G Gene Flashlight Enthusiast Joined Dec 19, 2000 Messages 1,707 City & State/Province Dunsmuir, Ca. Mar 4, 2009 #1 What's the voltage rating for the Nichia GS LEDS? I'm running a couple on 3V and they seem to want more for maximum brightness.
What's the voltage rating for the Nichia GS LEDS? I'm running a couple on 3V and they seem to want more for maximum brightness.
Marduke Flashaholic Joined Jun 19, 2007 Messages 10,110 City & State/Province Huntsville, AL Mar 4, 2009 #2 Vf is ~3.5-3.7v IIRC If this is still as a replacement for your Photon's, 2xCR2016 will yield full brightness. 1xCR2032 is less brightness, but increased runtime.
Vf is ~3.5-3.7v IIRC If this is still as a replacement for your Photon's, 2xCR2016 will yield full brightness. 1xCR2032 is less brightness, but increased runtime.
Black Rose Flashlight Enthusiast Joined Mar 8, 2008 Messages 4,626 City & State/Province Ottawa, ON, Canada Mar 4, 2009 #3 The GS datasheet says the forward voltage is 3.2V typical, 3.5V maximum.
G Gene Flashlight Enthusiast Joined Dec 19, 2000 Messages 1,707 City & State/Province Dunsmuir, Ca. Mar 5, 2009 #4 Thanks much for the info!
G Gene Flashlight Enthusiast Joined Dec 19, 2000 Messages 1,707 City & State/Province Dunsmuir, Ca. Mar 5, 2009 #5 I tried it with the 2XCR2016 and it's brighter but not that much. These GS LEDs have some definite ringy beams.
I tried it with the 2XCR2016 and it's brighter but not that much. These GS LEDs have some definite ringy beams.