McE2S for C/M bodies - prototype evaluated !!!

[genuinedraft]

Need some advice on which resistor setting to order for a two stage switch for a SF KL3 running on both a single 17670 and two 17670's. I would like the lower setting to be used for lighting my way when walking the dog or lighting up the inside of the tent on a camping trip. Enough light to see and navigate close up but not bright enough that it totally destroys my night vision. Any recommendations?

 

[wquiles]

The problem is that the "right" value with one 17670 cell might give you too much light with two 17670 cells, so I would recommend to start with 30 ohms. For a few bucks you can always buy additional resistor boards which you can change yourself, so if the 30 ohms is too bright or not bright enough, you can pick a different resistor value (larger resistor value will make it dimmer).

Will

 

[Lunal_Tic]

Will this require additional steps to install into a G2? It seems a couple of posts mentioned extra steps but weren't clear. IIRC Illuminated made a whole new button top for his.

Also are these going the way of the Dodo and Aleph? I just got my first light together with one in a SW01 and it works well. I'm hoping I'm not in a time rush to pick up another one.

-LT

 

[wquiles]

I though Don stated that the G2's were different and that it would not work without some custom parts? I do have a G2 at home but I have not tried getting the switch out and dissasembling it. Maybe when I get home from my current business trip ...

Will

 

[Lunal_Tic]

Thanks Will,

If you could give it a try I'd appreciate it. Any word on availability?

-LT

 

[Illuminated]

I made a new button top for mine because a fat O-ring just didn't seem to work the best for me in the G2 rubber cap. YMMV...

John

 

[cy]

bump for some nice info...

my L6 really need two stages.. thanks,


edit: arggghhh the shoppe is out of stock...

 

[KDOG3]

Oh man. I did hear they were going to stop making them I don't know why they would though. Maybe someone will sell you theirs....

 

[leukos]

edit: arggghhh the shoppe is out of stock...

Still looks like a dozen or so left if you don't mind assembling them yourself: http://theledguy.chainreactionweb.com/index.php?cPath=48_56_70

 

[cy]

thanks for the link... just ordered a set with extra parts.

not doing too good... finding things at shoppe???

Still looks like a dozen or so left if you don't mind assembling them yourself: http://theledguy.chainreactionweb.com/index.php?cPath=48_56_70

 

[Lunal_Tic]

Aren't these slated to hit the chopping block? IIRC these are destined for the history pages as are the Aleph parts.

-LT

 

[benighted]

They're sold out and I need one...

 

[Xygen]

Are there any alternatives? Or hope for resupply?

 

[PhotonAddict]

Thought I'd revive this thread rather than start a new one with my question.... I noticed that the Shoppe has 2 type of McE2S switches - a "2 stage DIY kit" and a "2 stage FLAT DIY kit". http://theledguy.chainreactionweb.com/index.php?cPath=48_56_58&page=2

Does anyone know the difference between the two and can either one be used for this mod?

 

[leukos]

The FLAT McE2s is for the Flat Aleph tailcap. The other McE2s works with SF E series tailcaps. To use the McE2s on a C or M series tailcap, you will need a classic PCB contact board: http://theledguy.chainreactionweb.com/index.php?cPath=48_56_70

 

[starfiretoo]

The FLAT kit uses a flat boot. See this link: http://theledguy.chainreactionweb.com/product_info.php?cPath=48_56_58&products_id=569

The regular kit uses the domed boot that you see in the picures. http://theledguy.chainreactionweb.com/product_info.php?cPath=48_56_58&products_id=407

Use the "2 stage DIY kit".

Important to order the right value resistor for the convertor used.

Thought I'd revive this thread rather than start a new one with my question.... I noticed that the Shoppe has 2 type of McE2S switches - a "2 stage DIY kit" and a "2 stage FLAT DIY kit". http://theledguy.chainreactionweb.com/index.php?cPath=48_56_58&page=2

Does anyone know the difference between the two and can either one be used for this mod?

 

[PhotonAddict]

Thanks guys, much appreciated.

 

[yoyoteen]

just ordered an assembled MCC2s for my C2, only waiting for shipped, but when i tried to pull out the core from existing tail cap, seems dosnt work even with force...... can anybody gimme help...:huh2:

 

[wquiles]

Have you already looked at the pictorial at the beginning of this thread (post #1)? Which step is not working for you?

Will

 

[yoyoteen]

Will,

my problem is on step 2(picture #1), after removed spring, i use a needle nose pliers and try to pull out the core , but dosnt work, anything i miss?