Review: UltraFire HD2010

I have an extra xm-l u2 on star and an HD2010 and a ceramic top stove….

Any guesses what I’m trying tonight?

Iv got a U2 led & a 4amp (intl outdoor) driver firstly will the 4a be overdriven with the U2 & secondly what’s the easiest way to sandwich the smaller driver in? This will be my first proper Mod iv only just replaced my small sun C10 driver to a 105c successfully yesterday :slight_smile: has some good THROW now! Cheers in advance for any help!

Do you have a link for the driver to get an idea of the size?

Think it’s this one http://www.intl-outdoor.com/4a-3mode-2745v-circuit-board-p-546.html will that work?

Its the same driver I've had here for a couple of weeks but have not had time to use it yet. I have modified my stock pill slightly and have a driver in it at the moment so cant tell definitely if it will fit, but a quick measurement and eyeball I reckon it will squeeze in ok without any mods.

I have that same driver in my cart right now, with a few other bits and pieces. Haven’t pulled the trigger yet though. It seems like the perfect driver to use when you want to over-drive an XM-L, but within reason.

Nice one I will investigate soon, you guys reckon its worth swapping the current LEd for the U2? With that driver or keep current one. As for the spring can I just de solder the old one off & re-solder to that board. Or is there something else i can use for the contact?

I have had both in and the stock led if you like the tint is pretty good.

Using the old spring is probably fine, assuming the base lines up well enough with the contacts. You can pretty much make it work no matter what if you’re creative. While you’re shopping at IO though, throw an assortment of springs into you cart as well. If you’re gonna be modding, they’ll come in handy. In fact you might as well just go through the entire Torch components section and pick up at least one of anything you think you might ever need. You know, tail boots, contact PCB’s, brass pills etc. Because it sucks having to wait 2 weeks when you finally need something like that.

Most of all, have fun!

Yup realised this now i think il order a small assortment of things! Probably a new driver for one of my bike lights too as it decided to die on me last night!! Damn!! Thanks for all the advice guys too :slight_smile:

I don't know why someone would want a diffuser on a thrower, but just for info purpose, I was playing today and the diffuser lens and rubber bezel assembly for the Olight SR51 fits the HD2010 like a glove.

The resulting beam is perfectly diffused, obviously useful at a very short range (for example it's perfect for indoor use)

My HD2010 is finally complete!

Mine arrived with some “issues”. It worked okay, but only pulled about 1 amp for some reason.

I promptly removed the led and driver, replaced with a XML-U3, and the Nanjg105c +1 7135 and custom Luxdrv.

Worked great! Until it was hot, then it started to “sing” and dim. My ears took me to the tailcap. The switch had a broken solder joint, so I just replaced the whole thing with a forward clickie, and my light is now complete!

Best thrower I have for sure, but I gotta admit, my XinTD is still not all that far behind, and it arrived pretty much perfect. No fuss.

Meh, it’s fun to mod. :slight_smile:

BLF rocks.

I started having problems with my HD2010 changing modes by itself again. The springs aren't springy enough. I'm going to replace them with better springs.

Thanks. I might get one.

Hey Andi… do you think a ~25 watt soldering iron could be used to heat the dome?

How hot is your cook plate? Is it hot enough to boil water?

Thanks!!

Yeah, that's what I have been using. Just press the iron against the bottom of the star and the slowly pry it away.

My experience in use a solder iron are not good!

And maybe it´s a translation error….with cook plate i mean my “stove”, it have 4 cookplates and yes, it boils water……and my meal everday.
If my wife is not cooking, i cook XM-L´s. :smiley:

nice foy were did you get your o rings for it and what size are they

hi, where can i found one for a good price please ? (i’m in france … so if you can give me an adress on internet please :wink: :smiley: )

here

http://www.fasttech.com/products/0/10002766/1205801-fandyfire-hd2010-cree-xm-l-t6-5-mode-led-flashligh

I just received a gray Trustfire HD2010 from TMart priced at 27 euros.

The light is in good condition - no noticeable dings or scratches. I quickly dropped in a freshly charged Soshine protected 26650 “5500mha” and turned it on with no issue. The led looks like a XML2. No brand name or model ref written on it. No lanyard either.

However, i did a quick tail cap current test and could not get more then 2.3A - pressing hard on both the battery and tube. Quite far from the 5A some got three years ago… Note that i’m not an expect at testing tail cap currents with my cheap DMM and weak probes…

I haven’t looked at it in details, but i find the reflector a bit odd. Usually, when i look straight at a light reflector, closing one eye, i only see yellow reflected all over. With this light, i see an irregular yellow blob in the center - not covering the whole circle… And even loaded with a fat protected 26650, some stuff rattles inside when i handle the light. I even suspect the front lens is not tightly fixed in place… Gotta do some work on it!

Still a nice light for the price - and certainly a great host for modding.

Any suggestion for a driver swap with a supplier outside the US (i’m in Europe)? A 3.5 - 4A one with no disco modes would be nice… 0:)