Interesting, it says flashlight runs off 14500s in Series! That’s impossible, but only testing will tell.
Hopefully it runs on AAs, and has 600 Lumens.
Brand TrustFire
Model TR-A9
Quantity 1
Color Black
Material Aluminium alloy
Emitter Brand Cree
LED Type XM-L
Emitter BIN T6
Color BIN White
Number of Emitters 1
Working Voltage 7.2~8.4 V
Battery Configuration 4 x 14500 batteries (included)
Circuitry 1500mA
Brightness 500 lm
Runtime 2 hours
Number of Modes 5
Mode Arrangement Hi / Mid / Low / Fast strobe / SOS
Mode Memory No
Switch Type Side clicky
Switch Location Tailcap
Lens Glass
Reflector Aluminum Smooth
Beam Range 150 Meters
Strap Included No
Clip Included No
Other Feature Batteries: 2 x parallel and 2 x serial; Press switch for 3 seconds can change to fast strobe / SOS mode; Charger input : AC 100~240V / 50 / 60Hz; Output: DC 4.2V / 600mAh
Packing List 1 x Flashlight 1 x Charger (US plug / 100~240V) 4 x 14500 Batteries 1 x Protective cover
It actually says in the description that it's 2 parallel, 2 series. It also says that it comes with 4 batteries and a charger.
So no - don't expect NiMH to work.
Link didn't work for me but found it here: http://dx.com/p/trustfire-tr-a9-cree-xm-l2-t6-500lm-5-mode-white-flashlight-black-4-x-14500-207451
For about this price I got the genuine Nitecore EA4W from FT. Why would I bother with this cheap clone with the standard unimaginative driver selection, no mode memory and 4 dubious 14500s that I wouldn't be game to use?
with the price almost similar with EA4, there’s small chance this product can success…
however the ability to use 14500 might a plus point for some users.
I'd also be thinking twice before supporting them again. Variety of reasons including E8 teardown results, rubber button debacle on EA4 and some questionable business practices.
I bought a EA4W with a few small problems but I was able to get a refund including the cost of shipping it back. I still like the EA4 but not sure if I will buy another.
That’s what I’m hoping. This would make a great mod host at $20-25. The 2s2p would lend itself well to a xml2 and a buck driver I would think.
I would rather tear into this than an ea4 to mod, myself