Hallis
Flashlight Enthusiast
Hey guys, I know there has been quite a bit of Mag85 discussion lately thanks to Wilkey, js, bwaites, and a few other people giving us great gifts of wisdom and enlightenment.
One of the things that i havent seen a lot of coverage on is batteries. I know that NiMH's are the thing to use and are a pretty economical way to do it with 3aa-D adapters or one of fivemega's custom 9aa-3D (which is just sickening in how nice its made). The only thing generally said about the cells themselves is that you want to stay under 2200mAH as far as capacity rating goes since the bigger cells have trouble meeting the amperage draw from the big 1185. Wilkey is packaging some CBP1650's with his "Polaris" turnkey units that are available for signup. He chose these because they are able to deal with really high current. And rightfully so, they should fit the application well. But, i cannot look past the fact that they are in fact 1650mAH cells and as a result wouldnt have good runtime in a Mag85 or really much else, (ive got some 1500's that i have to charge every few days with just random normal use of my digital camera which is getting to be a pain)
Basically what im looking for is a battery that could be a happy medium, say 2000mAH or somewhere there about or suggestions about a higher capacity cell that could meet the Mag85's required draw. And also, where to get them. Fivemega seems to like the Sanyo 2300's. At least those are what he pictures with his 9aa-3D adapters. Will those meet the current draw and if so where can i pick them up?
My old Maha 2200's are going to get rolled over from flashlights to consumer electronics duty, like my digital camera.
Sorry for this being so long-winded.
your input is greatly appreciated guys.
Shane
One of the things that i havent seen a lot of coverage on is batteries. I know that NiMH's are the thing to use and are a pretty economical way to do it with 3aa-D adapters or one of fivemega's custom 9aa-3D (which is just sickening in how nice its made). The only thing generally said about the cells themselves is that you want to stay under 2200mAH as far as capacity rating goes since the bigger cells have trouble meeting the amperage draw from the big 1185. Wilkey is packaging some CBP1650's with his "Polaris" turnkey units that are available for signup. He chose these because they are able to deal with really high current. And rightfully so, they should fit the application well. But, i cannot look past the fact that they are in fact 1650mAH cells and as a result wouldnt have good runtime in a Mag85 or really much else, (ive got some 1500's that i have to charge every few days with just random normal use of my digital camera which is getting to be a pain)
Basically what im looking for is a battery that could be a happy medium, say 2000mAH or somewhere there about or suggestions about a higher capacity cell that could meet the Mag85's required draw. And also, where to get them. Fivemega seems to like the Sanyo 2300's. At least those are what he pictures with his 9aa-3D adapters. Will those meet the current draw and if so where can i pick them up?
My old Maha 2200's are going to get rolled over from flashlights to consumer electronics duty, like my digital camera.
Sorry for this being so long-winded.
your input is greatly appreciated guys.
Shane