Re: What does the Jetbeam Raptor RRT-2 not exist or something?
+1 How does that selector ring feel? Does it stick into notches for each node pretty well? Does it have nothes/detents? Is it loose (too loose?) or tight?
There is a spring loaded metal ball in the selector ring and detents in the adjectant part of the head.
I tried to take some photos.
The first one is showing the ball when a mode is selected and a part of the ball sticks into a detent:
The second photo was taken with the selector ring between two modes:
I like the way the selector ring feels but I can't say if it is better than that of the RRT-1 as I don't have one.
I agree it's a beautiful light.
Yes, it really is a beautiful light.
Machining and anodizing are really nice.
The 4 anodized parts of my RRT-2 all have slightly different colors but the complete light looks perfect because they are sorted form light at the front to dark at the tail.
The big thing I'm waiting on for this light though is the regulation on 18650, specifically in high mode. That will make or break a sale for me on this light I think.
I don't think you will like the regulation on high mode with a 18650.
I used a new 2600mAh flat top 18650 from AW for all runtimes
Runtime in medium mode is quite good.
The light uses PFM for output regulation, in low and medium mode in discontinous operation.
With a true constant current driver the runtime in medium and low mode could be better.
But it is already much better than the boost curcuit with PWM dimming used in the Jet-III Pro IBS.
In both modes the battery protection circuit did shut off the light.
I measured 3.16V after the high run and 3.12V after the low run.
The Eagletac T100C2 did not shut off, I stopped the measurement when the output dropped too low.
When the light is turned on with the clicky there is a short dim flash followed by a very short break before the light goes into the selected mode (including standby).
Current draw measured with a 18650 charged to 4.1V:
Standby 1.8mA
Low 100mA
Med 300mA
High 1080mA
I'm not sure if the description from Jetbeam is correct.
I think they copied it from the RRT-1 and did not adapt all details to the RRT-2.
'New hybrid reflector specially designed for CREE LED, which allows for better beam quality, efficiency and throw capability.'
Too me it looks like a plain smooth reflector with very visible rings in the beam.
Adjustable Focus design for fine tuning of beam pattern and distance
This is not mentioned in the operation manual and I didn't find a way to do it.
Anti roll design
It is one of my best rolling lights.
No clip, no grip ring and not even a lanyard attachment point.
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