Cree MC-E: where and when?
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Gunner12
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There are available in some of the lower priced lights and some modders have been using them.
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DX and KD have quite a few of them, as well as SSC's quad-core, the P7, but they seem to fall short of their potential output.
Wolf Eyes is releasing a MC-Sniper in a matter of days. Although it is rated fairly low for a MC-E, I don't doubt that it will be brighter than the MC-E's on DX and KD (as was true for their P7-Sniper).
Other companies have plans but no products. Tiablo is developing the A10 for the MC-E. Neoseikan is developing the larger Legion II, which uses the P7 but can still achieve the throw associated with either a MC-E or very focused XR-E.
Wolf Eyes is releasing a MC-Sniper in a matter of days. Although it is rated fairly low for a MC-E, I don't doubt that it will be brighter than the MC-E's on DX and KD (as was true for their P7-Sniper).
Other companies have plans but no products. Tiablo is developing the A10 for the MC-E. Neoseikan is developing the larger Legion II, which uses the P7 but can still achieve the throw associated with either a MC-E or very focused XR-E.
PhantomPhoton
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Why do you say it's low? We don't know how many amps the emitters are seeing yet, plus it's a 6A tint and those always have way way way nicer tint with the drawback of a bit less lumens.
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I didn't say its output is low. I said it is rated low, meaning in comparison to the DX and KD lights I mentioned, which are rated around 900 lumens.
I hadn't known about plans for a MC-E DBS. Although I don't know much about it yet, that's my current first choice for its Dereelight quality, and a lower price (vs WE).
Dereelight has some beamshots on there web site also of the DBS V2 with MC-E. Impressive.
WadeF
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I just ordered a DBS MC-E pill. We'll see what it does. 
I think it may work in the CL1H, but the beam may not be very good.
I think it may work in the CL1H, but the beam may not be very good.FlashCrazy
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I just ordered a DBS MC-E pill. We'll see what it does.
Your assumptions are correct.
Dereelight is working on a new reflector for the CL1H that will work with the MC-E.:huh: !
Hey FlashCrazy, any runtime estimate for the MC-E pill? Also, I see it's recommended to use 2 x 18650, is that mandatory or just suggested?
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FlashCrazy
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Hey there, mechBgon. I don't have any runtime numbers yet, but if I had to guess, I'd say about 1:15 on 2 x 18650. You can use a single 18650, but runtime will of course be less...probably around 45 minutes. Again, these are guesses... I won't know until I get these into my impatiently waiting hands. :candle:
Youfoundnemo
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Soooo someone fill me in, wasnt everyone and their grandmamma dissing quad die leds because they couldnt throw light well? when did that change
Thanks, and one more question: any word on a 1-stage version? For my purposes, 1-stage is best.
Perhaps http://www.cutter.com.au/proddetail.php?prod=cut817
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MattK
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More choices coming soon.
MattK
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I know, I'm a tease - will post more as soon as I get a green light.
Phaserburn
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Ok, lazy me. What are the primary differences between the MC-E and P7?
Jarl
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MC-E can be wired in 4s, 2s2p, 1s3s, 4p, etc; the dies are individually addressable
P7 is forced 4p wiring. And BIG.
Apart from that, not much.
P7 is forced 4p wiring. And BIG.
Apart from that, not much.
