Can someone identify this LED for me?

Flashlight Modding and DIY Parts
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I purchased what was advertised as an XP-G R5 to replace the XP-E in my iTP RO1. After the long wait I received my order yesterday. When I took a look at my new LED I was surprised to find it looks identical to the LED currently in the light. I have the earlier version RO1, not the later XP-G version.

I started digging around here and found several posts to help identify various LEDs, it sure looks like and XP-E to me. The die has three distinct segments (not visible in the photo) and three dots around the die.

I sent an email to the retailer last night and to their credit they responded quickly asking for a picture. I have sent this one already but would like it if one of you more knowledgable folks could let me know if I’m correct.

Thanks in advance,

Matt

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XP-E

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Definitely an XP-E as Pok has pointed out, and you have correctly suspected. You can find some pictures of different LEDs here: Brightness Bins - Flashlight Wiki

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Thanks, looks like to long wait just got longer…

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Sorry to hear about your incorrect LED, Matt. I can see the 3 distinct segments in your xr-e. An xp-g will have 4 segments. Where did you order this from?

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I got it from KD, here’s a link http://www.kaidomain.com/Product/Details.S009868
The photo in the link looks like an XP-G to me.

After seeing the picture they said “…we are clear that it is our negligence. So sorry about that.” Great right? But I’m not sure I understand the next sentence, “Would you mind to keep this wrong item?” I’m not sure what that means, I replied that I am specificly looking for an XP-G and have no use for the XP-E.

I understand that these things happen from time to time, it’s all about how the retailer handles their mistake.

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“Hi Matt,

Thank you for you quick reply.

If you return this wrong item to us and then we resend the XP-G to
you, it will take a long very long shipping time.

If you will keep the XP-E, we will give you 20% off. you could just
send us$5.72 to our paypal accout. then we will resend the XP-G to you
at once.

Waiting for your confirmation.”

That makes this a $13 XP-G plus return shipping. I’ll reply when I get home from work today. Anyone know where I can find an XP-G or XP-G2 mounted on a 12-14mm star? I’m not quite ready to try re-flowing a bare emitter.

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They want you to keep the LED, just say no and file a paypal claim.

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How about modding it with a XP-G2 instead? Cheaper + 10-20% brighter.

http://www.intl-outdoor.com/cree-xpg2-r5-2b-led-16mm-mcpcb-p-521.html

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[quote=Manual Man]
How about modding it with a XP-G2 instead? Cheaper + 10-20% brighter. http://www.intl-outdoor.com/cree-xpg2-r5-2b-led-16mm-mcpcb-p-521.html
[/quote]

Nil stock.

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ahh, right you are. Mouser + Digikey are the only other places I can think of then that have them (other then Cutter), not sure what flux bins though.

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MM got me excited as I thought IO might have had stock again.

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IlluminationSupply has xp.g on sale for $3.50 right now. you could have it in 2 or 3 days.

https://illuminationsupply.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=36&products_id=185&zenid=d9dc810ecd830118cdcd366a516801a0

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wow, I’m really surprised by that from KD, I’ve always had good CS with them. State clearly that they sent the wrong item and you want the right item, otherwise you’ll file a Paypal claim. Offer to send the XP-E back to them at their postage cost ($7-8 to HK/China I think). Everytime I’ve had to do this with eBay/Chinese sellers they either refund the money or send the right thing.

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Johnny,

Due to the design of the pill I can’t go with a 16mm star, at least not without modifying the pill. While I was checking out your suggestion though I noticed illumination supply has an XP-G2 mounted on a 10mm mbpcb https://illuminationsupply.com/cree-xpg2-10mm-round-mcpcb-r5-1d-tint-p-215.html?zenid=d9dc810ecd830118cdcd366a516801a0 and it’s $0.15 cheaper than the XP-G I tried to order from KD.
Ordered!

Matt,

I’m surprised too, I’ve ordered from KD a half dozen times without issue, not happy with their response so far. I replied to their last email informing them I’ve found another supplier and requesting information on how to return the XP-E at their expense. I also told them I expect a full refund to my paypal account. I’ll file a complaint with paypal as a last resort.