Really interested in seeing that red 2800mah cell. Molicel has been kicking serious ass lately according to Mooch’s review. Hoping the P28A will be better than the current best performers VTC5D and VTC6A.
Sorry for the silly question, how is everyone ordering the 16340 cells?
When I click on the link in the first post and in Maukka’s post #95, both links are not in English.
I can’t seem to find where to change the language.
Thanks for any help!
The Vapcell 14500 is one of a kind. I also use it in my Reylight Ti and it is perfect combo. I tested two of them to be about 1000mah. I’ll get some Vapcell 16340 later too once I find a good 16340 light.
Yeah it probably would have been better with a regulated driver but that is the only AA sized light I have, still gives a fair guide.
I have a couple of the 16340s on the way to me too, we’ll see how they compare to the AWT yellow 16340s which are the best high drain 16340 cells I’ve had so far for both output and longevity.
I’m interested in this as a replacement for the Olight battery in my S1R. I know I won’t be able to charge it in the light, but I’m not that happy with the ORB-163C05, as it does not do so well in cool temps (or colder) providing current for turbo mode.
Yeah, I’ve never had much faith in the Olight cells. The AmpsPlus 16340 is quite good too.
So the Olight ORB-163C05 cell just has an exposed negative contact at the top of the cell?
I’ve modded cells to have this feature before such as in the MBI HF which has a built in charging unit using the same principle.
And this carbon fibre spare cell carrier with built in charger.
I wouldn’t recommend modifying cells if you’re not confident in doing so though.
Gotta be very careful not to short these cells.
Interested how the contacts are arranged in the S1R, springs, contact plate or both used?
The positive contact is spring loaded. The negative is a ring that is stationary. I think the spacing of the contacts is important to get the cell to charge via the tailcap. I considered removing the insulation from the top of a cell to see if that would do it, but have not yet purchased any cells for this light except the Olight one that came with it.
Thanks for the information and picture
Yes getting the spacing right can be a pain but made easier with the central sprung contact.
Looks like the Olight cell has a thin negative disc tac welded to the top of the cell can or does it have a protection circuit on top?