Hugsby XP-1

I thought this was a one mode only light. Are there two versions out there? Where can I buy the multiple mode version?

Nope… As far as I remember… But the topic should be here… Somewhere.

For minor gifts I used to give away SK-68s but changed to SK-58s. It might not be as bright, but for a AAA light to give away I might give an unmodified SS-5039. The twisty with knurling all over it I got from KD today is brighter though not as pretty as the SS.

I didn’t open the lights to check it, but I think that both XP-1 and XP-2 have the same driver. You can swap heads between the two light and both will continue to work.

Found an issue with the XP-1. I was working on my car using this light when I noticed when I turned it off after some use it wouldn’t come back on until it had cooled for a moment. Did some research and found the cree xpe r2 led is meant to be used at 3.2V. Which is fine but the rechargeable Rayovac AAA I was using has an output of 1.2V, and not the typical 1.5 a AAA should output.
I changed the battery to a non-rechargeable 1.5V AAA and no more delay after use, to turn back on =)
I also doubled up 2 x AAA for a full 3V output and she burns bright but gets very hot and quick. I’ve had the torch lit while typing this message on a single 1.5 triple AAA and she’s running well. Did a turn off, then back on. Good to go with no problems.

Take away: If you find after 5min of use that when you flash it off, then back on, that it delays to turn back on then —> Check the battery, make sure it’s 1.5V and not a rechargeable 1.2V.

Other then that. I’ve carried the HUGSBY XP-1 for about a month and it’s perfect. Recommend it to all, especially anglers as it fits nicely in a fishing tackle box and is water proof. A on this little power house!

Are you sure it did not cooled while it was opened to change battery?

It should work good on nimh as on alkaline since the driver rises the voltage despite the input being 1.2 or 1.5V. Also when batteries discharge they are far below their nominal voltage whether they are alkaline or nimh.
Nimh should have less internal impedance Btw.

Blueb8llz —- It is only one mode

He was explaining the way the button works

Some lights turn on momentarily when you press the button half way and not click it in,
Called a Positive Click Button , i Think

Jcs0001 confirmed that this is not positive click

Yes, positive or forward click….they allow you to have momentary on, like a Normally-Opened button instead of being like a switch. The light goes on as you press the button even if it does not “click” and block the light to whatever state it is.

Reverse click instead activate the light or powered it off only when the button is finaly released and the end of the “pressing” movement

4.54 USD on AliExpress, could not resist:8) I blame you guys later :bigsmile:

Just got my xp-1 in the mail yesterday and was curious about the use of an 10440 as well. This is the only mention of it that I’ve been able to find. Has anyone else tried to use the xp-1 with a 10440? I noticed a vender here (Tinywind) stated it was able to use a 10440 but don’t know how reliable they are.

I would be careful. The drivers in the XP-2 appear to be different to those in the XP-1. I only have the XP-2 but the driver is clearly marked ‘2AA’ which would suggest it’s designed for 2 cells (3v). I don’t know if the driver in the XP-1 is. Others have reported killing an XP-1 by using a 10440.

So i Bought an XP-1 and an XP-2 for 4.50 each. I have a Streamlight Microstream and it is basically the same size but the XP-1 is a bit brighter. Great lights super bright. I tried them both with 10440, 2 full cycles, and worked fine.

I liked them so much i wanted to buy some for some friends so I bought a 5 pack of xp-1. These were from a different dealer.

The LEDs in these ones were different color from the first ones I bought. The first 2 i got were A white/bluish Light. The others are a much warmer oranish/yellow. they both are the same brightness so that is not an issue. I don’t mind either one, but there is a noticeable difference side by side.

So they must pump out different things at different times. So if your dead set about a certain color of light this inconsistency might not be for u.

Other than that i would totally buy this light.

Sidenote: what the hell is “Hugsby” anyway. Did some chinese factory just make 20million of these and spread them thru out china

probably different driver?
It’s really a lottery!!!
I bought XP-1 and XP-2, and they worked only with AAA Nimh…

the XP1 is my fav budget AAA light (imo better than the SF348), they need to lower the price on their AA models :slight_smile:

I find it very strange that I have not found a single seller that mentions the fact that these lights actually contain XP-E2 emitters. I should have thought that would have been a good selling point, yet nobody mentions it.
Very odd. :~

Try asking if they actually have the product in hand — if they have their own warehouse and shipping.
Most of the websites, I think, are just different faces on the same business, which advertises, collects money, and orders things from somewhere else.
They’re called “dropshippers” — the people at the “seller” site who take the order won’t know what they’re selling until you tell them what you received.

When I have a question about something offered for sale, I always include “do you actually have one you can open up and look at?” — mostly I get honest answers that they have to ask whoever it is “they get it from” and that’s because they never actually set hands on the thing.

I’m not cynical enough yet, but I’m working on it.

@Calculon808, Interesting that yours worked with an 10440.

Update to by post

Like in my other post i said i had 2 different led versions. The whiter led lights worked fine with the 10440.

I just put 10440 in the other one i have with the, the warmer/ orange one and it BROKE it.

So it is a total crap shoot with these. I would not use 10440s with this one. i guess i just got lucky with the first ones i got

Thanks for the update, i am sorry it burnt out for you :frowning:

Dx have a 12mm driver that works good in the xp-1, including with an 10440.

There are also two versions of the BLF tiny10 7135 and FET plus matching tiny 12 drivers in the Oshpark projects thread. Rich at RMM can supply a flashed driver and the kit needed to put one together. The only extra thing you need to do is extend the led+ wire through the pcb and bend it over th mcu as a B+ contact and you can use 10440’s. I kind of doubt that the switch can handle the current from a BLF Tiny10DD so I would stick to the 7135 version with 2 chips. It’s possible the switch can be opened up and modded to withstand more current but I’d be very careful since plastic switch parts ate delicate.