The Malkoff Front Porch

[ilikeguns40]

This V3 4500k head will be a good option for those who don’t wanna get cells mixed up by using a 16650 or CR123 tube vs a AA/14500. I think 16650 tube would be a better option considering the voltage range on these

Worth noting that running 2xCR123 the low will be a bit brighter

Yes I had to order one, it’s gonna be an awesome Malkoff to own. I’ll be running mine on various cell tubes. CR123 tube with Vapcell T9 950mah will be one of my favorites, it’s also worth noting these have LVP so unprotected batteries in smaller tubes like a CR123 tube will be nice. Protected 16340 cells I’ve noticed like to shut off at higher voltages.

These 8amp vapcells would power this bad boy real nice. Around 42 minutes on high (700 lumen) before step down

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[JJZ109]

Worth noting that running 2xCR123 the low will be a bit brighter

Thanks for that!

 

[Schokokeks]

Yes, and although I would much rather see SM453 emitters be used to build more AA 1-2V flashlights, a unique offering instead of a repeat is the Kōsen way, and I can’t fault that.

As for mode selection, I’ll stick with the default L-M-H, as the only other mode group that I would tend to use would be L-M, and that is absent.

Yeah, I also thought that L-M would be more of my jam, and was surprised it isn't an option. Cycling through the modes, with 700 lumens for high is going to be EXCITING for you inside, haha.

But yeah, I get the idea behind doing a special option. I'm still thinking about it because the programmable modes seems interesting, but I'm not sure what kind of an emitter I'd want for that.

It will happen!

What is it the hippy chicks say, "We're going to manifest it"? Just do that, but maybe get a crystal of some kind, too. Casios are quartz action, so that's gotta work, right?

This V3 4500k head will be a good option for those who don’t wanna get cells mixed up by using a 16650 or CR123 tube vs a AA/14500. I think 16650 tube would be a better option considering the voltage range on these

Worth noting that running 2xCR123 the low will be a bit brighter

Yes I had to order one, it’s gonna be an awesome Malkoff to own. I’ll be running mine on various cell tubes. CR123 tube with Vapcell T9 950mah will be one of my favorites, it’s also worth noting these have LVP so unprotected batteries in smaller tubes like a CR123 tube will be nice. Protected 16340 cells I’ve noticed like to shut off at higher voltages.

These 8amp vapcells would power this bad boy real nice. Around 42 minutes on high (700 lumen) before step down

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I do think the head is the selling point on this one, due to that range. The 16340 configuration will be crazy, haha.
LVP is a nice addition, simply because it's getting harder and harder to find protected cells these days. And, since this is really built for Li-ion, LVP makes a lot of sense versus CR123A stuff, where you DO want to drain them.


But, ultimately, I feel like I'm a humanitarian, here, for leaving one more of this fantastic lights for someone who hasn't experienced the 4500K 519A.