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
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
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
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 …)