This page covers all your needs.
Excellent thanks HID45. :)
I am really glad you like them please update when you get a chance to test them some more.
Thanks Bob you are correct the Manafont, DX and KD XM-L drop ins all have a multicolored corona. My drop ins have a even colored smooth beam all the way across. I should have parts to do another batch of XM-L 1Ds next week and some XP-G 3Ds also if anyone is interested.
Here is a beam shot of my drop ins except for the far right one is an SB Romisen RC C3 .
far left----------1A-------------------------1D-------------------------------3D------------------------5C
I actually just ordered the parts to start doing the driver programming. I haven't written any code since I graduated college in 99, but I am looking forward to playing around with Tidos code as soon as my parts arrive.
Same as the XM-L ones standard P-60 drop in just uses a different reflector.
Received a 1A tint drop-in yesterday and couldn't be happier.
I also promised E1320 I'd give my impressions sooo...
As mentioned previously the usual spectrum shift across the spill is not present & even the 1A tint does not display any blue or green in the beam.
Very good build quality...everything is solid with good soldering & the emitter is well centered.
Definitely brighter than a Thrunite 1.5A XM-L P60 and from the eyeball test it's in the same ball park with a 2.5A SST-50. It might be a bit brighter but would need to meter it to be certain. I've been a bit late to the harder driven XM-L party so those are the closest drop-ins I have to compare it to.
E1320 also knocked off a few bucks because of a slight blemish on the dome which is completely unnoticeable in the beam itself.
All in all a very good product at a fantastic price from a great guy to work with.
I just did another batch of 1A and 1D and I had a bad driver so I have 8 chips and can add an extra chip for 3.1 amp max if you want.
Also I have some slightly used Manafont/Ultrafire 3 mode XML drop ins for sale for $15 dollars each with the purchase of one of my homemade drop ins.
1a more neutral? i may be wrong, but that is my guess. let me know which is which, i will take one. thanks.
by the way. thanks.
cabfrank scroll up there is a picture of the actual drop in beams 1D is more neutral send me a pm when you decide 1A or 1D, 2.8 or 3.1 amp
On the multimeter the number looks much more impressive otherwise there is no perceivable difference in light output. I had some extra 7135 chips so I figured WTH continuous improvement.
I just want to update everyone still interested in these drop ins. I have received my programming materials and I will be offering custom mode configuration. If you are interested in a custom mode drop in send me a PM and I can try to get it to work for you. I also can stack chips to have say 3.5 amps max on high with a super moon low, the possibilities are very interesting to say the least. I am also going to do a batch of XPG R4 in 3D tint.
The stacked driver sounds interesting !
Since I got my new soldering iron I have successfully added chips to a couple drivers. I just made a 10 chip 3.5 amper for oldbobk. If I can just get my programming to work so I can add a super low mode I will have my ideal driver 5 mode no strobes or flashies super low evenly stepped all the way to a 3.8 amp high.
I really like how you added the chip straddling the bottom two that is a very good idea.
I should probably buy that 16 mode driver so I can copy the file, I have successfully copied the driver programs it's loading them that is giving me fits right now.
8x7135 + 4 more 7135
My soldering iron is a club [ ordered a new one ] and my attempt at stacking failed [ old soldering iron ]
I have a dual XM-L U2 Drop in that needs more current . 4A would be sweet . http://www.kaidomain.com/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductID=10995 is this the driver you are using ?
8x7135 + 4 more 7135
My soldering iron is a club [ ordered a new one ] and my attempt at stacking failed [ old soldering iron ]
I have a dual XM-L U2 Drop in that needs more current . 4A would be sweet . http://www.kaidomain.com/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductID=10995 is this the driver you are using ?
Yes that driver with this soldering iron
I got a AOYUE 936 soldering station from Amazon, this is a Chinese knockoff of the Hakko 936.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000VINMRO
with this tip from KD makes it a breeze to stack chips.
http://kaidomain.com/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductId=1702
I ruined a couple drivers trying to stack chips with my old iron.
Erik,
Got the 10x7135 XM-L. This thing is really bright! At our test lab at work (unused office), I flashed 40 lux on a ceiling bounce, settled to 37-38. This compares to my MF 3 mode at 31, and a Trustfire F15-T6 at 44. It's the brightest P60 dropin I've ever seen. It does get warm. I wrapped the reflector in foil, and pushed it into a Sky Ray S-R5 host. Medium is a good light level for finding a black dog at night, so that's fine. Pulled 3.518 A. on a freshly charged Flame. The reflector you chose has the unexpected benefit of giving a tighter hotspot with this emitter. I built my 2.8/XM-L with a MF reflector, with the big hole. Yeah, the 3.5 is obviously brighter, but I was puzzled by the tighter hotspot. Apparently that little flat portion next to the emitter helps concentrate the beam. Now, with 2 XP-Gs in 501As, the MF gives a tighter hotspot than the Solarforce 3 mode dropin's reflector. There must be some science to this, but thus far I am not figuring it out.
Anyway, thanks so much for a really bright light! And that tighter beam may help under adverse weather conditions. I'm very happy!
Bob K
Hi Bob,
You finally got it, that is great that it turned out exactly how you wanted it. When choosing a reflector I use a very unscientific method of siting in a dark room and shining multiple lights on the white ceiling while switching reflectors around until I get what I am looking for. I always keep at least two lights going to compare three beams in your case it was three smooth reflectors usually its three OPs. I guess my old eyes picked the right one since it beat the Manafont drop in by quite a large margin. I am positive the same drop in with a 1A tint will be even brighter.
I am so glad you are happy with it, it really helps me a lot when someone knows exactly what they want and gives me specs to go by since peoples idea of the perfect light differ so much.
Thanks,
Erik