MX Power 3-Cree 3-Mode LED Flashlight *beamshots on page 3*

[markone]

Re: MX Power 3-Cree 3-Mode LED Flashlight

I have just changed the thermal compound that interfaces the led base module, which contains also the electronic, to the flashlight body and now the external surface gets warmer much faster, meaning that the heat transfer has been improved.

I'm starting to think that the best mod for this light is to swap P4 leds (if really they are) with better bin.

The mounted ones seems to be exactly the following :

http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.3417

 

[stansbrew]

Re: MX Power 3-Cree 3-Mode LED Flashlight

Thinkin bout it..................

 

[stansbrew]

Re: MX Power 3-Cree 3-Mode LED Flashlight

Ok I ordered it

 

[kaidomain]

Re: MX Power 3-Cree 3-Mode LED Flashlight

Confirmed: This light has glass lens, instead of plastic.

 

[Phaetos]

Re: MX Power 3-Cree 3-Mode LED Flashlight

According to the specs it weighs YANG ounces. lets do the math

Y = 25'th letter, A=1, N=14, G = 7.

25 + 1 + 14 + 7 = 47oz = 2.9lbs

Even more interesting is the fact that this lights reflector is nearly 21 feet in diameter (250in), 18 feet long (224in), and has a tube diameter thats smaller than the batteries that fit inside of it.

Basicaly what we have here is an anti-aircraft search light! AND FOR ONLY $50! WHAT A STEAL!

What's more interesting is that your codebaeking skills are invaluable. And that YANG oz. = 2.9lbs actually sounds about right

 

[sims2k]

Re: MX Power 3-Cree 3-Mode LED Flashlight

Anyone done comparison with the Kaidomain 3SSC light ? Wanted a brighter light than my SF L2 and 3D Magled.

 

[markone]

Re: MX Power 3-Cree 3-Mode LED Flashlight

Anyone done comparison with the Kaidomain 3SSC light ? Wanted a brighter light than my SF L2 and 3D Magled.

The question is : has anyone already acquired the triple Kaido ?

 

[markone]

Re: MX Power 3-Cree 3-Mode LED Flashlight

Another excursion on the darkness ... i'm starting to think that this flashlight is more on the 400 lumens side than less.

Yes, i am satisfied.

 

[Steve L]

Re: MX Power 3-Cree 3-Mode LED Flashlight

Anyone done comparison with the Kaidomain 3SSC light ? Wanted a brighter light than my SF L2 and 3D Magled.

It hasn't shipped yet. I believe the latest shipping date is Oct 7

 

[zifnab69]

Re: MX Power 3-Cree 3-Mode LED Flashlight

@markone.

So you confirm, no way to use 18650 and the lens is glass ?
What other batterie can we use to have more runtime than rcr123 ?
thank you

 

[markone]

Re: MX Power 3-Cree 3-Mode LED Flashlight

@markone.

-So you confirm, no way to use 18650 and the lens is glass ?
-What other batterie can we use to have more runtime than rcr123 ?
thank you

-Yes, Yes.
-I do not know.

 

[Steve L]

Re: MX Power 3-Cree 3-Mode LED Flashlight

@markone.

So you confirm, no way to use 18650 and the lens is glass ?
What other batterie can we use to have more runtime than rcr123 ?
thank you

A 17670, but I'm not sure if 8.4v (2 x 4.2v fully charged) is enough voltage. The 3 LED's are wired in series so without a boost driver it would need at least 10.5v(Vf of ~3.5v x 3).The first two numbers are the the diameter of the battery, the second two numbers are the length(in mm).

 

[markone]

Re: MX Power 3-Cree 3-Mode LED Flashlight

A 17670, but I'm not sure if 8.4v (2 x 4.2v fully chaeged) is enough voltage. The 3 LED's are wired in series so without a boost driver it would need at least 10.5v(Vf of ~3.5v x 3).The first two numbers are the the diameter of the battery, the second two numbers are the length(in mm).

The diameter is exactly 17mm, so 17670 may not fit in, but most important the provided regulator is for sure a simple buck so the leds do not turn on at all with a pair of cells.

Also the capacity of one 17670, in terms of Whour, is practical the same of 2 x R123 at the current values that i have measured.

For who is thinking to exchange the circuit board, the PCB has a diameter of about one inch.

 

[aussiebuddha]

Re: MX Power 3-Cree 3-Mode LED Flashlight

Bad news .... 18650s do not fit in the tube, diameter is equal to 17mm.

So, if you want to use booster circuit, prepare a couple of 17650/670 or proper tool for your lathe.

Mine takes 18650 with no problem and plenty of space.
maybe you got an old model or something?

 

[markone]

Re: MX Power 3-Cree 3-Mode LED Flashlight

Mine takes 18650 with no problem and plenty of space.
maybe you got an old model or something?

Mine seems to be exactly the showed one on DX site :

http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.5971

Are you talking about the same flashlight ?

Marco.

 

[jirik_cz]

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I've found some beamshots on takebeat's blog. Unfortunately the text is in japanese:duh2:

http://plaza.rakuten.co.jp/takebeat/diary/200710010000/

 

[aussiebuddha]

Re: MX Power 3-Cree 3-Mode LED Flashlight

how did you get to DX?
It hasnt been working for me for the last week or so.
Not sure the sku but i got mine in dx.

By the way. I'm not completely happy about mine.
the build quality seems ok and all, and easy to mod. but the beam is quite ringy compared to single led lights.
I tried close and longer than 2mtr range but still ringy.

Mine seems to be exactly the showed one on DX site :

http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.5971

Are you talking about the same flashlight ?

Marco.

 

[markone]

Re: MX Power 3-Cree 3-Mode LED Flashlight

how did you get to DX?
It hasnt been working for me for the last week or so.
Not sure the sku but i got mine in dx.

By the way. I'm not completely happy about mine.
the build quality seems ok and all, and easy to mod. but the beam is quite ringy compared to single led lights.
I tried close and longer than 2mtr range but still ringy.

DX works fine for me last weeks.

If your accept 18650s, sure is a different flashlight.
Upload an image so we can understand.
I can do the same later.

Bye, Marco.

 

[Mr.Urahara reloaded]

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18650 fit in mine.

Maybe YOU are talking about a different light?????
Got mine from DX and pics:









MfG Mr.Urahara

 

[zifnab69]

Re: MX Power 3-Cree 3-Mode LED Flashlight

what is the best for you 4*rcr123 or 2*18650 ?
(runetime, lumens)

thank you