Of course people are talking about modding it on BLF, whether it exists yet or not. That’s what we do here.
And given that it’s a FET triple with Carclo 105xx optics, there’s sufficient information to predict the results of most potential mods. I’m sure I’ll be modding more than one of mine because I’m sure I want one with SST-20s, and there will probably be more emitters that interest me.
Also, not to be confused: the interest and discussion about modding this light means that it will be MORE successful as a product, not less so. We don’t want t omake (or buy) a light that is difficult or impossible to mod. Although, we do sometimes get a light made that is close enough to “right” for everyone that few ever do end up modding it. Some still will, and it’s good that they can, and that they want to!
I’m thinking about modding at least one of mine too. If I can get some 219B emitters, I think I’ll put those in it. They’re my favorite, and they work really well in a 10511 which has had the frosting polished off.
No, but I would set the ceiling to the highest regulated level, and I doubt I’ll use it above that level much.
The 219B has a higher Vf than 219C, which makes it harder to overdrive. OTOH, it also turns into smoke at a much lower current. But I’ve had FET-based 219B triples before and haven’t had any issues. It’s 219C which really runs into problems on direct drive.
I don’t plan on giving it a hot rod cell either though. Something with more mAh and less current suits my use better.
A silly question maybe, but…how did FW3A end up being less sturdy than Emisar, since they are very roughly the same size? Is it different materials, thinner wall…?
The original 219B has a higher Vf but the 219B V1, which is the one sold atm by Clemence and maybe others, has a Vf just as low as the 219C, but indeed without its current handling.