I think I'll drop a couple of these on my next order for testing then. Sounds like it might make a good driver for a C8-type light since it's a fairly high Low mode but can be bumped up to Turbo if needed.
Yes, The way I see it I do not want a C8 with a 200ma low. What’s the point? So 1A and 3A is perfect to me. By the way it is not last mode memory, it always comes on high. So even better!
i changed to this driver on my cheap, underdriven xr-e c8. couldn’t stand the next mode memory, and it was very boring when it was underdriven. now it’s much more useful when it’s only 2-mode!
Used one of these in a build I like the direct drive part and then have another mode if you want it. No strobe no blinkies just good ole lumens in different doses…………. Mine pulled 1.3a on a green xre with long thin wires (was trying to be conservative) will shorten them and see if it pumps up the power.
I have played around and this little beast pushes 5A through my testleds…
I have powered it with a power supply so no voltage sag…but it got hot and smelled a bit warm.