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    ArmyTek Predator G2 V2.0 and Predator X V2.0 dual Review

    You don't need to program flashlight in order to use it. Predator has flat runtime on 18650, ultralow firefly mode, low voltage and high temp warnings and looks better of course. It is unusual flashlight and X version with XM-L is just otstanding. It has less throw but more spill and overal...
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    ArmyTek Predator G2 V2.0 and Predator X V2.0 dual Review

    You maybe have near-depleted battery, you should recharge it or you have bad DMM. Mine Predator X shows 1.7A at 3.8V battery voltage under load. Another DMM shows 0.5V between flashlight body and battery so 1.7A x (3.8V + 0.5V) = 7.3W. Cree PCT tool shows 3.25V for 2.1A LED current (ArmyTek...
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    Best LOOKING Flashlight ever !

    I like Armytek flashlights - they are all beautiful:
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    XML U3 / Copper PCB 1100 Lumens @ 3a

    Anyone who owns new XM-L U3 bin please post Vf measurements, I'd like to know how it correspond to very low Vf of XM-L U2 bin.
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    The fourth stage of flasholism - becoming a "tint head"?

    My stages were: 1 - My first light ever - 2xD alkalines halogen torch. Stage of never ending bulb realigning for the best (perfect) spot shape. 2 - My first white 5mm LED. Stage of walking around with 2xAA alkaline batteries joined with wires and electrical tape. 3 - My first bright light...
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    All ArmyTek Predator tints in one place. Updated! Over 80 beamshots and GIF's!

    Re: All ArmyTek Predator tints in one place! 3...2...1... Updated post #1.
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    All ArmyTek Predator tints in one place. Updated! Over 80 beamshots and GIF's!

    Re: All ArmyTek Predator tints in one place! What targets/what kind of beamshots from my flashlights would you like to see after next session which I'm going to make at this weekend?
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    All ArmyTek Predator tints in one place. Updated! Over 80 beamshots and GIF's!

    Re: All ArmyTek Predator tints in one place! No, I bought it and they are all mine. :) I personally prefer 2T for two reasons. First - this tint is not so much green in reality as on this photos. It is not "annoying green". it's rather "natural and soft" to the eyes. Not too cold like 1C and...
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    All ArmyTek Predator tints in one place. Updated! Over 80 beamshots and GIF's!

    Re: All ArmyTek Predator tints in one place! Reserved for more beamshots.
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    All ArmyTek Predator tints in one place. Updated! Over 80 beamshots and GIF's!

    Big comparison of four ArmyTek Predator XP-G tints Winter - 1C, Spring - 2T, Summer - 5C, Fall - 90CRI. :) From left to right: R5 1C, S2 2T, R4 5C, Q2 90CRI As you can see on the Cree chart they covers wide range of available CCT's of currently produced white LED's. S2 2T bin is rare bin...
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    Looking for XM-L flashlight which has flat regulation and 3000mA out of 1x18650 cell

    Price doesn't matter. It should be better than Predator which I own, I mean it should have more lumens. I want the flashlight with flat runtime on high so it should have buck/boost driver capable of doing 3000mA. Only one which I found is Spark SL6 but are there any competitor to it? Is there...
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    ArmyTek Predator (XP-G R5, 1x18650 2xR/CR123A) Programmable: RUNTIMES, BEAMSHOTS +

    What is more, the firefly mode probably has lower current draw than standby current of many of lights. :) I'm Sorry to post in your thread selfbuilt, but I can't start a new thread here. I think that my post is informative enough to be created here. I get recently a new version of Predator...
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    4D mag HID Drop in available?

    There's no specific drop-ins, but my Mag 45W HID mod works well on 8x18650 Li-Ion cells without big issues. You need expensive ballast, though, so many guys will told you to go LED when modding a Mag.
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    Another 35W HID beamshots...

    Hi, I've just finished my second HID mod after Maglite. Despite it's size it's very cool light in my opinion. It has still 12V 7Ah SLA battery, but I upgrade it to the Li-Ion pack in the near future. 4300K Philips burner set at 35W. Canon EOS 40D ISO100, 8s, f/4...
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