E05SSvn - Best Stainless AAA

[saypat]

can Vinh do the XP-L 4000k at 900 lumens?

 

[Skylumen]

Update:

D) $69 XP-L 5700K - Single Mode 3.6A, ~1200 LED Lumen at turn , obviously bright, 2 minute per burst (IMR10440

Only)

This cell can take 3A discharge rate. 3.6A at turn on drops as voltage drops so it's not too long until we fall below the 3A safe zone. Light dims very slowly so plenty of usable show off or scanning time. Will do more run time time as I have time.

http://www.illumn.com/10440-efest-imr10440-v1-350mah-high-discharge-flat-top.html

 

[Skylumen]

can Vinh do the XP-L 4000k at 900 lumens?

YES

 

[Skylumen]

Will it fry the driver if you run the other version with a 10440?

YES

 

[Skylumen]

Is option D the smallest brightest VN light thus far?

YES

 

[jsmitty1967]

I will take one option D. Thanks!

 

[Skylumen]

Illumination supply has the cells

 

[saypat]

so, this changed from 900 lumens to 1200 lumens? Wow! Is it close to 1200 even with the XP-L at 4000k? Still 2 min bursts only? Amazing light! Plenty to go around? Timeframe to build and ship one? Sorry for all my dumb questions. Thank you Vinh!

 

[Skylumen]

so, this changed from 900 lumens to 1200 lumens? Wow! Is it close to 1200 even with the XP-L at 4000k? Still 2 min bursts only? Amazing light! Plenty to go around? Timeframe to build and ship one? Sorry for all my dumb questions. Thank you Vinh!

The beamshots are 1200 LED lumen. I just measured the current draw today and it was 3.6A, higher than I initially estimated. 4000K might be 1000 LED lumen at turn on Lumen...

2 minute burst from a fully charged cell is fine. I only have like 5 in hand for testing. A load more is coming very soon though.

 

[thedoc007]

This is pretty amazing...finally something that will compete with the MBI HF for keychain duty. Might just have to get one...

 

[jmpaul320]

probably the brightest AAA size option

 

[Skylumen]

Option D below Tested:
- Tested with Efest 350 IMR10440
- Ran three 2 minute runs and one 6 minute run.
- Total usable run time = 12 minutes
- Starting voltage = 4.18V, Ending voltage = 3.05V
- First 3 minute runs are very bright
- At the 12th minute option D is still brighter than a stock E05SS

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[makapuu]

The XP-L version is like a mini-Noah.

 

[jmpaul320]

The XP-L version is like a mini-Noah.

We just need a mini ark now with all that flood lol

 

[KQL]

Probably not the most cost efficient route, but how much to mod my own E05SS to option D? I find it too heavy for EDC use, preferring the aluminum lights, but for this, I'd put up with the weight.

 

[Tacitus]

Option D below Tested:
- Tested with Efest 350 IMR10440
- Ran three 2 minute runs and one 6 minute run.
- Total usable run time = 12 minutes
- Starting voltage = 4.18V, Ending voltage = 3.05V
- First 3 minute runs are very bright
- At the 12th minute option D is still brighter than a stock E05SS

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Thanks Vinh for the "Option D" test results! All I can say is WOW!
The AAA I carry for about 30 hours a week is lighter, has a forward clicky, and has a respectable 300 Lumen. But, I'll be more than happy to trade that for what looks to be a legendary mini-beast.

Also, it's great that the batteries for the little beast are both plentiful and cheap!

 

[kensington]

Probably not the most cost efficient route, but how much to mod my own E05SS to option D? I find it too heavy for EDC use, preferring the aluminum lights, but for this, I'd put up with the weight.

same question here.

 

[jonwkng]

I'll take one, Option D) $69 XP-L 5700K - Single Mode 3.6A.

Thanks, Vinh! :buddies:

 

[Skylumen]

How come no one is buying the less hardcore options?

 

[jonwkng]

How come no one is buying the less hardcore options?

Vinh lights = HARDCORE :rock: