Osram NM1 would need to use a lower-max-current driver… Any idea if it still uses Anduril? Also the current limit? (I think Osram NM1 performs near max at 4.5-5 Amps?
I did ask what current it’s being driven at but the question was missed. White is 510 lumens and 860m. This is a bit too low when my own C8s are 950m at 710 lumens. Understandably they have to give a warranty.
They are using all led colors so from that they are presumably running at 2.8 - 3.3A, it’s the only way to have all led choices without having to change the driver.
I wish they had a separate driver for the white version at 4.2A, it would have been awesome. They should have got some input from BLF
Usually around here it's the other way around - we replace springs with brass buttons , but purely to boost amps. Might want to be careful about the 1/2 spring - be sure it's from a good spring.
I could be wrong in what I recall bout the pads - will check again, guess doesn't matter as long as nothing is touching them.
Explains that! Do you know the guy in New Zealand who had an "in" with MaxToch? I know he was big into hunting - can't recall his BLF name. MaxToch made some great lights with an emphasis on hunting. I still have a few, but dated at this point. I would think they are still around: https://maxtoch.com/c/hunting-thrower-flashlights-0377
Ah, maybe mudgripz or gadgetman, they both helped design the 2x I think. I’ve just come across them on a NZ hunting forum, never spoken to them.
Maxtoch offer some of the best hunting lights but cost a wee bit. It’s pretty hard trying to compete with my Osram C8 and L21A I sell but price wise it’s the better deal. I don’t think anyone can beat my service I provide though with lifetime labour free repairs after warranty has expired
Yep, that's them! I was reviewing and working with Maxtoch early on as well, but they took it heavy in the hunting direction while I was more interested in general use. They seemed like nice guys, though dunno if they they were selling or not - maybe casual selling to friends, not sure. Made it seem like NZ was a land of hunters though
Having Cu and Br C8 i doubt i’ll go for this monstrr heavy option again.
I’d suggest to make bare alu with copper section of driver/led/switch bulge like in MF03 mini