I also have a multi-LED cheapo headlamp made by Rayovac. It’s not that bright and has a terrible tint. I then bought a better Rayovac single LED headlamp, but that was still barely adequate. It was much brighter and the tint was also better. But the brightness would constantly step down, even with 3 AAA eneloop batteries, which was really annoying when working on something. I also sanded down the plastic lens to diffuse the beam, but I still didn’t like to use the headlamp.
The D10 is so much better! I also think the driver/firmware is good. It has 5 levels and rarely do I use the high mode since the others are bright enough. And for around $11 with internal USB charging, it’s a bargain.
For under 25 USD, the Sofirn/Boruit D25 or D10 are very good and lots of mod options. Jaxman also sells host for their angle light the E1 . I’ve built a couple for friends and they’re very well made although chunkier and heavier compared to other angle lights.
I have a 319A in another project 70 cri 5000k I got in a sale from mtn. It’s a nice led I’m driving it at 3.5 amps. I’d probably keep the 5050 size and go sst40. Can you swap the driver? Is that hard?
Yes, I got the same 319AT from MTN. The MCPCB was perfect for the D10 since the plus/minus contact pads were on the same side and I didn’t have to extend a wire.
I kept the stock driver so I’m not sure how hard it would be to replace.
4 times?
It depends, but lately it seems even the “old” H03 has gone up in price.
I bought mine for around $ 26 each, on sale or with a coupon code though.