Giveaway Thread (general info)
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Congrats to the new set of winners! Thanks to doc, I just added to my wishlist, another must have light I didn't even know existed, the Rayus C01 Nichia 219 B11.
thedoc007
Flashlight Enthusiast
That seems to happen a lot at CPF...it isn't great for the bank account, but it sure is fun.
I'm still at work, won't get done much before midnight. But I get to sleep in tomorrow...all four lights should ship tomorrow barring any unforeseen circumstances.
I don't know how people do this on a regular basis...a few sentences on my phone and I'm already tired of it. :hairpull:
radiopej
Enlightened
It's easy for me. I just look at all the lab work I have to do and hide.
thedoc007
Flashlight Enthusiast
Vinh, gunga, xxo, moshow9, your packages are in the mail.
gunga, sending you a PM shortly...there was a hitch with your shipment.
gunga, sending you a PM shortly...there was a hitch with your shipment.
gunga
Flashaholic
Thanks so much Doc!
I'd like to run a quick giveaway over the weekend. It is not super organized so the parts will vary but it's a beginners modder kit. While I would like to limit this to beginner modders, it's really for any who can use it, so no limitations.
I don't have a host available but can offer up lots of fun bits. Many are new, some are take-offs from other mods. All SHOULD work. These will include:
- 2 or 3, 17mm circuits. I will include 1 2.5 Amp circuit (8x AMC 7135) and also a 6x AMC735 circuit, and perhaps another circuit for AA (20 mode circuit that can be modded to be single mode).
- Various LEDS, most likely not mounted so you will need to practice your reflow skills. Mostly cool white, but I will include a couple neutrals. They will include XPG2, XML2, XPG, XML, maybe a Seoul SSC, Cree XRE.
- Buttons, buttons, buttons! I bought way too many rubber buttons, not all work for me so I'll include a sample of 14, 16mm buttons in various colours, some glow, some don't.
- Dangler, a cheap copy of the tec p7 suspension clip. Finish is not nearly as nice but it should function similarly.
- MPCB's. I'll include a selection of aluminum boards for the LEDs, including a couple copper ones.
- Wires? Maybe a few pieces to get you started.
- Switches. I will throw in a spare switch or two (Omten?).
- Optics, 20mm optics. These are for XML, but can work for XPG or Nichia 219. I'll add some optics or various degrees of flood/throw.
This is all ideal for modding Convoy S type hosts but can be used for anything really.
If I find any other interesting stuff, I'll add it to the package.
If you want this modders kit, just post:
"I want the modders grab bag!"
And post what you'd like to do with the kit. Not judged on content, just say what you'd like to do with it.
I'll do the draw late Sunday night and ship Monday or Tuesday.
I'd like to run a quick giveaway over the weekend. It is not super organized so the parts will vary but it's a beginners modder kit. While I would like to limit this to beginner modders, it's really for any who can use it, so no limitations.
I don't have a host available but can offer up lots of fun bits. Many are new, some are take-offs from other mods. All SHOULD work. These will include:
- 2 or 3, 17mm circuits. I will include 1 2.5 Amp circuit (8x AMC 7135) and also a 6x AMC735 circuit, and perhaps another circuit for AA (20 mode circuit that can be modded to be single mode).
- Various LEDS, most likely not mounted so you will need to practice your reflow skills. Mostly cool white, but I will include a couple neutrals. They will include XPG2, XML2, XPG, XML, maybe a Seoul SSC, Cree XRE.
- Buttons, buttons, buttons! I bought way too many rubber buttons, not all work for me so I'll include a sample of 14, 16mm buttons in various colours, some glow, some don't.
- Dangler, a cheap copy of the tec p7 suspension clip. Finish is not nearly as nice but it should function similarly.
- MPCB's. I'll include a selection of aluminum boards for the LEDs, including a couple copper ones.
- Wires? Maybe a few pieces to get you started.
- Switches. I will throw in a spare switch or two (Omten?).
- Optics, 20mm optics. These are for XML, but can work for XPG or Nichia 219. I'll add some optics or various degrees of flood/throw.
This is all ideal for modding Convoy S type hosts but can be used for anything really.
If I find any other interesting stuff, I'll add it to the package.
If you want this modders kit, just post:
"I want the modders grab bag!"
And post what you'd like to do with the kit. Not judged on content, just say what you'd like to do with it.
I'll do the draw late Sunday night and ship Monday or Tuesday.
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chuckhov
Enlightened
Hi Gunga!
I want the modders grab bag !
Got a light sitting right here that needs fixing (1x18650 XML), and want to start building lights from hosts.
Your bag, some solder, an iron and I should be good to go!
Thank you,
-Chuck
I want the modders grab bag !
Got a light sitting right here that needs fixing (1x18650 XML), and want to start building lights from hosts.
Your bag, some solder, an iron and I should be good to go!
Thank you,
-Chuck
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gunga
Flashaholic
Awesome! Glad you're interested. Btw, shipping is worldwide so anyone can enter.
"I want the modders grab bag!"
Big fan of the Convoy style of lights, would be great to mod my m1 and incoming C8. If i won id probably buy a C8 host and build one from scratch. Been wanting to get more in depth with modding only reason i havent done is my tight budget this would be a dream come true starter kit.
Thanks again for the opportunity
Big fan of the Convoy style of lights, would be great to mod my m1 and incoming C8. If i won id probably buy a C8 host and build one from scratch. Been wanting to get more in depth with modding only reason i havent done is my tight budget this would be a dream come true starter kit.
Thanks again for the opportunity
mina
Newly Enlightened
I want the modders grab bag!
This would make a nice gift for one of my friends who's into modding lights.
This would make a nice gift for one of my friends who's into modding lights.
potpot
Newly Enlightened
I've been wanting to try to mod my Police flashlights but due to lack of resources and parts, those lights are still in stock form currently. I will be able to finally mod a couple of my flashlights if I win that kit.
I want the modders grab bag!
I want the modders grab bag!
Henk4U2
Enlightened
I want the modders grab bag!
A third S2 is on it's way to me and I was making up a list of little things I needed to do someting more serious besides just swapping emitters and/or tail-combinations. The next step includes the use of a PPMA lens, changing the leads to the emitter as well as braiding the springs. This particular giveaway is just what I've been waiting for. Thank you!
A third S2 is on it's way to me and I was making up a list of little things I needed to do someting more serious besides just swapping emitters and/or tail-combinations. The next step includes the use of a PPMA lens, changing the leads to the emitter as well as braiding the springs. This particular giveaway is just what I've been waiting for. Thank you!
Thank you! Will report back when it arrives. :)
bdogps
Enlightened
Step right up beginner modders! There is a giveaway for a beginners kit! It also ships world wide. Will you be the winner?
I would sign up, but I think it would drive the wife nuts. [emoji85]
I would sign up, but I think it would drive the wife nuts. [emoji85]
gunga
Flashaholic
Just sign up. Tell her you won it. :)
thedoc007
Flashlight Enthusiast
"I want the modders grab bag!" I resisted last time, but I would like a chance to tinker a bit, without having to risk any of my existing, more expensive lights. I do already have a S2+ and a Convoy M1 I might mess around with. I do not have a fixed use in mind...it would be a learning experience for me, since I currently know NOTHING about modding, and little about electronics in general.
An interesting article I found about PWM and tint shift. It turns out that PWM definitely does not eliminate it, as some (including me) have mistakenly claimed. It does, however, eliminate one of the variables (forward voltage) so it does reduce tint shift as compared to a constant current driver. I'm still looking for info as to why some LED's chromaticity seem to shift more than others, but at least now I have a much better understanding of the principles behind tint shift in general.
Thank you for the opportunity, gunga!
An interesting article I found about PWM and tint shift. It turns out that PWM definitely does not eliminate it, as some (including me) have mistakenly claimed. It does, however, eliminate one of the variables (forward voltage) so it does reduce tint shift as compared to a constant current driver. I'm still looking for info as to why some LED's chromaticity seem to shift more than others, but at least now I have a much better understanding of the principles behind tint shift in general.
Thank you for the opportunity, gunga!
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chuckhov
Enlightened
Good Luck Doc!
-Chuck
-Chuck
Crazyeddiethefirst
Flashlight Enthusiast
I want the modders grab bag! You actually got me to try my first mod, and as I have learned, a lot of practice is needed to keeps skills sharp. I have a DQG with a fried LE I would like to try and turn into something useful...
"I want the modders grab bag!"
And if I win it, you can ship it straight to Doc.
And if I win it, you can ship it straight to Doc.
