driver for 2AA mini maglite led conversion

[Gazeddy]

after melting my minimaglite in an experiment i want to drag it kicking and screaming into the 21st century. li-ion is a power option but im after chucking out some serious light for its size. what driver/led combo would be best for this?

[WarHawk-AVG]

hmm...I remember someone taking a 16mm noctigon, grinding it down, mounting it over the top and making it direct drive with a single Li Ion

Not totally sure on a conversion...if it was a regular maglite with the flanged bulb I would recommend these (these also work GREAT for those toolpack flashlights as well ([make sure you get the right voltage though])
http://www.superbrightleds.com/cat/b-series/

This might bring it up to this century...but will be WOEFULLY underpowered
http://www.niteize.com/product/LED-Upgrade-Kit-II.asp

[Gazeddy]

thats the later generation to the one i melted (3x 5mm leds on a pcb). will lookin into noctigon

[JohnnyMac]

I hate sending a member to another forum but if it's minimag conversion you are seeking then this is the best tutorial going.  My buddy Match figured out a super easy way to upgrade an AA minimag into a beast.  I done it many times myself making improvements along the way and have created many shortened 1*AA "Micro" Maglites that slam out well over 900 OTF lumens.


This one I made to auction off to generate funds for the widow of a good member and friend.  It did about 950 OTF.  It was a real gem!   Gallery link

[Gazeddy]

ive not got the kit to rethread the tube. so i will be "stuck" with either 2s 14500 or 2s AA. i also seem to have mislaid my stock cap so i have a niteize tailcap switch. but p60 dropin with a bit of modding looks good.

[Cereal_Killer]

FYI I use a 3/4" sort bit for the head, have to file the OD threads off the P60 pill but that gives you a better contact area anyway.

[M.Salah]

It is an excellent idea.

[Jonesen]

Thanks for the info