LEDAdd1ct
Flashlight Enthusiast
I am toying with getting an XM-L light because of its floody nature. I know one of the most popular drivers is the x*7135 linear regulator. However, I've read reports that as the voltage falls, the lumens fall, too! Are there any slim/small flashlights (not interested in P60) that use 1x18650 which offer flat regulation at 1.4, 2.0, or 2.8 amps?
I was (am) tempted by the 2.8 amp P-Rocket, but the regulation is abysmal:
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1) Does the P-Rocket 530+ lumen model with 4*7135 (1.4 amps) have flat regulation on high?
2) I believe The Shadow Mini T6 also uses 4*7135, and is comparably priced. Is there any reason to think it would have flat regulation on high?
3) Are there any other complete lights in the under $50.00 range that are not huge, take 1x18650, and have flat output at 1.4, 2.0, or 2.8 amps?
Or, would that require a true buck driver/a much more expensive driver/much higher voltage + buck driver to achieve?
Thank you all!
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Without respect to price, here are the lights that have flat output on 1x18650 with one XM-L at 1.4 amps or more:
Spark SL6, Light Reviews
Spark SL6, HKJ
Xeno G10v2, turboBB
Zebra SC600 (cool) and SC600w (neutral/warmish) Selfbuilt
(great reviews, guys!)
If you have something to add, please post and I'll add it!
Criteria:
-1x18650
-stand alone light (not a P60/D26 dropin)
-1.4 amps or more
-flat output at 1.4 amps or more
I was (am) tempted by the 2.8 amp P-Rocket, but the regulation is abysmal:
Link
1) Does the P-Rocket 530+ lumen model with 4*7135 (1.4 amps) have flat regulation on high?
2) I believe The Shadow Mini T6 also uses 4*7135, and is comparably priced. Is there any reason to think it would have flat regulation on high?
3) Are there any other complete lights in the under $50.00 range that are not huge, take 1x18650, and have flat output at 1.4, 2.0, or 2.8 amps?
Or, would that require a true buck driver/a much more expensive driver/much higher voltage + buck driver to achieve?
Thank you all!
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Without respect to price, here are the lights that have flat output on 1x18650 with one XM-L at 1.4 amps or more:
Spark SL6, Light Reviews
Spark SL6, HKJ
Xeno G10v2, turboBB
Zebra SC600 (cool) and SC600w (neutral/warmish) Selfbuilt
(great reviews, guys!)
If you have something to add, please post and I'll add it!
Criteria:
-1x18650
-stand alone light (not a P60/D26 dropin)
-1.4 amps or more
-flat output at 1.4 amps or more
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