MiniMag 2AA with SMJLED - runtime?
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Is there any decrease in runtime?
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I want beamshots also. Is it more floody or throwy?
Here are a couple of not so great ones I took several years ago with a lousy camera I had at the time. The were about 36 inches from the wall if memory serves, it was at my previous house.
Stock AAA Minimag
SMJLED AAA Minimag
Stock AAA Minimag
SMJLED AAA Minimag
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Thank you...
jzmtl
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Is that the bare led version or the puck version?
jzmtl
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Hmm, I must've gotten a crappy one, it was blue and dim.
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Do you get significantly better runtime with Lithiums (L91) or are they a waste in it?
jzmtl
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What is the current draw of smjled? Bare led or regulated?
SureAddicted
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Stock AAA Minimag
Thats a stock minimag beam? I've never seen a beam like that from a stock minimag. And it has a intense hotspot, what gives?
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that beamshot does seem bizarre. Maybe some camera thing, making it look more powerful than it is?
Well the camera would make it look like that, notice that the average brightness of the entire picture isn't that high. It looks exactly like a minimag beam, with slightly off-centered bulb (I don't think I've ever seen a perfectly centered one, especially not after they've been in use for a few weeks?).
Beamshot comparisons with camera is only meaningful if you use the same aperture and exposure settings for all the shots, otherwise the camera will try to adjust so that the brightness looks the same in all shots.
Beamshot comparisons with camera is only meaningful if you use the same aperture and exposure settings for all the shots, otherwise the camera will try to adjust so that the brightness looks the same in all shots.
BigWaffles
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Sorry to ressurect this thread but I recently purchased 2 of these SMJLED upgrades from Lighthoud.com. After putting one in my Mini-Mag with Energizer Alkalines I did a Lux test and it clocked in at 720Lux. After about 2hrs it was down to less than 100Lux. I took it out, turned it off for a few minutes and then turned it back on. It came on very bright (1920Lux) and after a few seconds droped back down to 720lux. For some reason I whacked the flashlight against the palm of my hand and the light flickered up on high for a split second and then dropped back down.
I was able to reproduce these results with 2 SMJLED modules and 2 differend Mini-Mag hosts. Does anybody have any idea what happened? Does 720Lux sound about right for these lights?
I am looking to get appx. 24hr runtime from a Mini-Mag with 2AA batteries and had hoped this would be the answer. The 2hr runtime on the initial test is a bit disappointing. Hopefully someone can shed some 'light' on this conundrum.:shrug:
C.P.T.
I was able to reproduce these results with 2 SMJLED modules and 2 differend Mini-Mag hosts. Does anybody have any idea what happened? Does 720Lux sound about right for these lights?
I am looking to get appx. 24hr runtime from a Mini-Mag with 2AA batteries and had hoped this would be the answer. The 2hr runtime on the initial test is a bit disappointing. Hopefully someone can shed some 'light' on this conundrum.:shrug:
C.P.T.
I can only comment on the version from Sandwich Shoppe,
which, they insist, is NOT the same as the LightHound version.
On Energizer Alkalines (# E91), not the "improved" version,
mine ran for 4 hours before dropping to 50% of its
original intensity.
But don't stop yer' test there ! ! !
This light module is un-regulated, remember ?
Even after running for 24 hours, it is STILL
about as bright as with the original Incand.bulb. (Pink band)
I measured the 24-hour level at 20% of Starting brightness.
Yet, it was STILL plenty bright and useful, :thumbsup:
roughly what the "regular lightbulb" would provide.
My samples (perhaps a dozen of 'em), never
exhibited the Blinking or Fluttering characteristic you mention.
Hope this is helpful.
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which, they insist, is NOT the same as the LightHound version.
On Energizer Alkalines (# E91), not the "improved" version,
mine ran for 4 hours before dropping to 50% of its
original intensity.
But don't stop yer' test there ! ! !
This light module is un-regulated, remember ?
Even after running for 24 hours, it is STILL
about as bright as with the original Incand.bulb. (Pink band)
I measured the 24-hour level at 20% of Starting brightness.
Yet, it was STILL plenty bright and useful, :thumbsup:
roughly what the "regular lightbulb" would provide.
My samples (perhaps a dozen of 'em), never
exhibited the Blinking or Fluttering characteristic you mention.
Hope this is helpful.
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After I initially install my terralux clicky with the SMJLED (puck) drop-in, I noticed this flickering/quasi-mulit mode situation. After cleaning the Sil-Glyde grease off the threads and re-lubing with copper anti seize, it went away and seems to work perfect.
Granted, this is not a user light. It sits tucked away in a gear box in case a need a long runtime, semi-bright alky/lithium/nimh compatible light. Its stored with a pair of L91's and gets checked for function every couple months.
Granted, this is not a user light. It sits tucked away in a gear box in case a need a long runtime, semi-bright alky/lithium/nimh compatible light. Its stored with a pair of L91's and gets checked for function every couple months.
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No problems with mine.
BigWaffles
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Does anybody know the difference? Are the LightHound versions older/lower models? I might have to get one from the Sandwich Shoppe and compare.
Thanks for that tidbit.
C.P.T.
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Wanted to post a follow-up to this:
Possible to clean up the beam, it's full of artifacts and noticeable even not when white-wall-hunting.
Ideally, I would like to reduce throw and get a more floody lite, maybe somewhat like Nite-Ize with 5mm LEDs (All flood, no throw).
Can I get a different reflector for it?
Possible to clean up the beam, it's full of artifacts and noticeable even not when white-wall-hunting.
Ideally, I would like to reduce throw and get a more floody lite, maybe somewhat like Nite-Ize with 5mm LEDs (All flood, no throw).
Can I get a different reflector for it?
Cydonia
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I guess you could sputter the reflector like they do with full sized Maglite reflectors?
It's true the SMJLED beam isn't white wall hunter quality. Swapping the three 5mm LED's in a Nite Ize with some bright new Nichia DS should make a profound difference in brightness. Could it be the answer to a smooth flood with very long run time from a Mini Mag?
And finally, yes, make sure you get the Sandwiche Shoppe version of the SMJLED.
It's true the SMJLED beam isn't white wall hunter quality. Swapping the three 5mm LED's in a Nite Ize with some bright new Nichia DS should make a profound difference in brightness. Could it be the answer to a smooth flood with very long run time from a Mini Mag?
And finally, yes, make sure you get the Sandwiche Shoppe version of the SMJLED.
