Received my KDIY K5 XHP50.2 NW today.
Quite happy with it.
Did a rough ceiling bounce test with a lux metre. I got 162 lux with my TM26 on the 1850 lumen mode. Got 174 on the K5 on turbo. So just under 2k lumens I’m guessing.
Does a bright preflash before going into the lowest setting. Not sure it’s all like that or just mine.
I think the light is great value.
You are right about everything. In the line of budget lights KD is one of the pioneers (if not the first one) to come out with this nice boost driver, a solution to many single 18650 flashlights in order to run a 6V emitter.
I do agree that a sub 2000 lumens single 18650 flashlight is very bright already, but as a flashaholic I simply can’t have enough of lumens! If they use that XHP70 and push that 20mm boost driver a little bit harder, 3000 lumens is still better than 2000 lumens!
Thanks kvetope! I have seen that one when searching for it. Hope someday I can see another one, although being “simple” it seems a good light!! Outside demonstration would be great, though…
Thank you!
@BanL
Could you please give me exact measurements for this switch (http://www.kaidomain.com/p/S024079.DIY-LED-Flashlight-Reverse-Clicky-Switch-12mm-x-12mm-for-LED-Flashlight-Black-button-5-pcs)? Most of your switches have a picture with all measurements only this nice square one not. And if you have more tech specs like max Ampere. . . it would be helpfull.
I marked the 3 measurement that i would like to know if it is possible (i am modding a light and want to change the complete switch construction and to know if it fits i need this information).
@BanL
I apologize if this has been been raised before (couldn’t find anything after going through a few pages):
Would Kaidomain potentially be able to source or manufacture quad DTP copper MCPCBs /w optics? With or without emitters on them? Either 20mm in diameter or maybe larger?