Astrolux FT03 XHP50.2 Test

HSP ftw!

Halal snack pack?

I see HSP and that’s what I think :slight_smile: sorry, getting carried away.

XHP70 and 70.2 definitely exist, and they’d physically fit in the FT03, but the issue is that I believe they’re mostly 12v. There’s apparently 6v variants, though. Compared to the 50.2, it’s the same kind of “wall-of-light” profile, just bigger.

Thanks for your response!
Acronyms bring out the dyslectic in me. :stuck_out_tongue:

No worries! I always just imagine it’s “eXtra Heavy Photons” :wink:

Does the 50.2 have the same FET driver as the SST40 version?

Hey mate yea the same driver.

This XHP50.2 is a 3v variant.

I haven’t been able to find a stateside vendor for astrolux flashlights. I would like to see one.

Banggood will get it to you in around two weeks.
I prefer the earlier (less lumins) version.
It has much longer throw.
But both are well worth having.

Does this require a 3V 50.2, or will a 6V work?
I don’t find any 3V for sale…

Does the 6V work?

I think I remember reading that it was the same driver as the SST40 model, so I’m guessing no (if that’s the case).

(Okay yeah I read it a few posts above oops; didn’t scroll up)

Thanks

I am using the 3V edition of the XHP50.2 for you the best place to buy the LED would be from mountain electronics if they have any in stock or from here.
http://kaidomain.com/Flashlight-DIY-and-Tools/LED-Emitters-or-LED-Star-on-PCB/cree-xhp-series-leds/3V-Cree-XHP50_2-K2-2A-White-6000K-LED-Emitter

The stock MCPCB in the FT03 is 28mm so the 20mm board is a bit harder to fit in place. Or you can reflow the XHP50.2 on your SST40 board.

I put the sliced SST40 back into my FT03 and the silicone layer burnt of the top of the LED lol. Self dedoming LEDs? I cleaned it with some alcohol and its still working for now. Not sure why it burnt up? I did have it out of the light for a few months now so it may have gotten dirty it could of had plastic on it from storage. I used the sliced SST40 for a few weeks at least before putting the XHP50.2 in it so its weird. Just one of those things i think.
Mind you i did drop the SST40 on the floor while handling it lol.

Has any one put a sliced XHP50.2 in the FT03? I think it would be great.

Oh, just to update the travel time for Banggood to Northeast United States, I ordered the FT03 August 26th, and got it September 18th, this is why I hope for an astrolux, and convoy dealer in the U.S. They make good gifts, just not the most reliable on a time crunch.

Anyone ever think of making a bat signal cover for the fto3 got the idea when thick clouds were hovering low over our campsite

How does that battery compare to say the Samsung 30t or Samsung 20s 18650 ? And at what amps did you get that 4600 lumens on startup? I’m getting between 18-19 amps on startup