Some people had issues some didn’t with the first batch using 14500 but mine wasn’t the only one that killed the driver using 14500. That’s why Enogear/FF later changed the spec to say AA only. They made another version with built in usb charging that was 14500 only, which is another really excellent light that I’m surprised they aren’t selling. They are extremely easy to mod. I put in Optisolis and E21A emitters in them.
I also have the copper one, which seems too hard for me to mod. It’s unique but the tint is not good. If they can put in a 219B or SST20 2700K JA3 or 4000K FA3, that would make it really nice IMO.
Shame to see that. I had seen a different review where the reviewer stated they didn’t see any by eye or with the camera they had. Maybe it won’t be bad PWM?
Oh it’s pretty bad on low, gets better on medium, can’t see it on high. I don’t see PWM unless it’s super slow or I turn my head quickly. Not annoying enough for me to stay away from it.
My daughter has some of those RGB light strips in her room with the slowest PWM I’ve ever seen. If I can see it, it’s horrible.
It is fairly easy to get apart and mod though. It’s put together kinda haphazardly. Sorta like put all the parts in and smoosh them together. For the real PWM sensitive people, consider it a good host. I got one with a 219b in it and another with sst-20. The other ones are still stock sitting in a drawer. Again the PWM doesn’t bother me so I had no need to swap in a driver. A ultratac A1 driver might be a good choice. Not certain on fitment issues. $19 for a nice stainless host, I think, is still pretty reasonable.
> $19 for a nice stainless host, I think, is still pretty reasonable.
yes, it does look like a nice host
other nice hosts with PWM include the AA Ti Tool, and the AA Thrunite T10T… they cost more but also weigh less than Stainless… choices are good… enjoy!
Seems like most are passing on this light on account of the PWM issue, but when I went to check my tracking number today I noticed some new stuff on the site. In addition to the Cree and Nichia, this light now lists the following emitter options that AFAIK weren’t there before: