For $6.90, it's not bad for a host. I put a 20mm 7135*8 from MTN with guppydrv just to see how it handles heat and an SST 20 5000K. I think it can handle more than 3A as it heats up quickly. Here's the pill:
The driver is held in place by tightening decent wall thickness body tube against the head.
BLF A6 clip fits perfectly, although the stock clip is good.
800-900 lumens with this setup. I used a black Sharpie on the MCPCB retaining ring.
Negatives are that the battery is trash and USB charging is pathetic.
Not sure why it would not work while I was using my work computer. I tried last night on my notebook at home and it appeared to work, but I didn’t pull the trigger yet. Now for $1 less, it’s time.
Be very careful sticking ’em in series, though. They’ll hold up 1.5V and then drop dead. Regular alkies would just start getting reverse-charged and leak, but pushing current the “wrong” way through one of these might be Very Bad for the critter.
The Tenavolts kit came today (Prime delivery van, how slick is that?). One of the 4 cells tested 0 volts out of the box. The others tested 1.54-1.55V. I thought, this one cell is probably toast, and if so I’m sending the whole thing back. But after charging fully (blue light turns off when done) I set the cell up in an old ITP C7 on high, and it’s been putting out good light for nearly an hour now, so I guess it’s going to be ok.
What’s interesting, though, is the way these cells act in a light that has step-down regulation. I put one in a Zebralight SC5W and it only put out about 200 or so lumens instead of the possible 500… and within 30 seconds it had stepped down to maybe 5-10 lumens. The flashlight didn’t know what to make of it. Not enough current, I guess.
Rex, from what I understand they hold 1.5V then go to 0 when the Lion is low. There is no gradual decline like a alkaline. It could mean there is some self discharge but who knows.
This coupon seems to work for both models of this “work light”. The rechargeable USB one I was able to get out the door for 6.XX tax included. The AA version is even cheaper. I’ve found these type of work lights are pretty helpful when puttering around in the basement or when the lights go out.
Passing along in case someone else finds it helpful.
I hear ya. Product description states: “Integrated 3-in-1 safety chip: Extra charge, discharge and short circuit protection, no over-charge, damage to lithium core or extreme temperature,” but how that works in practice is anyone’s guess.
If the ad is to be believed, its 6000mah. Its likely a pouch pack. if we are lucky its 2x18650. Given the thickness, I’m inclined to think its a pouch.