You have convinced me, JaredM. I’m planning on getting some when they are available and putting together a makeshift MCPCB from copper square rod to make a 3x3 array.
I think this emitter will be potent performer, and his higher forward voltage will make it one of the best led emitters for single cell FET driver configurations.
2 pc XD16 will fit perfectly on VR16S1. Up to 4 pcs in 4p config (scraping required). Not so with the VR16SP4….
E21A on VR16SP4 (rev. 2)
XD16 on VR16SP4
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The XD16 pads oversized the E21A pads by 0,17mm (at three sides), and the gaps is 0,3 mm as opposed to 0,2 mm with E21A. The board can be used but not a perfect match.
Please make single pad dtp board in classic size (17 and 20 mm). Even if it will not reach surface brightness(probably it will not but fingers crossed) of lets say old version XP-G2 it should be very good performer for single cell fet flashlight(especially aspherical version)
Hope someone will send them to Djozz for testing and of course with your DTP board.
For me personally dedoming did become a thing of the past with the Cree HI LEDs. I hate the tint shift with dedoming so for throw applications I only use the current HI LEDs. I don’t do 1000 meter throw lights though, it’s not my cup of tea. These new ones look real interesting though! Eager to try them out.