I was thinking about buying a couple of these 5000mAh 11.1V battery cells to use to power my SST-50 flashlight when Im on search and rescue, using a cord from the cell stored in my vest to the flashlight. However it can't take more than 8.4V so I was wondering how I would go about limiting the voltage and current so that I dont fry the flashlight? I suppose I would have to add a driver somewhere that can handle the incoming voltage and current from the battery? The flashlight in question is http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.36352
The description reads "Digitally regulated current 1800mA" however knowing UltraFire, its most likely direct driven, which means I'll want to add a driver to it anyway.. I also bought a 502D with the 2x18650 tube which I suspect will fit the C8.. The plan is to mod the 1x18650 tube with a cord to use with external pack, and use the 2x18650 tube with batteries.
Could someone please recommend a good quality driver for the SST-50, preferably one that can handle at least 12V input, and even better if it has a trimpot to adjust output current.. Max 3 modes and no strobe or SOS crap please..
Thanks,
Fredrik
The description reads "Digitally regulated current 1800mA" however knowing UltraFire, its most likely direct driven, which means I'll want to add a driver to it anyway.. I also bought a 502D with the 2x18650 tube which I suspect will fit the C8.. The plan is to mod the 1x18650 tube with a cord to use with external pack, and use the 2x18650 tube with batteries.
Could someone please recommend a good quality driver for the SST-50, preferably one that can handle at least 12V input, and even better if it has a trimpot to adjust output current.. Max 3 modes and no strobe or SOS crap please..
Thanks,
Fredrik