I recently acquired a W2V 5 watt luxeon HD and put it in a 2D Maglite using a 6AA battery holder, running it direct drive, and using the Maglite reflector, with UCL lens. My question is, how bright is this supposed to be? The reason why I ask is that I recently purchased an Elektrolumens Green Blaster III . . . . . . . .and when shining both the Maglite and the Blaster on the wall, at 6 feet or so, both hotspots appear to be about the same brightness. When I shine them out the back towards the yard, the Maglite's beam only seems marginally brighter. My question is, do I have a crappy 5 watt luxeon, or did I just get an overly bright Blaster III? My Blaster III IS a goodly amount brighter than my direct drive 3C 1 watt Radioshack mod, but I don't see how it can be as bright as this W bin 5 watt luxeon. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif Of course, the side spill from the 5 watt in Maglite is obviously MUCH better, but I was hoping for a bright hotspot out of this mod.
Any questions or comments?
Any questions or comments?