Dummy Reference Guide to Minimag Modding(many pix)

[greenLED]

Re: Dummy Reference Guide to Minimag Modding(many

I second the sticky motion.

 

[AuroraLite]

Re: Dummy Reference Guide to Minimag Modding(many

Nick
Thank you! And I really hope your thought(which I have the same dream/thought)for having cool looking turbohead for Minimag will come true! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

03lab
Err...that's too kind a complement. Definitely shall take the PDF into consideration. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Shane
Just one dummy contributing what he can. I always felt in debt to those who had inspired/encouraged me along the way--so many great talents and I only got two thumbs. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbsup.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Greenled
Thank you for visiting, again! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif Right now there are few very exciting ideas, still cooking, but I just can't wait to see them completed...



/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif <font color="red">Major Update 27 Jun 05 </font> /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Newly added section 5 will include topics covering 2 staged stock tailcap/kroll and other mod ideas.

Added Streamlight TT 1 cell lithium Xenon bulb in Minimag mod in section 3. 8 UV leds mod pictures had been posted in the 8 led mod section.

Carclo 6, 15, 25 and Fiber coupling optics beamshot/feature added in Various Optics section. A short writeup of tips and tricks has been added in Section 6.

New solutions are being developed(which will take the Minimag to a whole different level of brightness) and will be discussed in section 3 once they are done. Stay tuned! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

 

[greenLED]

Re: Dummy Reference Guide to Minimag Modding(many

AuroraLite, I can convert whatever you have into PDF format, in case you need help with that.

Man, what it is about mini-Mags? I simply love them (yup, even with their "sucky" stock beams). Looking forward to more, especially if it has anything to do with "different level of brightness"!

 

[greenLED]

Re: Dummy Reference Guide to Minimag Modding(many

I just noticed Inretech's drop-ins are not in your "After market ready-to-run drop ins(in no particular order)" section.

Inretech.com gets you to the site, and here's the linky for the shop: InReTech's shop

 

[AuroraLite]

Re: Dummy Reference Guide to Minimag Modding(many

I'd remember checking and comparing the InRetech AA adapters vs Terralux TLE5 when I first trying to decide which one to get. It wasn't a very 'direct' comparison since Inretech used what I believe was a low dome with optics while TLE5 used a side emitter with a reflector. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/icon15.gif

And after reading from Quickbeam's FLR site and Craig's ledmusuem, I figured I probably got the most bang of the buck from Terralux over InRetech. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

I might look into getting one of those InRetech AA adapter if the price has fallen(for review purpose), since we now have newer technology with more competitive prices. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[AuroraLite]

Hi, all! :wave:

It has been a long while since my last update, and here we go:

Update 28 Nov 05: Added to section 3: DownBoy750 Lux V VXOS sammie, Minimag Hotwire Incan TL3/Strion Mod and modding McR20 reflector(in section 4) And some minor changes were made to the section 2 for my mumble jumble.

Sometime after this, I will add in my review on DJ park/Cgpeanut's POP sammie(it truly is a brillant piece of work) and now that I can more comfortably running it with the protected Li-ion AAs. And for now I am just really looking forward to the K2 from lumileds, and other new boards upcoming from various board makers on CPF.

 

[Icarus]

You really did a great job!!! :twothumbs

 

[AuroraLite]

Icarus,

Thank you and do hope you have enjoyed the read!
I had fun modding a nflex mag D after making reference/reading from your post too! :bow: :thumbsup:

 

[LuxLuthor]

LOL....I was even overwhelmed by the Dummy's Guide. I can't even imagine how many hours this all took you to write up and photograph. I think I'm gonna try to find the brightest drop in easy mod for my minimags at one of the vendors.

Thanks for all that information. My brain hurts because I read it all at one time even though you said not to.

 

[will]

I am new to modding mini mags and will read this through completely, just not in one sitting...

 

[AuroraLite]

Hi, all! :wave:

Just two updates for the month of Mar and Apr in 2006, and the latest update includes:

Major Update 26 Apr 06:
Added Section 3:
o) New Terralux TLE5 (after market product, easiest) (Apr 06)
p) NiteIze Led Upgrade Combo (after market product, easiest) (Apr 06)
Added Section 5:
-Terralux TCS-1 clickie tailcap (after market products)
-NiteIze clickie (see p) in Section 3)


I am still eagerly waiting for the new IQ switch from NiteIze(May! I had been keeping my fingers crossed...) Hopefully, it will work with all kinds of sammies that is featured on this guide, and that'd be one of the greatest days for a minimagaholic in the year 2006...

And if any gifted EE person is reading this line--another secret wish for me is a smart boost board that will fit into the Minimag, and that will for sure a hot item for probably many modders on board!



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LuxLuthor and Will,

Sorry for the super-belated reply, but wish you guys great luck in modding the Minimag and find what you are looking for!

 

[greenLED]

...will read this through completely, just not in one sitting...

Trust me, every time I look at this thread, Aurora's added something else. Being a fan of minimags, this is one of my favorite threads on CPF.

 

[Kryosphinx]

How's the water-resistance of the Terralux tail-switch?

 

[AuroraLite]

greenLED,

Nothing warms a fellow minimagaholic more than your kind words. Thank you for the continue support of this thread!


Kryosphinx,

Good question, and from the look of it(especially the red rubber cap part), I will assume it to only be rain or splash proof since I can't get into the internals of the switch to check and see whether it could survive a dive in the water, without destroying the switch itself...

 

[Kryosphinx]

hmm....
I recall rdshores tore apart lots of aftermarket minimag switches. I'll see if i can find that thread.

EDIT: Here it is.

 

[bimemrboy318]

This thread needs a bump... I think it'll help alot of newbs!.. just like it helped me!

 

[tanasit]

Well done (better than well, in fact).
Good job (better than good job, in fact).
Thanks for the great work (better than great work, in deed).!!!!!!

:goodjob: :goodjob: :goodjob:

 

[milkyspit]

AuroraLite, had anyone attempted to capture this guide, photos and all, in a PDF file? IMHO that would be a great asset in that folks could refer to it even when offline, traveling, etc.; and it would be easily searchable from the local computer. Of course, it wouldn't include the most recent updates, but that doesn't seem too bad a price to pay!

I'd love to have this in PDF form and would take a shot at creating the PDF if I could get a little support, such as copies of the full-size images and whatever else might make the task easier.

 

[wmpwi]

If AuroraLite doesn't object, http://www.pinkfleamingo.com/Picts/CPF/a.pdf. If he does, I'll delete it. Runs about 119 page or a 1.78 meg download, but no enlarged pictures.

 

[snipinglight]

Auroralite, do u know if Lamda is still selling their Lambda MiniPro Lux III DIY kit . Wrote to them a few times but no reply