P60 sized led drop-ins (part 3)

[Superdave]

That's an insane difference there superdave. I understand the original p60L only claims 80 lumens though. Have you got any other dropins that you could comapare it to?

yes, got a few laying around. However, I measured both in my "integrating cylinder" (there is a thread out there somewhere on it). The P60L came in at 2170 lux (80lm) and the MC-E measured 18,100 which is roughly 670lm.

Running it on 2 123's is pushing it pretty hard, on a single protected 18650 i got 13,750 lux (509lm)

I'll snap another pic with a generic 800mA Q5 dropin tonight.

 

[PlayboyJoeShmoe]

I LOVE donuts!!!

But HATE donut holes!!!

I have tweaked and tweaked to get good beams from my 3 P7 and one MC-E.

But these things DO put out LOTS of light!

 

[DHart]

I LOVE donuts!!!

But HATE donut holes!!!

I have tweaked and tweaked to get good beams from my 3 P7 and one MC-E.

But these things DO put out LOTS of light!

Have your tweaks eliminated the donut holes with the MC-E? I've been thinking of picking up one of the DX MC-E lamp assemblies, but am holding back thinking I might get a donut hole with it and not knowing if that can be eliminated. How would you do that with the DX MC-E lamp assembly?

 

[PlayboyJoeShmoe]

All my stuff has regular reflectors, not screw together modules.

But on a few of my Q5 or R2 modules "spacers" or o-rings effect beam changes and I should think similar actions would have results.

Or maybe use some loctite when you find nirvana....

 

[Superdave]

I was able to get rid of the donut hole with my old P7 dropin by unscrewing it out 1/2 turn.. but the MC-E is more stubborn. I bet a slight tweak of the reflector shape would fix it though..

 

[Superdave]

I edited my post with the pic of the Q5 module.

 

[kosPap]

Fizz753

an update of the KD links is in order:

http://www.kaidomain.com/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductId=6436
http://www.kaidomain.com/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductId=6435
http://www.kaidomain.com/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductId=5564
http://www.kaidomain.com/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductId=5236
http://www.kaidomain.com/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductId=5091
http://www.kaidomain.com/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductId=5086
http://www.kaidomain.com/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductId=5085

 

[Fizz753]

Fizz753

an update of the KD links is in order:

http://www.kaidomain.com/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductId=6436
http://www.kaidomain.com/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductId=6435
http://www.kaidomain.com/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductId=5564
http://www.kaidomain.com/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductId=5236
http://www.kaidomain.com/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductId=5091
http://www.kaidomain.com/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductId=5086
http://www.kaidomain.com/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductId=5085

Thanks! Got them added, also did a link check and price fixes on the DX and Kai dropins. Will take a look at the others later when I am not so cross eyed after work.

 

[johns]

I looked real quick and didn't see this posted yet..

http://www.kaidomain.com/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductId=7114

I made my own but this should be the highest output D26 module out there.. easily 400L out the front (if it's direct drive).

Can I use 2 RCR123s with this - I'd like to try it in my C2.

 

[Wiggle]

Can I use 2 RCR123s with this - I'd like to try it in my C2.

I'd think that would be pushing things too hard.

 

[Superdave]

Yep, i'd only use it on 1 18650 or 17650.

 

[kramer5150]

Can I use 2 RCR123s with this - I'd like to try it in my C2.

No...

 

[johns]

Another noobie question then - if I want to use this with my Surefire C2 - which battery should I buy (which will fit into my C2 without boring it out)
in place of the 2 Rcr123s?
Thanks!!

 

[Superdave]

Another noobie question then - if I want to use this with my Surefire C2 - which battery should I buy (which will fit into my C2 without boring it out)
in place of the 2 Rcr123s?
Thanks!!

I'd pick up 2 of these:
http://www.lighthound.com/AW-17500-Protected-Rechargeable-Lithium-Battery_p_99.html

and 1 of these:
http://www.lighthound.com/Ultrafire...3-37-volt-Lithium-Battery-Charger_p_2279.html

 

[kramer5150]

I'd pick up 2 of these:
http://www.lighthound.com/AW-17500-Protected-Rechargeable-Lithium-Battery_p_99.html

and 1 of these:
http://www.lighthound.com/Ultrafire...3-37-volt-Lithium-Battery-Charger_p_2279.html

He will need a single cell extension to fit 2x17500 cells.

 

[kramer5150]

Another noobie question then - if I want to use this with my Surefire C2 - which battery should I buy (which will fit into my C2 without boring it out)
in place of the 2 Rcr123s?
Thanks!!

The only cell that will fit the C2 is a 1x17670 cell. But thats a 3.7V setup, so you will need to pick a drop in module thats optimal for that Vin. Malkoff M30 would be my recommendation. The DX 11074 would be my recommendation if you are on a tight budget. selfbuilt compared the 11074 to some of the better 18650 lights and it goes toe to toe with them... here

 

[johns]

Thanks for your help - can't wait to try it out!

 

[PlayboyJoeShmoe]

Yes 17670 cell makes a LOT more sense than 17500 + spacer!

 

[Flashfirstask?later]

I'd pick up 2 of these:
http://www.lighthound.com/AW-17500-Protected-Rechargeable-Lithium-Battery_p_99.html

I think you mean 1 x 17670 as 2x17500 is about equivalent of 3xCR123

 

[Superdave]

I think you mean 1 x 17670 as 2x17500 is about equivalent of 3xCR123

Aah, oops. Yes i ment to paste this link..

http://www.lighthound.com/AW-17670-Protected-Rechargeable-Lithium-Battery_p_101.html

Sorry for the mixup. I said to buy 2 so he'd have a spare charged and ready to go.