KronoReview: Eagle Eye X6R

I’m also very much interested to know if its waterproof.

Group buy???

Thanks for the nice review! Did you have a look at the driver electronics, especially does it use one of the known well-functioning charge-chips?

If you look at his pic of the MCPCB above, there is one screw on one side of the MCPCB and not even a hole for another screw.

I’d like to know if the MCPCB is DTP. My guess is probably not. :frowning:

I’m also interested in if the charging works well and is safe.
Thanks for the review

Nice review, thanks.

Thanks Krono. What did the internal charger charge the battery to and what happens to the voltage if the battery is left in the light for an extended period with the charger lead connected? I dont use the two I have. Why do I think I need another?

Great review, thanks a bunch.

Thanks KC40…again, you are very kind!

Yes…one screw. Didn’t seem to be any kind of problem. Emitter is held down sufficiently by the pressure of the reflector against the insulation disc. One screw does the job of preventing MCPCB from rotating.

I will test it, but I don’t think it will step down. That was only on the X6-SE…but I will confirm and get back to you.

Not sure about the IPX8 waterproof rating. I’ll try to test it if I ever get my hydrostatic test chamber finished.

As far as depleted cells, I will have to test. I did run the light off an on for several days, on walks, testing, beamshots, looking for spider eyes…etc. Should have taken a voltage reading before I used the internal charger…bud didn’t. Light charged fully at about 2.5-3 hours. But again…didn’t test voltage to see what it terminated at :frowning:

I’ll try to do some charging tests and update when complete.

Good question which I should have addressed in the review.

I tried to wedge the driver out after I removed the brass retainer ring, but was unsuccessful. It rocked back and forth, but felt like I might destroy it if I pulled too hard. With the button electronics on one side, and the USB charge port on the other, it makes for a VERY tight fit in there…and I just didn’t feel confident enough to force it out. If I get brave I might re-visit it, though.

I’m not sure if it trickle charges once charged, or just flat terminates charging. I’ll try to pose the question to Neal/EE.

Egads…I have a lot on my plate as is.

Perhaps if there is enough interest, Neal/BG can do a coupon code type of discount?

Looks like another nice Eagle Eye light. Thanks for the review!

According to Neal, the internal charger has a 1 amp charge rate. I am trying to get more info on internal charge components.

According to Eagle Eye, the on-board charger completely shuts down when battery is fully charged.

There is NO turbo step-down. :slight_smile:

Great review! Nice job!

Do I hear groupbuy :money_mouth_face:

EagleEye seems to be a great manufacturer. The X6-se edition is great.
I’m on the waiting list for the A6 groupbuy, and it looks even without special mods their stock lights are very nice already!

Great review! Nice light. Good job Eagle Eye.