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Please note that this is in the planning stages as of right now, I have decided that the next complete build I do will be with a NUBM44 diode from one of the guys here.
*Update > 7/29/16
What I do know is it will be running a NUBM44 diode.
*Maglite 2D Black Host
Jayrob's aluminum heatsink
Arctic Alumina Thermal Paste
2x Feilong 32650
SXD @ 4.5A - maybe copper sink then pasted to mag head sink.
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Started prepping host tonight. Some pictures and such, I cannot give you as good a guide as other guys here have done but I will share what I have.
First, squeeze your switch button/cover and pull out.
Then, find the proper allen key and insert down the middle of the switch like so. You will turn it counter-clockwise (Lefty-Loose) as normal, until the switch is moving freely inside the host. All of the 2D Mags I have modified have a C-Clip inside on the top end of the switch, it's no issue as I just push it out the bottom. You will need to have the end cap off to do this of course!
This is what your switch will look like once removed.
I removed the allen screw inside the bulb holder, it seems to be a limiting screw/guide screw, we have to remove it because we are going to eliminate this part of the switch.
After taking the switch assembly out off the housing, you will have a ground tab and the action side of the switch with the two positive terminals. These are my soldering points. I break out the flux bottle give em a drop each and solder it up; and then cut the top of the bulb holder off, I chose to cut it right at the top of the little flights that run horizontally for now although I may take more off later.
Reverse steps and put your switch assembly back into the housing, i opened up the ground tab hole with a drill bit for ease. Voila, it's not the prettiest work i've done but it'll work.
*Update > 7/29/16
What I do know is it will be running a NUBM44 diode.
*Maglite 2D Black Host
Jayrob's aluminum heatsink
Arctic Alumina Thermal Paste
2x Feilong 32650
SXD @ 4.5A - maybe copper sink then pasted to mag head sink.
*****************************************
Started prepping host tonight. Some pictures and such, I cannot give you as good a guide as other guys here have done but I will share what I have.
First, squeeze your switch button/cover and pull out.
Then, find the proper allen key and insert down the middle of the switch like so. You will turn it counter-clockwise (Lefty-Loose) as normal, until the switch is moving freely inside the host. All of the 2D Mags I have modified have a C-Clip inside on the top end of the switch, it's no issue as I just push it out the bottom. You will need to have the end cap off to do this of course!
This is what your switch will look like once removed.
I removed the allen screw inside the bulb holder, it seems to be a limiting screw/guide screw, we have to remove it because we are going to eliminate this part of the switch.
After taking the switch assembly out off the housing, you will have a ground tab and the action side of the switch with the two positive terminals. These are my soldering points. I break out the flux bottle give em a drop each and solder it up; and then cut the top of the bulb holder off, I chose to cut it right at the top of the little flights that run horizontally for now although I may take more off later.
Reverse steps and put your switch assembly back into the housing, i opened up the ground tab hole with a drill bit for ease. Voila, it's not the prettiest work i've done but it'll work.
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