List of budget hosts

[Johnyz]

Recently, I was doing a research about all the available "budget" hosts. I thought it would be nice, if I shared what I found. If you know about any more, please tell me and I will add them right away. Shipping is valid for U.S., overseas may need to add some extra funds.

Mohrenberg's Blue Hotlights Kit

• Side clicky
• Accepts either 22600, 18500 or three 10440
• Plenty of space for driver (button support can be hollowed out)
• $15 + shipping

OdicForce Focusing Laser Host

• "Direct press" heatsink
• Accepts either two CR2, 15270 or single 14500
• Entire head rotates to focus
• Pretty much the same host as new style dilda
• £8.99 + shipping

Ray J Neal's Guidesman

• Massive heatsink
• Accepts single 18650, 22650, 22600 or three 10440
• Polished heatsink face available for $5 extra
• Special driver heatsink available for $5 extra
• $22 + $3 shipping

Ray J Neal's Compact 14500

• Accepts single 14500
• Flush heatsink (easier focus) available for $3
• $15 shipped

Ray J Neal's 22600

• Accepts single 22600, 18650 or triple 10440
• Optional GITD sleeve (?)
• $25 shipped

Dealextreme DIY Cree + Survivallaser Heatsink

• Accepts either single 18650 or two 16340
• Pretty much the same as Jayrob 18650 black
• Copper heatsink available for $10 more
• $26.90 + shipping for aluminum heatsink

Jayrob Pen Host

• Similar to Leadlight
• Very tiny build, not recommended for the first time
• Accepts two AAA or two 10440
• Side momentary switch
• Available in black or chrome
• $11 + $3 shipping

 

[alf638]

Great thread, this is very useful. I had never actually seen that pen host before, I might have to get one.
+1 for a really good thread.