The CSLNM1.TG is rated for max 3000mA and djozz found that 6000mA is actually in the decreasing region, unlike the CSLPM1.TG, so I think the S21A with KW CSLNM1.TG and 6000mA max current doesn’t make too much sense unless there is a typo (maybe with 5000mA it would be ok).
It seems the Other Payment Methods option has been removed from the mobile app. I have no idea how to place an order without paying to ask for the BLF discount or shipping fee grouping.
The CSLPM1.TG is a good choice for builds using the ∅20/∅22mm SST40 6A rated linear drivers. These deliver close to 6A, which is a good level of overdrive for a CSLPM1.TG without being overdone.
I made a couple builds with CSLNM1.TGs, overdriven near 5A (≈4.7) both. I am now to do a CSLPM1.TG one, and something's telling me what's the point. I am thinking in setting the driver at 7.2A theoretical, which would be ≈6.75A effective, but still… what's the point if the actual output difference is so small (in my case I have to anyway, it is one of these).
I think it’s worth doing. With your proposed currents, according to djozz measurements you’ll get ~56% more output with the PM1 and get 78% of the luminance of the NM1. It’s always a compromise between output and throw when you change emitter size, but IMO the PM1 is a good compromise.
I’m seriously impressed that Convoy is planning to try the SBT90.2. It’s a VERY EXPENSIVE emitter and Convoy lights are known to be real budget lights.
Simon, if you are planning to explore high end emitters, I recommend the Oslon CULNM1.TG Boost HL, which is the higher power version of the CSLNM1.TG or the CULPM1.TG Boost HX, which is the higher power version of the CSLPM1.TG.
Right now only Manker is using the CULNM1.TG because they were nearly unobtainable previously. Skylumen also mods lights using the CULPM1.TG. Would be sweet if Convoy can source these rare emitters.
Didn't Dale (DBCustom) build a beast ("Ham'r") with multiple FETs in joint circuitry for way more than 20,000lm using a whole bunch of LH351Ds below some carclos?
Anyway, 4x18A....geeez....that's 72A which equals in way over 250W! What host is able to sustain and dissipate so much heat? Please don't come with some active cooling by ventilation. Rotating, moving parts in a flashlight... :FACEPALM: It will probably take 4x Samsung 30T or 4x Molicel P42A in 4P configuration to get this amount of power without collapsing springs or batteries going nuclear. :-D
I did not mean to joke at all. The light you have linked to is for sure not consuming 4x 18A. It's just a light named "4x18A" but it's one and only XHP70.2 cannot drain more than approx. 18-22A from all 4 batteries. Anything beyond would burn this LED.
I should have read more carefully. Sorry for my misunderstanding. Reading “4x 18A” I was thinking, someone wanted to put 4 (four!) SBT90.2 into one single host.
Convoy M3 at 15-18 amps would be a nice and smaller host. Very heavy light to control some of that wattage. Even the M21C-U has good potential. I’m more into single cell lights.