Funny you mentioned that…I have put in for one with SST-40 5700K with forward clicky and 12 mode groups but no response
It is CNY now, dunno when you asked
Is the FT03S regulated? I think it has some 7135 chips but not enough to really consider it regulated. Mine did about 400kcd and the output didn’t drop to around 3.85v with a 40T. Not sure that the L21A osram will throw much better. What about an LEP?
I think I have settled on the FT03 SST-40 NW. Turbo isn’t regulated but it has monetary-on (anyone know if that is regulated when activated?) and I can keep it charged.
Any real reason for 26650? Seems the new 21700’s match capacity/performance and are generally cheaper to buy. I’ve basically switched to 21700 batteries in nearly all my 26650 lights.
Yeah, i barely use 26650 anymore
FT03 takes 21700 as well. It has an excellent reputation on BLF.
Could you explain what makes a good thrower?
Not that there aren’t better ones out there, but I got this fake L2 host on the cheap from the forum here, installed a XHP-35.2 and the convoy single cell driver and I’m really happy with it. Don’t know what the throw is exactly, but its a lot. An L2 clone or an real L2 seems like a pretty good platform for what you’re looking for in a single 26650 set-up. I like an XHP-35 hi or 35.2 and the convoy driver for my needs. Even with the dome on, the XHP35.2 is a great thrower in my opinion in this large reflector. Waiting for the 35.2 HI version to be available for sale….
Driver:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000046041955.html?spm=2114.12010612.8148356.29.8ee75518XOZ0j0
I guess I’m trying to find a home for my last 26650 before going fully to 21700. Hoping to get a semi-jacket-pocketable thrower in one, but looks to not be happening.
No more KDIYs for me…delayed mode memory—dealkiller!
Yes and I won’t until there are advances in 26650 battery tech. which I believe isn’t that likely.
How small and how much throw? I’m really liking the Astrolux EA01 with the SST-40 in. Very compact and with the TIR optic gives some useable beam distance. More semi thrower than true thrower IMO. But very useful. You also only need to run it on high not turbo and output is pretty stable.
Thrunite Catapult V6 is nice. Hard to find the button though.
Oh, and it’s 26650 body fits the Acebeam E10, if you have one and want moire run time out of it.
Don’t tell me you don’t like this one:
Fireflies T9R
Man that is an ugly ass light. Hope it works good.
Imalent just recently released a sbt-90 hunting torch UT-90, it has a 2x21700 battery pack. I bought this light and is throws the light out but doesn’t have that high intensity small clean spot that say an Olight warrior Turbo or Javelot has. FT03 is a good light IMO but it neither has that fine clear straight spot.