Use the captions under the pics. They do not show in the order I uploaded but the captions underneath are right
I thought the amperage would be higher for the 50.2 at the same lumen level because it is larger.
Nope, opposite. If we pick a brightness level of 1000 lm and have 3 different size led dies (let’s use Cree because their efficacy is pretty consistant) xp-g3, xp-l2 and xhp50.2, the bigger dies will use less amperage. Less amperage means less power used which equals better efficiency as far as battery run time is concerned.
xp-g3, die size 1.44mm2 = 2.5A
xp-l2, die size 1.9mm2 = 2.2A
xhp50.2, die size 2.94mm2 = 2A
(From raw led tests and different testers, so don’t treat as super accurate, but it’s accurate enough to show the differences)
Note that Luminus SST-40 has about a 2mm2 die size and would be about 2.2A. Very similar to xp-l2 until you get to the higher amps.
Of course, the xhp50.2 is capable of 16A and the the SST-40 9A, so if you use Turbo a lot the 50.2 will drain the battery quicker.
Got it, good explanation.
End up with chaselight, and will buy the mf01mini instead, thoughts?
What are you asking?
Mf01 mini compare to ft03 I guess
As always, get the one that best fits your needs. FT03 has less lumens, smaller hot spot and further throw. Mini has more lumens, bigger hot spot and less throw. The spill lighting is quite different between tir lens and reflector. Different UI’s, mini has aux LEDs. What do you prefer?.
Since I am into laser I would be lying if I said I wasn’t impressed by the acebeam w30. But that price tag just doesn’t sit well with me. I was looking at the C8g from sofirn, I already own a c8t. I don’t like how it heat soaks and stay useless, thought the C8g would be an upgrade then I stumbled on to ft03 as direct competitor. Then I leaned the imminent release of mf01 mini. I always wanted a fancy aux, and with a throwing capable light that’s like perfection. Now I learn mf01 mini will throw less, just how much less?
I am starting to a mass a collection here and may just separate my needs. Got the chaselight now, btw the thing is a security device as a weapon lol.
The mini is still new so it has not been tested or reviewed. We have to go by factory spec of 616 meters.
FT03 SST-40 - 875 meters
FT03 xhp50.2 - 735 meters
How do you like the Chaselight?
I have both models of the FT03.
The first version can stay on turbo much longer. It does not heat up very fast at all. 5 minutes is no problem. Not as much total light but more throw.
Is there anywhere I can get a precompiled Anduril hex file for the FT03?
I like it, I am skipping the FT03 for now until I get tired of these other throwers. I think the FT03 isn’t really pocketable, and I feel that everything non-pocketable is in the same category for me (for now), so the chaselight will do. We can discuss chaselight in the other thread.
I caved in and bought it, can’t pass the deal at $30. Anyone thought of using an ice pack type material as a holster/wrap to help heatsink heat during use? Not looking to use a prechilled one but just some thing to wrap around the body while remain functional and easy to carry. Also the heat must be conducted to the body well, hopefully that’s already done stock.
They sell holsters on bg for about $3 if you ask freeme for a coupon
No it’s not in TK’s collection. However Zozzlights has gotten it to work
Zozzlights and Zozzv6 are they one and the same person?
Great will do that. Thank you.
Incredibly cool