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    P7 driver/emitter combination for DIY lantern design

    Firstly I want to thank cpf for telling me ALL that I know about LED flashlights! I have purchased a few of them (few more on the way). I would like to design a basic LED 'lantern' for use during power outages. Since it doesn't need to be particularly aesthetic or rugged, I was planning on...
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    Help: simplest/cheapest 4AA NiMH 2x Cree Q5 light

    Hi dsv, can I ask the result of this project? I am looking at a similar one (not bike light, more like a home emergency lamp in case of power cuts). Not yet sure if I should use the SKU 3256 and whether 2xQ5 or 3xQ5 configs.
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    Newbie qn: How does the Coast LED Lenser v12 compare with the P2D CE?

    Just got the RC-F4 and bought a set of batteries (Sanyo CR123A Primaries, 3V for 3.6USD each from retail) and this thing is BRIGHT! :faint: I had NO idea how much light this would put out..and this is supposed to be around 170lumens. Quite happy with the quality, tho occasionally the clickie...
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    Newbie qn: How does the Coast LED Lenser v12 compare with the P2D CE?

    Thanks, Gunner12, the DBS costs more than what I would like to plonk down for a flashlight (of course, these aren't JUST flashlights for us now are they :naughty:) But I read the comparative review by selfbuilt and seems like the $28 dx cree projection/WF600 is a lot of throw for the money. I'm...
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    Newbie qn: How does the Coast LED Lenser v12 compare with the P2D CE?

    Hey guys thanks for the inputs, so far what I have is: The Fenix L2D/P2D/P3D CE will all have way brighter output compared to the LED lenser I have and there isnt really a comparison between the two. Gunner12, to answer your qn on what I'm looking for in a flashlight, mainly Output (more throw...
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    Newbie qn: How does the Coast LED Lenser v12 compare with the P2D CE?

    Hi, this is my first post, tho I've spent a fair bit of time reading the absolutely fascinating threads on LED lights :) Picked up this Coast LED Lenser LED v12 flashlight (uses 2AA batteries.) from Fry's in Feb07 for 19USD, the only thing I remember is that each of the LEDs (it is a 3 LED...
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