Thx djozz. I was too lazy to read all the way up but initial look at the first posts revealed what you just said. Will have to use it with protected only which is not bad since they are picking up dust these days.
I dropped a PM1 in my GT Mini, but if I put a 30Q in it, it turns blue on Turbo.
You have to use a lower drain cell, to limit the current at about 8A.
It’s not ideal, a new regulated driver would be way better but hey it’s cheap
Adjusting firmware so it PWMs the FET should also work. Or adding some resistance.
Thx guys!
Well noted
Wow! how did you get the beam so tight?
Dammmnnn!! What kind of optics are you using in that thing? it cant be the stock reflector surely?
I have the same setup and it sure is the stock reflector. But it looks less like a laserbeam in real life.
likevvii’s version actually does look like a laser beam because it’s an aspheric lens
Hes thrown a real spanner in the works because i now cannot decide on using an L2 host or a Jax z1 i was sure the jax was going to be the better choice but now im on the fence again
I have both just do the Z1. Slightly smaller package, less modding and cheaper with already good lens.
The z1 looked like the perfect host for a CULNM1.TG… but i wasnt sure if the L2 had an advantage in heat sinking? (i think im just looking for a reason to need both)
The L2 has a pretty good shelf vs big brass pill of Z1. However, you know the L2 mod requires specific $37 lens from marinebeam and 3D printed parts.
The Z1 you only need I think 22mm driver and new LED and mcpcb.
Yeah, its got to be the way to go, what driver did you go for?
How does a White flat Z1 stand against something like acebeam w30?
White Flat Z1 = ~385kcd
The 4040 one might get you to 400kcd.
I had a driver I pulled from a Nightwatch flashlight that is around 4.85-5.0A linear driver, just a bunch of 7135’s. Something like this (I have no experience with this store or product):
I think my signature has a link to some posts about my Z1 build. In general, while it probably doesn’t have as high candela, it is more impressive than my MF02.
Edit: nope, but my post history will. I’m not on a computer right now or I’d find them myself for ya.
CSLNM1.TG in an Emisar D1S around sunrise with hanging fog.
pic!
Liking all the pictures on this page!
The_Fat_Controller, don’t forget you get a flood option with the Z1 
If you’re anywhere near Devon i have a Z1 with a white flat you can try.
Well I ordered a Z1 to host my precious new emitter in received from Led4power today, Really nicely packed an sealed and the reflow looks expertly done!! , I also ordered the Convoy L6 , what can i say… I have a problem and banggood baited me with their 30% off promotion…
Anyway I’ve now read this thread start to finish 3-4 times excellent posts from many of you one thing i would really like to know or see is some kind of chart that references emitter lifespan with amps, I note some of you want reliability and some of you want the fastest standing quarter. it would be nice to have even just some estimates of emitter life vs current
For example (Assuming well mounted in a good thermal host)
at stock 3 amps 10,000 hours
at 4 amps
at 5 amps
at 6 amps
at 7 amps (A few seconds)
Unless i’ve missed it that doesnt seem to be covered on here
Lol, well you can let us know how the two compare.
And by ‘problem’ i assume you mean ‘healthy interest’ 