MAG 3D SSC P4 (1050mA)

ok, a lot of people have already done this so I'll keep the words short and let the pics do the talking (sorry they're a bit grainy)...
Here's an SSC P4 MAG 3D mod (using the AMC7135 1050mA circuit from DX):
SSC P4 epoxied to Litemania heatsink (with Artic Alumina Adhesive):



Now add clear epoxy to the outer rim with Glow in the Dark powder:


Here's a glow shot:


Wire traces soldered to the AMC7135 circuit board (note both jumpers bridged to give 1050mA):


Wire traces soldered to led through holes in heatsink:


Bottom view:


Top view:


Stock MAG 3D:



Stock MAG 3D incandescent bulb:


Removing the rubber switch cover:


Using allen key to remove switch assembly:


Dropping switch assembly out through rear:


All MAG 3D parts disassembled:


Removing bulb holder mechanism from switch assembly:



Removing -ve contact from switch assembly:


Removing switch barrel (+ve) from assembly:


Soldered wire traces onto both +ve & -ve parts:


Insert barrel part into main switch assembly (+ve):


Then insert the -ve part:


Slide switch assembly back into MAG body and tighten switch, notice no cutting of the switch assembly:


Solder -ve & +ve wires to the circuit board:


Insulate the circuit board (I used electrical tape, you could also hotglue the circuit to the underside of the heatsink however it may require cutting of the switch assembly:


Looking into the barrel:


All wires and circuit inside the MAG body:


A snug fit:


Now with a heap of thermal transfer paste... and yes, the heatsink does go all the way in... I just took the pic before having all the paste squeeze out everywhere.


Now to mod the reflector ... this is the only non-reversable part of my mod, but MAG reflectors are cheap and easily replaceable. Trim the cam portion off with any useful tool.


Install the modded reflector:


With the head back on and batteries loaded:


Beam shot at approx 1m:


Another shot:


From the front:


A Closer look:


And now a nice GLOW....


One last pic to finish it off...


Thanks to Nereus and all the other helpful threads/tutorials on how to mod a MAG. I'll post some comparisons between this and my MAG 4D SSC P4 with 800mA circuit (also from DX) as well as a stock 3D.

Beamshots

In order from left to right: MAG 3D SSC P4 (1050ma), MAG 4D SSC P4 (800ma), MAG 3D stock.


MAG 3D SSC P4 (1050ma), MAG 4D SSC P4 (800ma) (-2 exp)


Again: (0 exp)


In the dark:


Side by side:


Business end of the MAG 4D SSC P4:


And now the MAG 3D SSC P4: