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BB500 R2H Sandwich really low dome?
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BentHeadTX
Flashlight Enthusiast
Both of mine are HD /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbsup.gif
ksbman
Flashaholic*
I just looked for the BB500 R2H sandwich's at the Shoppe and couldn't find them.
Are they sold out already or am I just lost?
Are they sold out already or am I just lost?
I am glad I got mine secured I guess! Thanks Wayne!!! How many were put up on the shoppe to start with? This is how observant I am, didn't even know the quantity thing existed until today /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/icon15.gif Thanks again Wayne!! Doug /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif
I put 5 total up on the shoppe.
That's the remaining modules from the R2 build. The requests had died off. Probably because some people didn't know they existed.
There are no more R2 modules. This is the last of the batch and they are now all spoken for.
That's the remaining modules from the R2 build. The requests had died off. Probably because some people didn't know they existed.
There are no more R2 modules. This is the last of the batch and they are now all spoken for.
PaulW
Flashlight Enthusiast
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dat2zip said:
That's a typo on the shoppe. R2Hs are HDs.
Wayne
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Uggg. I wish I had known that. Didn't want a LD, but did want a HD. Is there a prospect there will ever be more?
Paul
dat2zip said:
That's a typo on the shoppe. R2Hs are HDs.
Wayne
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Uggg. I wish I had known that. Didn't want a LD, but did want a HD. Is there a prospect there will ever be more?
Paul
PaulW
Flashlight Enthusiast
Re: Sandwich really low dome?
Wayne,
Because I didn't think the R2H was a HD, what I did order was: Madmax Sandwich Module kit Q3-Wide Open -- plus a bunch of accessories and parts. (Order 1257)
It arrived quickly and safely, and I just put it in a Minimag today. But I'm wondering what I got. I think I have to conclude that it's a LD. I've never seen one before, but the emitter on this sandwich certainly is a lot flatter than the Lux IIIs I have. Compared with my Arc LSH, it has a white hot spot with a yellow corona, and it has rings. Compared with my Arc LSL, it has the same kind of beam, but greener.
In addition, it appears no brighter than my LSL, which is a standard -- an M or N binned emitter driven at 335 mA. So that leads me to believe that the convertor may not be a Madmax (although it was in a Madmax Q3 WO) baggie.
For these reasons, it appears there was a mistake somewhere and that you did not intend to send this?
Paul
Wayne,
Because I didn't think the R2H was a HD, what I did order was: Madmax Sandwich Module kit Q3-Wide Open -- plus a bunch of accessories and parts. (Order 1257)
It arrived quickly and safely, and I just put it in a Minimag today. But I'm wondering what I got. I think I have to conclude that it's a LD. I've never seen one before, but the emitter on this sandwich certainly is a lot flatter than the Lux IIIs I have. Compared with my Arc LSH, it has a white hot spot with a yellow corona, and it has rings. Compared with my Arc LSL, it has the same kind of beam, but greener.
In addition, it appears no brighter than my LSL, which is a standard -- an M or N binned emitter driven at 335 mA. So that leads me to believe that the convertor may not be a Madmax (although it was in a Madmax Q3 WO) baggie.
For these reasons, it appears there was a mistake somewhere and that you did not intend to send this?
Paul
Mark_Larson
Enlightened
Re: Sandwich really low dome?
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PaulW said:
In addition, it appears no brighter than my LSL, which is a standard -- an M or N binned emitter driven at 335 mA. So that leads me to believe that the convertor may not be a Madmax (although it was in a Madmax Q3 WO) baggie.
[/ QUOTE ] You'd have a hard time picking out the difference in brightness from 335mA to 500mA (which is what the MM is driven at)
Also, Q2s are greener than Q3s.
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PaulW said:
In addition, it appears no brighter than my LSL, which is a standard -- an M or N binned emitter driven at 335 mA. So that leads me to believe that the convertor may not be a Madmax (although it was in a Madmax Q3 WO) baggie.
[/ QUOTE ] You'd have a hard time picking out the difference in brightness from 335mA to 500mA (which is what the MM is driven at)
Also, Q2s are greener than Q3s.
PaulW
Flashlight Enthusiast
Re: Sandwich really low dome?
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Zeppert said:
Yes PaulW you are correct in that the MMQ3 is a LD. It is Iout Nominal ~600mA. It should definately be brighter than your LSL.
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Hmmm. This was my first purchase at the Sandwich Shoppe. I can see now that I should have asked questions first. I'm wondering how one can tell whether a given sandwich is HD or LD. I always assumed that when not specified, it would be a HD. I can't imagine anyone wanting a LD. (The only reason I keep my Arc LSL is because it's S/N 001.)
Under what conditions at the Shoppe does a sandwich have a HD? Does anyone know what the naming conventions are? I'd like to know because I have plans to perhaps get another sandwich in January for use with the McFlood. And I have found today that the McFlood is quite ringey with a LD.
Paul
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Zeppert said:
Yes PaulW you are correct in that the MMQ3 is a LD. It is Iout Nominal ~600mA. It should definately be brighter than your LSL.
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Hmmm. This was my first purchase at the Sandwich Shoppe. I can see now that I should have asked questions first. I'm wondering how one can tell whether a given sandwich is HD or LD. I always assumed that when not specified, it would be a HD. I can't imagine anyone wanting a LD. (The only reason I keep my Arc LSL is because it's S/N 001.)
Under what conditions at the Shoppe does a sandwich have a HD? Does anyone know what the naming conventions are? I'd like to know because I have plans to perhaps get another sandwich in January for use with the McFlood. And I have found today that the McFlood is quite ringey with a LD.
Paul
vcal
Flashlight Enthusiast
Re: Sandwich really low dome?
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PaulW said:
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Zeppert said:
Yes PaulW you are correct in that the MMQ3 is a LD. It is Iout Nominal ~600mA. It should definately be brighter than your LSL.
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I can't imagine anyone wanting a LD. (The only reason I keep my Arc LSL is because it's S/N 001.)
Paul
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Here's a couple of facts about the Low Dome:
1) it will put out almost as much light overall as the high dome (amp for amp)
2) it works far better when used with the NX-05 optic.
3) the effect of the LD/NX05 is a low to medium spot that does not have anywhere near the throw that the HD/NX05 does, and especially when the HD is paired with the Fraen optic.
What the LD/NX05 does do well is to light up the area up to 20' or so. It is not a flood though..it has an easily distinguishable hot-spot. IMHO it's a great all around general purpose beam that is very smooth when used with the proper optic.
I have NO idea what the exact appearance of the McFlood beam is like. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/icon3.gif
Couple of extra thoughts...
The eye of the Low Dome looks round
The eye of the High Dome looks hexagonal.
I noticed that you ordered a regular MadMax -as opposed to the MadMax+ so your Q3 will not be as bright, but will run longer on the battery.
Also, your Q 3 Low Dome should have NO green in it whatsoever..-yours may have been mis-binned.-it happens....
You will be absolutely sure of getting a High Dome if you order a 3 Watt Luxeon.
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PaulW said:
[ QUOTE ]
Zeppert said:
Yes PaulW you are correct in that the MMQ3 is a LD. It is Iout Nominal ~600mA. It should definately be brighter than your LSL.
[/ QUOTE ]
I can't imagine anyone wanting a LD. (The only reason I keep my Arc LSL is because it's S/N 001.)
Paul
[/ QUOTE ]
Here's a couple of facts about the Low Dome:
1) it will put out almost as much light overall as the high dome (amp for amp)
2) it works far better when used with the NX-05 optic.
3) the effect of the LD/NX05 is a low to medium spot that does not have anywhere near the throw that the HD/NX05 does, and especially when the HD is paired with the Fraen optic.
What the LD/NX05 does do well is to light up the area up to 20' or so. It is not a flood though..it has an easily distinguishable hot-spot. IMHO it's a great all around general purpose beam that is very smooth when used with the proper optic.
I have NO idea what the exact appearance of the McFlood beam is like. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/icon3.gif
Couple of extra thoughts...
The eye of the Low Dome looks round
The eye of the High Dome looks hexagonal.
I noticed that you ordered a regular MadMax -as opposed to the MadMax+ so your Q3 will not be as bright, but will run longer on the battery.
Also, your Q 3 Low Dome should have NO green in it whatsoever..-yours may have been mis-binned.-it happens....
You will be absolutely sure of getting a High Dome if you order a 3 Watt Luxeon.
PaulW
Flashlight Enthusiast
Re: Sandwich really low dome?
Thanks vcal -- most helpful, esp. your edit. I now feel I understand the rules.
I think I'll give this light to a friend, who's not a flashaholic; she'll like it. And then I'll be on the lookout for a LuxIII sandwich. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif
-Paul
Thanks vcal -- most helpful, esp. your edit. I now feel I understand the rules.
I think I'll give this light to a friend, who's not a flashaholic; she'll like it. And then I'll be on the lookout for a LuxIII sandwich. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif
-Paul
