Connect the driver to an XP-L2 or SST-40, turn it on and configure it to 5.5A, or maybe 5A (10 clicks, then 1 click, then 4 clicks… 4 is 5.5A, 5 clicks there is 5.25A, 6 clicks is 5A, then 10 clicks to escape configuration), good to go in your light.
I have my DBC-08 with White Flat set to 5A and it’s running great. About 760 lumens, reaches 610 yds so I’m happy with it where it’s at. Should run in the neighborhood of half an hour on the highest setting with my 16650 2500mAh cell.
Okaay I’ve finally got it up and running (with some help from Dale ). The tail is still dimmer than when feeding it direct power. I guess that’s got to do with the power running through the bleeder on the driver?? I’ll probably do an emitter swap at a later date but for now I’m calling this done
Before and after blackening
The jax blackener is not really wear resistant. After a few on/off’s with the bezel you can see the black is starting to wear off.
This led and reflector is kind of a throwy set up. The wall is about 3m away. When white wall hunting I can see some artifacts in the hotspot but I think that’s mainly due to the dirty led that I resurrected.
I took some pics after the sun went down but it’s hard to catch it in the right light to show it off.
One thing I really like about this light is the bold contrast of colour in the pattern. Compared with my 7th O-L contest entry in the next pic, the copper in the superconductor has naturally patinated faster than any other copper I have owned. The superconductor pattern is not as obvious as it was when freshly cut.
Love how that came out, very unique and brilliantly planned! Steve won’t come near it, don’t worry about that… he’s too scared you’ll nab his driving lights! Lol
Great work from down under lately, you guys are really steppin it up!
I haven’t commented much because I felt there were so many WOWs in here that mine would add much.
But this is one of the truly outstanding builds. Great job pinkpanda3310.