KronoReview: Eagle Eye X6R

[OscarM]

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

[T.H.Cone]

Nice review, thanks.

[MRsDNF]

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?

[Martini]

Great review, thanks a bunch.

[kronological]

@Kodachrome40

Every time I read one of your reviews I think “this is how its done”

Well done kronor, great review.

Thanks KC40…again, you are very kind!

[kronological]

@AlexGT

Thanks for the review! Question, did it come with only one screw to hold down the star?

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.

[kronological]

@Chicken Drumstick

Thanks for the review.

I might have missed it, but do you know if it steps down in Turbo? Is it basically the X6-SE driver? Would be nice if Turbo didn’t step down as it’s only 2.8amps.

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.

[kronological]

@MountainKing

Thanks for the review. Very comprehensive. Is it really IPX8 waterproof with that usb outlet though?
I would like to know 2 things if possible:

- How long to charge depleted cells?

• Have you tested charged cells to see if its a proper charging being done?

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

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

[kronological]

@djozz

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?

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.

[kronological]

@MRsDNF

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?

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.

[kronological]

@coolz

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

Group buy???

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?

[mhanlen]

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

[kronological]

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

[kronological]

@kronological

@MRsDNF

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?

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.

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

[kronological]

@kronological

@Chicken Drumstick

Thanks for the review.

I might have missed it, but do you know if it steps down in Turbo? Is it basically the X6-SE driver? Would be nice if Turbo didn’t step down as it’s only 2.8amps.

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.

There is NO turbo step-down.

[johnnydoe]

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!

[adnj]

Great review! Nice light. Good job Eagle Eye.

[Chicken_Drumstick]

@kronological

@kronological

@Chicken Drumstick

Thanks for the review.

I might have missed it, but do you know if it steps down in Turbo? Is it basically the X6-SE driver? Would be nice if Turbo didn’t step down as it’s only 2.8amps.

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.

There is NO turbo step-down.

Thank you for taking the time to answer this.

[beam0]

Thanks for the great review. I noticed this on BG and was wondering about it.
A few dumb questions I’m sure: (I have no experience with charging lights and haven’t really researched any with USB port)

Is the charging cord micro USB, the same as used for charging an android phone / tablet?

What kind of charger did you use to recharge in 2.5 - 3 hrs.? Wall charger? 1A or 2A? Or plugged into a PC USB port?

[eebowler]

They provide perfectly spaced modes in THIS light. ;( * cry *