Astrolux FT03 XHP50.2 Test

What Littokala cells did you try? I used the original blue 26650 Littokala cells for my test. I think my spring bypass is 20awg but i still have both springs.
I would reflow my LED but i want to keep this with the SST40 i just wanted to try the XHP50.2 in here. I might buy a second one if i have the funds.

nice test and video, thanks for sharing

I ordered a spare mcpcb with SST40 from Mateminco for a few dollar, shipping was 10usd though.
(Actually i ordered a whole new driver as well)

I Love my oem sst 40 6500k cw led astrolux ft03 it illuminated the entire side of Mt Scott at the Wichita wildlife refuge with a imren purple 4200 mah 26650 which is fairly new

Yea same i love my stock FT03 i will end up buying Another one that is a XHP50.2 edition its ao much fun.

With the dedomed SST40 it throws great 340kcd and is so bright and most importantly its very competitively priced thus belongs on every BLF members to buy list.

Black liitokalas.

Yeah, I grabbed one of the mateminco branded lights to keep stock and messed with the ft03 I got first.

Nice review Chris
Lovin my stock FT03
In search of a good 26650 too - Aus isn’t a happy hunting ground

https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/BEq2by4

These are quite decent. These are 10A and are what I bundle with the Astrolux FT03 in my online store. You don’t want to have a higher drain cell with the SST40

Did you just shoot Mateminco a message on AliExpress? I really need another centering ring (or two) and hopefully they can provide them…

My favorite part is where every one calls me a liar for saying the XHP50.2 can’t do 4k lumens lol.

I will upload another beam shots only video in a few days. The beam profile on this setup is perfect even better than the L6 and S70. But i do prefer the L6/S70 because of the extra run time given on that format.

I want to buy another FT03 but i have to chose between buying a new set of pliers Channellocks made in the USA or one of these lights. Sigh!

Buy a Set of knipex cresent pliers

I have a set of NWS pliers but i wanted one for electronics only so i don’t get grease every where. I found these Channellocks for a good price they seem decent? The Channellocks are also VDE rated.

The Knipex have dropped price a bit.

Why don’t you want a high drain cell? Will it damage the led in some way? I’m currently running a 35a 26650.

She’ll be right the SST40 is okay in this setup. I use the same Littokala cells as i do with the XHP50.2. Either that or my Samsung 25r.

I’m using an efest 50a continuous discharge 35a.this shouldn’t hurt the stock ft03 SST40? I love my ft03 and wouldn’t want to kill it to soon

I stick to 10A max 26650 cells for the SST40 version. Some have reported 9+ Amps on Turbo which is too high the the SST40. There’s a chance you’ll shorten it’s life

I don’t see the availability of ordering a driver on their store site on aliexpress.

Do you know what is the bin on the SST40, N4 or N5? And what is the bin of the 5700K XHP50.2 they use, J4 or K2?

Nah it will be fine! My Littokala cells are just as high drain i think. So far no one has killed a SST40 by over amperage unless it was on the test bench. A bunch of us have killed many by trying to dedome them or even slicing the domes far more dangerous.

This is a beam shot only video. I am surprised how bright the S70 is with a resistor mod.