Smaller, e-switch + advanced UI, way more than 100 lumens diff unless u mean modded E2L, built for a clip, and the run time should be better than a comparably priced light if it’s 3 channels.
Is there some rough computation guide for lumens to runtime (let’s assume the battery is a 3000mAh 18650 like an LG HG2 or INR18650-30Q)?
(eg. 3A ~ 1000 lumens? so that’s about 1 hour if can continuously run at that current; but how about for the other approximation of current to lumens)
I’ve been meaning to make a table for that… and there’s no time like the present.
This is only an estimate, generated by plugging the firmware’s PWM values into a script with some guesses about the power draw and lumen output… but it should give people a rough idea what to expect.
I’m using the latest Anduril on my 11,000 + lumen Q8 and I LOVE it!
Blinks at the default positions works well for me, the 4 SST40’s can go VERY low on the ramp floor (too low!) and the candle light fix is superb! I find the lowest setting on candle to be the most realistic with my diffuser in place (and some tint correction via Lee filter to bring the SST40’s in line)
Ramping is ultra smooth and quick enough to not be a drag, still easy enough to select a desired level of output.
If one has memory issue to the point of not being able to use firmware like this, I’d venture to say use of Li-ion cell powered lights should be discontinued… my memory is as fallible as most anyone’s and even I can set this up and use it without much trouble. (some of the lesser used features give me problems at times, but of course that’s what the UI diagram is for)
This little light should be really handy for general EDC use, but with the benefit of some power up top when needed. Of course, it won’t run long at Turbo levels in a light this small as heat will become a paramount issue, but it’s really nice to have it there when you need it and TK gives us the ability to set a ramp ceiling at a nice usable level with a quick double click going to Turbo for that on-occasion need of a blast of light. That really makes it a great application in my opinion, I use the ramp ceiling at around 60-75% such that a double click really steps it up, this lets me easily control power drain for the best EDC capability to date.
I didn’t have the graph earlier, but here’s how the latest thermal test looked.
This started adjusting from the highest current-regulated level, which measured about 1100 lumens or close to 3 Amps. Output stabilized at about 7 minutes. I haven’t tested it on full FET yet, but I suspect it will probably need some changes in the response curves to make it react faster.