Buck91 Flashlight Enthusiast Joined Feb 26, 2007 Messages 1,761 Location USA Feb 4, 2021 #1 Did malkoff ever make a drop in that can run off AA, CR123 and 18xxx? Basically a boost/buck type setup. I know the newer M91s can run off surprisingly low voltage but I think they still require somewhere north of 2v input to fire up.
Did malkoff ever make a drop in that can run off AA, CR123 and 18xxx? Basically a boost/buck type setup. I know the newer M91s can run off surprisingly low voltage but I think they still require somewhere north of 2v input to fire up.
thermal guy Flashaholic Joined Jan 28, 2007 Messages 10,207 Location ny Feb 4, 2021 #2 An M30 will run off of 1-2 AA 1 123 or or a single 3.7. But not past 5 volts. I think the M91 is the best with something like 2.5-12 volts.
An M30 will run off of 1-2 AA 1 123 or or a single 3.7. But not past 5 volts. I think the M91 is the best with something like 2.5-12 volts.
archimedes Flashaholic Joined Nov 12, 2010 Messages 15,780 Location CONUS, top left Feb 4, 2021 #3 The M30 series were fantastic, for that very reason