jon_slider
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LOL, snap!.. great idea ;-)Haha that was me! JacobDock on Reddit.
LOL, snap!.. great idea ;-)Haha that was me! JacobDock on Reddit.
Sure, more is better, but prioritized against other performance parameters, etc.Everyone should love efficiency, who wouldn't want to know their things are performing at their very best?
Sure, more is better, but prioritized against other performance parameters, etc.
I do have a question for anyone who might have some guidance though, and while it in no way relates directly to the future product under discussion in this thread, it does relate to 'efficiency', which seems to be of great interest here. That said, it will be nice to see that efficiency quantified with actual numbers in % (vs words) when the prototypes are tested, and perhaps compared against other benchmarked driver designs. How much increase in efficiency is definitely a factor to consider.
While we all like efficiency, there's a big difference in where (in terms of optical output power) that efficiency is most important to different users; with some valuing it most at minimum output levels, and others at higher outputs.
The question I have is: To what extent is efficiency (%/ratio) related to relative output (as a % of max output), and is that relationship somewhat linear across the output range, or actually rather non-linear (as I suspect just guessing)? (I'm sure this varies with the specific driver design as well(?). I guess I'm trying to envision a graph plotting both relative output and efficiency as its inputs. Anyone have knowledge of such things &/or an educated guess? My guesses aren't very well-educated, so I'd appreciate any help offered ;-)
actually, the designer of the driver in the upcoming Emisar D3A tests basically the way you describe, outside the light, using a regulated power supplyYou could likely rig a setup to do these tests with the driver outside the light, cooled and connected to the same batteries, but I don't think I know of anyone doing that.
Oh there you go! Thefreeman is so so good for the industry.actually, the designer of the driver in the upcoming Emisar D3A tests basically the way you describe, outside the light, using a regulated power supply
What configuration are you going to look to get first Jon?
I've been wanting a dark grey Hank for a little while, and I've been loving the 5700k DD lately, plus I think if he releases them in the MAO white I'll grab one in 2700k DD as a bedside candle.I like dedomed 4500K 519a lately.. I might go with a Red host.
Ive been wanting a Red host to keep on top of the fridge, as an emergency light if the power goes out (hows that for a self serving justification? lol). The power actually never goes out here. (and I already have 3 other lights on my fridge)...
how about you? ;-)
Im also a fan of MAO whiteMAO white
I agree it seems as large as an FW3A or Zebra SC64.. Im trying not to be an early adopter.. but.. sometimes my Buy it Now finger twitches.. we shall see ;-)it looks likes it's just a boost driver. That's why it's a triple, they're in series. This light also looks likes it's going to be pretty chunky. To the point that an 18650 would barely make it bigger. I think I'll pass on this one.
I'm purchasing for the main reason it's a duel fuel AA Anduril light that I can mess around with at home and with my kids. Can get it in any of the nice LED options, aux LEDs, freeman driver is a nice touch. Simply a light to mess around with, nothing more, nothing less. Also the price with Hanks I believe is a great value for what you will get. Seems like a fun little light. Will it replace my potted Zebras, Malkoffs, and Peaks for daily carry? Probably not.Im also a fan of MAO white
I agree it seems as large as an FW3A or Zebra SC64.. Im trying not to be an early adopter.. but.. sometimes my Buy it Now finger twitches.. we shall see ;-)
a kid light using AA sounds like a good idea ;-)AA Anduril light that I can mess around with at home and with my kids
I suspect it is a throwyer LED, although that is somewhat reduced by the use of optics in the D3AA.May have to try that one out as well