The brightest single diode p60 dropin?

[embombs]

Hi guys, i recently bought an ultrafire wf-502b, XML-T6 flashlight which is rated at 1000 lumens on a single 18650 (3.7v). The light output is awesome but i don't think it is a 1000 lumens, i'd say around 700-750.

So... i've been searching around to find a brighter drop in. I'd like to keep the ultrafire as my host.

i have an 18650 extender tube aswell if the voltage of the dropin is slightly higher, I also have a lot of 3.7v 16340 batteries which i wanna put to use...

I'd love to hear some of your thoughts on what drop in is truely very bright!

Thanks!

[ezarc]

This is the most popular ever since I have been here

For some reason Intl-Outdoor isnt loading for me, there is a new drop in there with different options.

I'm not too sure how they stack up against each other.

[ezarc]

This is the Intl-Outdoor one, maybe someone who has both could tell you the brighter one.

[dchomak]

I just received an Ultrafire WF-501B from TMart. I got it in 6 days, cost $14.99 and draws 3.35 Amps on an unprotected cell. I don't have any really good protected cells, but they draw 3.0 Amps. It is VERY bright.

[embombs]

I agree, they are very bright and the build construction is very good quality too- similar to flashlight costing 6-7 times as much.

[E1320]

The famous Manafont/Ultrafire 3 mode drop in is by far the brightest most popular drop in on the site as long as I have been around, unless you want a custom made one.

Ultrafire XM-L 3 mode P60 drop in from Manafont

[image] For testing I have the Ultrafire XM-L T6 P60 drop in from Manafont , http://www.manafont.com/product_info.php/ultrafire-cree-t6-3mode-memory-led-dropin-module-42v-max-p-5178 Already I like it , simply due to it having no bl-inky modes . [image][image] [image] Now I wrapped the drop in , in my Gunmetal grey Solarforce L2 , which used to be SSC P7 . But with the release of the XM-L , the SSC P7 has become almost redundant . I like this drop in very much , 3 m…

http://www.manafont.com/product_info.php/ultrafire-cree-t6-3mode-memory-led-dropin-module-42v-max-p-5178

[embombs]

Where and how can I get my hands on a custom made one, and what can they do differently withy the custom ones?

Thanks for your knowledge!

[E1320]

I make them and "nailbender" on CPF does also or you can make one yourself, here are a couple how to links to look at.

3.15A Driver w/ XM-L-T6 P60 Build

There has been much discussion on the XM-L and driving this in vogue emitter to its potential. The highly touted AMC7135 350ma current regulating devices are becoming more available these days. I purchased 8 of these units for $0.50 each for the very purpose described in this post. I opted to drive the 16mm XM-L T6 module at 3.15A by taking the slightly lacking 2.8A NANJG 105C driver (this one from Illumination Supply who also offers the AMC7135's) and adding 1x AMC7135. And figuring how to …

Homemade P-60 Drop-in XML 1A vs 1D

I started making my own p60 drop ins for fun. I really liked the cool white 1A tint for brightness at first at 2.8 amps these are as bright as the Manafont direct drive drop ins, but now I am totally infatuated with the 1D tint. I use these P60 empty drop ins http://kaidomain.com/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductId=11201 I use the Nanjg 105c 2.8 amp drivers. http://kaidomain.com/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductId=11088 I use these isolation discs. http://kaidomain.com/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductId=…

There are quite a few advantages to custom drop ins. You get many different options such as:

1. Any emitter and tint you want.

2. Maximum drive current usually from 1 amp up to 3.8 amps for an XML, but the sky is the limit here.

3. Mode selection my favorite is a custom 5 mode from moon low .002 amps to turbo 3.5 amps 1 to 900 lumen with the press of a button.

4. No visible PWN if that is bothersome to you it can be all but eliminated with a custom driver.

5. Reflector option SMO smooth or OP orange peel and different sizes as well.

6. Potting, you can have the empty air space filled with heat conductive adhesive to increase the heat sink abilities and increase strength for say a weapon mount light.

7. Spring size and position, don't laugh P-60 hosts vary so much different spring sizes can be required and heavier gauge spring flow more amps with less heat.

Basically anything you can think of can be done on a custom build, plus doing it yourself is quite fun and satifying.

If you can solder you should really try building one yourself.

For Sale thread

Updated: For sale custom P-60 Drop-ins XML, XPG, XRE and others available.

I am making custom P-60 drop ins to order, send me a PM for available options and prices. I am pretty much able to use any emitter and have many program and driver options. $28 dollars plus shipping for a 3.5 amp XML Nanjg 105C with custom modes. I currently have XMLs U2s in 1A tint, T6 in 3C tint and T4 in 7B tint, XPGs in R4 4B tint, R5 4C and 1A tint available and XREs in R2 EZ 1000 and Green generics. New arrival 5C tint XMLs, these have such a nice tint........... oh man they are so nic…

[embombs]

Gee thanks! better buy mt self a decent solder kit!