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kosPap said:
sorry man but thsi us UGLY...maybe one of the ugliest legos...

but from the looks of it the output may be scary...
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Yeah, I made that lego as a joke. :crackup:
EO-13.. 700 lumens of roasting incan goodness. :nana:
 
Hey Csshih, interesting setup there - it is nice to see the d36 turbo head on a Solarforce. I'm curious as to what tailcap you are using with the EO-13, as I am considering getting something similar myself and am not sure if the standard Solarforce reverse clicky would handle the current. Any opinions on that would be great...:grin2: Also how does the EO-13 compare in terms of output and throw to some of the other large multi-die lights you have reviewed? It would be awesome if you could add some photos of a few high-powered Incans to your beamshots thread. :thumbsup:

Hehe, sorry for all the questions - but seeing picture that has started my mind racing with a whole new array of Lego options...:)
 
Rjkpsmith said:
Hey Csshih, interesting setup there - it is nice to see the d36 turbo head on a Solarforce. I'm curious as to what tailcap you are using with the EO-13, as I am considering getting something similar myself and am not sure if the standard Solarforce reverse clicky would handle the current.
I'm unsure as to what current the tailcap is rated to.. I'll see if I can find that out later today.

Any opinions on that would be great...:grin2: Also how does the EO-13 compare in terms of output and throw to some of the other large multi-die lights you have reviewed? It would be awesome if you could add some photos of a few high-powered Incans to your beamshots thread. :thumbsup:
I'll try to get them up soon, but I've been really busy lately.

Hehe, sorry for all the questions - but seeing picture that has started my mind racing with a whole new array of Lego options...:)
Oh no! what have I done!! ;)
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Well , I converted the L2M from DX to 2xAA with the 18650 extension and a 1A buck boost driver ..

Unfortunately something is wrong , its only doing about 640mAh measured at the tail .
This is either a LED or driver problem . Now is it a problem , or a nice turn of events .

On low it draws about 20mAh , medium 200mAh and on high 640mAh . So if anything on 2xAA I have a light with very good run time , and more than enough output to see with at all levels . I also tried it with the Lantern , and it was just fine , in fact dare I say perfect .

@ 20mAh with say 2000mAh capacity batts your looking at around 100hours of run time , and more than enough light to say light up a 4/5 man tent so you can see whats going on . And with such low current draw , running on high for extended periods should not be a problem .

Still I feel that this might be a faulty driver . So how long it will last ?
 
old4570 said:
Well , I converted the L2M from DX to 2xAA with the 18650 extension and a 1A buck boost driver ..

Unfortunately something is wrong , its only doing about 640mAh measured at the tail .
This is either a LED or driver problem . Now is it a problem , or a nice turn of events .
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Is that driver a DX SKU#15880? If so, I've got one on the way and should be able to post current measurements for comparison when it gets here.
 
old4570 said:
Still I feel that this might be a faulty driver . So how long it will last ?
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my latest batches from DX output 550mA to the LED...close enough for your 640 tail reading...

this is not a first with DX...happened with teh 7882 drivers too...used to be 700mA now they are 350A...

this is either a change of specs issue or the manufacturer uses parts taht are easier available, like a lot of different sense resistors

Edit..I will buy some from KD just before they are not lsited anymore.....
 
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Left to right .

CR123A/2xAA Low current R2
CR123A/18650/2xAA Fact low voltage 3 mode R2
R2 5 mode 4.2v
XP-G R5 2xAA/CR123A
SSC P7
SSC P7
MC-E
R2 Fact low voltage 3 mode
XP-G R5
L2M R2
L2micro XP-E R2
 
Re: Show your Solarforce - large photo

I have several Solarforce lights, but here is my first - and still my favorite, a stock L2 to which I added a stainless bezel, lanyard loop and black lanyard:

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I know my Solarforce L2-P is a 'better' light, but this is my sentimental favorite and still the one that resides on my nightstand in case something goes bump in the night. I have a brand new SF 6P that is a shelf queen - this and my SF Nitrolon G2 are my 'users'.
 
kosPap said:
my latest batches from DX output 550mA to the LED...close enough for your 640 tail reading...

this is not a first with DX...happened with teh 7882 drivers too...used to be 700mA now they are 350A...

this is either a change of specs issue or the manufacturer uses parts taht are easier available, like a lot of different sense resistors

Edit..I will buy some from KD just before they are not lsited anymore.....
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I am veering more of the particlular thread topic but it got to be done and will become relevant later on...

I received the KD version of the driver....BUMMER! I measured even lower output
With Cree XRE
2xAA: 400mA out
CR123: 500mA out
Li-Ion: 800mA out
With Cree XPG
2xAA: 500mA out
CR123: 600mA out
Li-Ion: 900mA out

9out of memory, sorry)

Old4570 since you have such a conversion and the Genuine Solarforce, could you run some comparison in the various levels?
 
Bad Buck boost driver / R2

Dry cell 2xAA

Hi 0.65A / Med 0.16A / Lo 0.02A

Rechargeable AA

Hi 0.83A / Med 0.22A / Lo 0.02A

CR123A

Hi 0.70A / Med 0.18A / 0.02A

Good Buck boost driver / XP-G R5

Dry AA
Hi 1.4A / Med 0.43A / Lo 0.04A
CR123A
Hi 1.36A / Med 0.33A / Lo 0.04A
 
csshih said:
I am checking out the L2p jason@ sbflashlights.com managed to obtain for me, and I really like the matte look, and also the new clip you can get.


picture emphasis on clip:
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I would be interested in purchasing one of these clips if they ever become available separately.
 
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