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/...=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/...d.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.
(Added info since my post in Homemade and modified: My old drop-in is modified with a Cree Q2. I have no idea what kind of driver it has an how efficient it is. Still runs on my first new 17670 battery and has been used at work for approximately an hour total. Voltage has dropped to 3,8 volts.)
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?
(This was first posted at Homemade and modified, but a moderator in his unquestionable wisdom found that it was good and just to close the thread. The reason was that drop-ins had nothing to do with modifications. Furthermore, a lot of threads about drop-ins had befouled his jurisdiction. I, however, was unsure where to post as it involves some thoughts about modding.)
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/...=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/...d.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.
(Added info since my post in Homemade and modified: My old drop-in is modified with a Cree Q2. I have no idea what kind of driver it has an how efficient it is. Still runs on my first new 17670 battery and has been used at work for approximately an hour total. Voltage has dropped to 3,8 volts.)
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?
(This was first posted at Homemade and modified, but a moderator in his unquestionable wisdom found that it was good and just to close the thread. The reason was that drop-ins had nothing to do with modifications. Furthermore, a lot of threads about drop-ins had befouled his jurisdiction. I, however, was unsure where to post as it involves some thoughts about modding.)
