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All great suggestions. I actually have the mt01and klarus g20 not the L model.
I forgot to mention , smooth reflector. I know you can expect much throw with these emitters, but I’m actually quite happy with my convoy l6 with smo reflector and fet driver.
If it was there was a single cell tube for it, perfect. But there isn’t. Which is why I’m creating this thread.
Any others out there..?
All great suggestions. I actually have the mt01and klarus g20 not the L model.
I forgot to mention , smooth reflector. I know you can expect much throw with these emitters, but I’m actually quite happy with my convoy l6 with smo reflector and fet driver.
If it was there was a single cell tube for it, perfect. But there isn’t. Which is why I’m creating this thread.
Any others out there..?
All great suggestions. I actually have the mt01and klarus g20 not the L model.
I forgot to mention , smooth reflector. I know you can expect much throw with these emitters, but I’m actually quite happy with my convoy l6 with smo reflector and fet driver.
If it was there was a single cell tube for it, perfect. But there isn’t. Which is why I’m creating this thread.
Any others out there..?
can someone tell me what a FET driver is? im a noob but dont want to open up a new thread for the question. sorry, dont mean to sidetrack thread, forgive me OP
MOSFET is a component which switches the battery directly to the LED, so the current is an equasion of LED voltage and how much the battery can deliver at that voltage
So you have to select LED and batteries to stay within safe currents
I’ve been wondering why there aren’t more single EDC 26650 lights out there. So many 18650’s. That extra capacity makes a 26650 light much more useful.
I’d love to squeeze two 26350s in there and still get the voltage you’d need for the emitters. Mtn has them and they’re 35.2mm long. About the length of a protected 26650. Way less selection in battery types though.
I have the Imalent DN70 and really like it! On board charging! OLED status screen. It comes with a 26650 battery as well. I got mine with a code from Trevi for $50!! It’s a remarkable little palm size light.
Klarus G20 is a great palm size floody light!
A budget option is the Kaidomain C8.2 with XHP 50.2. It is standard with tail switch control only but it’s under $30 shipped (normal price with no codes). I have many KD lights and find them excellent quality!
Slightly larger and with the XHP35 instead of 50/70 are the Manker U21 and the Utorch UT02. Throwers not floody though…
I own all of these lights and can HIGHLY recommend any of them.
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light addict....yeah I've got the bug.
Haikelite MT07S
Imalent DT70
Klarus XT12GT
Olight javelin mx3x
thrunite tn32 ut
acebeam k60
many, many others...
I already have the kaidomain 50.2. It’s a decent light. But orange peel reflector, so not the throw I’m lookin for. U torch and manker u21 has the throw but not the lumens.
So I ended ordering a short tube and smooth reflector for my l6 and it kicks ass.
It has a few driver so it’s doing around 7000 lumens and 175kcd. The head is quite larger than I was wanting, but it should do for now.
Yup your right. They came out with generation 2. Maybe I’ll try one.
Kaidomain if you reading, how bout putting a 70.2 as an option also. 3500+ lumens smo reflector is a for sure purchase.
I forgot to mention , smooth reflector. I know you can expect much throw with these emitters, but I’m actually quite happy with my convoy l6 with smo reflector and fet driver.
If it was there was a single cell tube for it, perfect. But there isn’t. Which is why I’m creating this thread.
Any others out there..?
I also have an L6 with SMO and FET driver. It’s running Narsil. I like it a lot, but it’s a bit large and heavy so I made a mini version!
I took a Supfire L5-S as a host and used the same driver, same UI, a leftover xhp70 and some 26350 cells. It originally had a SMO reflector, but I changed it to a OP to better match the xhp70.
I’m going to make a new one soon due to Lexel coming out with a boost driver. I’ll use a 70.2 and a SMO reflector this time. I’ll limit the boost to about 5A or 6A at 6v.
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My Convoy L6 thread with XHP70.2, Texas Avenger FET driver, Narsil v1.2 ramping firmware (old), lighted side switch and cut down SMO reflector. Lots of amp draws on stock driver as well.
My Supfire L5-S thread with XHP70.2, 26350 cells (4,100 lumen!), Texas Avenger FET driver, NarsilM v1.0 ramping firmware and lighted side switch. My mini L6!
If we are just listing lights (big head or small head, here is my list.
BTU PK26 $55, XHP35 HD, 2000lm, pulls 6 amp at battery for 1.5 amp at emitter, has nice dbl click from off to turbo then single click to off, switch might need reinforcing, uses 12v emitter (might be too focused) (swapping to xhp70 12v would give 2500lm)
Shadow JM35 $45, CREE MTG2 1×26650 1800lm
Fenix PD40R $129
Olight R50 Seeker Pro $120-$140, xhp70, 3200lm (tested 2850lm), 250m range, 1 amp charging. ($160 LE kit adds 3A charging dock and holster)
Olight R50 Seeker, $120, xhp50, 2300lm, 280 range, 1 amp charging, included battery is 4500mah. No holster.
Olight R50vn Seeker, $135, xhp50, 2800lm, 350 range, 1 amp charging, included battery is 4500mah. Better warranty from Vinh.
Acebeam EC50 GEN II $120, xhp70, 3000lm, 300mm range, 2 amp charging,
Imalent DN70 $50-$100, xhp70, 3800lm, 325m range, 1 amp charging, quality control is a bit iffy.
Klarus G20 $80-$100, xhp70, 2-3000lm, 150m range, switch too easy to turn on by accident, less than rated output, might make humming sound, no support from Klarus.
You could also just buy a manker u21/utorch ut02, they are pretty cheap right now, and just swap in a driver (30mm I think) and emitter.
Oh yeah, Manker also has a new U22, it’s a little smaller than the u21. Astrolux also has a similar sized light coming out. These two use 20700 or 21700 sized batteries. Pretty interesting.
Just tossing it out there in case you need it. Lol
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My Convoy L6 thread with XHP70.2, Texas Avenger FET driver, Narsil v1.2 ramping firmware (old), lighted side switch and cut down SMO reflector. Lots of amp draws on stock driver as well.
My Supfire L5-S thread with XHP70.2, 26350 cells (4,100 lumen!), Texas Avenger FET driver, NarsilM v1.0 ramping firmware and lighted side switch. My mini L6!
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Klarus G20L maybe?
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Haikelite MT01
Although the Acebeam L30 is only a 20700 battery it is a great light all around.
All great suggestions. I actually have the mt01and klarus g20 not the L model.
I forgot to mention , smooth reflector. I know you can expect much throw with these emitters, but I’m actually quite happy with my convoy l6 with smo reflector and fet driver.
If it was there was a single cell tube for it, perfect. But there isn’t. Which is why I’m creating this thread.
Any others out there..?
Eagletac TX3G Pro:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Eagletac-TX3G-Pro-Rechargeable-XHP70-2-LED-Flas...
Flomotion
What about this tube: L6/L2 short tube
Holy smokes! I did not know there was a shorty tube for the l2 and l6! I needa check if my light’s driver will work with a singe 26650.
You can run 2-26350’s but not a single cell on the stock driver.
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can someone tell me what a FET driver is? im a noob but dont want to open up a new thread for the question. sorry, dont mean to sidetrack thread, forgive me OP
MOSFET is a component which switches the battery directly to the LED, so the current is an equasion of LED voltage and how much the battery can deliver at that voltage
So you have to select LED and batteries to stay within safe currents
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Dang too bad they didn’t make a short tube in the silver color. I have the silver l6.
I’ve been wondering why there aren’t more single EDC 26650 lights out there. So many 18650’s. That extra capacity makes a 26650 light much more useful.
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Flashlights:
x6 Sk68 modded 3 Nichia 319AT, 3 Cree XP-G3 - x1 Solorforce P60 drop in custom XM-L2 U4 1C, Qlight Rev.A 7135*8 3.04A Driver - x2 Lumintop EDC05 CW - x2 Jaxman E2L tripple XP-G2 S4
x1 Jaxman Z1 Zoomie, Cree MT-G2 Q0 LED - x1 Acebeam K40m thrower with MT-G2 Q0 LED - x1 Xintd SC-82 V5 Limited Edition C8, XM-L2 U4 1C, Qlight Rev.A 7135*8 3.04A Driver
x1 Convoy L6 moded with a Cree XHP-70.2 P2 1D LED - x1 Rare Olight x7 Maurauder with a Nuetral White LED - x1 Astrolux MF-01 Nichia 219c - x1 Astrolux MF-01 Cree XP-G3 - x2 Zebralight SC5w MKII
x6 Lumintop Tool AA - x1 x2 Lumintop Tool AA 2.0 - x1 Lumintop ODL20C - x1 Lumintop GT mini - Olight i3E EOS - x2 Zebralight SC600w Plus MK IV XHP 50.2 4500k 80 CRI - x1 Fenix CL30R - x1 Lumintop C01 Bike Light
I’d love to squeeze two 26350s in there and still get the voltage you’d need for the emitters. Mtn has them and they’re 35.2mm long. About the length of a protected 26650. Way less selection in battery types though.
I have the Imalent DN70 and really like it! On board charging! OLED status screen. It comes with a 26650 battery as well. I got mine with a code from Trevi for $50!! It’s a remarkable little palm size light.
Klarus G20 is a great palm size floody light!
A budget option is the Kaidomain C8.2 with XHP 50.2. It is standard with tail switch control only but it’s under $30 shipped (normal price with no codes). I have many KD lights and find them excellent quality!
Slightly larger and with the XHP35 instead of 50/70 are the Manker U21 and the Utorch UT02. Throwers not floody though…
I own all of these lights and can HIGHLY recommend any of them.
light addict....yeah I've got the bug.
Haikelite MT07S
Imalent DT70
Klarus XT12GT
Olight javelin mx3x
thrunite tn32 ut
acebeam k60
many, many others...
There’s a cheap single 26650 side switch XHP70 light on AliExpress somewhere.
Let’s see if i can find it.
Yep:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Hot-Ultra-Powerful-Flashlight-USB-Rechar...
or:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/NEW-LED-flashlight-CREE-XHP70-Highlighte...
or this Klarus with 18% off atm:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/KLARUS-G20-USB-Rechargeable-LED-Flashlig...
(edit) ah, you asked for .2 versions… sorry..
never mind then…
(edit2)…and a decent sized head…
I already have the kaidomain 50.2. It’s a decent light. But orange peel reflector, so not the throw I’m lookin for. U torch and manker u21 has the throw but not the lumens.
So I ended ordering a short tube and smooth reflector for my l6 and it kicks ass.
It has a few driver so it’s doing around 7000 lumens and 175kcd. The head is quite larger than I was wanting, but it should do for now.
The Fitorch P26R is a nice 26650 light and there is good coupons around for it too. OP reflector though
there is a KD (KDLitker) c8.2 with smo reflector
light addict....yeah I've got the bug.
Haikelite MT07S
Imalent DT70
Klarus XT12GT
Olight javelin mx3x
thrunite tn32 ut
acebeam k60
many, many others...
Yup your right. They came out with generation 2. Maybe I’ll try one.
Kaidomain if you reading, how bout putting a 70.2 as an option also. 3500+ lumens smo reflector is a for sure purchase.
I also have an L6 with SMO and FET driver. It’s running Narsil. I like it a lot, but it’s a bit large and heavy so I made a mini version!
I took a Supfire L5-S as a host and used the same driver, same UI, a leftover xhp70 and some 26350 cells. It originally had a SMO reflector, but I changed it to a OP to better match the xhp70.
I’m going to make a new one soon due to Lexel coming out with a boost driver. I’ll use a 70.2 and a SMO reflector this time. I’ll limit the boost to about 5A or 6A at 6v.
My Convoy L6 thread with XHP70.2, Texas Avenger FET driver, Narsil v1.2 ramping firmware (old), lighted side switch and cut down SMO reflector. Lots of amp draws on stock driver as well.
My Supfire L5-S thread with XHP70.2, 26350 cells (4,100 lumen!), Texas Avenger FET driver, NarsilM v1.0 ramping firmware and lighted side switch. My mini L6!
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BTU PK26
Rofis MR70
If we are just listing lights (big head or small head, here is my list.
BTU PK26 $55, XHP35 HD, 2000lm, pulls 6 amp at battery for 1.5 amp at emitter, has nice dbl click from off to turbo then single click to off, switch might need reinforcing, uses 12v emitter (might be too focused) (swapping to xhp70 12v would give 2500lm)
Shadow JM35 $45, CREE MTG2 1×26650 1800lm
Fenix PD40R $129
Olight R50 Seeker Pro $120-$140, xhp70, 3200lm (tested 2850lm), 250m range, 1 amp charging. ($160 LE kit adds 3A charging dock and holster)
Olight R50 Seeker, $120, xhp50, 2300lm, 280 range, 1 amp charging, included battery is 4500mah. No holster.
Olight R50vn Seeker, $135, xhp50, 2800lm, 350 range, 1 amp charging, included battery is 4500mah. Better warranty from Vinh.
Acebeam EC50 GEN II $120, xhp70, 3000lm, 300mm range, 2 amp charging,
Acebeam EC60 $120, xhp35, 2000lm, 600m range,
Jetbeam T4 Pro, $120, xhp50, 2580lm, 286m range, 1.7 amp charging,
Imalent DN70 $50-$100, xhp70, 3800lm, 325m range, 1 amp charging, quality control is a bit iffy.
Klarus G20 $80-$100, xhp70, 2-3000lm, 150m range, switch too easy to turn on by accident, less than rated output, might make humming sound, no support from Klarus.
You could also just buy a manker u21/utorch ut02, they are pretty cheap right now, and just swap in a driver (30mm I think) and emitter.
Oh yeah, Manker also has a new U22, it’s a little smaller than the u21. Astrolux also has a similar sized light coming out. These two use 20700 or 21700 sized batteries. Pretty interesting.
Just tossing it out there in case you need it. Lol
My Convoy L6 thread with XHP70.2, Texas Avenger FET driver, Narsil v1.2 ramping firmware (old), lighted side switch and cut down SMO reflector. Lots of amp draws on stock driver as well.
My Supfire L5-S thread with XHP70.2, 26350 cells (4,100 lumen!), Texas Avenger FET driver, NarsilM v1.0 ramping firmware and lighted side switch. My mini L6!
10 NarsilM user videos for BLF Q8, GT, GT Mini and ROT66
Texas_Ace BLF Calibrated Lumen tube
Maukka Calibration Lights for DIY Lumen Measuring Devices
Review Jaxmnve M1 Stainless 10180 Keychain light