mtrunner
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This is just the light I have been waiting for...thanks for the runtime tests...amazing.
Fenix E01
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RobertM
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I've now received in total 2 black E01s and 3 olive E01s. What is interesting is that my black one is considerably brighter than any of the 3 olive ones 
. The two black ones seem nearly the same in output, the three olive ones are dimmer than the black ones, and one olive is noticeably dimmer than the other two olives. Overall I'm really happy with these lights; it's hard to beat them for $15. I think I may send back the dimmer olive one though (which is a shame because it's anodizing matches the best of the three olive ones).
Robert
. The two black ones seem nearly the same in output, the three olive ones are dimmer than the black ones, and one olive is noticeably dimmer than the other two olives. Overall I'm really happy with these lights; it's hard to beat them for $15. I think I may send back the dimmer olive one though (which is a shame because it's anodizing matches the best of the three olive ones).Robert
this_is_nascar
Flashaholic
I've now received in total 2 black E01s and 3 olive E01s. What is interesting is that my black one is considerably brighter than any of the 3 olive ones
Robert
Before sending it back, you may want to reconsider your needs. I've found the dimmer ones run a good bit longer that the brighter ones. I know, that's stating the obvious. In my case, I'm EDC'ing the brighter ones, but are holding onto the dimmer ones for emergency lights, where that extra runtime would be a good thing to have. What's nice about the E01, at $15.00, it's not terrriby costly to keep a sub-performer in brightness as a long-runtime light.
AFAustin
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t_i_n, WadeF, et al,
Thanks for all the runtime tests and other info. Pretty amazing performance for this little light. I have been well pleased with my black EO1 as far as output and build quality (don't have the patience for my own runtime tests---I'll happily rely on you guys' fine work for that!). I'm awaiting an orange and a blue, and if their output is close to what my black manages, I'll be happy indeed.
Thanks for all the runtime tests and other info. Pretty amazing performance for this little light. I have been well pleased with my black EO1 as far as output and build quality (don't have the patience for my own runtime tests---I'll happily rely on you guys' fine work for that!). I'm awaiting an orange and a blue, and if their output is close to what my black manages, I'll be happy indeed.
just received mine,
i really like the build, but honestly, i am less the thrilled with the light itself. I know the GS has an oval beam, i know that it has very little spill. But whats with the purple tint? i guss maybe its the low drive level.:shrug:
maybe fenix should consider using DS in the E01.
I will be putting it on my keys and my arc into storage foam with its older brother (LS) cos its definetly a keeper.
Crenshaw
i really like the build, but honestly, i am less the thrilled with the light itself. I know the GS has an oval beam, i know that it has very little spill. But whats with the purple tint? i guss maybe its the low drive level.:shrug:
maybe fenix should consider using DS in the E01.
I will be putting it on my keys and my arc into storage foam with its older brother (LS) cos its definetly a keeper.
Crenshaw
sloganuga
Newly Enlightened
Just got notice that my purple E01 (for the wife) shipped. It will be interesting to compare the brightness to my olive E01 to see if there is any variance in brightness.
WadeF
Flashlight Enthusiast
You could spend $55 (shipped) on an ARC GS and get a slightly brighter purple tint. :wave:
Be nice if these things would be pure white, but I think it's the nature of these Nichia GS's to have a color tint, some maybe better than others? For $15 I wouldn't expect a premium hand picked Nichia GS.
For $15 I'm just happy it has a Nichia GS to begin with.thats why maybe a DS is the way to go...maybe i have a modding project on my hands....:huh: now to find some DSes and an extra E01 just in case...You could spend $55 (shipped) on an ARC GS and get a slightly brighter purple tint. :wave:
Be nice if these things would be pure white, but I think it's the nature of these Nichia GS's to have a color tint, some maybe better than others? For $15 I wouldn't expect a premium hand picked Nichia GS.
actually IMHO, the build itself is already worth the $15
Crenshaw
Daekar
Enlightened
thats why maybe a DS is the way to go...maybe i have a modding project on my hands....:huh: now to find some DSes and an extra E01 just in case...
actually IMHO, the build itself is already worth the $15
Crenshaw
Is the Vf the same for the DS and GS? I thought the GS was a multi-core emitter. Wouldn't that mean higher Vf if they're in series? Based on the drive currents discussed, I wouldn't imagine they were in parallel...
Anybody got a Nichia datasheet handy?
BTW, Crenshaw, if you're successful with this mod and the results turn out nicely, I might want to try it myself or pay you to do it for me. I love the DS beam...
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Marduke
Flashaholic
The GS is two DS dies in parallel, not series.
milwaukeeblues
Newly Enlightened
My Arc "Limited Edition" has done noble service on my keychain for the last five years, but I bought an olive E01 hoping it would be brighter.
Indeed, the E01's beam is much brighter and whiter than that of the Arc, so I got another olive E01 for my wife. The two E01s have virtually identical beams but somewhat different head colors and knurlings.
Given the E01's build quality, beam, and runtime, I am very happy with it and think it is the best keychain light I could have right now.
Best, -Peter
Indeed, the E01's beam is much brighter and whiter than that of the Arc, so I got another olive E01 for my wife. The two E01s have virtually identical beams but somewhat different head colors and knurlings.
Given the E01's build quality, beam, and runtime, I am very happy with it and think it is the best keychain light I could have right now.
Best, -Peter
JB5
Newly Enlightened
My Blue and Purple arrived while I was home for lunch. Snapped a quick picture. Havent even put batteries in them yet. Have to stop on the way home and get a couple.
LED-holic
Flashlight Enthusiast
Wow looks very nice. Can't wait for fenix-store to have them in stock.
geek4christ
Enlightened
My Blue and Purple arrived while I was home for lunch. Snapped a quick picture. Havent even put batteries in them yet. Have to stop on the way home and get a couple.
The blue looks awesome. Very dark, which is good!
Thanks for the picture.
V8TOYTRUCK
Flashlight Enthusiast
Niceeeeeeeee....
im very far away from doing anything, cos i need to get a new soldering iron, the tip is all oxidised on my current one, and then i need to get a few more E01s, which means shipping time, need to find Ds leds, then find a way to open the head up...but i will let you know if anything gets done..:thumbsup:
No idea on the Vfs though, if thier in series to maintain a constant current, then logically speaking with what little electronics knowledge i can remember, it would need twice the V.
do SSC P7s have 4 times the Vf p4s? :thinking:
Crenshaw
chimo
Flashlight Enthusiast
The GS has one rectangular die.
Marduke
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My Blue and Purple arrived while I was home for lunch. Snapped a quick picture. Havent even put batteries in them yet. Have to stop on the way home and get a couple.
AHHHH!!!:hairpull:
Please no more taunting me with pics of that beautiful midnight blue E01!! I am too ancy just sitting here waiting for mine to arrive.Any results with NiMh cells? Yeah I know with the regulation and yada yada, but I don't plan on buying any more disposeable cells, so once I am done with the alkies found around the house, I'm doing rechargeables unless the cells are changed in something and still have juice in them.
V8TOYTRUCK
Flashlight Enthusiast
Flashlight reviews.com tested the eneloop at around 7hrs til 50% brightness
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