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#Post#: 293--------------------------------------------------
3-Up XM-L build - with beamshots
DIR By: Chicago X
Date: March 30, 2013, 4:06 pm
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Hi Gents,
I'm building another 3-up neutral-white XM-L torch, using the
wonderful PilotPTK programmable module.
First off, the heatsink. It has been machined from a billet of
6061 aluminium:
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Bottom:
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Side view:
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The center hole has been threaded, but the screw will only be
used to center and apply pressure to the module while the Arctic
Silver cures:
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Next up, we will have a look at the optics and retention ring.
#Post#: 297--------------------------------------------------
Re: 3-Up XM-L build
DIR By: Spasmod
Date: March 30, 2013, 4:46 pm
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Absolutely awesome ChicagoX. I can't wait to see some more.
Clever idea with the tensioning screw, and all those threads for
heat transfer to the body.
Hurry up with moar !!
:D
Spas
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Re: 3-Up XM-L build
DIR By: Chicago X
Date: March 31, 2013, 8:23 pm
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Here is the fitment ring for the Cute-3 optic being cut:
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Final product:
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Optic fitted:
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In the bezel:
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This is the PilotPTK module. It has all of the electronics and
the LEDs on one board, for a compact and streamlined install:
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Test-fit on the heatsink:
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Next will be the battery holder mods.
#Post#: 305--------------------------------------------------
Re: 3-Up XM-L build
DIR By: MRsDNF
Date: March 31, 2013, 11:04 pm
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Chicago X. Your machining is fantastic. No amount of OL trick
photography would make mine look as smooth as yours. Very nice
work.
#Post#: 306--------------------------------------------------
Re: 3-Up XM-L build
DIR By: Spasmod
Date: April 1, 2013, 7:00 am
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It's quite astounding the level of talent we have in our midst.
It's great seeing it come together like this. That's going to be
spectacular. Thanks for sharing ChicagoX
#Post#: 310--------------------------------------------------
Re: 3-Up XM-L build
DIR By: gords1001
Date: April 1, 2013, 2:07 pm
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Oo oo oo, I shall be picking my kit up tomorrow, it arrived at
dads on Saturday, cant wait to see all this in the flesh.
I also ordered a battery carrier last week, I'll report back on
its suitability to purpose.
I'm all excited now 8)
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Re: 3-Up XM-L build
DIR By: Chicago X
Date: April 10, 2013, 5:24 pm
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I finally had some time to work on this.
Here is the stock cell holder, in parallel configuration:
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The modded holder required a few traces to be cut, a spring
swap, and a through-hole plugged with copper:
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The light is now wired up, assembled, and in working order:
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I dare you to stare at this and turn it on:
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This is the only part that could be improved, IMO - I think a
blue boot would look better:
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All buttoned up, and ready for a night on the town:
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Night-ending beamshots to come.
#Post#: 443--------------------------------------------------
Re: 3-Up XM-L build
DIR By: Spasmod
Date: April 10, 2013, 5:34 pm
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She's a real beauty CX ! I'm certainly looking forward to the
beamshots.
I'm curious about the current draw and what modes you programmed
too :)
In the mean time, this is now a sticky topic :)
Spas
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Re: 3-Up XM-L build
DIR By: Chicago X
Date: April 10, 2013, 9:25 pm
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I plan on reprogramming the module, but here are the beamshots
with the current 3-mode arrangement.
This is very much a wall-of-light torch, as seen below.
Low:
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Medium:
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~40 watts of High:
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;D
#Post#: 557--------------------------------------------------
Re: 3-Up XM-L build - with beamshots
DIR By: Chicago X
Date: April 13, 2013, 2:00 pm
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I took the hounds for a nice 40+ minute walk last night, and the
light was used on HI the entire time. The body got very warm,
but not uncomfortably so...the internal temp sensor worked
perfectly to maintain the set max temperature.
As an aside, the local police sargeant was patrolling the
neighborhood, and stopped to chat and admire the light. He could
not believe that something so small was illuminating such a
large area.
The output compared favourably to his truck's headlights...a bit
less than both, but more than one (with me standing in front of
the other.)
He actually laughed out loud after holding his 3D Maglite in one
hand, this torch in the other. :D
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