I am editing this post since this has developed into an excellent resource.
Below is the link to the new collaborative spreadsheet that contains flashlight specs. It started as just wanting a spreadsheet to reference what batteries different models of flashlights accept. A few CPF'ers spent a bunch of time updating the spreadsheet and with recommended additions/changes it has become an awesome reference tool.
http://srf.to/flashlights
http://srf.to/fspage <--- this is a webpage only version (keep in mind, some text may be cut off since it's just a basic page)
if you would like the code to use an embedded version of either on a webpage, send me a private message
column explanations:
Model: this is where the model # is located, since the spreadsheet is collapsible per mfg, there will be a +/- with a URL to the MFG on the first row
MFG: name of MFG, some will be linked to the actual model on the MFG webpage
Battery Types: the next few columns are different battery types, the number is how many batteries of that type
Voltage Range: not always filled in but should be checked as a flashlight may actually fit a certain battery type but does not "support" it
Max Lumens: this is the max lumen number on the MFG website, in order to get real world numbers, some of them are linked to the detailed CPF review (if one exists)
Notes: Misc. Info, you may see a little discussion bubble on the left of the model #, that is a good place to put notes and discussion as well
LED Type: self-explanatory
Output Levels: output levels and modes as given from the MFG
Weight: weight from MFG site without batteries
Dimensions: self explanatory
Things to note:
-If you link to the spreadsheet, be sure to use the links posted above. They are shortlinks that forward you to smartsheet, but the underlying smartsheet link may change. The shortlink will always be correct.
-All data is from user input, meaning it could be incorrect (or have a typo). You should do your own DD. The models that link to the MFG site should help with that.
-Send me a PM if you want to become an editor on the spreadsheet.
If you have any suggestions on improvements, feel free to post.
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Does anyone maintain a list of current flashlights with battery type? Looking for a small light that will do CR123 and AA, or 18650 and AA (if such an animal exists)...would be a cool if there was a table of current lights that had all supported battery types. for example, I know the jetbeam rrt-0 will do CR123 and AA with extender...it's just trying to track down all the others...would hate to reinvent the wheel if someone else is doing it already.
---original post---
Below is the link to the new collaborative spreadsheet that contains flashlight specs. It started as just wanting a spreadsheet to reference what batteries different models of flashlights accept. A few CPF'ers spent a bunch of time updating the spreadsheet and with recommended additions/changes it has become an awesome reference tool.
http://srf.to/flashlights
http://srf.to/fspage <--- this is a webpage only version (keep in mind, some text may be cut off since it's just a basic page)
if you would like the code to use an embedded version of either on a webpage, send me a private message
column explanations:
Model: this is where the model # is located, since the spreadsheet is collapsible per mfg, there will be a +/- with a URL to the MFG on the first row
MFG: name of MFG, some will be linked to the actual model on the MFG webpage
Battery Types: the next few columns are different battery types, the number is how many batteries of that type
Voltage Range: not always filled in but should be checked as a flashlight may actually fit a certain battery type but does not "support" it
Max Lumens: this is the max lumen number on the MFG website, in order to get real world numbers, some of them are linked to the detailed CPF review (if one exists)
Notes: Misc. Info, you may see a little discussion bubble on the left of the model #, that is a good place to put notes and discussion as well
LED Type: self-explanatory
Output Levels: output levels and modes as given from the MFG
Weight: weight from MFG site without batteries
Dimensions: self explanatory
Things to note:
-If you link to the spreadsheet, be sure to use the links posted above. They are shortlinks that forward you to smartsheet, but the underlying smartsheet link may change. The shortlink will always be correct.
-All data is from user input, meaning it could be incorrect (or have a typo). You should do your own DD. The models that link to the MFG site should help with that.
-Send me a PM if you want to become an editor on the spreadsheet.
If you have any suggestions on improvements, feel free to post.
---original post---
Does anyone maintain a list of current flashlights with battery type? Looking for a small light that will do CR123 and AA, or 18650 and AA (if such an animal exists)...would be a cool if there was a table of current lights that had all supported battery types. for example, I know the jetbeam rrt-0 will do CR123 and AA with extender...it's just trying to track down all the others...would hate to reinvent the wheel if someone else is doing it already.
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