Jan 28, 2004 #1 K kaseri Enlightened Joined Jul 21, 2003 Messages 701 I'm wondering if anyone knows how much current is running through the ARC4 at each of it's brightness levels?
I'm wondering if anyone knows how much current is running through the ARC4 at each of it's brightness levels?
Jan 28, 2004 #2 C cue003 Flashlight Enthusiast Joined Dec 10, 2002 Messages 2,461 Location NC, USA My understanding is that it varies from light to light.
Jan 28, 2004 #3 Sean Flashlight Enthusiast CPF Supporter Joined Dec 11, 2001 Messages 2,976 Location IL, near St. Louis MO I was wondering the same thing. Although it varies, what is the "average"?
Jan 28, 2004 #4 V ViciousCycle74 Newly Enlightened Joined Jan 15, 2003 Messages 108 Location Albuquerque yea, I'm also trying to figure out how to measure it. It definatly won't be as strait forward as just compleating the circut with test leads between the battery and battery tube, or will it?
yea, I'm also trying to figure out how to measure it. It definatly won't be as strait forward as just compleating the circut with test leads between the battery and battery tube, or will it?
Jan 28, 2004 #5 G Gransee Flashlight Enthusiast Joined Jan 26, 2001 Messages 4,706 Location Mesa, AZ. USA I would imagine the average is about 750mA with a window of about 600-900mA. A good LED will draw less power. Remember, the Arc4 is brightness calibrated. This is a new concept in flashlights. Peter
I would imagine the average is about 750mA with a window of about 600-900mA. A good LED will draw less power. Remember, the Arc4 is brightness calibrated. This is a new concept in flashlights. Peter