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Does anybody have some output numbers for the Lumens Factory IMR M6 bulb driven by 6 X IMR16340's?
That should be a great setup for the M4 Devastator. Short runtime for sure, but incredible..Does anybody have some output numbers for the Lumens Factory IMR M6 bulb driven by 6 X IMR16340's?
Hi DM51,:wave:
I wanted to personally Thank You for creating such a Valuable and Informative thread . My wallet's not thanking you, but I sure am. I never really wanted a M6 until I found this thread (I'm a rechargeable kind of guy), I now have 2 and counting.:thanks:
Best Wishes,
Steve
That should be a great setup for the M4 Devastator. Short runtime for sure, but incredible..
Seems like the voltage would be too low with 2 cells and too high for with 4 cells. Is there some combination which would allow the use of this bulb in the M4? :thinking:
The IMR-M6 specs given by LF are 10.8V, 3A, 25 hours life, 3350K. The IMR16340 cell is 550mAh, so you'll get ~10 mins runtime.Does anybody have some output numbers for the Lumens Factory IMR M6 bulb driven by 6 X IMR16340's?
STOP!!!!!!!! LOLThe IMR-M6 specs given by LF are 10.8V, 3A, 25 hours life, 3350K. The IMR16340 cell is 550mAh, so you'll get ~10 mins runtime.
10 mins is not great, so your next step would probably be to consider a 3x18500 or 3x18650 body to replace the M4 body for longer run-time, but then you'll decide the Fivemega Megalennium body is really much nicer looking and more practical for 3x18650, so you'll get one of those… and then you'll see a photo of a Fivemega FM3X head for it, which you'll decide is an absolutely-must-have item…
… and after a little while, and a lot of $$, you'll hate me just as much as AvroArrow's wallet does! LOL!!
Forgive this off-topic question but I didn't want to open a new thread if someone has a quick answer.
Does anyone know the diameter of the M6 lens and is there a UCL equivalent?
I can look up part two of that question myself if I know the size. Thanks for the help as I'm not at home to measure mine tonight.
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why UCL? Unless you plan on going LED UCL is more prone to cracking than the existing pyrex glass :thinking:
The IMR-M6 is only a 3A lamp assembly, so it's perfectly fine for the regular AW 17670 li-ion cells. You don't need IMRs.I just ordered an IMR-M6 1000 lumen bulb and three AW 17670 cells, but I am being told that I need to use AW IMR cells only to run this bulb. Being that AW doesn't offer an IMR version of the 17670 I went with what's available.
What is the difference between an IMR AW cell and a regular AW cell?
Will it really make a difference on the maximum possible output of the M6 1000 bulb?
Would the performance of my HO-M6R using a 3S AW17670 configuration be the same as using a 3s2p AWRCR123A in my stock MB20 holder?
What are the main drivers for using a 3s2p setup?
The IMR-M6 is only a 3A lamp assembly, so it's perfectly fine for the regular AW 17670 li-ion cells. You don't need IMRs.
3A is well within the safe limits for an AW 17670 cell, it can handle up to 3.2+Amps (2C) with no problem.~2C is a bit brutal on 17670s...they'll come out the same way as using a 1185 with three 17670s
3A is well within the safe limits for an AW 17670 cell, it can handle up to 3.2+Amps (2C) with no problem.
I ended up choosing the M6 with a Mdocod 17670 holder, AW 17670's, and an LF HO-M6R. It has become my long range search/spot light of choice. Excellent Combo.
IMO this is a great setup. I just got this setup with a true M6 (not a Mega w/ KT4 head which is what I've been running with most options) and I think the HO-M6R is the best "throwing" light I have. It may not be as bright as some other lamps out there (WA1185) which will light a larger area up close but it has great distance.