I have a MadmaxLite WO and MadmaxPlus WO on order want to get a better idea of how or even if they will work for the following:
KL1 Surefire head
Luxeon III Red/orange emitter (2.10Vf @ 200ma / 2.95Vf @ 1400ma typical)
Battery: single CR123
The idea for the light is to mainly run used up primary cells that have dimmed on P60 lamps. Howerver, I'd like to be able to use fresh cells also.
Will fresh cells run the emitter in direct drive? If so, will the Madmax handle the current? At what point might the converter take over and semi-regulate the output? How well will this setup work to finish off the near dead cells? Or should I ask, what kind of current will the Madmax be able to get out of a cell when it's below 2.5V open voltage?
KL1 Surefire head
Luxeon III Red/orange emitter (2.10Vf @ 200ma / 2.95Vf @ 1400ma typical)
Battery: single CR123
The idea for the light is to mainly run used up primary cells that have dimmed on P60 lamps. Howerver, I'd like to be able to use fresh cells also.
Will fresh cells run the emitter in direct drive? If so, will the Madmax handle the current? At what point might the converter take over and semi-regulate the output? How well will this setup work to finish off the near dead cells? Or should I ask, what kind of current will the Madmax be able to get out of a cell when it's below 2.5V open voltage?
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