Lamda's $20 ill pill feedback

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Lamda\'s $20 ill pill feedback

Comments about the $20 ill pill Luxeon with DC/DC for under $20 drew enough responses in your best AA to needed its own thread?

I ordered the Q2k version, installed it in my mini-mag with borofloat lens. Been quite pleased with the results.

Maybe I got lucky but my ill pill puts out a beam very close in quality and brightness to the gold standard LSHP. I have not done runtime test yet.

Using fresh batts on both, LSHP is brighter, but ill pill is close. The pill's beam is almost pure white w/hint of warm. This is based upon my one ill pill, so comments from other ill pill users are welcome.

The runtime listed here EZ LED Modis 70 min w/1850 nmh, so I'm guessing w/alk the runtime would be longer.

Thanks,
CY
 
Re: Lamda\'s $20 ill pill feedback

I really hope this is what all other illpill users feel about it cuz I'm gonna get one soon~ /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif
 
Re: Lamda\'s $20 ill pill feedback

Here's my observation: my Ill pill drop in is brighter than my Arc LS first run second. The arc has longer run time. The Ill pill just goes dead in bout hr and a half. Both have the yellowish ring surrounding the hotspot with has a purplish tint. Their beams are remarkably similiar.
My inretech white drop in has a larger hot spot than the above but it also uses lithiums. Also, very bright and the same purplish tint one finds in low domes.
 
Re: Lamda\'s $20 ill pill feedback

My ill pill is an UGLY purple color. I had requested a White one, but instead all I got was an UGLY purple pill... The same color/brightness as those cheapo 4 led lights 0n
E-bay...

I wish lambda had told me it was purple, because then I would not have ordered it... /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbsdown.gif
 
Re: Lamda\'s $20 ill pill feedback

Hi Bryan,

Sorry you don't like the pill, but:

On Feb 8, you asked about getting a pure white Pill, I repsonded:

"The LD Luxeons have a blueish tint, nothing "pure" white.

If you want something purerer white, in a couple weeks I'll have some econo modified Brinkmann AAs with HD pills."

On Feb 10, you sent PayPal; I shipped

On Feb 13, you sent email saying you were not happy with the purple tint.

On Feb 13, I responed:

"Sorry you don't like the Pill. The only other LD Luxeons I have are Q2K, which have a green tint.

If you really don't like it, send it back and I'll send a refund."

Again, sorry you don't like the color of the Pill, but since you didn't take me up on the exchange or refund, I had assumed you changed your mind. I guess that's not so....
 
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bryan, if you don't like your ill pill, sell it. I am sure others will buy it. I know i would
 
Re: Lamda\'s $20 ill pill feedback

I love my ill pill. Took me less than five minutes to install and although it has a blue tint (i much prefer the blue tint to a greenish tint for some reason) it is bright and great for short range use. I love using the exposed lowdome in candle mode. This really is a great and easy mod for a great price. Hey lambda, would you care to speculate on wether or not the new niteize iq switch thing will work with the illpill or not? Also, I wanted to go a little furthur and painted the back side of the optic with epoxy/glow powder mix. This really screwed up the beam so I am wondering how to get a new optic (where?, what kind?). TIA.
 
Re: Lamda\'s $20 ill pill feedback

Wow, what a great guy Lambda! I've never purchased anything from you, but in the future, I wouldn't hesitate doing business with you!
 
Re: Lamda\'s $20 ill pill feedback

Lambda is a stand up guy, /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbsup.gif I'd never hesitate to buy from him again. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif
 
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[ QUOTE ]
xochi said:
Hey lambda, would you care to speculate on wether or not the new niteize iq switch thing will work with the illpill or not? Also, I wanted to go a little furthur and painted the back side of the optic with epoxy/glow powder mix. This really screwed up the beam so I am wondering how to get a new optic (where?, what kind?). TIA.

[/ QUOTE ]

xochi, I checked the Niteize web page, but didn't find anything about an IQ switch, so don't know. If you want a replacement optic, send me $3.00 and I'll mail you a new one with nub already trimmed off.
 
Re: Lamda\'s $20 ill pill feedback

If you do not like the Pill I would buy it off ya...I'll buy a purple colored mini mag and giveit to my G/F I think she would love the color. I don't understand why it would only be as bright as the cheapo 4LED lights though?

Lambda, have you considered just selling the sandwitches without the emitters? I'd love to throw a LD Cyan on one to make an extra bright light. Or a HD red/orange with a different optic?

Either way any idea when your going to make another run?
 
Re: Lamda\'s $20 ill pill feedback

i got 2 pills, both have purple tinted beams...
they are worth every penny!
i have quite a few sandwiches from the sandwich shop, the Q3 LD are not a whole lot better(maybe a little)and are over twice the price. IMHO these IllPills are definatly worth the money.
 
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Lambda is a real good guy and just because I don't like purple lights doesn't mean it's not a quality product...

He DID offer to take it back, but for $20.00 i guess it really is a good deal.

Sorry if I came off sounding crass... My bad.. I will be careful to make sure brain is engaged before putting mouth in gear next time... /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/icon15.gif

I will be looking forward to getting the brinkman hd (whiter led)AA in a few weeks... thanks for being so cordial Lambda! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif
 
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Bryan - No problemo, as before, if ya don't like it, I'll refund/exchange. The econo HDs are held hostage just like the IL III waiting for the flashlights to arive...

Justintoxicated - I may use the remianing parts I have to make some do it yourself kits, but will have to make some more circuit cards before I can do that. If I don't receive the Brinkmann AAs, I guess I could try and get that done this weekend. However, I'd also need to get some more NX05 optics, as I've only got one left of those...

red_robby - Thanks! Price can make a difference.

PhotonBoy - As I said above, I'm short on NX05 and need to make some more circuit cards too, so it would be a couple weeks before all the parts could be rounded up. But, I hope to be working on the IL III also, so time available will be scarce...
 
Re: Lamda\'s $20 ill pill feedback

lambda, i am also interested in some do it yourself kits /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
 
Re: Lamda\'s $20 ill pill feedback

Thats great Lambda! Too bad I toasted the Emitter I was going to put in there though /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

I have optics too from blowing up Star-O's lol

I guess I like to blow stuff up....

Might jsut take your kit So I don't have to order more starts for a while...Then again Maybe Ill disect another Star-O (Cyan for parts). Can;t wait to see the Lux III Il's too Definately highly interested in those!
 
Re: Lamda\'s $20 ill pill feedback

Ok, I found this:

illpill.jpg


I can drill and punch these to make up some kits. But as I said, no optics at this time.

So, I'll start a thread in the mod b/s/t forum for the kit. Without lens, let's say $5.00 and when I get the lenses, it should be like $7.00 with lens; postage paid. You supply the Luxeon and epoxy...

Let the modding begin.. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
 
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