Cobraman502
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Hi All-
This is my second flashlight build and all I can say is I'm addicted. This time around I decided to build a compact "floody" with high CRI. So here are the parts.
Nichia 219B 4500K 92 CRI LEDs (Triple)
Copper Triple Spacer
17mm DrJones H17F Driver w/ lucidrv2 - 7135 + FET (this is my favorite driver for the programmability its just amazing)
Convoy S2+ 18350 Flashlight Host
[h=1]10507 Carclo Lens - 3-UP Narrow Spot Optic[/h]Light Mode Operation:
What really makes this light is the driver and how it operates. You can have 1 mode up to 7 modes in 2 groups and have 24 brightness levels to choose from. I have researched may other lights in CPF and a few other forms and I don't see too many with this H17F driver with lucidrv2 on it. The reverse clicky on the Convoy S2+ 18350 body is excellent, very responsive, not a lot of play in the switch and does not take a lot of pressure to engage.
Build:
I decided to try a Nichia 219B triple on a solid copper spacer to disperse the heat buildup from this pocket rocket. The driver has thermal control (PID) allowing for maximum brightness while still keeping the light from self destructing or burning your hand. When it came time to attaching the copper spacer, brass pill and LEDs together to form tight thermal paths I was considering low temp paste solder and a hot plate to make an ideal thermal path, however I already had Arctic Silver thermal adhesive. If anyone can provide any details as to the performance gains out of soldering the MBPCB vs thermal adhesive I may change my mind for future builds. I plan on installing 3 0.9mmX2.4mm tritium vials in the 10507 Carlo lens but I have not yet acquired the tritium.
Light Output:
I don't have the ability to measure the light output in lumens but I could take a few beam shots one its night. I would estimate conservatively at about 1000 lumen when comparing it to other lights of known outputs.
Cost:
$60 with eFest IMR 700mAh battery and shipping. The optic was ordered from LEDSupply.com for $1.50 no tax and FREE shipping.
Pics:
http://imgur.com/gallery/KcHx5
I'll update with beam shots later
Thanks,
Cobraman502
This is my second flashlight build and all I can say is I'm addicted. This time around I decided to build a compact "floody" with high CRI. So here are the parts.
Nichia 219B 4500K 92 CRI LEDs (Triple)
Copper Triple Spacer
17mm DrJones H17F Driver w/ lucidrv2 - 7135 + FET (this is my favorite driver for the programmability its just amazing)
Convoy S2+ 18350 Flashlight Host
[h=1]10507 Carclo Lens - 3-UP Narrow Spot Optic[/h]Light Mode Operation:
What really makes this light is the driver and how it operates. You can have 1 mode up to 7 modes in 2 groups and have 24 brightness levels to choose from. I have researched may other lights in CPF and a few other forms and I don't see too many with this H17F driver with lucidrv2 on it. The reverse clicky on the Convoy S2+ 18350 body is excellent, very responsive, not a lot of play in the switch and does not take a lot of pressure to engage.
Build:
I decided to try a Nichia 219B triple on a solid copper spacer to disperse the heat buildup from this pocket rocket. The driver has thermal control (PID) allowing for maximum brightness while still keeping the light from self destructing or burning your hand. When it came time to attaching the copper spacer, brass pill and LEDs together to form tight thermal paths I was considering low temp paste solder and a hot plate to make an ideal thermal path, however I already had Arctic Silver thermal adhesive. If anyone can provide any details as to the performance gains out of soldering the MBPCB vs thermal adhesive I may change my mind for future builds. I plan on installing 3 0.9mmX2.4mm tritium vials in the 10507 Carlo lens but I have not yet acquired the tritium.
Light Output:
I don't have the ability to measure the light output in lumens but I could take a few beam shots one its night. I would estimate conservatively at about 1000 lumen when comparing it to other lights of known outputs.
Cost:
$60 with eFest IMR 700mAh battery and shipping. The optic was ordered from LEDSupply.com for $1.50 no tax and FREE shipping.
| Product Name | Model | Quantity | Price | Total | |
| (3) Nichia NVSL219BT 4500K 92 CRI LEDs on 20mm 3XP Copper Noctigon + Pre-Bridged | 3XP-NVSL219BT-TRIP | 1 | $12.49 | $12.49 | |
| Copper Triple Spacer for Convoy S2+ Hosts - XP-L / XP-G2 / Nichia 219 | SPCR-TRIP-S2+-CPR | 1 | $9.95 | $9.95 | |
| Deep Carry Flashlight Pocket Clip - Black | DC-CLIP-1 | 1 | $1.05 | $1.05 | |
| Convoy S2+ 18350 Flashlight Host | CONVYS2+HOST-18350 | 1 | $9.25 | $9.25 | |
| Efest Purple IMR 18350 - 700mAh - Button Top | EFST18350-PURPLE-BT | 1 | $4.85 | $4.85 | |
| 17mm DrJones H17F Driver w/ lucidrv2 - 7135 + FET - H17F Spring: QLITE Spring | DRJONES-H17F-17MM | 1 | $17.29 | $17.29 | |
| Solder Wire - Kester SAC305 - No-Clean Flux - 0.032" - Lead-Free | KSTR-SAC305-031-FT | 1 | $0.50 | $0.50 | |
| Sub-Total: | $55.38 | ||||
| US Envelope Shipping: | $2.75 | ||||
| Total: | $58.13 |
Pics:
http://imgur.com/gallery/KcHx5
I'll update with beam shots later
Thanks,
Cobraman502
