Wiggle
Flashlight Enthusiast
I've been doing some searching around and I think I'm interested in getting a P60 based setup to play with. I believe I understand the whole thing but just wanted to run this by the experts before I spend some $$.
Host: I believe I will get a Solarforce L2 based host, it seems like a decent quality without spending a large amount of money and also would like to get an 18650 extension for it.
For modules, I see voltage ranges quoted for input to some modules. Preferably, I'd like to get modules I could use with both 1 x 18650 and 2 x 18650, or is this going to require some compromise? For example, if I see an input range of 3V to 12V (just made up these numbers) is there any guarantee it will be regulated at those lower values or is this something I need to verify with each particular drop-in?
With this in mind, which R2/Q5 drop in should I be looking at for high output, good throw and regulated on 1 x 18650 and 2 x 18650 (prefer single mode), neutral/warm beam is also a plus.
As well, I see a few P7 drop ins floating around and they are direct drive at this point. Are there likely to be any MC-E or P7 modules in the near future that operate on 2 x 18650 and provide full 2.8A regulated output? Or is this pushing the limit of the heat handling of these hosts?
Host: I believe I will get a Solarforce L2 based host, it seems like a decent quality without spending a large amount of money and also would like to get an 18650 extension for it.
For modules, I see voltage ranges quoted for input to some modules. Preferably, I'd like to get modules I could use with both 1 x 18650 and 2 x 18650, or is this going to require some compromise? For example, if I see an input range of 3V to 12V (just made up these numbers) is there any guarantee it will be regulated at those lower values or is this something I need to verify with each particular drop-in?
With this in mind, which R2/Q5 drop in should I be looking at for high output, good throw and regulated on 1 x 18650 and 2 x 18650 (prefer single mode), neutral/warm beam is also a plus.
As well, I see a few P7 drop ins floating around and they are direct drive at this point. Are there likely to be any MC-E or P7 modules in the near future that operate on 2 x 18650 and provide full 2.8A regulated output? Or is this pushing the limit of the heat handling of these hosts?
).. So yes, there is a tradeoff, there is no module on the market that runs in regulation on either 1x or 2x 18650 cells. The issue translates into non-P60 host flashlights as well, you have to pick an LED flashlight based on whether you want regulation on an 18650, or compatibility with CR123s or RCR123s or extenders etc etc.
