The_Driver
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That was basically the first prototype. They are usually made out of aluminium because copper has hardly any benefits as long as you mount the led on a copper pcb.
MD26E Drop-ins - single XM-L2, triple 219, quad XP-G2, XM-L2 mule
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That was basically the first prototype. They are usually made out of aluminium because copper has hardly any benefits as long as you mount the led on a copper pcb.
scottyhazzard
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Aznwolf118
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Any bean shots of the triple or quads?
they do look like great quality units though
hope the specs get posted soon
they do look like great quality units though
hope the specs get posted soon
outersquare
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yeah I've been trying to get more info to buy, do these fit an actual surefire 6P?
outersquare
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thanks, that is too bad, that's kind of like saying you can buy a porsche GT3 crate motor, but it'll only bolt up to a civic tranny and chassis 
Vinz
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Hey guys!
I had to finish some "aspherical lights" first, but I'll finish some new drop-in models in a few days and will update this thread then. Sorry for the delay.
The problem with the old Surefire hosts is that I can't use the battery tube to dissipate the heat due to many different variations (stock, OR bored, custom bored, etc.). They also had to be much shorter, with a additional spring, to compensate the different lengths of possible switch configurations. Building such a universal drop-in, is just too much of a compromise for my taste.
Anyway, following some pictures of my old 6P drop-ins (for McClicky switches):
I had to finish some "aspherical lights" first, but I'll finish some new drop-in models in a few days and will update this thread then. Sorry for the delay.
LOL! I like the old Surefire hosts too. But have you ever compared a 6P to a P1D? Defenitly not a Civic!thanks, that is too bad, that's kind of like saying you can buy a porsche GT3 crate motor, but it'll only bolt up to a civic tranny and chassis
The problem with the old Surefire hosts is that I can't use the battery tube to dissipate the heat due to many different variations (stock, OR bored, custom bored, etc.). They also had to be much shorter, with a additional spring, to compensate the different lengths of possible switch configurations. Building such a universal drop-in, is just too much of a compromise for my taste.
Anyway, following some pictures of my old 6P drop-ins (for McClicky switches):
tobrien
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^those LOOK so nice!
outersquare
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oh cool, I am still in for a 6P stock bore w/ clicky then, look forward to configurations and details
Tofty
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Beautiful work Vinz,
I was recently fortunate enough to procure one of your P60 drop-ins, an XM-L U3 with optic similar to the one in the far left of your first picture, which i obviously love.
I'm interested in a quad XP-G2 and/or a triple XM-L2 were they to become available, or i suppose i should just commission your services?
I assume that the XM-L triple uses the standard XP-G Carclo optic and the XM-Ls are de-domed to fit under it?
Have you ever looked into boring out a 6Ps head to match it to the Solarforce drop-in cavity? I've been waiting get hold of an old knackered Surefire host to try it out on.
I personally really like the Solarforce hosts and the quality of them but we all like the Surefires as well and if there was a mod to give them greater function then that can only be a good thing.
I was recently fortunate enough to procure one of your P60 drop-ins, an XM-L U3 with optic similar to the one in the far left of your first picture, which i obviously love.
I'm interested in a quad XP-G2 and/or a triple XM-L2 were they to become available, or i suppose i should just commission your services?
I assume that the XM-L triple uses the standard XP-G Carclo optic and the XM-Ls are de-domed to fit under it?
Have you ever looked into boring out a 6Ps head to match it to the Solarforce drop-in cavity? I've been waiting get hold of an old knackered Surefire host to try it out on.
I personally really like the Solarforce hosts and the quality of them but we all like the Surefires as well and if there was a mod to give them greater function then that can only be a good thing.
outersquare
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also, what is the drive current for the triple XML2
vinte77
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So how do we go about ordering?
pyro1son
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I think we need to see some photos of these hepta mules
scottyhazzard
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It's a secret. -I guess, as I have exchanged PM's with him but we have not made progress toward that front. I don't think that this is a business for him, just a hobby that he clearly does very well. He was going to do some triples but the lenses he received were all scratched and had to be returned. He was working on some aspheric project after that but I have not heard from him since. Good Luck.
wertzius
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You have to be patient with Vinz, but it is worth it!
Simply PM him, he will answer if he has time to build.
Simply PM him, he will answer if he has time to build.
vinte77
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Can anyone who's purchased a drop-in from Vinz, post some pictures for the rest of us to see?
Tofty
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Here's mine (sorry about the pictures, the daylight disappears too early this time of year).
MarkIAlbert
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Vinz, Can you do a single with a tightly focused beam that will fit in my Surefire M2? I'm looking for a single ultra-high output drop-in that will have very little spill - imagine a cone of light where things not in the cone stay in the dark.
