Gransee
Flashlight Enthusiast
As requested, here are some LSx pictures.
First, we have a beam shot comparison between a 1x123 LS2 and an E1. 12ft.
1x123 LS3 and an E1. Notice just how much of the room is visible with this wide beam. It will still be awhile, but the LEDs are slowly exceeding the incandescents. 12 ft.
LS3 vs the LS1. Notice the new design is smaller in diameter an adds a tail switch. The LS2 and LS3 have identical housings. The difference is the circuit and the LED. Therefore, the LS2 would look the same as the LS3 pictured here.
LS3 with a 2x123 pack (proto). This powers the LS3 at about 3 watts. Because of the higher voltage, this pack is not to be used with any other LS head except the LS3.
And the LS3 with an old style 2AA pack. Except for the 1AA pack, the LS2 and LS3 will work with the old style power packs and vice versa.
Here's the difference between the beams of a 1x123 LS2 and a 1x123 LS3 at 5ft. Notice that the 5W white emitter produces a "star/nuclear symbol/flower/"X" pattern. Also notice the 5W is less blueish in tint. Both flashlights are being powered by identical 1x123 power packs.
And finally, a picture from several months back when the LS3 circuit was being tested. Notice the 5W emitter, huge heatsink, special circuit built for us by Wayne to our specs, different size battery holders, leads for scope/logger, pyrometer for measuring relative die temp, etc.
Btw, a LS2 and LS3 hybrid is being sent to Roger (jollyroger) tomorrow for beta testing. He is not any normal tester, he has ordered in advance many LS2s and LS3s so this is also a "first article" for him. Feel free to ask Roger about his thoughts on the samples he is testing.
Peter Gransee
First, we have a beam shot comparison between a 1x123 LS2 and an E1. 12ft.
1x123 LS3 and an E1. Notice just how much of the room is visible with this wide beam. It will still be awhile, but the LEDs are slowly exceeding the incandescents. 12 ft.
LS3 vs the LS1. Notice the new design is smaller in diameter an adds a tail switch. The LS2 and LS3 have identical housings. The difference is the circuit and the LED. Therefore, the LS2 would look the same as the LS3 pictured here.
LS3 with a 2x123 pack (proto). This powers the LS3 at about 3 watts. Because of the higher voltage, this pack is not to be used with any other LS head except the LS3.
And the LS3 with an old style 2AA pack. Except for the 1AA pack, the LS2 and LS3 will work with the old style power packs and vice versa.
Here's the difference between the beams of a 1x123 LS2 and a 1x123 LS3 at 5ft. Notice that the 5W white emitter produces a "star/nuclear symbol/flower/"X" pattern. Also notice the 5W is less blueish in tint. Both flashlights are being powered by identical 1x123 power packs.
And finally, a picture from several months back when the LS3 circuit was being tested. Notice the 5W emitter, huge heatsink, special circuit built for us by Wayne to our specs, different size battery holders, leads for scope/logger, pyrometer for measuring relative die temp, etc.
Btw, a LS2 and LS3 hybrid is being sent to Roger (jollyroger) tomorrow for beta testing. He is not any normal tester, he has ordered in advance many LS2s and LS3s so this is also a "first article" for him. Feel free to ask Roger about his thoughts on the samples he is testing.
Peter Gransee