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PD12vn - RCB 1
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Stock. Imr already gives direct drive.
FMcamaroZ28
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Did you modify the driver to accept RCR cells? Its not in the official specifications anywhere.
I remember reading the same thing about the TK70 - 26650s were never supported but went into a direct drive mode when used "unofficially"
But the driver life was never tested.
I remember reading the same thing about the TK70 - 26650s were never supported but went into a direct drive mode when used "unofficially"
But the driver life was never tested.
No driver mods as IMR runs direct drive already. I tested the driver quite a bit and it holds up fine. If you are worried then run CR123A.
Just got this light today and put in a 16340 3.7V Li-ion cell (Keeppower protected) and it doesn't work. The cell tests to 4.18V. So I put a CR123a primary 3.0V and it works fine but gets hot fast. I'm assuming the protection circuit is being tripped on the Keeppower cell (but even in low mode?). I don't have any IMR 16340 cells but will get some if these would work better. Any suggestions appreciated. Thank you.
So do you mean that only standard 3.0V CR123a cells should be used and not IMR or any other 3.7V cell?
Tmack
Flashlight Enthusiast
Anyone else notice all the threads look very similar 😉
Proper cells
Runtime/heat.
Not busting chops, just funny. I feel like I'm reading the same thread over and over haha.
All valid questions though.
I'd say to do vinh a favor, somewhere in the first page, someone can cover the best cells to use, runtime vs heat, step down times etc.
Would help vinh out, and people could find their answers right away instead of waiting for a reply.
Just an idea.
No complaints from me 🙂
Proper cells
Runtime/heat.
Not busting chops, just funny. I feel like I'm reading the same thread over and over haha.
All valid questions though.
I'd say to do vinh a favor, somewhere in the first page, someone can cover the best cells to use, runtime vs heat, step down times etc.
Would help vinh out, and people could find their answers right away instead of waiting for a reply.
Just an idea.
No complaints from me 🙂
Good points from Tmack re posting cells/heat/runtime on first page of each light. I'm afraid I have been an abuser of this.
Anyway, I am enjoying the PD12vn that I received yesterday from Vinh (Thanks Vinh). My only complaint is that I can't find the power button in the dark because it is somewhat subtle to "feel" for it. So I put a drop of ultra control Super Glue just beyond the button and let it dry. That helped but I still wasn't happy so I put a small drop right in the middle of the button. Now it's perfect:
Below I used a magnifying glass so you could see the relief:
Anyway, I am enjoying the PD12vn that I received yesterday from Vinh (Thanks Vinh). My only complaint is that I can't find the power button in the dark because it is somewhat subtle to "feel" for it. So I put a drop of ultra control Super Glue just beyond the button and let it dry. That helped but I still wasn't happy so I put a small drop right in the middle of the button. Now it's perfect:
Below I used a magnifying glass so you could see the relief:
Capolini
Banned
I will be getting mine next week!! Another Vinh EDC,,,,,,,3rd Vinh light in a week! :twothumbs I have just started enjoying my V11Rvn.
I have to create more darkness,,I guess I will have to wait until winter! 😱
🙂
I have to create more darkness,,I guess I will have to wait until winter! 😱
🙂
Just got AW IMR16340 (550 mAh) from Lighthound (corrected). They work fine. Brightness on high is (subjectively) about the same as CR123a. Only difference is that with CR123a, you can see a subtle difference between medium and high mode but with IMR 16340, medium and high are same. I still can't figure out why the Keeppower Li-ion 16340 cells don't work since same 3.7 Voltage. Must have to do with protection circuit. Anyway, thank you Vinh for another great light.
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Capolini
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Yes, it was Lighthound, not Illumination Supply. Thank you for correction (just bought Efest IMR 18650 from IS). Better mAh rating on Kinoko. Both AW and Kinoko got rather mediocre reviews by HKJ on CPF.
