DBCustom@BLF gained 150 lm on D4 by replacing FET and wires. So there is some room for improvement.I assume Vinh will put an XPG2 PDT inside for even more throw.
Doubt he could do much more since the Emisar lights already have an excellent FET driver and very low resistance springs.
DBCustom@BLF gained 150 lm on D4 by replacing FET and wires. So there is some room for improvement.
Most wouldn't consider a 150 lumen gain over already 3000+ lumens a good enough improvement to make or pay more money for. The man does have a lot of fans though, so I could be wrong.
Most wouldn't consider a 150 lumen gain over already 3000+ lumens a good enough improvement to make or pay more money for. The man does have a lot of fans though, so I could be wrong.
True!
Pre-order at mountain electronics.
Didn't he also bore out his battery tube and replace the 18650 with a 21700? Or was that someone else?DBCustom@BLF gained 150 lm on D4 by replacing FET and wires. So there is some room for improvement.
The D1S isn't for pre-order at Mountain Electronics just yet. The one for pre-order is the D1, which is the D1S little brother.
The D1S has a bit larger head/reflector. But, with these prices and the great UI we may as well collect them all.
Didn't he also bore out his battery tube and replace the 18650 with a 21700? Or was that someone else?
Most wouldn't consider a 150 lumen gain over already 3000+ lumens a good enough improvement to make or pay more money for. The man does have a lot of fans though, so I could be wrong.
Looks like a Manker U21 with an 18650 tube instead. I rather have the Manker.
I got Utorch UT02, which is the same as Manker U21. Lost it, don't ask. Overall it was nice. Fair UI (not nearly as good as D4, but not bad either). Battery choice was better than that of D1s, but 3x18650 would be even better, With this head size, why not? But the LED was severely underdriven. 1300 lm? UT02 could nearly double output (and beam intensity) without much problem.
I just bought HeikeLite MT02. It is smaller than UT02, has double battery capacity throws the same. But it uses domed emitter, which makes no sense really. So it could be much throwier as well......
I really need to learn soldering, so I can replace it with HI. Or just dedome it.