Bimmerboy
Flashlight Enthusiast
Posting in this particular sub-forum for some of the expert advice to be found here. My request is part technical, but I'm also looking for opinions to help me make a subjective choice.
Planning a 2D Mag aspheric build using a Wavien collar, and the recommended lens that came with it. I have an idea for easily getting the collar aligned properly without driving myself nuts, but that's another subject. First is choosing what I want this thing to be... the tightest thrower I can possibly make with the smallest die but less lumens than possible, or a still really good thrower with more lumens to light a larger area downrange. What will look more impressive and/or useful to the naked eye at a distance?
I think I have the LED's narrowed to two choices, both de-domed. The Osram CSLNM1.TG FLAT at 2.5A - 3A, or the CREE XP-L HI V3 at perhaps 4A - 4.5A. Here's where I could use a little time saving technical help. Is there much difference in surface brightness at those amp figures? The answer to that may factor heavily into the final decision. If fairly similar lux can be had while lighting a larger area, I'll go with the CREE. But if the smaller die produces a brighter spot at any distance, I'll go with the Osram. Also open to suggestions as to amp settings for either LED.
Hopefully that all made sense.
Planning a 2D Mag aspheric build using a Wavien collar, and the recommended lens that came with it. I have an idea for easily getting the collar aligned properly without driving myself nuts, but that's another subject. First is choosing what I want this thing to be... the tightest thrower I can possibly make with the smallest die but less lumens than possible, or a still really good thrower with more lumens to light a larger area downrange. What will look more impressive and/or useful to the naked eye at a distance?
I think I have the LED's narrowed to two choices, both de-domed. The Osram CSLNM1.TG FLAT at 2.5A - 3A, or the CREE XP-L HI V3 at perhaps 4A - 4.5A. Here's where I could use a little time saving technical help. Is there much difference in surface brightness at those amp figures? The answer to that may factor heavily into the final decision. If fairly similar lux can be had while lighting a larger area, I'll go with the CREE. But if the smaller die produces a brighter spot at any distance, I'll go with the Osram. Also open to suggestions as to amp settings for either LED.
Hopefully that all made sense.