Most reliable and efficient Driver for 1x X-ML LED

ljw2k · May 17, 2011

Hi and looking for the most reliable and efficient driver to build a 2D or 3D Maglite using the X-ML Led what would you suggest.

( Not bothered what modes 1-5 )

Packhorse · May 17, 2011

AMC based drivers are very reliable and I guess somewhat efficient if you match Vf to battery voltage.

ljw2k · May 17, 2011

Hi can you link me to who sells these please and you say match the Vf to the battery the X-ML is 3.3v so 1x 3.7v would work better than 2x 3.7v are you saying , i know the runtime would increase with the extra battery.

heraldes · May 17, 2011

AMC7135 based drivers work best with a single Li-Ion setup (3,6V - 4,2V). You can push them up to 6,0v but with a lower efficiency. If you choose 2 or 3 Li-Ions the Wichtel P7 Driver might fit your needs.

ljw2k · May 17, 2011

Been using this one http://www.lck-led.com/p501/Constan...3-Modes,5.5-12v,3.0A,P7,MCE/product_info.html but does whine a little on Mid mode.

tx101 · May 17, 2011

If your using multiple li-ion batts, how about the Shark 3A buck board or the Taskled H6Flex ?

AaronB · May 17, 2011

I just bought 2 drivers from http://illuminationsupply.com/8xamc7135-28a-selectable-mode-driver-p-45.html
Very efficient, it drives my XML at 2.7amps

ljw2k · May 17, 2011

Thanks will look at them.

archer6817j · May 18, 2011

if you are going single li-ion then the shiningbeam 2.8A is hard to beat.

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