Finally got my S2+ TI set up the way I want it! (lemmy.world)

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XHP50.3 HI 4000K, 6V 4A driver, 20° beaded optic, Sapphire glass from esslinger, the larger convoy switch with a custom printed spacer, black button and clip.

https://i.imgur.com/2zGYkTW.jpeg https://i.imgur.com/EbyE11W.jpeg

I'd still like to find another clip I like better, but so far I keep coming back to the press on convoy clip. Before this setup I had a Dr. Jones H17Fx with XHP50.3 HD and OP reflector. That setup went into an S8, which I think suits it a little better.

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[-] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

Awesome build! Please tell us more about that switch mod

[-] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

It's this switch from Convoy (can we post Ali links directly here?)

I've put it in a couple smaller convoys now. The first one was out of necessity after I shorted the battery and melted a 1288. I had one of the stock switches from an M21C since I put an omten PBS101 in there. It fits on the 16mm switch board (barely), but the stock washer has too small of an inner diameter for the switch to fit through. It's also a little taller. So you could ream out the stock washer, but it seemed easier to print one with different dimensions out of PETG. Making it slightly thicker ensures that you still have it deep enough to tail stand too.

After I tried it once I liked the feel, so I put it in this S2+ as well. I don't know if it has lower resistance or better durability. I will say I haven't melted one yet! More than I can say for the 1288s, but it's not really the switch's fault.

Edit: I ended up making a thicker spacer; this time I took pictures.

[-] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

press on convoy clip>

I am also a big fan of the Convoy Black Clip. I clip it on the battery tube on the end just before the tailcap, I feel that it holds better there.

the larger convoy switch>

The 20mm one? If so I'm also interested in your switch mod!

[-] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

Yeah, this switch. I posted a longer reply to Adair below.

I'm glad to find someone else that likes the stock convoy clip!

[-] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

looks great, thanks for sharing your mods

for future reference, I buy sapphire lenses for under $10 here.. Considerably less expensive than the Esslinger options.

[-] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Nice setup. Maybe an obvious question, but do you ever use this light on 100% and how does it do with heat management given the wattage and metal? Thanks!

[-] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Just for short bursts. It really is too much for the host. 33% is good though.

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