best host for PT-54

[3zuli]

what's the best host for PT-54? I'm getting one PT-54 and I'm trying to get the best beam profile possible.
I've seen yob's light, but I don't feel like spending $70 just for a host
for now, my chioce is UF C2 kit from DX - will this give a good beam?

 

[LaZeRz]

Maybe this for better throw (because it has a large head) and more runtimes

beautiful host even if you have to spend around 10 bucks more then the C2 for it

a $24.74 - SacredFire NF-009 Cree Q2-WC 160-Lumen LED Flashlight (2*18650/4*CR123A) - Cree Lights

Good luck with your build

 

[icecruncher]

Please post pics when finished and how you mounted, especially with different hosts. A few people are doing these, but it's nice to get more ideas and insight into problems they have.

I've got 2 on order, one with a projector (no diodes) and one from group buy. So, I'd like to see how yours comes out.

 

[Mohrenberg]

I'm going to try one of the single 18650 "focusable" flashlights as a host. Going to see if i can find a glass optic from the projector that will fit into the host, then the light can be focused....hopefully.

 

[bluuray]

ultrafire RL-2088

 

[LaZeRz]

a 100+ dollar host?

rofl as if

 

[jcranmer]

Looking forward to some tutorial threads on these soon. I have 2 on the way, and really need some advice on how to drive and mount them in something. Size doesn't matter, I'd even consider mounting them in an old ammo can or something to accommodate plenty of batteries.

 

[Mohrenberg]

my biggest problem was getting the solder to stick to these things. Luckily i got to negative part to stick just fine, and used a pre-soldered area for the positive.