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Bill,

Thanks for the reply 🙂.

I had read the whole thread up to the point of my post, and the only info about LEDs was the post by donn_. However, what I hadn't appreciated at the time was the part about '2 cell 6v', I only just spotted that looking back after reading your post 🙂. So I guess that's 2x 18650? EDIT: having just looked at what an 18650 is, I guess it's not that, as they are 3.7v... I'm getting really confused!

As for reading other posts about the switch, I only found out about this yesterday, so wasn't aware of other threads on the subject. Would you be able to point me towards the other threads? I'm really interested in the switch if it'll work with one of the setups I can throw together, so if there's more info out there, you're right, I need to have a good read 🙂.

Thanks,

Dave.
 
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Hi AW - Please put me down for one M6 switch when they're available.:twothumbs

Thanks - Tumblingdice.
 
digitaldave said:
Bill,

Thanks for the reply 🙂.

I had read the whole thread up to the point of my post, and the only info about LEDs was the post by donn_. However, what I hadn't appreciated at the time was the part about '2 cell 6v', I only just spotted that looking back after reading your post 🙂. So I guess that's 2x 18650? EDIT: having just looked at what an 18650 is, I guess it's not that, as they are 3.7v... I'm getting really confused!

As for reading other posts about the switch, I only found out about this yesterday, so wasn't aware of other threads on the subject. Would you be able to point me towards the other threads? I'm really interested in the switch if it'll work with one of the setups I can throw together, so if there's more info out there, you're right, I need to have a good read 🙂.

Thanks,

Dave.
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Dave, what confused me was your question, will it work with the P91, which of course it will because that is what the AW setup is for, incandescent lights, and reducing the incidences of instant flashes with hot wire bulbs pushed to the limit, the P91 possibly being one of them when run with the higher mAh cells, and not the common CR123 cells. To find other posts re mention of the AW softstart do a search, possibly trying "AW's Softstart / 3 level Incan Driver Switch For SF P/C/M series Tail Cap" (bold from copy and paste), or a variation of that. You can use google, cpf only at the top of every CPF page. There is mention of it in http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=211090

Bill
 
Bullzeyebill said:
Dave, what confused me was your question, will it work with the P91, which of course it will because that is what the AW setup is for, incandescent lights, and reducing the incidences of instant flashes with hot wire bulbs pushed to the limit, the P91 possibly being one of them when run with the higher mAh cells, and not the common CR123 cells. To find other posts re mention of the AW softstart do a search, possibly trying "AW's Softstart / 3 level Incan Driver Switch For SF P/C/M series Tail Cap" (bold from copy and paste), or a variation of that. You can use google, cpf only at the top of every CPF page. There is mention of it in http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=211090

Bill
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Bill,

Thanks for the reply 🙂. I can see why there's confusion, I think we're talking at crossed purposes - in my original post, I mistakenly asked if it would work with the P61 (not P91), when I actually meant would it work with the P60L 😳. So sorry for the confusion 🙂.

I have a 6P host, and the original P60 incan, a P60L LED drop in, an R2 drop in and a Malkoff M60. My main aim is to get multi-level operation for my 6P. I'd like to use it with the M60, but I've always got the P60 to fall back on if necessary. I'm off to do some reading 🙂.
 
Received my package and they are a great piece of kit. However members may encounter something.

My setup is a Leef 2 X 18650, KT4, IMR 18650s and MN21.
When I fitted it with version A in a Z58 there was no problem
When fitted with version B in a Z41 the light kept turning off if shaken gently.

The cure was to carefully extend the central positive spring of the MN21. Problem solved.
 
Why

I wonder if there is a member of CPF who has the following:
Lux meter
M60 malkoff variant of some type
This AW part in a tailswitch
1 spare tailswitch


A quick lux reading with stock switch, a quick lux reading on the different stages of the AW modified tailcap, and no more questions.

I am not asking AW anything, he's made it clear this is an incan softstart and will not take a stance on using it with an LED. At least 1 member said it works fine. Then it became a question of weather or not the high mode was as bright as with a regular tailcap...................

I am only asking for 10 minutes and 4 sets of numbers.
Think of it as a community service.
 
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:paypal: Transaction ID #0XW69795YJ735911L for:
2 x 18650 protected $24
2 x IMR 18650 $19
1 x soft start / 3 level incan driver switch (Version B) $49
$ 10.50 for intl shipment w/ traking
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Just got mine. Interesting, when turned off in low and medium and then starting it again you can click throw the three stages. If you turn it off while in high mode, and later click to turn it back on it will quickly ramp up to high, very quickly, with just that one click. Sort of cool. Is this just my switch doing this, others? Am using MN60 with three 18500's.

Bill
 
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This is the last setting memory feature. It will remember the last level it was NO and turn back on the same level - meaning you can set the start up level you prefer. It will return to default low if you break the circuit connection by twisting the tail cap.

AW



Bullzeyebill said:
Just got mine. Interesting, when turned off in low and medium and then starting it again you can click throw the three stages. If you turn it off while in high mode, and later click to turn it back on it will quickly ramp up to high, very quickly, with just that one click. Sort of cool. Is this just my switch doing this, others? Am using MN60 with three 18500's.

Bill
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AW said:
This is the last setting memory feature. It will remember the last level it was NO and turn back on the same level - meaning you can set the start up level you prefer. It will return to default low if you break the circuit connection by twisting the tail cap.

AW
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Thanks AW, I had missed that in your first post.

bill
 
Will the flashing mode significanty shorten bulb-life? Or is that problem avoided by the soft-start?
 
Soft-starting is not in effect during flashing.

Flashing can shorten bulb life. If it's significant or not depends on your definition. It's an emergency mode. If it does it's job, and either attracts attention to your position, or disorients your opponent, it may be worth shorter bulb life.
 
Please note the flashing frequency of the bulb. It is designed that the bulb filament will not completely cool off / fade out before it is ON again. In effect, only the initial power up will affect bulb life like turning on without soft starting.
 
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