messages 1,807 Points 48 You know, some of you with mills and lathes could also try your hands at a custom flashlight like this: YouTube - Mac's SST-50 EDC Flashlight If you have the material, time and equipment...why not try something new?
You know, some of you with mills and lathes could also try your hands at a custom flashlight like this: YouTube - Mac's SST-50 EDC Flashlight If you have the material, time and equipment...why not try something new?
May 2, 2011 #15 BShanahan14rulz 0 Joined Dec 29, 2009 Messages 3,136 Points 63 I like the iTP A2, but they make a AAA version with an R5. If you don't mind frying the driver, you could try a 10440 and see if driver will DD it.
I like the iTP A2, but they make a AAA version with an R5. If you don't mind frying the driver, you could try a 10440 and see if driver will DD it.
May 2, 2011 #16 Flaminpyro 0 Joined May 4, 2009 Messages 5,443 Points 113 Here is a "AA" light the PROTON PRO it is a bit more $$ than you want to spend but worth every penny and I can get for less than they sell for on line so if you think you are interested please PM me and I will give you a price. it can run primary cells or a rechargable. Photon Proton PRO - Extreme Personal Safety Flashlight [Handheld LED Flashlights/Headlamps]
Here is a "AA" light the PROTON PRO it is a bit more $$ than you want to spend but worth every penny and I can get for less than they sell for on line so if you think you are interested please PM me and I will give you a price. it can run primary cells or a rechargable. Photon Proton PRO - Extreme Personal Safety Flashlight [Handheld LED Flashlights/Headlamps]