Cree R2 led direct drive
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That sounds little high for the led. Better add some resistor or circuit in between..
Edit: If you are going to use that module in the picture, and if it's designed to work with 6 volts(2xCR123), then there should be no problem just sticking it in with couple wires
Edit: If you are going to use that module in the picture, and if it's designed to work with 6 volts(2xCR123), then there should be no problem just sticking it in with couple wires
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Marduke
Flashaholic
You can get the same thing for half the price at DX.
And what you are doing is not "direct drive"
And what you are doing is not "direct drive"
Why put a tiny Cree drop in into such a large light?
The main advantage of having a bigger light is the large reflector. You would be far better to buy something that is designed for the drop in 18650 LED Flashlights the drop in is included in the price.
And your spending not too much more than you are thinking of spending now and you will have a far better torch in a much more compact body with the same light output, better heat sinking and it will fit in your pocket. Far handier I think
Norm
The main advantage of having a bigger light is the large reflector. You would be far better to buy something that is designed for the drop in 18650 LED Flashlights the drop in is included in the price.
And your spending not too much more than you are thinking of spending now and you will have a far better torch in a much more compact body with the same light output, better heat sinking and it will fit in your pocket. Far handier I think
Norm
Linger
Flashlight Enthusiast
+1 to that Norm. I just noticed the double o-rings on my Solarforce lens when I took apart the bezel tonight. An impressive feature, very under-marketed.
cir2kuk, the only way to get the led to light up near its maximum is to have it well cooled. If you tuck it away in that plastic box you pictured, it may just heat up and under perform.
cir2kuk, the only way to get the led to light up near its maximum is to have it well cooled. If you tuck it away in that plastic box you pictured, it may just heat up and under perform.
Linger
Flashlight Enthusiast
and i have no idea how fantastically skilled you are so maybe that's a great idea.
however I'd still like to suggest a few simpler, smaller projects first. Get a feel for battery performance with different emittors, output of cool tints and warm bin led's under different situations, etc.
What I'm saying is, even looking through the b/s/t there aren't actively cooled lights, so the uber experienced builders find it an unneccessary complexity. Maybe it works out great for you, but also maybe try a few different simple mods and you'll have other great ideas to try instead.
:welcome:
Best,
Linger
(search function is your friend. almost every question has been answered already)
however I'd still like to suggest a few simpler, smaller projects first. Get a feel for battery performance with different emittors, output of cool tints and warm bin led's under different situations, etc.
What I'm saying is, even looking through the b/s/t there aren't actively cooled lights, so the uber experienced builders find it an unneccessary complexity. Maybe it works out great for you, but also maybe try a few different simple mods and you'll have other great ideas to try instead.
:welcome:
Best,
Linger
(search function is your friend. almost every question has been answered already)
