This is a first look on the D7 Host (1x18650 EDC) from China Quality Goods (cnqualitygoods.com)
I paid $14.52 ($12.50+2.02) with shipping included to Germany.
This host is also used in complete flashlights like in the:
OEM D8 CREE XM-L U2 CW/ XP-GBWT R2 7A NW 1x18650 5-mode Stright Tube Flashlight from CNQG ($24+$2.02=$26.02)
and the
EDC 18650 XP-G2 R5 / XM-L U2 850/450lm Flashlight from IO ($26.00-28.99 depending on the options)
So you already have the choice of pre-built versions of this light/host (with a starting price of ~$26 shipped):
Cool White - XP-G2 R5 2B 3/5mode Nanjg 101-AK-A14 (4*7135) driven at 1.4 amps
Cool White - U2 1A ( +$1.99 ) 3/5mode Nanjg 105C (7*7135) 2.45 A
Neutral White - T6 3C ( +$2.99 ) 3/5mode Nanjg 105C (7*7135) 2.45 A
Cool White CREE XM-L U2 5-mode (Hi>>Mi>>Lo>>Strobe>>SOS) 7135*4 (also Nanjg 101-AK-A1 ?) Current:Max output 1.5A
XP-G BWT R2 7A LED "NW" 5-mode (Hi>>Mi>>Lo>>Strobe>>SOS) 7135*4 (also Nanjg 101-AK-A1 ?) Current:Max output 1.5A
So building an XP-G(2)/XM-L light out of this host isn't a very rewarding undertaking, since you probably end up with the same/higher total cost as the pre-built versions. So my idea is to build a 1X18650 EDC with a Nichia 219 High CRI emitter and a Shiningbeam 1.4 A 3-mode driver.
Here some detail pics:
I like the grey anodizing a lot, since it is a nice change from all the black lights I own. It's a little "lighter" grey then my XinTD SC-82 (C8 Style)
Stainless steel bezel without crenelation... so it's "factory-foyed"...perfect
All parts came bubble wrapped to prevent transport damage
The small white distance holder looks like it was originally designed for XR-E emitters... I have to see how well that works for the Nichias
Very light orange peel reflector ... so I expect the light to be somewhat on the floody side.
Screw-in brass pill with screw-in driver retention ring... never seen that before on any of my lights.
(Match has also seen that on other hosts from CNQG)
Front of the host with threads for the pill and the bezel
Pre-assembled tailcap/switch assembly and anodized tailcap threads....
BTW this will prevent the use of some Solarforce clips (at least without some modification... see comments below)
Glow-in-the-dark tailcap that perfectly tailstands, even when the lanyard is attached. The grooves make a little easier to activate the switch.
Size comparison with the Trustfire TR-801, Shiningbeam S-Mini and the Ultrafire UF-2100
I would put the overall machining of the D7 closer to the S-Mini than to the TR-801 or the UF2100
Comparison to the Ultrafire C8, Solarforce L2T (P60) and the Klarus P1A (1AA)
I will reserve my final judgement until the host is filled with "life", but so far it's looking good.
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