Those E21 Nichias, I understand that dedicated boards are on their way, but I wonder if these LEDs have been used with existing boards? I am really interested in domeless high cri LEDs, the 083b being my grail at the moment.
Thanks for the reference! I had read that thread thoroughly. Just was wondering if those LEDs had been used in flashlights before. Maybe with the boards used for 119s?
Ah I see. I assumed you asked about existing VirEnce boards. AFAIK, I’ve never seen any flashlights made using this LED as OEM. The only flashlight I knew was Jensen567’s P60. Maybe he’ll be kind enough to share his builds to us here.
Even mine is not really a flashlight, just a beam tester. I need a 17mm boost driver to actually run it in a flashlight since I setup the emitters in 2S2P configuration. But this does at least show the quadtrix configuration gives a very nice beam without any donut hole, even just using a simple P60 OP reflector. I haven’t tried SMO but I suspect there would be a donut. I will be building lots more with E21A once I get some more components.
The boards will be shipped by this week or next week according to the latest factory update. The Armyteks still needs fine tuning especially for correct optics selection and reliable fastening method.
Not a perfect match but should be more than enough due to its excellent thermal properties. I posted the simulated picture of XD16 on VR16SP4 somewhere. With VR16S1 it fits better with full pads coverage
(dream) may be 219C sm4070e will be re-stocked… I will buy 3-5 pcs
I have receive and tested 219B sw45k - best universal LED, but for some application of night vision he is slightly “cold”… Wish an 4000-4200 CCT and magenta tint