Upplyst
Newly Enlightened
Hello Folks!
I am not completly satisfied with the current range of drop-in modules. Nothing really suits my needs. And yes. I have read the ongoing P60 drop-in module thread, and many more.
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=193992&page=3
The wish list is as follows:
* 3.6 Volt 17670 capable and thus not too high current draw.
* Rather shallow reflector for maglitish big sidespill.
* Single or dual mode. NO strobe/SOS.
* An effective regulating board.
* A high bin cree emitter with low VF.
* Runtime at least 2 hours regulated on high.
Dereelight modules seems really good for 18650 rechargeable batteries. But current draw Is 1.2 Amps on high which would give low runtime on 17670 batteries and I have read about noticeable PWM flickering on low modes.
I just got an SKU 1343 module from DX, but it had a horrible ringy beam and a much too narrow side spill. Its runtime is supposed to be good on 6 Volts according to Chevrofreak in this test:
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=174197
But what about 3.6 Volts?
Perhaps I am left to mix and match parts from DX/Kai to make my own drop-in.
I have found my perfect reflector in my old DX cree dropin, though unsure of which SKU it is. I think it was $12.50 when it came. One idea is to use a 7135 AMC board that pushes 750 mAmps to the LED instead of the one already in place. I am quite sure that the stock board is better optimized for two 123 batteries at 6 Volts rather than 17670 at 3.6 V.
Any suggestions?
I am not completly satisfied with the current range of drop-in modules. Nothing really suits my needs. And yes. I have read the ongoing P60 drop-in module thread, and many more.
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=193992&page=3
The wish list is as follows:
* 3.6 Volt 17670 capable and thus not too high current draw.
* Rather shallow reflector for maglitish big sidespill.
* Single or dual mode. NO strobe/SOS.
* An effective regulating board.
* A high bin cree emitter with low VF.
* Runtime at least 2 hours regulated on high.
Dereelight modules seems really good for 18650 rechargeable batteries. But current draw Is 1.2 Amps on high which would give low runtime on 17670 batteries and I have read about noticeable PWM flickering on low modes.
I just got an SKU 1343 module from DX, but it had a horrible ringy beam and a much too narrow side spill. Its runtime is supposed to be good on 6 Volts according to Chevrofreak in this test:
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=174197
But what about 3.6 Volts?
Perhaps I am left to mix and match parts from DX/Kai to make my own drop-in.
I have found my perfect reflector in my old DX cree dropin, though unsure of which SKU it is. I think it was $12.50 when it came. One idea is to use a 7135 AMC board that pushes 750 mAmps to the LED instead of the one already in place. I am quite sure that the stock board is better optimized for two 123 batteries at 6 Volts rather than 17670 at 3.6 V.
Any suggestions?
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