Okay, here's my thoughts. I'd like something for use as an EDC that would be used for mostly close-up work (looking behind /inside computers, etc.), but that will also be used for the occasional lighting things up that go bump in the night. For this reason, a lux V would seem to suit my needs due to the larger, brighter area of light over a lux III.
The light will be riding in my front pocket on a lanyard attached to a belt loop, at least until those Ti pocket clips show up. For this reason, I'm thinking Aleph 2 head and trim tailcap.
I have a couple Pila 150S's and charger, so I'd like to use the Aleph 1.5X123 body to get some good use out of them, plus I like the look/feel of the mid-sized body for pocket carry. The 1X123 body isn't too stable with a clip and the 2X123 body is a bit long, especially with dress pants.
Now the tough part, selection of a driver and what resistance for the McE2S. Which driver to match up the Pila 150S and lux V, taking into consideration that this light will see most of its use on low mode, and what resistance to use for a fairly bright low? I was thinking something along the lines of a BadBoy 650 or 700 along with a 15 ohm McE2S, but having little experience with the Pila, does this sound feasible?
Any comments, suggestions, or arguments would be appreciated!
The light will be riding in my front pocket on a lanyard attached to a belt loop, at least until those Ti pocket clips show up. For this reason, I'm thinking Aleph 2 head and trim tailcap.
I have a couple Pila 150S's and charger, so I'd like to use the Aleph 1.5X123 body to get some good use out of them, plus I like the look/feel of the mid-sized body for pocket carry. The 1X123 body isn't too stable with a clip and the 2X123 body is a bit long, especially with dress pants.
Now the tough part, selection of a driver and what resistance for the McE2S. Which driver to match up the Pila 150S and lux V, taking into consideration that this light will see most of its use on low mode, and what resistance to use for a fairly bright low? I was thinking something along the lines of a BadBoy 650 or 700 along with a 15 ohm McE2S, but having little experience with the Pila, does this sound feasible?
Any comments, suggestions, or arguments would be appreciated!