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    Ideas for Disc Golf Course Hole Lighting

    Well 10 months have gone by and I didn't end up doing very much with this project. I still want to try modding a solar garden light to see how well that works; however, it could be a big project with 18 (and soon to be 27) holes. The one thing I have done was try to make a light for the flying...
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    Current CR2 option

    I hacked apart a Sipik SK68 so it could take a cr2. It also required a bit of boring but it wasn't difficult.
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    SUREFIRE FURY + AW17670 : viable ?

    http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?341850-Surefire-Fury-on-18650-instead-of-cr123 Check out that thread. You also need to consider 6V from two CR123a VS 4.2V (max) from a 17670/18650.
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    Which model did you buy several times and why?

    I'm a bit ashamed, but I've bought about 6 Sipik SK68s or clone versions. I'll probably even buy a few more to continue modding. I can't help it... they're just so cheap! Olight i3 is also one I have a couple of. They make good gifts for the non-flashaholics.
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    SUREFIRE FURY + AW17670 : viable ?

    That's just 1559 mah when in series, not doubled. I'd agree with the poster that bored it himself with sandpaper. I've done it before as well, albeit with a different light. Just get a drill bit that's close to size as the tube, tape some < 100 grit sandpaper to it and wrap it around until...
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    Jetbeam SRA40 (4AA, XM-L2)

    Unless I'm not thinking clearly right now, I've never seen an AA light with a built-in charger. I'd rather it be a mini USB charging port. I have about five of those floating around between my house, car, and workplace at any given time.
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    Streamlight 4AA Propolymax

    There are two versions of the PA40, cool white and neutral white (PA40W). I see Battery Junction has them both. I have the NW version and love it. The tint is great, modes are spaced well enough (although I'd prefer just three modes), and I like the balance between flood and throw. I had an...
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    ArmyTek Partner A1, A2, C1 Series (XP-G and XM-L, AA and CR123A) Review: RUNTIMES+

    Thanks, Selfbuilt. I like the simplicity of two modes, but I think I would prefer a head tight/loose mode switching. The 7-minute next mode memory just seems bizarre.
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    Olight S15 (XM-L2, 1xAA/2xAA/3xAA) Review: RUNTIMES, BEAMSHOTS, VIDEO + more!

    Thanks for the review! I've been interested in AAs lately. I'm glad to see this light isn't much bigger than the Four Sevens mini I just bought. I love the extension tube option and support for 14500s. If it had a NW option I'd be all over it. I think this would be a good gift for the...
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    High CRI emitter isn't so High CRI if its output spectrum isn't fully collimated

    This is all new to me, but great info. So this can happen with reflector lights too, right (just a clear glass window-no optic)? My Four Sevens X10 is more of a thrower with a deep reflector. It has very noticeable purple shifting in the spill beam. Could this be a collimation issue? Is the deep...
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    IDC: which do you Carry at home, InDoors?

    Re: IDC: Which do you carry at home, indoors? I'm an apartment dweller, so I don't have much space. A flashlight is never more than a room away. I've taken to leaving lights around the place. For instance, I keep one in the dark kitchen cupboard, one on the nightstand, my EDC out in the key...
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    Dr. Lite DL-117AA (1x 18650, 600lm)

    Wow, that led+incan beamshot is interesting :huh: Thanks for sharing :welcome:
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    Lights for Wives, and kids... what do you guys give them?

    Olight I3 in teal. She actually keeps it on her keys. Some people on here don't seem to like the mode sequence, but having medium come on first, which is plenty bright and has good battery life, is great for her (she probably isn't interested enough in flashlights to remember it has multiple modes).
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    What is your favorite AA lights?

    I just got a Four Sevens mini AA hi-cri. I think it's a wonderful EDC (replacing ITP A3), but the hi-cri is ruining all my other lights for me. It's awesome with a 14500 in that it retains the low, medium is like high, and high is just wow-in short bursts. I want to get an L10 with a 219 and...
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    2AA side by side.

    That takes me back to my childhood, although I seem to remember it taking two C cells. I can't tell from the pic though. I saw the Durabeam 2AA at an estate sale a few weeks ago. It seemed to have modding potential, but the case felt too flimsy. The rectangular reflector would probably make for...
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