[locked] Cree 3 x XM-L-T6 ----30W ----- Flashlight $39 - Delivered !! only 150 pieces available

[brjones]

@sb56637

I very much like the sound of a 5*XM-L. But I personally don't own any 26650 batteries and I don't really want to add new battery types to my collection. Would it be possible to add some sort of adapter to use 2x18650, which is my preferred configuration for these monster lights?

2 x 18650 wouldn't do justice to 5 XM-L LED's. Just not enough power to drive them, not close to what I think you're expecting. No real point to that, unless you want a not-extremely-bright, but very expensive and large, flashlight.

Just 1 XM-L can challenge a single 18650 quite well on its own. Good rule of thumb, with well-driven XM-L's anyway is: 1 18650 battery per emitter. Using 26650 could possibly mitigate/reduce the number of cells needed since they are larger and can produce more current safely, but an even bigger cell would do that better, like D size (32600/32650), but few want that battery option.. however it makes sense.

Regarding the 3-LED model:

The numbers for the 2-cell model of the 3-LED version being discussed here worry me a little bit. I calculated only about 16 watts used on High from the numbers given, anyone correct me? A well-driven XM-L in many single 18650 flashlights will be fed about 10-12 watts. If ~16 watts is true, that's less than 50% or less more watts. Might be a safety feature for the use of the 2-cell model, or maybe a heat management compromise. Safer to drive a single cell hard, than 2 cells. So, I would be interested in seeing if the 3-cell model feeds more energy. From what I've seen though, it might not, if it bucks all voltage down to the same level. And, 3 18650 cells is a fairly long flashlight. 26650 would be better a better options if the designers planned to drive the LED's hard. IMO, people are going to have to accept the reality that multi XM-L or extremely high-energy flashlights are going to need bigger cells. Techies on CPF have known this a long time, often using "D" sized cells, even lithium ones. Now those can deliver a lot of energy. And, with the wide head a 5-LED light would have, it might make sense ergonomically, but might not be appealing to some due to that.

Looking forward to numbers on the 3-cell/3-LED model....

[my9221]

@brjones

@sb56637

I very much like the sound of a 5*XM-L. But I personally don't own any 26650 batteries and I don't really want to add new battery types to my collection. Would it be possible to add some sort of adapter to use 2x18650, which is my preferred configuration for these monster lights?

2 x 18650 wouldn't do justice to 5 XM-L LED's. Just not enough power to drive them, not close to what I think you're expecting. No real point to that, unless you want a not-extremely-bright, but very expensive and large, flashlight.

Just 1 XM-L can challenge a single 18650 quite well on its own. Good rule of thumb, with well-driven XM-L's anyway is: 1 18650 battery per emitter. Using 26650 could possibly mitigate/reduce the number of cells needed since they are larger and can produce more current safely, but an even bigger cell would do that better, like D size (32600/32650), but few want that battery option.. however it makes sense.

Regarding the 3-LED model:

The numbers for the 2-cell model of the 3-LED version being discussed here worry me a little bit. I calculated only about 16 watts used on High from the numbers given, anyone correct me? A well-driven XM-L in many single 18650 flashlights will be fed about 10-12 watts. If ~16 watts is true, that's less than 50% or less more watts. Might be a safety feature for the use of the 2-cell model, or maybe a heat management compromise. Safer to drive a single cell hard, than 2 cells. So, I would be interested in seeing if the 3-cell model feeds more energy. From what I've seen though, it might not, if it bucks all voltage down to the same level. And, 3 18650 cells is a fairly long flashlight. 26650 would be better a better options if the designers planned to drive the LED's hard. IMO, people are going to have to accept the reality that multi XM-L or extremely high-energy flashlights are going to need bigger cells. Techies on CPF have known this a long time, often using "D" sized cells, even lithium ones. Now those can deliver a lot of energy. And, with the wide head a 5-LED light would have, it might make sense ergonomically, but might not be appealing to some due to that.

Looking forward to numbers on the 3-cell/3-LED model....

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[ledoman]

@YouWantLED

OK Guys,

The information I've been provided with is as follows;

• 3 Battery Version will operate with 2 batteries as well
• Voltage all modes (6.15V)
• Current Draw HIGH (2.6A) MEDIUM (1.1A) LOW (0.24A)
• Skin Temp after operating 35min (42°C)
• This head can be fitted to a double 26650 battery setup - However they require new tooling and therefore need to commit to an order of 200 pieces at least.

Is this 3 battery version barell (tube) in several pieces so you can either run on two or three batteries? Does it looks like this one with 1 extension:

or even look like this which is in three pieces:

?

[benckie]

no one has asked for a picture of the drop-in or screw in yet ?

[YouWantLED]

Hello Benckie,

Here's the photo of the 3 battery version .. difference in this and 2 battery obviously no barrel and different driver.

[Aeonis]

@YouWantLED

Hello Benckie,

Here's the photo of the 3 battery version .. difference in this and 2 battery obviously no barrel and different driver.

Thanks for the picture :)

[tim817]

wow, the drop-in looks good. Look like it has more threads than my TRustfire TR-3T6. Better heat transfering

[Aeonis]

Anyone already received this flashlight?

[YouWantLED]

not yet .. I think probably mid to end of next week should start to arrive at various locations

[YouWantLED]

I just want to reiterate these are good quality flashlights, not a cheap knock-off

The price is really good for what you're buying

[benckie]

YouWantLED thanks for the picture

[brjones]

YouWantLED, please get us the electrical current information for the 3-battery model? How many amps on each mode? Please also give us the voltage? (I assume there is a buck circuit in the 3-battery version, like you mentioned on the 2-battery version.)

[Foy]

Should I have waited the extra couple of days for the 3 battery version? I am so excited to review this bad boy.

probablynotFoy

[Foy]

Actually, that Quasar 8 is not a bad deal on their site. The included batteries suck but you get a C8 size XM-L flashlight, two 18650 batteries and a two bay charger for $23. The Quasar 9 is a triple XM-L/3 x 18650 light (looks just like the BLF version) that comes with 3 batteries and a two bay charger for $48.44.

So, the BLF deal was $41.50 without batteries and charger . . . their regular price is just $7 more for 3 batteries and a charger?

interestingFoy

[YouWantLED]

@Flashlight Foy

Actually, that Quasar 8 is not a bad deal on their site. The included batteries suck but you get a C8 size XM-L flashlight, two 18650 batteries and a two bay charger for $23. The Quasar 9 is a triple XM-L/3 x 18650 light (looks just like the BLF version) that comes with 3 batteries and a two bay charger for $48.44.

So, the BLF deal was $41.50 without batteries and charger . . . their regular price is just $7 more for 3 batteries and a charger?

interestingFoy

Plus shipping .. regular flashlights sold on the site don't include shipping.

BLF T6 is inclusive of shipping @ $41.50

[cccpull]

What is the average shipping time to US?

[Foy]

I must say, I appreciate very much your efforts to keep us happy with this group buy. This kind of seller involvement/concern is great. If the actual flashlight is as good as your customer service, we're all in for a real treat.

excitedfortripleFoy

[varocketry]

I have received emails saying it should be working now but it is not working.

I do NOT receive the COOKIES error message - the site's registration says "SUCCESS" but I have not received the CONFIRMATION Message. I even logged on using credentials so the site would RESEND the confirmation email message.

It has not been received now 6 hours later.

1stopledshop.net Owner: please fix or offer suggestions to correct problems issuing COnfirmation meesages to allow access.

[varocketry]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6scgin_UKc

Is this Cree 3 x XM-L T6 equivalent to that show in the video.

It t has a drop-in module, not threaded.

[YouWantLED]

HI,

Being in China, I have no access to Youtube ... Great Firewall blocks out most social web sites including Youtube ..

However, not being able to see your link .. the one we're selling actually screws in .. have a look at the post with the pictures attached..

We really need to move the rest of the flashlights remaining in this offer ... approximately 55 left .. would love to show off the new stuff we've got ..