Richie086
(Richie086)
December 16, 2012, 9:44pm
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Hi Matt, will this upgraded driver allow the SL3 to turn on instantly or will it still require the 1 or more seconds to turn on? Thanks.
MattSPL
(MattSPL)
December 16, 2012, 9:48pm
15
The regular model is 4.5A on a single cell. I measured 4.68A on my SL3.
This 9A version might require 2 cells and an extension tube.
MattSPL
(MattSPL)
December 16, 2012, 9:49pm
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We will have to wait for Jake25 for some info.
Cheers
Matt
dthrckt
(dthrckt)
December 16, 2012, 9:52pm
17
EDIT - sorry, you answered in post 7
i’m a little confused
‘require 2 cells and extension’
does that mean it won’t work w/ one cell?
MattSPL
(MattSPL)
December 16, 2012, 10:02pm
18
dthrckt:
EDIT - sorry, you answered in post 7
i’m a little confused
‘require 2 cells and extension’
does that mean it won’t work w/ one cell?
As far as i know, the 9A driver might require the voltage of 2 cells to operate. Hopefully we will find out more over the next few days.
A 9A version on 1 cell would be a pocket rocket But i’m not sure if its possible, and wouldn’t suit a lot of cells.
MattSPL
(MattSPL)
December 16, 2012, 10:07pm
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dthrckt:
possible? sure.
practical…not so much
I would like the option of being able to use 1 or 2 cells if possible
ersecu
(ersecu)
December 17, 2012, 12:56am
21
if it works with one cell, i am in
Bwolcott
(Bwolcott)
December 17, 2012, 1:30am
22
you will most likely have to use two cells just to handle the draw
Richie086
(Richie086)
December 17, 2012, 2:23am
23
Yep, I agree. IMHO, if you’d be able to resist the temptation to use it on high mode, one cell should be able to handle any of the lower settings.
DarkSide
(DarkSide)
December 17, 2012, 3:03am
25
Count me in..
And i see no reason why it couldnt work with a 1 Li-ion cell.
Like most, 1S will output is 75% requiring a 2nd for 100%..
Works for me.
there has to be more interest than this!
TTT!
dthrckt
(dthrckt)
December 17, 2012, 1:45pm
28
true
but you can bet I’d but batteries that could do it - how cool would it be to stick that little thing in your jacket pocket. I’m sure I’d rarely use that mode, but I bet it’d put a big smile on my face every time…
MattSPL
(MattSPL)
December 17, 2012, 1:57pm
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DarkSide:
Count me in…
And i see no reason why it couldnt work with a 1 Li-ion cell.
Like most, 1S will output is 75% requiring a 2nd for 100%…
Works for me.
Yeah, that sounds about right. 75% in 1 cell and 100% on 2 cells. I’d be happy with that.
MattSPL
(MattSPL)
December 17, 2012, 6:46pm
31
If anybody wants to add their name to the list, or if i have missed anybody, feel free to copy and paste the list with your name added in your reply to this thread, then i’ll edit the first post.
Cheers
Matt
Richie086
(Richie086)
December 17, 2012, 6:29pm
32
Hi Matt, I’ll get in on it, but I’ll have to make a final decision once the details of the driver are released. Thanks.