cheapo
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Any body know if there is a two stage switch for pm6 3w? It would be a good idea IMHO.
-David
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two stage switch for pm6 3w
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gadget_lover
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Re: two stage switch for pm6
Since the Pelican M6 uses a Xenon bulb, it would not be as beneficial as you'd think. Cut the power by 1/2 and the light goes down to 1/4.
A resistor's two stage will still eat up a lot of power, so you'll burn 2/3 of tthe power to get 1/4 of the light. On the other hand, That would still give you 33% more run-time and a gentler light for close up work.
Daniel
cheapo said:
Since the Pelican M6 uses a Xenon bulb, it would not be as beneficial as you'd think. Cut the power by 1/2 and the light goes down to 1/4.
A resistor's two stage will still eat up a lot of power, so you'll burn 2/3 of tthe power to get 1/4 of the light. On the other hand, That would still give you 33% more run-time and a gentler light for close up work.
Daniel
StoneDog
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Re: two stage switch for pm6
Check the McGizmo forum for the SF classic series two-stage drop in. There is some speculation that it will work with the PM6 tailcap.
Assuming it works (there's no real reason it shouldn't), it could be used with the PM6 HA 3w, PM6 LED or any PM6 modded with with a McModule.
Using the same with the Xenon bulb isn't really advisable as gadget_lover mentioned.
Jon
Check the McGizmo forum for the SF classic series two-stage drop in. There is some speculation that it will work with the PM6 tailcap.
Assuming it works (there's no real reason it shouldn't), it could be used with the PM6 HA 3w, PM6 LED or any PM6 modded with with a McModule.
Using the same with the Xenon bulb isn't really advisable as gadget_lover mentioned.
Jon
Re: two stage switch for pm6
Wouldn't that be underdriving the bulb? And isn't that going to shorten the bulb life if you do? This is in reference to the Xenon, obviously. And being in the LED forum, I'm betting PM6 first mentioned wasn't meant to be PM6 Lithium?
What bedtime?
Wouldn't that be underdriving the bulb? And isn't that going to shorten the bulb life if you do? This is in reference to the Xenon, obviously. And being in the LED forum, I'm betting PM6 first mentioned wasn't meant to be PM6 Lithium?
What bedtime?
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cheapo
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I mean M6 3W... Title edited.
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Re: two stage switch for pm6
how much does she cost?
-David
StoneDog said:
how much does she cost?
-David
StoneDog
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Re: two stage switch for pm6
Check the Sandwich Shopp for the latest price and availability.
I'm considering building a McModule for my PM6 xenon. If I finally convince myself I will either go with this two-stage mod or a simple clickie.
Jon
cheapo said:
Check the Sandwich Shopp for the latest price and availability.
I'm considering building a McModule for my PM6 xenon. If I finally convince myself
I will either go with this two-stage mod or a simple clickie.Jon
