MagLite Solitaire LED Upgrade Mod

[nikokapo]

They look great! Hey maybe one of these can make an awesome light lol.

Dost thou hath any high powered LEDth that could fit in this mod.....eth?

 

[FireMyLaser]

Dost thou hath any high powered LEDth that could fit in this mod.....eth?

 

[nikokapo]

Do you have high powered LEDs that you think could fit in this mod?

 

[FireMyLaser]

I have a bunch of 3mm LEDs, but if the reflector gets drilled out it could fit a 0.5W 5mm LED, they are mighty bright. I have one white and one warm white.

 

[nikokapo]

I have a bunch of 3mm LEDs, but if the reflector gets drilled out it could fit a 0.5W 5mm LED, they are mighty bright. I have one white and one warm white.

Thing is that the cell batts. would be eaten too fast.. There HAS to be a way to use another battery..

 

[FireMyLaser]

He could use a 3.7V battery, or make a joule thief (kinda hard).

 

[scion]

HAHA!!!
Nice FireMyLaser!

Love the LED collection! =D

Yes, 5mm LEDs DO fit these with a reflector grinded out to fit it.
I considered the 5mm LEDs but i figured i would have more success selling the kits if the buyer barely had to do any work! lol.

However, I'm going to eventually fool around with one of these once i finish all my kits and use up all these LEDs. lol.

 

[scion]

Thing is that the cell batts. would be eaten too fast.. There HAS to be a way to use another battery..

Yes it is very possible to use a 12v M21/23 Battery with a higher Resistor.

You need atleast 3.0v to power these LEDs and im assuming you may go much higher as long as you have a resistor capable to keep the voltage flow 3.0v~ to prevent burning the LED.

However, I've been told that the batteries, when you have much higher voltage, they get drained faster as well. i guess it still puts out 12v but the resistor drains it or something.

So, I've find that these button batteries at 4.5v with resistor are perfect.

 

[scion]

I've been leaving the flashlight on for extended periods of time just to see how well it does. So far I have not noticed any heat whatsoever from either bulb or batteries. so thats a great sign.

Also, No change in brightness at all.

From what I've read you can get about 3-3.5 hours from a "stock" maglite Solitaire running a AAA battery.

If i can gain atleast 3 hours with this kit, i'm happy!
I wouldnt recommend using it for that long at any rate anyway. lol. i dont see the point for that lol.

 

[scion]

He could use a 3.7V battery, or make a joule thief (kinda hard).

I made a 4.5v battery "pack"

Seems to do fine, where can I get this 3.7v battery? does it have a part number?

 

[scion]

They look great! Hey maybe one of these can make an awesome light lol.

BTW, I need to get something like this to keep myself organized while working with all these LEDs. I'll have 100+ and I will need some type of organization! lol...

What type of material is that grey foam stuff they are all sticking in? just regular foam padding?

 

[culexor]

I plan on offering both. The kit will be $5
If you want complete Flashlight and kit it will prolly be about $12
The color of flashlight is limited to what I can fond in stores. I believe I can get Silver, Black, Pewter, Blue, Red, and for +$2.00 I can get Pink.

Okay, well once you get all of your LEDs and stuff, I'd be willing to pay for a full kit. Will you be offering different colored LEDs as well? If so, I'll take a pewter flashlight with a blue LED. If not, I'll still take a black one.

 

[scion]

Okay, well once you get all of your LEDs and stuff, I'd be willing to pay for a full kit. Will you be offering different colored LEDs as well? If so, I'll take a pewter flashlight with a blue LED. If not, I'll still take a black one.

Head over here and setup your order for me,
http://laserpointerforums.com/f39/fs-maglite-led-upgrade-kit-color-options-42598.html#post559406

Thanks!

An yes, White, Blue, Red, Green LEDs will be available.

 

[FireMyLaser]

BTW, I need to get something like this to keep myself organized while working with all these LEDs. I'll have 100+ and I will need some type of organization! lol...

What type of material is that grey foam stuff they are all sticking in? just regular foam padding?

ESD foam.

 

[scion]

ESD foam.

Great! Thanks!

 

[scion]

Just shipped some orders out the other day!
If anyone else interested in some let me know, I guess i should go ahead and get some more pics up of the other colors soon! lol