Lumapower IncenDio Q5 Review: RUNTIMES, PICS, and more.

[EngrPaul]

Seems while nobody was looking, V2 came out.

I just happen to be wandering around here at CPF again, and couldn't miss out on this light.

Thanks selfbuilt for the review... and Matt for having the V2 in stock at Battery Junction.

[selfbuilt]

Seems while nobody was looking, V2 came out.

Thanks for the heads-up Paul.

I've just added the V2 details from batteryjunction's site to the end of the first post. Basically, new features include a removable pocket clip, shortened memorization delay (now down to 1 sec), reverse polarity protection, and a switch that is supposedly now serviceable if needed.

All sound like good upgrades to me!

[OCDGearhead]

Thanks for the review Selfbuilt. I ordered one of the limited v2's in brass & nickel. Matt should have it here this week.

Will post my impressions when I get it, also vs. a P2D Fenix q5.

Seems like the perfect pocket light.

[selfbuilt]

My review of the 18650-sized Encore is now up.

See that review for a discussion of some the new V2 build features of these EDC series lights.

[cruisemissile]

I got mine and like it, it feels good and is bright.
I like the GITD oring in the bezel/reflector, it works fine.
The GITD tailcap cover does not glow- I wish it did.

[EngrPaul]

I've heard back from Ricky at Lumapower about the build issues. He acknowledges that there are issues with their current line of small lights, and he's working to improve the QC.

Will there be a V3 with more quality fixes and HA-III?

[MattK]

could be...

[eyeeatingfish]

Got a question. Do you think there would be a brightness difference between a 3 volt rcr123 and a 3.7 volt rcr123a in terms of brightness?

I ask because I jsut realized that my tynergy rechargeables are the 3.0v variety and im wondering if im losign out on potential.

[bltkmt]

I love my IncenDio. Has anyone installed tritium in the two body slots? If so, what size worked best? Thanks.

[techwg]

Does the memory drain any battery life? If the memory uses ANY power, im turned off from a light. Other than that, it looks cool.

[selfbuilt]

Does the memory drain any battery life?

No, there is no standby-drain on the Incendio. Memory is retained by the circuit even when batteries are not present.

[techwg]

No, there is no standby-drain on the Incendio. Memory is retained by the circuit even when batteries are not present.

Really? how the hell is this possible? and why are other companies not doing this?

[rmteo]

Many other companies do it - particularly the Chinese ones. Possible using something called non-volatile memory which retains its contents even when power is removed.

[HKJ]

Really? how the hell is this possible? and why are other companies not doing this?

The light is using something called EEPROM or Flash memory.
Most lights with memory is using that, but not all lights have implemented memory, even if they have a EEPROM in the controlling microprocessor. One of the more advanced examples of that is LiteFlux, they have memory for many different settings, but "last mode memory" is optional, i.e. it is stored somewhere in the EEPROM if it has to remember the last mode.

Remember that "last mode memory" is not something everyone wants!

[selfbuilt]

Many other companies do it - particularly the Chinese ones.

The light is using something called EEPROM or Flash memory.

Yes, the Incendio - like many lights - is using a form of flash memory. As HKJ pointed out, this can be implemented in a number ways and is used to retain all sorts of possible settings (not just last memory mode, although this is common on a number of lights now).

EEPROM has been in use for a long time in all sorts of devices (e.g. BIOS setting in various computer components come to mind). The modern version of this technology is used in all sorts of devices with "flash" memory - from your cell phone, to USB flash drives, etc.

[ionizedsky]

Selfbuilt, I think we can breathe some life into this thread, Seen the LumaPower Incendio V3....

[MattK]

LOL - he'll have a V3 soon enuff!

[Burgess]

Great !


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[ionizedsky]

LOL - he'll have a V3 soon enuff!

Thanks Matt, I was really just himing and hawing over ordering one of these today and than I came across this thread and I thought I should make sure it is everything I want in life given the current holiday season/economy
even though I am up to my knees in flashlight debt

You wouldn't know by chance if the Lumapower Encore EDC 2x CR123/18650 would be getting a R2 or XP-G upgrade soon do yeah?
Just seems like a shame to have real slim 18650 light that is only 180 lumens....

[MattK]

The Encore was JUST revised and the new version came out like 2 weeks ago so I wouldn't expect any changes to it for a while.

[ionizedsky]

Please Sir may I have another! Alright you twisted my arm enough. I'll order one in the morning . Thanks

The Encore was JUST revised and the new version came out like 2 weeks ago so I wouldn't expect any changes to it for a while.

[Dioni]

LOL - he'll have a V3 soon enuff!

[dimitris12]

Hello, Has anybody experienced any audible buzzing from the IncenDio due to the PWM? I'd like to get one but I have a Klarus XT11 that does the high pitched buzzing and I can hear it in a quiet room. Thanks.

[selfbuilt]

Hello, Has anybody experienced any audible buzzing from the IncenDio due to the PWM? I'd like to get one but I have a Klarus XT11 that does the high pitched buzzing and I can hear it in a quiet room. Thanks.

The general cause of buzzing is believed to be inductor whine, and it is not related to PWM. It is often confused with it as the whine intensity is specific for given modes or battery sources on an individual light (i.e. making it seem like it correlates with some of the lower output modes). I've seen plenty of current-controlled circuits that also have a low-level of whine. There is another kind of buzz that I've noticed that seems be associated with heavy current draw, but that again is likely seperate from PWM.

As for inductor whine, it is generally impossible to predict, as each sample of a given model series can be unique (although there may be some batch effects).