Fenix E01

[jon_slider]

fwiw
PWM is generally only used on multi mode lights, and is usually absent in the highest mode

there would be no reason to PWM a single mode light, afaict

you can check for PWM with your phone
here is my test of an E01


here is a light with Constant Current Flicker, it is not PWM, but it IS a form of pulsed output, that is visible to the camera, but not visible to the naked eye, for most people (I can see it, but Im highly trained)

 

[bykfixer]

According to USPS I have 2 at my house. I may sand one to see what all the hub-bub is about.
Wait... they're olive too.... ok I'll leave the little lanyard on the one I got from you GG to quickly discern one from the other.
3rd one will get stashed.

 

[gurdygurds]

A different light when heavily sanded for sure. I'm not into the light scrubbing with steel wool either I'm talking heavy grit sand paper jammed in there and sanded hard and heavy!!! Check the led and if there's any spots that aren't really raked up, then get back in there and work it.

 

[bykfixer]

Damdude, you're making it sound hard to do.

I mean..... I could get a blister doing all that or worse....
Sweat.


How durable is that globe? Cracking/breaking it would be my concern.

 

[gurdygurds]

If you start sweating you may be doing something wrong lol. But really, If you're trying to change the beam then really change the beam baby! Gonna wait until tonight to see if I go for a little sharpie action on this fella.
Untitled by Six Pound Cat, on FlickrQUOTE=bykfixer;5226208]Damdude, you're making it sound hard to do.

I mean..... I could get a blister doing all that or worse....
Sweat.


How durable is that globe? Cracking/breaking it would be my concern. [/QUOTE]

 

[Grijon]

HA. I have the E01 and a Maglite ML50l which is the 2C version with different output levels. That's all I have currently.

Very cool, thanks for sharing, gurdygurds.

 

[Warmcopper123]

Whoa!!! maybe a little overkill there? I have access to grit blast cabinets in 240 and 60. I could blast the ever loving hell out of one and see what I get !!!

wait , what am I saying? I must be losing my mind!!! I'll stick with a stock e01 thank you very much!! You people are a bad influence!! stop this insanity now!!

 

[elzilcho]

If anyone is keeping track, Battery Junction is backordered on the olive but still has black available.

 

[gurdygurds]

Well......I got bored. And.....I had access to sandpaper......and a dremel. Started wondering what a stripped E01 would look like. So here she is. Stripped and miniaturized due to me sanding off the legs where the lanyard hole is. When I have access to some stripper I'll try to get the rest of the color off. I love E01s. That is all for now.
Untitled by Six Pound Cat, on Flickr

Lookin' good sir! I just picked this fella up so I'm back in the E01 gang. Every time I get an E01 I marvel at what awesome little lights they are. He is going to stay stock for now. No sanding or sharpies. Maybe a chapstick diffuser with a little electrical tape for late night usage. Still staying strong with just an E01 and a Maglite. Happy.
Untitled by Six Pound Cat, on Flickr

 

[gurdygurds]

Oh and if someone knows of a product that can "blue" aluminum holler at me.
Edit: Anyone know if Aluminum Black will work on the raw E01 body?

 

[Warmcopper123]

I don't know what to say here. is this genius or perversion ?

 

[gurdygurds]

A sprinkle of both my brother. This light kicks ***. It's like that generic silver version of C-3PO in Star Wars.

I don't know what to say here. is this genius or perversion ?

 

[nbp]

I already have silver and brass E01s.....

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?444370-Silver-and-Brass-EO1s-Are-Here!&

 

[gurdygurds]

Haha! Yea I almost forgot about your happy accident E01s. Those things look amazing.

I already have silver and brass E01s.....

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?444370-Silver-and-Brass-EO1s-Are-Here!&

 

[Warmcopper123]

I say leave it as is. It has an almost steampunk antique look to it now.

 

[dealgrabber2002]

Not sure if you guys/gals are interested but BLF is gathering interest to have Fenix make a Yuji LED E01... and also Sofrin (e01 clone) is making one for $6.

 

[sween1911]

I bought E01's for my wife and I. Mine in black, her's in natural HA. Great lights! Simple and long runtime.

My E01 was replaced by my PK-PL2 on my keys, but it serves as a backup in the Tadgear OP1 in my work bag.

 

[gurdygurds]

Ahhhhhhh yes. Clones. I'd love for other companies to make some more E01 clones.....and I would love to throw those clones off of the 3rd floor of a parking structure side by side with my E01 and see how the clone holds up. At this point, after having and selling both types of upgrades that Vihn did to the E01, (warm Nichia and Yuji) I have really just sort of settled in with the good old E01 in it's natural state. Aside from sanding the LED and torturing its exterior that is. The light kicks arse. It's small, simple, crazy tough, sucks the life out of batteries, and has very respectable runtime. A classic in every sense. But competition is of course good. So if other companies want to try to OUT-E01 the Fenix E01 then go for it! The worst that can happen is that they don't measure up and I get to keep up my E01 love letters.

 

[dealgrabber2002]

Ahhhhhhh yes. Clones. I'd love for other companies to make some more E01 clones.....and I would love to throw those clones off of the 3rd floor of a parking structure side by side with my E01 and see how the clone holds up. At this point, after having and selling both types of upgrades that Vihn did to the E01, (warm Nichia and Yuji) I have really just sort of settled in with the good old E01 in it's natural state. Aside from sanding the LED and torturing its exterior that is. The light kicks arse. It's small, simple, crazy tough, sucks the life out of batteries, and has very respectable runtime. A classic in every sense. But competition is of course good. So if other companies want to try to OUT-E01 the Fenix E01 then go for it! The worst that can happen is that they don't measure up and I get to keep up my E01 love letters.

I guess you didn't check out that thread. They are doing exactly what Fenix was doing with E01, including potting and duplicating the driver. Don't get me wrong. I have at least 5 E01. They are bombproof but if someone makes one exactly like E01 with a better tint LED and for 1/2 the price.. why not??? Will I throw away my E01s, hell no. It's a classic in my book.

 

[gurdygurds]

Oh I checked out the thread sir. That's why I said I'd love to see more E01 "clones". More power to them. If they Out-E01 the E01 then they've moved the flashlight bar higher. The ONE thing I liked about the Klarus E01 clone was the base was more stable for tail standing than Fenix's tri-leg design.