UpstandingCitizen
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I want to build a High CRI flashlight that can run on Eneloop NiMH AA's, but I need some advice and a nudge or two in the right direction.
I know that the operating voltage for the Malkoff M61 HCRI is 3.4V-9V, which means that at the minimum I'd need to use three Eneloop AA's (to get above 3.4V), and a maximum of seven Eneloop AA's (which yields 8.4V).
So here's my first noob question: is there any benefit in terms of brightness to going above the stated minimum of 3.4V? Or does regulation imply that the electronics will only allow for a certain brightness (in this case approx. 150 lumens) regardless of how many Eneloop AA's I use to power this thing.
Lastly, what hosts (if any) would allow for this setup?
Thanks fellas!
EDIT: POLL ADDED AT THE TOP OF THIS PAGE:
Poll Question: Would you purchase a Malkoff M31HCRI, a M31HCRIL, Or a M31HCRILL?
I know that the operating voltage for the Malkoff M61 HCRI is 3.4V-9V, which means that at the minimum I'd need to use three Eneloop AA's (to get above 3.4V), and a maximum of seven Eneloop AA's (which yields 8.4V).
So here's my first noob question: is there any benefit in terms of brightness to going above the stated minimum of 3.4V? Or does regulation imply that the electronics will only allow for a certain brightness (in this case approx. 150 lumens) regardless of how many Eneloop AA's I use to power this thing.
Lastly, what hosts (if any) would allow for this setup?
Thanks fellas!
EDIT: POLL ADDED AT THE TOP OF THIS PAGE:
Poll Question: Would you purchase a Malkoff M31HCRI, a M31HCRIL, Or a M31HCRILL?
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