Correct & correct on both accounts... depending on the specific cells in the comparison. To generalize across the board (26650 -VS- 18650 pros/cons) however would be incorrect, as there can be exceptions. Heres the charging setup I have been using for the last ~1.5-2 years. I have had no problems with over / under charging, cell capacity or longevity.
Just a quick status update on my Ultrafire order from easylightbuy...
http://www.easylightbuy.com/ultrafire-hd2010-cree-xmlt6-5mode-led-flashlight-torch_p810.html
3/12 - Order placed.
3/13 - Parcel shipped, Email confirmation form Jacky with china post tracking number
3/18 - Parcel leaves Hong Kong
3/19 - Parcel scanned in New York sorting facility.
Today, 3/21 parcel is in transit between NY and CA, tracked on USPS site... keeping my fingers crossed
Kramer, would you mind measuring the inside diameter of the tube as precise as you can? I'd appreciate it. Thanks!
Just found a 3X XM-L T6 version.
Our very own Mr.Bright.Lights left a brief review:
Thanks, I wonder how bright this really is compared to the other triple xm-l lights out there. I guess they use a drop-i like this:
not very - there are reviews here - beamtech
Theres some pics floating around the www and its just a spring loaded drop in with no thermal conduction path for the heat.
The 1x xml: http://www.dealextreme.com/p/fandyfire-hd2010-cree-xm-l-t6-600lm-5-mode-white-led-flashlight-1-x-18650-107154?item=22
and 3x xml: http://www.dealextreme.com/p/fandyfire-hd2010-xm-l-t6-5-mode-1800lm-3-led-white-flashlight-w-strap-black-1x18650-1x26650-120677?item=19
which better? Gonna buy one of these. :D
Hmmm,
So if you had a free choice between the FandyFire HD2010 (3 x LED) and Shadow JM-07 Pro, which one would you choose? (Which one is brighter and has better runtime?)
I would get the first one.
I am not a fan of spring floating drop-ins, with no heat transfer path for the LED.
I would ge the second one.
I am not a fan of spring floating drop-ins, with no heat transfer path for the LED.
I have this one on the way. should be here any day. I'd buy this one:
http://www.easylightbuy.com/ultrafire-hd2010-cree-xmlt6-5mode-led-flashlight-torch_p810.html
Hopefully this wasn't a mistake, but I just placed an order for the FandyFire HD2010 Cree XM-L T6 600LM from DX because I had to have it in the color black. I also opted for the EMS shipping for an extra $17.00 to New York. Hopefully it won't arrive with to much damage, or better yet, none at all.
I was going to give TMART a try, but it cost $49.00 from them, and they refused to ship it in some sort of box to protect it, added to the fact, they won't sell it with the 18650 to 26650 battery sleeve. So I figured, why give them all this extra money when they won't even make an attempt to satisfy me with a little extra careful shipping or toss in the battery sleeve that every other retailer gives you with it. So much for TMART trying to get BLF business. Well, not from me.
Hi, I wonder if a C8 pill will fit in the Fandyfire? Can someone please try?
I ordered the grey version from Tmart and it came in a box and included the battery sleeve for it. I doubt the person you spoke to knew what they were talking about.
Interested in driver info like diameter and if we can fit double side boards in there (does not look like it)
**EDIT** My commentary below is based on my experience with the Ultrafire HD2010, not the Fandyfire version. I am not sure the drivers are identical in these two lights.
No I do not believe a double sided 8x7135 driver will work. The light uses a standard 17mm diameter driver, but the retaining ring looks like it will interfere with the SMT 7135 chips. I have a custom programmed 3.5A (10x) board incoming form another member. I'll probably get to work with a dremel and press in a cut-down brass pill from a P60... solder the new driver into that. Others have had good results with this procedure.
Several others have told me that ~3.5A is the point of diminishing return on the XML, so I'll stick with that for starters. I am not expecting to gain Lumens from this mod, its more to gain regulation, efficiency and loose the stupid disco modes. The 7135 chips are crazy efficient, nearing 100% as Vbatt approaches Vf, at these drive currents Vf for the XML is around ~3.5V. All these numbers align near-perfectly with the battery space LiNiCoMn cells I am using.
Heres the stock driver: Actually this is a REALLY nice driver. Its a direct drive FET, controlled by an atmel-like EPROM. It uses high frequency PWM for the low modes. It doesn't have mode memory, it starts out on HI every time. Which allows the user to skip past the disco ball and go straight from LO back to HI, with a ~3 second soft-press. Of all the OEM drivers I have pulled and scrapped, this one here is one thats worth keeping for use in another XML light some day.
Thanks for the replie, it looks like it can be done
Had the Fandyfire HD 2010 from DX shipped out to me express shipping on 4/23 and arrived today in great shape and no damage. I don't have any 26650's just yet, so I used a Redilast 3100. On HIGH mode I was getting anywhere from 2.25a-2.44a. Maybe it'll do better on a 26650. In any event, it's a real beautiful light and smaller than I thought. Great beam too.
UPDATE: I just rechecked the DX website and realized they state the specs as "Digital regulated 2300mA" and 600 lumens. Looking at my tail readings, that's just what I got. Guess I purchased the wrong one, but again, this is a great light and still very pleased with it.