4 LED light? Luxeon?

Xenon · Jun 8, 2002

Saw this on ebay. What light is this? No bids??
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2030451633

Looks like 4 luxeons in one compact body.

Wim Hertog · Jun 8, 2002

Luxeons for such a low price: NOT POSSIBLE
also, a 100h run time on 4 AAs isn't possible with four luxeons. Just four 5 mm LEDS in seperate reflectors.

RonM · Jun 8, 2002

Looked interesting, so what the hey, I used the "buy now" option to order it. I'll post some info after I receive and test it out.

The seller has another one available at:
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yclo · Jun 8, 2002

The four things look suspiciously like collaminators though.

Has anyone seen these things?

YC

EMPOWERTORCH · Jun 8, 2002

That 4-LED torch is a little beauty, but is there anyoone out there who knows who makes it? It could be the product of a small-time torchaholic making his own torches, imspired by the Lambda but unable to afford the Luxeons to go in it!

Wim Hertog · Jun 9, 2002

If you look carefully, jou can see that these 'collaminators' are just seperate reflectors with normal LEDs in it. (I think...)

Wim Hertog · Jun 9, 2002

Alan, I just bought also such a 5-LED headlamp (the same). You said the LEDs are not good, can you describe those LEDs and compare them to regular Nichias:
-In brightness
-In color
-In beam profile

The strobe mode, how is this(fast srtobe)?
Is there any chance to mod the headlight (lets say green LEDs)?

Alan · Jun 9, 2002

Check its description to make sure those LEDs are from Nichia or Japan made. I have a 5-LED headlamp carried by the same source, its LED is not from Japan and is way dimmer than a regualer 3-LED headlamp but take more power

Alan

Chuen · Jun 9, 2002

I also got such a 5-LED headlamp. Perhaps I could comment on the LED.

-In brightness
They are way dimmer then regular Nichias. The headlamp drawing over 200ma is significantly dimmer then a moonlight drawing ~100ma.
-In color
much more blue
-In beam profile
A well define circular hotspot with sharp fall off, little spill light.

Alan · Jun 9, 2002

Wow, Chuen has described so well about this 5-LED light. Very accurate and consistent with mine indeed except the color side. Mine is pretty white, I guess I'm lucky. I don't use it anymore anyway.

By the way, it costs only around $7.00. I hope that I didn't ruin your day

Alan

funk · Jun 11, 2002

Alans $7 - 5 LED headlamp is up to 80 bucks on Ebay - shhhhsshhhhhh

txwest · Jun 11, 2002

Do these people have a clue on what they're buying. That no-name headlamp is now up to $100.

TX
(and over a day to go)Then one JUST like it, auction closeing at the same time, is at $25. Go figure....

Alan · Jun 11, 2002

I think I should quit my day time job and start a business in ebay

Alan

funk · Jun 11, 2002

I just saw that the Zipka knock off with the magent is on there for 14.99.... Alan - I seem to remember you mentioning this before....

Wim Hertog · Jun 12, 2002

Bought the lamp a few weeks ago for $ 13.
LEDs s***k, strobe mode to!
But, I just replaced the LEDs withe some Nichia 12800 greens...powerfull!!
Oh... and when you wire the battery wires backwards, the flasher becomes a dimmer function (LEDs light at 1/4 power)!

yclo · Jun 12, 2002

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1099634975

RonM · Jun 12, 2002

yclo - You better call CMG and tell them they can double the price of the Infinity. They just need to rename it the Navy Seal Light.

RonM · Jun 12, 2002

OK. The 4 LED light I ordered from eBay arrived today. I'll start a new thread with a more complete review in a day or so, but here's my first impressions:

-Bigger than expected, about size of a 2 C cell flashlight
-Definitely not white. A very light aqua color.
-LEDs start recessed and then push forward as head is twisted to on position.

Had I been able to try or see it in person before buying I probably would have passed.

Alan · Jun 12, 2002

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by funk:
I just saw that the Zipka knock off with the magent is on there for 14.99.... Alan - I seem to remember you mentioning this before....<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Yes, this light uses those same poor quality LEDs. It's pity as its magnet idea is execllent. I still use them and stick it kitchen, bath room... etc. I have 3 of them and it costs $6.00. I think someone stole (and improve) Zipka idea and stuck substandard LEDs in to fool the public

Alan

Alan · Jun 12, 2002

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Wim Hertog:
Bought the lamp a few weeks ago for $ 13.
LEDs s***k, strobe mode to!
But, I just replaced the LEDs withe some Nichia 12800 greens...powerfull!!<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Good idea! I've never thought of that. I have plenty of Nichia white LED. I really like its magnet idea.

Alan

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