I have a question for anyone that’s familiar with the C8s. I have bought a few of these in the past year (4), and have always used an 18650 for power. I recall, though I don’t remember why, that these could also use 2 A123’s. I’ve looked through the websites, and have not found a reference to using the A123.
The reason I ask, is I would like to give one to a young man for his 16th birthday. I would like to lead him towards Lion, but prefer to just give him a light I have no fear of being misused. I actually have everything to set him up with Lion, and might still, but would rather just give him a light that works, for now.
These are all the older model (last year, and early this year), 4 mode, screw in pill. Not the newer version, with integrated shelf, although I think the driver is the same.
The lights I have, have all been modded with different drivers and leds, for personal pleasure , but I’ve saved the original drivers for future use. I never really thought about using them with primary’s.
BTW, his birthday is tomorrow, and I’m pressed for time, since I practically have Alzheimers, and forgot.
I didn’t realize A123 were all Lithium, never used them. I have a good LiitoKala single charger and a protected 18650, and my drivers all have lvp. I should just impress upon him the dangers of lithium batteries, if they’re mistreated, and show him this picture to make it stick.
Yes it does. I don’t know if they shut off. I do know they go to moonlight, or at least low, and blink at 3v. Never went further than that.
I think with the stock driver, a good protected battery, and a decent charger (that he can use to charge his phone, lol), and a little information, he’ll be fine.
I look forward to camping this weekend, so he can show up his grandpa (cheap c8 I bought as an add on item from Amazon). Maybe I’ll create another flashaholic.
, but I’ve saved the original drivers for future use. I never really thought about using them with primary’s.