Any more 1AA lights that take D26 drop-ins?

[Paul_in_Maryland]

Besides the out-of-production FiveMega 1xAA, what other 1xAA lights or bodies can accept D26 (P60) drop-ins? Put another way, what D26-capable lights are designed to use a single AA? I can't think of a single one.

I suppose one could buy a 18500 body that uses a D26 head, but the AA will rattle around unless secured in a tube or wrapper.

 

[kramer5150]

Derelight javelin is the only one I am aware of.

**edit**
You know what... now I am not sure. I was positive it could be de-lego'd and reduced to a 1AA size. Now I am not sure. let others chime in on this one.

 

[Paul_in_Maryland]

It can't: Just 2AA or 3AA.

 

[Niconical]

The Dereelight C2H (1xCR123A by default) can have a 1xAA extender added, and can also accept the Javelin head.

So unless I'm missing something, C2H + AA extender + Javelin head = 1xAA P60.

Probably.

 

[Paul_in_Maryland]

Indeed, it can; thanks. With a diameter of 14.1mm, the AA cell will rattle, but not nearly as much as it would rattle in a FiveMega 18xxx tube, whose inner diameter is 19.1mm. thanks.

The Dereelight C2H (1xCR123A by default) can have a 1xAA extender added, and can also accept the Javelin head.

So unless I'm missing something, C2H + AA extender + Javelin head = 1xAA P60.

Probably.

 

[kosPap]

trustfire B6.....found in KD....

plastic p60 lens/module ring (p60 comes in from the front) and plastic switch retainer in the tailcap (not critical)...otherwise is well made mismatchig HAIII too..

 

[357mag1]

Indeed, it can; thanks. With a diameter of 14.1mm, the AA cell will rattle, but not nearly as much as it would rattle in a FiveMega 18xxx tube, whose inner diameter is 19.1mm. thanks.

Paul,

The extender is narrower and keeps the cell from rattling around. I plan to get several more extenders and bodies then have some extenders opened up to take 17500 cells.

I use the Nizn cells as well and they make a significant difference in brightness compared to a single eneloop.

 

[AmperSand]

I run a Solarforce L2M with a 3 Mode low voltage (0.8-4.2v) solarforce dropin with centre (positive) spring removed. Fits a single eneloop in quite well.

 

[kramer5150]

I run a Solarforce L2M with a 3 Mode low voltage (0.8-4.2v) solarforce dropin with centre (positive) spring removed. Fits a single eneloop in quite well.

Whoa... this one was sitting right under my nose (literally).

I have been thinking about using an 18500 or 17500 cell in mine to extend L2M run times. With a 16340 theres a LOT of uncompressed spring length in this host, I think that can be put to better use.

14500=17500=18500 = AA length !!!

OP this is probably your best bet. Roll up some paper to fill up the gap.

 

[Essexman]

You know this is odd, our old friends in the far east sold a P60 1AA light for a while, now it's alaways out of stock, I wish I had grabbed a few when they had them.

I'd also like a cheap (ish) 1C P60 light to mod and play with.

 

[kosPap]

the trustfire light i mentioned is exactly this...

a small correction...the model is Tr-C6 NOIT B6 as I noted before....

here is the link to KD item
http://www.kaidomain.com/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductId=4990

enjoy, kostas

 

[Essexman]

the trustfire light i mentioned is exactly this...

a small correction...the model is Tr-C6 NOIT B6 as I noted before....

here is the link to KD item
http://www.kaidomain.com/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductId=4990

enjoy, kostas

Oh yes, your right!

But it's available at KD, I think I'm going to buy a couple, thanks for the link.
Now what to build? I think I'll build a dropin with a XP-G powered by a RV7 type driver. How many lumens does an XP-G put out at 700mA ?

 

[kosPap]

but where are you going to find an 700ma RV7? the ones se;;s are actually 350mA....

if you do find tell me too, but I am more oriented to aBB NextGEn or a madmax....I am working on a way to mount it on a P60 module....

easy way out is a Dereelight low voltage dropin though....

Also, I bought this flashlight as a sample of the perfect outdoors light....1AA/1x14500 and as big reflector as needed....add a zebralight and you are done!

 

[Paul_in_Maryland]

Dereelight XPG R5 on 1xAA vs. 3xAA

Today I received my 0.9-4.2V XP-G R5 3-mode D26 dropin from Dereelight. I immediately installed it in my FiveMega 1xAA host with Solarforce head and NiZn AA (1.6V at 1 amp).

I don't yet have beam shots, but I've tested it inside and outside, comparing it with my Dereelight 2.8-4.2V 3xAA (NiMH, 3.7V total at 1 amp) here's what I can tell you:

- The 0.9-4.2V drop-in is bluer. It made the 2.8-4.2V version look warm.
- The 0.9-4.2V drop-in with 1 NiZn cell appears to have about 80% of the output of the 2.8-4.2V drop-in with 3 NiMH cells. The beam profile (hot spot diameter and corona diameter) looks the same.
- The 3 modes seem well-spaced.

 

[OceanView]

Re: Dereelight XPG R5 on 1xAA vs. 3xAA

The 0.9-4.2V drop-in is bluer. It made the 2.8-4.2V version look warm.

I believe the low-voltage drop-in is a 1B tint. Is the higher-voltage drop-in supposed to be the same tint?

 

[bspofford]

the trustfire light i mentioned is exactly this...

a small correction...the model is Tr-C6 NOIT B6 as I noted before....

here is the link to KD item
http://www.kaidomain.com/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductId=4990

enjoy, kostas

Long before the Trustfire model was available, I bought several of the Xlights (http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.14226) that seem to be identical. I recently tried to order these from BestOfferBuy.com @ $24 each (http://www.bestofferbuy.com/xlight-...ilcap-silicone-bezel-pads-114500-p-13235.html), but they were unavailable and BOB offered to substitute the Trustfire.

 

[Paul_in_Maryland]

Re: Dereelight XPG 0.9-4.2V tint

I believe the low-voltage drop-in is a 1B tint. Is the higher-voltage drop-in supposed to be the same tint?

According to Dereelight's module list, both the 0.9-4.2V and 2.8-4.2V versions come from the R5 bin. At the bottom of the list we find, "XP-G R5- 1B tint. Since all Dereelight XP-G dropins are R5, there should be no difference from model to model.