FS: LD-1 driver (5Amp pwm-less linear)-SOLD

subscribed hoping it’ll be posted here when the new ones are for sale

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Waiting for restock. :)

I need an advice: for the 18650 flashlights, LD 1 driver and batteries

How does LG D1 4.35v one perform over VTC5 and Samsung 25r? Is there any point in getting them? Never tested D1 before…

As for 26650 LD1 based lights, i `ve found that :

KP IMR 4200 Black> Efest IMR 3500 Purple > Efest IMR 4200 Green > KingKong 4200 from FT> Trustfire 5000 Protected, the difference between first 3 isnt that big btw

<3.5Amps -LG D1 is best 18650 cell overall,which is impressive considering that D1 is several years old

>3.5Amps -power cells (if you want max. currents for short period of time)

How hard, or risky, is it to attach a spring or little brass contact bump to these boards?
What’s the best way?

Low temp solder bond- no risk at all
I have one of the drivers re-springed like 7 times( i have realtively steady hand), its very well made indeed( the driver), and it seems a higher temp solder paste was used when it was made

Here, A type spring plus 22 awg soft silicone wire is the best, believe me, i tried everything, its better even over brass or CU pills

Why should it be better than a cu pill?

Tested it with a Cu pill cut from a 6mm Cu rod bought from Practiker store nearby - cut it, then machine sand it , yet the spring is better, maybe the CU wasnt pure enough…definately not oxygen free like a quality wire…(if you find a silver plated wire- the better)…maybe a high quality rod will do, wonder where to find those

Any updates? Id love to buy some from you.

Patient you must be.

Is there a picture showing exactly where to solder on the red and black wires?

EDIT nevermind, I found it: http://i58.tinypic.com/2hyz77l.jpg

in the other thread: LD-1 driver (5A pwm-less linear) info thread

Wonder what type of 26650 battery to use with LD-1 driver?

Here, a small tip

want :bigsmile:

Padawan impatient, resist the dark side he must.

Any updates? Please… oh, please… :bigsmile: can I buy some soon?

I’m also waiting………and waiting………………… 0:)

I have one left that I will sell. I will include shipping and will only ship to USA as int’l is too much hassle. Will take bids by PM.

ill pay u what u paid for it :)

I’ll pay ten cents more! :bigsmile:

I have the vague recollection that some popular mod lights have been mentioned as being suitable — or not — for use of this driver.
Maybe one warning that it could overheat the driver.

Anyone recall any specifics about lights to use, or to avoid, for this one?

(C’mon, convince me I need several more lights … or not …)