Sold out: $20 HD2010 & $15 Convoy C8 copper pills

I don’t want to derail the thread but does anyone have experience with the Rustu branded version of the HD2010 available from DX
RUSTU R41H

Well, it says the circuit is 1A, and actual lumens are only 388.
Circuitry: 1000mA
Brightness: 900lm (manufacturer rated, actual 388lm)
I don’t know if the actual circuit is 1A and high is direct drive, but 388lumens is pretty low.

Yeah not too worried about the driver and emitter, they’ll be replaced anyway.
I’m just looking for a nice quality grey HD2010 host really.

What about a Tmart one for $24-26? I’m trying desperately to resist spending more money this month (Otherwise I would be all over this).

I'll definitely take the HD 2010 with more internal space for stacking - was already thinking I'd have to drill it out. Since I can actually get 5A out of a 4.9A Nanjg using a Powerizer, I'll definitely be doing it again (and again...).

Ooops - you got me covered already -- thanx!

Hmm…do you guys want the extra threads?

Or should I increase it to 6 threads instead of 5 so that we still have o-ring space?

This o-ring on the pill is new to me, my HD2010 didn’t come with it and had no idea about it until now.

Paid for 2 hd2010.

Can you please make sure I get deeper pills that I can stack chips onto?

Cheers,

Chris

Got it, thanks. Added you to the list. :slight_smile:

Not sure if my post on the last page was missed, can you confirm you have received PP payment. Also add me to the list for the deeper pill for stacking, thanks. :beer:

Whoops, sorry about that. Got your payment and form and added you to the list. :slight_smile:

My thinking on the o-ring, yes, I've seen it there and not there... I don't think it's a good thing having it there - the pill thread/contact is for electrical path and thermal path, so, an o-ring serves no purpose being there. It makes the connection feel tighter, but can't see how it may help the metal to metal bonding on the threads. From the pic, looks like vob left space for it and still got 6 threads.

Dunno - I wouldn't go crazy at this point. Your call to weigh the risk/delay/advantage, etc.

Thanks for that, I’ve just returned from the shop and unfortunately the machinist said that he wouldn’t be able to increase the number of threads because it was too close to the top. Sorry about that guys, but I think we’ll have to go with 5 threads for now.

Some changes I made today:
-Ensured that when the HD2010 bezel is tightened down, the stock 16mm PCB has a snug fit and the 20mm copper Noctigon has a solid fit.
-Allocated 25 HD2010 pills for the extended driver space and 15 HD2010 pills for the regular profile (stock 8x AMC7135 and East-92) drivers.
-The PCB contact area will have a nice smooth finish for both pills.

We’re initiated production, will update you guys on further progress.

Thanks!

Hi Ryan, I’ve already ordered and paid. I need the deeper pill please. Thanks for the effort on this!

Added, thanks!

Payment sent for 1 x HD2010 Cu heatsink

Thanks again!

Nice work Ryan, you’re really staying on top of this…Well Done!

PP and form received, thanks!

My college apps are all done so it’s only a matter of time now. :slight_smile:

Cheers guys!

I’m sure others will probably do the same but I’ll definitely be doing a before and after extended run (temp/output(lux) comparison on my 6A nanjg HD2010 (draws 5.84A on a fresh Kinoko IMR 18650). I’m keen to see what real world difference the copper pill actually makes in this host.

I’d like to see not only what run time difference it makes, but how it affects output during that time. The emitter will obviously be staying cooler, longer, so what would the out-the-front numbers look like while the run time test was being conducted? I don’t have measuring equipment to conduct this kind of test or I’d be all up into it my own self! :slight_smile:

Maybe you posted bout this light mod, dunno, if so, do you have a link? Didn't think 5.84A on a stacked up Nanjg was possible in a single cell, at least for a high Vf demand setup with an XM-L2/copper. Copper pill should benefit this setup. I got my vob copper pill measured at 5A using a Powerizer 26650 or SONY 26650. Don't have Kiniko IMR's though - are they less internal resistance than a Samsung 20R?

Edit - ohh, the HKJ review indicates it's the same as a Pana CH. I can't get near 5A, yet alone 6A with a cell that high in resistance (0.08 vs 0.04 for a 20R) - in this thread: https://budgetlightforum.com/t/-/21733, you mention a HD2010 with an XML U2-1C, if so, then yes - can be done...