Glow Bug
Enlightened
PayPal Sent for one.
Thanks Jim! Just saw this thread and squeaked in I hope...
Thanks Jim! Just saw this thread and squeaked in I hope...
-
You must be a Supporting Member to participate in the Candle Power Forums Marketplace.
You can become a Supporting Member.
Sold/Expired FS: M6-R LVR3I PWM regulators -- good for WA1111, MN21, SL 35X LA, etc.
- Thread starter js
- Start date
Help Support Candle Power Flashlight Forum
js
Flashlight Enthusiast
Glow Bug,
Got it. It will go out today.
OK. That's it then. I am closing this thread.
Thanks very much everyone!
Got it. It will go out today.
OK. That's it then. I am closing this thread.
Thanks very much everyone!
wquiles
Flashaholic
Jim,
Got my package today. Outstanding job in the cells/pack - awesome attention to detail :bow:
Thanks for your generosity in making these available to us
Will
Got my package today. Outstanding job in the cells/pack - awesome attention to detail :bow:
Thanks for your generosity in making these available to us
Will
wquiles
Flashaholic
Jim,
One technical question: You have always stated that the 6.8V setting is for the MN21 and for the MN11 (edit: I should have said MN16). You don't recommend the MN20 nor the MN16 (edit: I should have said MN11), nor the N2, all of which are "9-volt" bulbs. Since there is a soft-start here, and since the equivalent voltage is "set" at 6.8v, what harm could possibly come from running the other 9-volt rated lamps?
Will
One technical question: You have always stated that the 6.8V setting is for the MN21 and for the MN11 (edit: I should have said MN16). You don't recommend the MN20 nor the MN16 (edit: I should have said MN11), nor the N2, all of which are "9-volt" bulbs. Since there is a soft-start here, and since the equivalent voltage is "set" at 6.8v, what harm could possibly come from running the other 9-volt rated lamps?
Will
Last edited:
js
Flashlight Enthusiast
Will,
You've got this wrong! I said that the MN21 runs at 6.8 volts. And the MN16 (M3T HOLA) also. And the MN11 (M3 HOLA). In other words, and of the "9 volt" HOLA lamps pretty much run at close to 6.8 volts. So, the P91 would be a 6.8 volts lamps as well, presumably.
Now, the 9 volt LOLA's, which would include the MN20, MN10, MN15, and N2, all run at HIGHER than 6.8 volts. Not sure what the exact voltage at good drive-level is, but it is noticeably HIGHER than the 9 volt HOLA's.
So, the LVR3I, set for 6.8 volts DC-equivalent, will UNDER-drive these lamps--whcih is perfectly safe, but less than stellar in terms of whiteness.
Clear?
You've got this wrong! I said that the MN21 runs at 6.8 volts. And the MN16 (M3T HOLA) also. And the MN11 (M3 HOLA). In other words, and of the "9 volt" HOLA lamps pretty much run at close to 6.8 volts. So, the P91 would be a 6.8 volts lamps as well, presumably.
Now, the 9 volt LOLA's, which would include the MN20, MN10, MN15, and N2, all run at HIGHER than 6.8 volts. Not sure what the exact voltage at good drive-level is, but it is noticeably HIGHER than the 9 volt HOLA's.
So, the LVR3I, set for 6.8 volts DC-equivalent, will UNDER-drive these lamps--whcih is perfectly safe, but less than stellar in terms of whiteness.
Clear?
wquiles
Flashaholic
Yes, perfectly clear now. Sorry for the confusion on my side
Thanks much
Will
Thanks much
Will
js
Flashlight Enthusiast
You're very welcome! Sorry if I came across as rude.
Also, thanks very much for your kind words about those 9 cell packs I made. They are as good as I could make them, so I'm happy you were pleased! The individual stacks were end-to-end soldered, then wrapped in 2 mil thick Kapton tape (2 mils kapton, 1.5 mils adhesive), then glued together using high performance silicone RTV, then electrically wired together with 11 amp tinned copper braid, with extra kapton tape underneath any cross-over points.
I've actually drop-tested this style of construction, and I didn't break any joints with drops from chest height onto wood flooring. However, that doesn't mean it can't happen, and also says nothing about drops onto concrete, or from a greater height.
Anyway, what you have is the heart of an M6-R. That pack forms the body of the M6-R. The LVR is the brains.
OK. I'm starting to wax poetic so I'll cut myself off.
Also, thanks very much for your kind words about those 9 cell packs I made. They are as good as I could make them, so I'm happy you were pleased! The individual stacks were end-to-end soldered, then wrapped in 2 mil thick Kapton tape (2 mils kapton, 1.5 mils adhesive), then glued together using high performance silicone RTV, then electrically wired together with 11 amp tinned copper braid, with extra kapton tape underneath any cross-over points.
I've actually drop-tested this style of construction, and I didn't break any joints with drops from chest height onto wood flooring. However, that doesn't mean it can't happen, and also says nothing about drops onto concrete, or from a greater height.
Anyway, what you have is the heart of an M6-R. That pack forms the body of the M6-R. The LVR is the brains.
OK. I'm starting to wax poetic so I'll cut myself off.
wquiles
Flashaholic
No worries Jim. I have some N2's and wanted to do some bench testing, so wanted to have an idea about what to expect.
Thanks again :bow:
Will
Thanks again :bow:
Will
Glow Bug
Enlightened
Got it Jim. Thanks again for your offering these as well as your williness to help us on CPF.
js
Flashlight Enthusiast
OK.
Last time I posted this I had left three LVR's out of the count, and so had three more spares than I had at first figured. Then I decided that I really didn't want to make two M6-R packs for special/CPF benefit auction. So that means I have FIVE of these LVR's for sale. I also dropped the price by $5. So $30 for first, and $25 for each one after that going to the same address/same order.
More details and pics in the first post of this thread.
Last time I posted this I had left three LVR's out of the count, and so had three more spares than I had at first figured. Then I decided that I really didn't want to make two M6-R packs for special/CPF benefit auction. So that means I have FIVE of these LVR's for sale. I also dropped the price by $5. So $30 for first, and $25 for each one after that going to the same address/same order.
More details and pics in the first post of this thread.
vacuum3d
Enlightened
Hi Jim,
I've recently acquired a M6. I'm interested in one of these. I'll send PP later tonight.
thx,
ernest
I've recently acquired a M6. I'm interested in one of these. I'll send PP later tonight.
thx,
ernest
vacuum3d
Enlightened
PP is sent. May I assume the FET comes with the LVR3I?
Thx,
ernest
Thx,
ernest
js
Flashlight Enthusiast
ernest,
Yes. Of course. LVR3I = circuit board + remote mounte FET. Exactly what I used to make the M6-R's. I'll mail out your regulator tomorrow. Thanks!
Yes. Of course. LVR3I = circuit board + remote mounte FET. Exactly what I used to make the M6-R's. I'll mail out your regulator tomorrow. Thanks!
cnjl3
Enlightened
Hi Jim,
I will take you up on one kit - PayPal sent
Carlos
I will take you up on one kit - PayPal sent
Carlos
js
Flashlight Enthusiast
ernest and Carlos, your LVR's went out today via first class mail, in manilla padded envelopes. The LVR board and FET are inside static-proof plastic bags inside, and the FET leads are all stuck in a bit of conductive foam for extra ESD protection. I have never had a problem destroying these boards and FETs with static electricity, but then again, except for my very first one, I have always worn a grounding strap when handling these, and my soldering station is ESD safe. Definitely avoid cellophane tape and other things that make static--like a plastic chair, for example.
OK. So I still have two or three more of these available.
OK. So I still have two or three more of these available.
cnjl3
Enlightened
Just wanted to let you know that I received the goods.
I can't believe that i am so close to getting a regulated M6 battery pack.
Thanks for the prompt shipping.
I can't believe that i am so close to getting a regulated M6 battery pack.
Thanks for the prompt shipping.
vacuum3d
Enlightened
Package arrived today. Thank you very much.
ernest
ernest
js
Flashlight Enthusiast
Chuck,
Got the PayPal. Will send them out today or tomorrow via first class mail.
Everyone:
OK. I'm closing the thread again. I've only sold four, and I had talked about having five for sale, but I have decided I want one extra spare just in case I do decide to make an M6-R for a CPF benefit auction or just to have around as an extra spare.
Thanks very much everyone for your interest!
Got the PayPal. Will send them out today or tomorrow via first class mail.
Everyone:
OK. I'm closing the thread again. I've only sold four, and I had talked about having five for sale, but I have decided I want one extra spare just in case I do decide to make an M6-R for a CPF benefit auction or just to have around as an extra spare.
Thanks very much everyone for your interest!
