XP-G in Surefire E2DL

[DaFABRICATA]

Surefire E2DL using stock driver with an XP-G R5

If the emitter was removed from the board it would focus better without the bezel needing to be unscrewed as much.

I can't wait till night to see what this sucker will do!:devil:

Outdoor Beamshot

 

[R@ndom]

Glad to see you've recieved them

 

[outersquare]

NICE
i was wondering what to do with mine when it became dated
can't wait for S2 bins

 

[DimeRazorback]

Hurry up night for DaFABRICATA!!!

 

[mfrey]

Can we see an external view, also? Since you mentioned it, I'd like to see how unscrewed the bezel needs to be for proper focus.

 

[DaFABRICATA]

Can we see an external view, also? Since you mentioned it, I'd like to see how unscrewed the bezel needs to be for proper focus.

As per your request....:thumbsup:

Pics added to post #1:wave:

 

[divine]

Nice work!

 

[mfrey]

As per your request....:thumbsup:

Pics added to post #1:wave:

That's not too bad of a gap at all. I could live with that. The gap might even be a nice place for a GITD o-ring. I'm definitely going to have to upgrade mine when the S2 bin comes out.

It's nice to know the stock lens works with the XP-G.

 

[RyanA]

Nice, how is the size of the hotspot compared to the stock XR-E?

Edit: Imagine a Milky Creemator with one of these!

 

[outersquare]

how much brighter than stock is it

 

[manoloco]

Nice :twothumbs, i wonder if there are XP-Gs in thinner boards, would definitely be a reason to upgrade my upgraded L1 cree.

The gap is quite large, it will get dirty quick and some might go inside, im sure you are already planning to take the emitter out of the board or find a thinner one.

The beam looks great, a bit ringy but not bad, maybe a comparison beamshot with a popular flashlight, to have a side by side reference would help.

Great to see those emitter making their way to all kinds of mods, for those using the L1 with rechargeables (not recommended for led life) this is welcome news as the XP-G will be plenty bright and supposedly will take more current than the stock XR-E

 

[nanotech17]

The beam looks great, a bit ringy but not bad, maybe a comparison beamshot with a popular flashlight, to have a side by side reference would help.

Should try that XP-G R5 with a McGizmo 19mm reflector

 

[DaFABRICATA]

Nice, how is the size of the hotspot compared to the stock XR-E?

Its bigger. Its definately a bright one, but I do prefer the tint and beamshape of the Q3-5A I had in there before. I figure I'll use it for a few days to see if it grows on me...if not I'll swap it back.

how much brighter than stock is it

I don't have a stock E2DL to compare it to. The above answer is the best I can do.

Should try that XP-G R5 with a McGizmo 19mm reflector

I did, just for you!
I think the reflector needs to be modded to make it work. I could get a nice tight hot-spot but it wasn't very bright.






I was able to use it last night. It was raining out so I didn't have as much time as I would have liked but it is bright. I will get some outdoor beamshots tonight as it should be clear with no rain.:thumbsup:
When fucused for the tightest hot-spot, it is very bright but not as tight of a beam as with the XR-E.

 

[RyanA]

I'm thinking XP-G S2 Creemators! Man you've been busy with the XP-G's though.

 

[DimeRazorback]

Outdoors beamshots??

 

[DaFABRICATA]

Outdoors beamshots??

As per your request my friend..:thumbsup:

Outdoor beamshot added to post #1

 

[DimeRazorback]

I like!

Thanks for the beamshot! :twothumbs

Now you need a stock E2DL for comparison!

:naughty:

 

[nanotech17]

nice beamshot very bright and huge hotspot.

 

[bigchelis]

Defabrica,

The which offers more throw; The E2DL XP-G with Tir Optic vs. Any of your other XR-E R2/Q5 Tir optic?

I am having Milky build me right now a L1 with XR-E R2, but I want the most throw. I already know the XP-G will not throw better, but figured with 300 OTF and the Tir optic it might. :candle:

I did see you mentioned the hot spot is bigger and brighter, but in the past I had a couple Diamond Dragon modules in P60(1.4A) format and D size Mag builds and the hot spots were the tiniest I have ever seen, but throw they did not have; just a perfect artifact free beam.



Thanks,
bigC

 

[DaFABRICATA]

bigchelis,

I don't have 2 to compare side by side, but the E2DL with the XR-E does have a tighter beam.
That said, when using the XP-G in the E2DL with TIR optic it still throws VERY well but the beam is not quite as tight and there are a lot of lumens thrown out the front.

After seeing what the XP-G does with the McR20S reflector in an Aleph II head running at 1000mA, I decided to re-install the XR-E Q3-5A in the E2DL for more throw. I have a lot of lights with lotsa lumens, but not many that throw super far like the E2DL with XR-E.

I also only had 2 XP-G's to play with until more come my way, so I know I can always swap the XR-E for an XP-G in the future.

I'd say its a tough decision...the XP-G in the E2DL is really nice with the balance of throw, lumens, and spill, but the XR-E does has superior throw.