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    Archon WH36 Canister light

    So, this might be a very cheap/affordable light, but at USD +250 wouldn't you expect a pressure test...? Again, having been on a handful or more of factory visits in China what is clear is that often times people don't have much of an idea about what they are manufacturing. I would never blame...
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    Newbie needs advice on 3x XM-L build

    Hey, Thanks for your input, much appreciated. Screws can be shortened:-) Also, this will hopefully be done on a CNCed lathe, hence the pretty curves. But I'll add a few mm of wall. Well, I could even resort to wings if need be... BTW, just wondering if you had any thoughts on a 4 x 18650 pack...?
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    Archon WH36 Canister light

    Yup, I am thinking it does and do not intend on even testing it... I agree. Had I known the story beforehand I would have stayed away for sure. Thinking more of it, I am afraid all these clone lights out there are seen by newcomers as the real price point as they have no idea how much R&D...
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    Newbie needs advice on 3x XM-L build

    HEAT SINK SIZE? So, here is a screen shot of my simple drawing. Pretty self-explanatory but as you can see, the heat sink is minimal. This whole head will be lathed (and milled) in one piece of alu. Remember, I don't need this to work out of the water. I'd much rather have a lightweight torch...
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    Newbie needs advice on 3x XM-L build

    AMP READINGS AND BATTERY LIFE (TEST) So, I am a noob, I hadn't "spliced" in the multimeter for amp reading which is why I had no readings. But I just went back and hooked it up to the 4 x Panas again and this time with multimeter in series in between the driver and LEDs. The driver has...
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    Newbie needs advice on 3x XM-L build

    BATTERIES - PROTECTED OR NOT, INDIVIDUALLY OR AS A PACK? A small update. I will get both an b3flex and an h6flex. Just had a small Paypal setback, but they should be on their way soon (happens when you try to change the country to China on your Paypal...). In the meanwhile, I ran a simple test...
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    Newbie needs advice on 3x XM-L build

    Yeah, I think I have even seen these on the Chinese site. I may get a few. I am thinking of rewiring the 2s2p one I am getting also. Thanks
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    Newbie needs advice on 3x XM-L build

    Hey Codiak, Can you share where you found it. Turns out the Chinese vendor doesn't have a 4s1p but only 2s2p holder.
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    Quick Question on Cute-3 Optics

    I did go ahead and contact Ledil's China rep. Hadn't been smart enough to actually look for the sales rep first... Surprise, surprise - rep gets back almost immediately and says the same thing as WeLight. The optics for XP-G and XM-L are the same. Despite the size differences. The rep was on a...
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    Quick Question on Cute-3 Optics

    So, I am having a hard time finding Cute-3 optics for XML out here in China, where I am based. But I may have found some for XP but after looking at spec sheets for both Cute-3s for XM and XP, I am wondering whether they are the same? All the physical dimensions are the same. Even the hole for...
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    Newbie needs advice on 3x XM-L build

    Thanks Arek, Very helpful. I am gettting close to putting down the Taskled order.
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    Newbie needs advice on 3x XM-L build

    I think you just answered your own question. I suspect the vendor does not speak English, so Ebaying would just be too much of a hassle. Also, a year or two ago, the Chinese import-export regulations were changed and you need to do a whole lot more paper work now to send out packages. Now, in...
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    Archon WH36 Canister light

    They tend to sell for about USD 250-300 on Chinese Taobao which is the local Amazon/Ebay. I think it has been established that Archon built most of their, if not their whole, line on designs they stole from Triton. Triton was a Spanish startup company made up by guys who had earlier designed...
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    Newbie needs advice on 3x XM-L build

    Well, since I live in China, I am sourcing a bit from Taobao which is kinda like Ebay & Amazon all rolled into one. Lots of crap there, but also real Ferraris and Mercedes, as all businesses now feel like they have to be there. Anyways, the holders don't look like high quality at all, but they...
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    Newbie needs advice on 3x XM-L build

    I could still do with some help on the batts. Basically, I want to buy as many parts ready made as possible. Eg. I am now revisiting 35mm lenses over 50mm lens as it seems the LEDIL 35mm Cutes are still the best matched for XMLs. And for the batts, I have come across some 18650 holders in 3 and...
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