Maratac AAA Q5 (Part 3)

[R@ndom]

Yea I was night hiking today and seen some glowing eyes. Had the Rebel EOS headlamp on high but couldn't make out the critter. Guessed it was a deer based on the hight but well yea know how it is. Took out the ITP for kicks and was able to make out the animal's shape. So out threw my headlamp. Kinda happy with the light.

I'll gladly take that headlamp off your hands.

 

[*Dusty*]

I'll gladly take that headlamp off your hands.

I think Woods Walker meant the Maratac Beam out threw his headlamps beam, not that he was throwing out the headlamp.......

 

[R@ndom]

I think Woods Walker meant the Maratac Beam out threw his headlamps beam, not that he was throwing out the headlamp.......

'twas worth a try.

 

[*Dusty*]

'twas worth a try.

Opportunistic Optimism FTW!!!

 

[pyromaniac]

great runtime---an informal test I did a while back yielded around a solid hour on high with little dimming;

I can confirm that!
Can't belive that nobody did a runtime test, yet.
Here is a quick and dirty one:

Maratac on High with Eneloop

 

[WadeF]

I'm fairly sensitive to picking up on PWM but it's not something that bothers me. I usually I'm just happy having the light when I need it. Comparing the Maratac's PWM to the LOD Q4, the Maratac's is a little bit faster. It would be really nice if they increased the frequency like Fenix did with the LD01, but I have no complaints with this little gem. The polished SS has really grown on me and I'm glad MKLight gave me the idea.

I can detect the PWM with the Maratac, but it doesn't really bother me in use the way the PWM on my Fenix LOD Q4 does. Wouldn't hurt if they improved on it, but I feel it's perfectly acceptable the way it is for the price of the light. 🙂

 

[andrew123]

Does the Maratac have an inducter whine on any of the levels? My LD01 drives me nuts on medium and low.

 

[*Dusty*]

I haven't heard any.

I have the same noise with my L1D but only on med and high.

 

[geepondy]

Thanks for the graph. I'm hoping at some point to see how well it does in high with a alkaline and lithium. I may give out the one level version as a couple of Christmas gifts. I find multiple level lights tend to confuse or annoy a lot of casual users who won't be reading this forum.

I can confirm that!
Can't belive that nobody did a runtime test, yet.
Here is a quick and dirty one:

Maratac on High with Eneloop

 

[Patriot]

Does the Maratac have an inducter whine on any of the levels? My LD01 drives me nuts on medium and low.

Funny that you asked this but it's a good question. I've never picked up on it before so I went and had a listen. I've got pretty good ears and the only way I could hear it was to stick the head of the light in my ear like a q-tip...lol. In doing the same thing with the LOD, it was about 2-3 times louder.

 

[andrew123]

Thanks Patriot!

 

[Woods Walker]

I'll gladly take that headlamp off your hands.

LOL. Not in this life. The Rebel EOS headlamp is great. I used the ITP 3-mode on its first AT trip. Yup the light has a WOW factor given the size. Everyone at the shelter wanted one.

 

[Woods Walker]

I can confirm that!
Can't belive that nobody did a runtime test, yet.
Here is a quick and dirty one:

Maratac on High with Eneloop

Nice regulated output. Hope the see the some charts for the low and med modes. :twothumbs

 

[MKLight]

I'm fairly sensitive to picking up on PWM but it's not something that bothers me. I usually I'm just happy having the light when I need it. Comparing the Maratac's PWM to the LOD Q4, the Maratac's is a little bit faster. It would be really nice if they increased the frequency like Fenix did with the LD01, but I have no complaints with this little gem. The polished SS has really grown on me and I'm glad MKLight gave me the idea.

LOL...you're welcome, Patriot. I am enjoying mine more and more every day. I like it polished and still haven't opened the second one yet. I may keep or gift it...haven't decided yet.

I can detect the PWM with the Maratac, but it doesn't really bother me in use the way the PWM on my Fenix LOD Q4 does. Wouldn't hurt if they improved on it, but I feel it's perfectly acceptable the way it is for the price of the light. 🙂

I notice the PWM, too. It is definitely less than my L0Ds, but more so than my LD01. The spacing of levels is much better, though.

Take care,
MK

PS I like the graphs! I really need to get rid of my no-runtime 10440s (they're old) and stick in an Energizer Lithium L92 AAA (or L91...always forget the exact number...lol

 

[timbo114]

I like your O ring idea.
Would it be silly to think that an O ring at each end of this light 'may' save some damage from a drop or mishap threatening the corner edges?

...

I removed the C-clip from my SS light to do some minor polishing and I decided to leave it off. I noticed that there were some sharp corners at the C-clip detents which I did soften up a bit with sand paper. Still, the light had and unfinished look to is so decided to find and o-ring to fit the groove back there.



The perfect size turned out to be the #60 which I picked up a Ace Hardware.


Here is a picture showing the C-clip, original spare o-ring (for head) and the #60 that I just picked up and installed (fat one)

Alternately, someone would use a glow ring if they desired and so you'd want to use one that's 7/16ths.

The o-ring is nice because you don't feel any of the rough edges or get it caught on fabrics.

 

[Patriot]

I like your O ring idea.
Would it be silly to think that an O ring at each end of this light 'may' save some damage from a drop or mishap threatening the corner edges?

I'm not even sure it was my idea. I think one of the members clips broke and they put one on there a while back. If it offers any protection from bumps it's not much.








My latest pictures:

 

[TONY M]

Thanks for runtime graph pyro!

Nice regulated output. Hope the see the some charts for the low and med modes. :twothumbs

+1

 

[R@ndom]

Mhm speaking of run-times. When is selfbuilt's review gonna be published?

 

[Mr. kydex]

Does the Maratac have an inducter whine on any of the levels? My LD01 drives me nuts on medium and low.

Not sure about any "whining", But I have noticed a slight buzz. mostly on Med and Low. As Patriot said, It's not very loud though and you will not notice it unless it's very close to you ear.

 

[IceRat]

I ran a enloop down in mine to see what it would do. It only gave me the lower two modes. High would be on for a split second then it would shift to a lower mode. I am glad it just didn't cut out dead.

I can't wait to use it on my Labor Day camping trip to blow away all of the mag lights my brothers like to use.:naughty: