FandyFire HD2010 Now Available at FastTech!

[Ray-o-light]

$28.61 - HD2010,

$3.07 - East-092 driver,

$200.00 - time and labor (this skinflint ain’t cheap),

$9.99 +CRV - beer,

$.10 - electricity for soldering iron

Total - $242.77

Not bad, a $242.77 budget flashlight I can sell over at CPF!!!
Ha! I’m a jeanius!! H)

[Pulsar]

Sure it was not just one or a couple with that low output? Could just be a case of bad ground?

[Ray-o-light]

I like positive!! I’ll let you guys know what I get. Cheers, gotta go

[garrybunk]

I think we need more confirmation on what's going on with these lights only pulling 800mA. We need everyone that receives on to test theirs and report back. The ones that only pull 800mA could be random.

-Garry

[wahoowad]

I don’t think it is random - they have this posted:

0.8A~1A current output read the warnings section*
Output Warning: this light has an exceptionally low current draw (about 800mA on high). While this extends battery life (runtime per charge), the LED in the light is not driven to its full potential. In other words, you may find the flashlight somewhat dim compared to similar Cree XM-L lights.

[biggulp]

If driver swapping is needed, I may want to change to one with regulation and without blinkies. what other driver works with the hd2010 besides the east092? Will this work?

[Dale]

@southland

Did anybody notice on Fasttech’s page that this light only draws 800ma on high. Listed in the OUTPUT WARNING above the price. I have a Fandyfire HD2010 from lightscastle and it lists the draw at 2300ma, has a bigger hotspot than the Tangsfire HD2010 but otherwise they look like they were built in the same factory. Maybe they ran out of 2300ma drivers and substituted them with 800ma drivers, I’ve seen this happen many times with other parts.

Good call…. Just checked on the one I ordered… 2300 ma… Whew!

[apt323]

Im sure that is typo, surely tell me that its not true! That would be a horrible injustice.

[garrybunk]

@biggulp

If driver swapping is needed, I may want to change to one with regulation and without blinkies. what other driver works with the hd2010 besides the east092? "Will this work? ":http://www.fasttech.com/products/1612/10001683/1122302-8-amc7135-4-group-25-modes-led-flashlight-driver-c

Not with the stock driver retaining ring. You'd need to use the P60 pill method or something similar. Details on that have been posted.

Those "2300mAh" specs are crap - it's direct drive.

-Garry

[radiancez567]

@MRsDNF

@radiancez567

@radiancez567

Because of you, one FandyFire HD2010 is now floating in the world coming towards me :party:

It arrived today. Has “Fandyfire HD2010” logo. And the weird thing is that the PVC pipe, 26650-to-18650 sleeve was glued. Can’t take it out. So I could only use 18650 on it.

Is the 18650 battery tube glued in or just a tight fit? 18650 and 26650 are the same voltage. The only difference is that everything being on a level playing field a good 26650 battery may be capable off delivering more current than an equal 18650.

It’s weirdly glued to the pill. So I could screw the pill just by turning the pvc pipe. You can imagine.

Anyway, the warning message of underdriven only came out just a few days ago. And when I ordered the warning wasn’t there. How do I check if mine was a ‘good’ one or a ‘bad’ one?

[travis]

The HD2010 I received from them is unbranded and black.
Its great. Don’t have a DMM—but I am very happy with the output on 26650, and I only use it in short bursts anyway.

[Richie086]

Back when these HD-2010’s were a bit more popular, it seemed most that were shipped to BLF members, no matter who was the retailer, most seemed to have a lot of chips and minor damage to them which didn’t appear to be from shipping. Like they were this way prior to being shipped

Can anyone tell me the physical condition this FastTech version arrives in?

[garrybunk]

@radiancez567

How do I check if mine was a ‘good’ one or a ‘bad’ one?

Is is super bright and throw a long ways? Then it's probably a good one. You could also measure the current draw at the tailcap.

-Garry

[Dale]

@southland

Did anybody notice on Fasttech’s page that this light only draws 800ma on high. Listed in the OUTPUT WARNING above the price. I have a Fandyfire HD2010 from lightscastle and it lists the draw at 2300ma, has a bigger hotspot than the Tangsfire HD2010 but otherwise they look like they were built in the same factory. Maybe they ran out of 2300ma drivers and substituted them with 800ma drivers, I’ve seen this happen many times with other parts.

Good call…. Just checked on the one I ordered… 2300 ma… Whew!

[Blord]

I could use another HD2010 light.

Direct drive a dedomed XML led on a copper star with a 26650 battery. Hmm kinda wet dream

[MRsDNF]

Here's a link to how to use a DMM from HKJ

http://www.lygte-info.dk/info/Measurement%20UK.html

[Ray-o-light]

Mine arrived today. The bad news is it’s an under driven one . Good news is the fit and finish is WAY, WAY superior to the Ultrafire one I received last month from Lightmalls . The LED tint on this one though is slightly purple . Think I’ll just swap-out the driver and LED. When FastTech gets the driver issue resolved, I would recommend this one! Cheers everybody, may all YOUR flashlight buys be good ones!

[musket3]

I just ordered a HD 2010 here, http://www.tmart.com/UItraFire-CREE-XM-LT6-8W-1300-Lumen-5-Mode-LED-Flashlight-Gray_p135765.html Shipping from the New Jersey warehouse was really quick, since I live in NJ. It does have the East-092 driver and it is really bright. My dmm only goes to 2 amps so I haven’t tested the current draw. It appears that this is a direct drive light and should only be used with a protected cell. Please let me know if this is correct or not. I just ordered 6 unprotected cells from KumaBear, here on BLF for this light, but now I will need to use them in my other lights. Now my question is how do I determine if any of my other lights are direct drive? Thanks in advance.

[nekdo12]

HD 2010 has 17mm driver?

[garrybunk]

Yes 17mm driver, but has a retaining ring that doesn't allow for components on the rear of the driver.

-Garry