I got the x9 with cheap charger and batteries on eBay(auction) for $34. I know there were no more auctions for a few days, don’t know if they are back again or not.
These are the other sites to keep an eye on. Could be the same seller. They stopped the auctions at the same time and the Buy Now prices are the same too.
This driver despite being labeled as '5 mode', is actually programmable and is set up with different modes depending on which star you short to ground. You can set this driver up for 3 mode (HML) if you want or go for the strobe modes. It is the best single cell XML driver IMHO.
You don't need to break the existing connection between the first star and minus ring when you connect your chosen star to the minus ring (the latter takes precedence).
I sent you a PM a few days ago. I'll just post it here:
Have you already removed the pill for your X9 and if so, how did you go about doing it? I've only unscrewed the emitter to take a peek at the top side of the driver. Thanks
Okay, I just want to update my tailcap readings because I'm now using an Equus 3320, which clearly have more suitable leads. The results are much more in line with other X9 owners here and shows the driver to be a little more consistent than I originally believed.
1.85A on HIGH
1.00A on MED
0.20A on LOW
The DMM (or leads) do make a big difference and the Equus 3320 has proved to be far more consistent. In fact, I'll go as far as to say it's primarily the leads because I used the HF leads in the Equus and got similar results as I got with them plugged into the HF DMM.
All I can do is provide another X9 vs Keygos KE5 comparison, like Ian already did. Although I'd say the KE5 has gotta be pretty dang similar to the C8. Having the KE5 I see no reason to acquire the C8. You're good to go with either.
I'm visiting at the parents' place, which is many many miles from any significant ambient city light so it's a good place for beamshots and visual testing. They live on 40 acres and the neighbors all live on even larger parcels so that gives you an idea of the density ;) However, monday will literally have a full moon
Can't they just leave that silly 'CREE T6 made up lumens figure High Power Professional Super Bright Police In Yo' Face Sucka' off of the light and just stick with the brand? :) But yeah, mine is crooked as well. It also arrived in 9 days but from ebay seller cyberport888.
I like this host but not so much the issues with low current. Anyone seen it available as a host only? I can put a real U2 bin XM-L in it from lck led and a good SB driver for not much more $.
Not likely given that the emitter is especially mounted on an aluminum plate and impossible to swap. The only way to change the emitter seems to be to hack the old one off, mount a star on top of the plate and get a thinner lens, instead of the 4mm one, to compensate and provide the room.