Olight Javelot M2X-UT Review *Pic Heavy* ---===11/19/14 Updates===--- Dual Power Supply Capability

I don’t know how this plays in the mix, but it looks like a 6 volt input on this driver.

Copied from Olight website :

“The specifications in the chart to the right claim to ANSI/NEMA FL1-2009 Standards. Tests are performed with 2x CR123A(3.0V) 1500mAh batteries.”

You know, I totally forgot about that! It can take 2 CR123A cells and is supposed to come with an adapter sleeve to keep them tight in the battery tube. I didn't get any accessories with the light as it's a review light. It's supposed to come with spare o-rings, CR123A adapter, lanyard, and holster.

So the driver is a buck driver and that does explain a lot. When looking at it paired with a high Vf emitter, it explains just about everything. My lumens tests showed a lot lower than theirs and that's because they used the 6V results. I should've brought up the website when doing the review and had some of their information available to me.

Thank you for pointing that out.

As a “Stock Light”, Do you need to use a Sony 18650VTC5 or another high drain battery to get MAXIMUM OUTPUT?

I wouldn’t think so but I needed to ask!

,Thanks.

The regulation seems to keep the light's amperage consistent whether using a high capacity high discharge cell or a full blown high discharge capable cell like the Sony VT C5.

It's just been brought to my attention that the light also accepts 2x CR123A cells with an included adapter sleeve. So the driver is a Buck driver. I didn't test it with these cells as I didn't get the adapter sleeve or Owners manual/Instruction sheet with the light.

Banggood has a sale going on for this light now, M2X-UT Javelot , I just checked and it's 25% off the regular $119.95 price.

ok,Thanks,What about a standard 3400mAh genuine Panasonic cell?? Like Orbtronic,Olight, KeepPower. E’Tac ect? Those are the ones I am referring to,again,as a STOCK light, not modded.

Thanks

Being as how it's a Boost driver, most any 18650 should give nearly the same result. The current draw is low enough that protected cells work as well as any of the IMR chemistry's to my finding.

Dale or anyone else who may know this!

I found an extension for this light on Ebay. It is actually a package but he will sell the ext. Tube separately. He says he got it from Olight. Just wondering why they do not mention it or any other dealer mentions it or has it??!

With the kind of Driver/light that this is will 2 X 18650 be detrimental/hinder it in any way?

I have a modded light that is 1 X 18650 and it is not safe to use the 2 X 18650 setup. I realize that is a different and higher driven light,was still wondering if that would apply with the M2X-UT?

Thanks,

Link below:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/191418138805

The Javelot claims to be compatible with 2 CR123A or 1 18650. So the ceiling they've listed is 6V. Two 4.2V cells might fry it.

Thank you Dale! Your info. makes sense.You made my decision easy! :slight_smile:

I find it odd that Olight mentions nothing about it and ALL the different dealers also do not mention it as an accessory!

On the other hand I am not sure why the guy would sell a light w/ 2 X 18650 batteries and the extension with the light? If it fries he would be liable for a certain amount of time.

I am NOT taking the chance!!

Unless I'm mistaken Olight's M3X Triton is almost the same as the M2X-UT Javelot but takes 2 18350 or up to 4 CR123A cells. That one, though, does not come from Olight with a de-domed emitter.

The instruction manual for the Javelot shows a 8.4V max voltage range.

I don't have the instruction manual and cannot find that information anywhere on Olight's site.

Thanks,then it is safe?!

Calvin,
I bought my light off of you and Craig! If I get this extension do I still have a warranty?!!

I have this light[M3X] it takes 2 X 18650……That is what I run it on. True,it can use 4 X CR123a w/ sleeve provided.

I would wait until we confirm with Olight. None of our updated catalogs show an accessory tube like that. I took a look at the Ebay listing you linked and the extension tube doesn't seem to have the same knurling design as the rest of the light.

That looks like a Convoy L4 extension tube, they're pretty new on the market. I have no clue whether it fits this Javelot or not.

Edit: Taking a close look at both my Convoy L4 and Olight M2X-UT, the threads are not the same. The Olight has square threads. In that pic from ebay, that extension tube seems to also have square threads. The knurling is similar to the Convoy but the threads look different. Seems to me that putting an extension on the Javelot makes it a Triton. Same design, same head diameter, probably same reflector. So I'm not sure why you'd want to. But whatever floats your boat! :) Odd though, that Olight doesn't show that extension.

Ok Calvin.

No problem! I am glad I called earlier and talked to Craig! I will wait,I do not want to take a chance and ruin my light!

Thanks for your help!

s. I noticed the different knurling also. For some reason I did not register,that is where you come in!! lol!

True,except the Triton[which I have] is Not de -domed!! It is 91Kcd compared to 164Kcd!

I agree that otherwise it would be the same. I think the only reason someone would get the ext. tube is for longer run time[that is what is for] realizing that they would sacrifice compactness.

It came in a typical Olight plastic case.

Emitter is really clean:

Beam tint is on the neutral to cool white with a green cast. I wish there was a magenta filter to whiten it up, but could be a cool hunting light with a green filter.

Super clear image and they definitely did an excellent job de-doming that one!