Differences with the Astrolux S43S (copper head version), posted to this thread:
I finished my video review. Added to the first post in this thread.
Hello,
Great review, thanks. I’ve bought one on BG.
Can you help me to understand why the turbo doesn’t work with protected 18650?
My S43 works fine except turbo mode with full charged protected battery Sanyo NCR18650BF. i double click to enter turbo mode , the light blink once and stop working. i have to unscrew the tail cap to reset the problem. With samsung INR 30Q the turbo mode works.
Is there a protection in the S43 that detect the battery can not supply enough power? but why to stop the light? it should works at lower level.
Sounds like the protection circuit on the battery is sensing the huge current draw and, thinking it’s a dead short, shutting down the output.
Yeah, that would be my guess too. The S43 on turbo draws a large amount of current. Around 10 amps or more? You really need an unprotected high-drain cell for proper performance.
@jintian, since the light draws a lot of power on turbo, your protected Sanyo NCR18650BF detects the very high power draw, and shuts itself down.
The 18650 you want is this:
I have exactly the same problem with protected cells. It's due to the protection circuit in the cell itself cutting the power.
Thanks all for your replies. I first thought about a S43 protection because i believed the protection circuit in the cell limit the power without cutting it but if it detect a dead short, it make sense. I don’t know if it’s possible with NarsilM 1.3 but i’ll try to disable turbo. Full power is enough for my use.
I like in this flashlight: wide flood beam, Neutral White, USB recharge, 18650 or 18350, side switch, the price and Narsil firmware (i don’t understand the user manual yet but seems very flexible)
Cons: switch very soft and sensitive, could be place deeper in the head to prevent unwanted activation.
The Acebeam protected 18650 works with a double click to turbo in case you wanted a cell wit a PCB.
All 3 of my Acebeam protected 18650 3100mah are rewrapped Samsung 30Q's
Yeah, that’s a good point to make. If you’re carrying this in a bag or even a pocket where the switch might get pressed, either put it into lockout mode (4 clicks) or (better) just twist the tail cap a touch to cut all power.
This light gets really hot, really fast, on turbo. Even with the thermal step-down, it could cause a safety concern if accidentally turned on if you didn’t know.
…with a Protection circuit board added. Many PCBs can’t handle close to what this torch pulls… most of mine are limited to around 8A and cannot trigger turbo so it’s a good PCB for those who want one.
They run my Acebeam L16, GT Mini, Astrolux S43, Rofis MR30 and MR70 with no trip.
My Klarus 3600mah which are rewrapped LG MJ1's with protection added cant.
thanx!
so i want to buy finally this one…great output,usb,cheap……which 18350 is recommended? or do we have anything better in this cathegory? rpice,size,lumens,usb?
check for Keeppower\ Enerzig 18350
they are good
yes.ok.i want to replace leds with xplhi…
question-the christmas coloured versions are also copper or just alluminium? i heard that the copper head is suitable for longer runtime on turbo…so i wonder what can be the turbo on the non copper versions.thanks a lot:)
The Christmas versions are aluminium.
S41 gets HOT real quick on 6 up, of the 7 ranges.
Running on 4 to 5 it a nice walkabout light.
Copper head. or the Stainless, makes a nice fistful to “dissuade” anybody.
The short battery tube hasn’t much time running. the 18650 is much better.
I prefer ’em both to the S42-43.
It’s a niice light.