Review: The little red AA host (fron CNQ) White wall shots added.

LED Flashlights – General Info 1 x AA / 1 x 14500 Flashlights
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Sorry JohnyMac if the link above did not work. I seem to make a lot of working things like the template used not work. Here's the link. I haven't done any long time runs yet so can't report on reliability. Touch wood so far I'm a fan of it. http://www.intl-outdoor.com/boost-12aa-cr123a-circuit-board-p-537.html?zenid=16c83db665ac2f2fd20f476b2446c278

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It sounds like you have had the same problem in the past. It was just lucky I had the other switch. It was being used in the Solarforce XP-G2 P60 mod flashlight that now has the stock switch back in it. After this build, if there is a good AAA host I would like to do something similar to it. Cheers.

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Yes I had them break on more than one. These switched from DX are an exact replacement for the stock switch.

http://dx.com/p/replacement-flashlight-switches-for-aa-battery-502b-flashlight-5-piece-102369?item=1

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Thanks E.

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Thanks for the great review.

I have that driver, sitting unused as-yet. Nice to finally see one powered up !

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Thank you for the review with all the wonderful beamshots. It certainly looks like this driver is pulling its weight in this combination of host/emitter/battery. TY :-)

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Thanks for the review. I have been buying a lot of these OEMs but have not tried that one yet. Seems like for every one it helps if you have some other spare parts laying around.

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Nice review! Been wanting this host for a while! Just got in some AA drivers from DX and what a sweet place to put one of those.

Bank Account Punishment!!!

Thanks

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Good job .

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A sk68 clone competitor? :smiley:

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I find it hard to compare reflector lights with zoomies as the light patterns are just to different. With the SK68 zoomed out to show the LED die it would slaughterter this kit light on throw but would have a very tiny hotspot and no spill where as zoomed in the light radiates a light with no discernable hot spot and all spill where the kit light has a large hot spot and reasonable spill if that makes sense. Cheers.

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Thanks for the review. :) I'm guessing the reflector fits a XM-L?

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This hole for the LED is just big enough for it to fit over the square on the XP-G. If it was drilled out to a larger size it would chew into the tapered side of the reflector as there is no flat at the base. I would not recommend it. Cheers.

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Darn, thanks though. :)

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Here is a link to a short review on the driver. https://budgetlightforum.com/t/-/11523#new

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I think you should do a battery life test and if possible some lumens estimate. Other than that great review and thanks!

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Temperature and run times added to the first post

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heh man. I know im bugging you but can you please add a white wall pic? :stuck_out_tongue: This will make me get a better idea of the hotspot/spill. Thanks for a great review!

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[quote=MRsDNF]

{Touch wood Quote}

FYI. You must ‘peck on wood’. If you touch wood, it will not take hold.

keith