5xT6... come on, you know you want to

For seriously driving one XM-L you need about one 18650 cell. I'd be interested if that light took 5*18650 - Well, ok, 4*18650 would be interesting, too, like in 2 rows of 2.

ill pass its a fry raY

It has often crossed my mind that a 5 emitter light with an XR-E R2 center for extreme throw and four XM-L's around it might be a terrific light. Just a thought.

Won't work out. That center XR-E would have a very small reflector and thus wouldn't give much throw.

VFM, the beam profile of 4 x XM-L and 1 x XR-E would be quite wierd too.

Driving XM-Ls optimally, ie > 2.5A per emitter, in a 75mm head = DRY kind of performance. Pocket rocket.

TK70 with 105mm head and 3 x XM-L driven optimally raises the head from 30 deg C to 45 deg C in 10 mins of run. I think this Sky Ray gives about the same performance in lumens OTF, maybe 35k cd of throw and around the same heat rise characteristic in a 75mm head, with the 5 emitters driven at 1.5A.

So in a cold country < 10 deg C with some wind, you probably can run continuously....not too bad for close to 2500 lumens OTF.

I am asking Ric to get more info from the "factory" ie specifically the tailcap readings as we all do not trust manufacturer specs. Any info is better than no info, this is not a $50 triple. Also the availability of spare drives for purchase.

Actually I was thinking of a new light not a re-work within the current head size. More like an MRV sized center with smaller XML reflectors around it. The biggest problem would be the drivers.

The lab rat would be me, will post a first impressions & current draw once I get it.

Ok, thanks! Will count on you man!

I think it needs a better driver that pulls 3A on a let's say "Turbo Mode", and then 1,5A on High, etc. That would be nice.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RH6_MaUFM10

Problem is it won't be able to do this with 3 x 18650 safely. That means at least 5A from the cells...

Well, But there are a few high discharge rate batteries around…

If you read Manafont and forums threads here, people are already having issues with 2.5A discharge rate (and ramping up to low 3 amps). With this one it would go up to 7A. Slot in a TF/UF unprotected battery and it would surely go BAM.

What about a good dose of AS5 & run 3 AW 18650 IMR's?

You could throttle it back when it gets too hot...

On the other hand, I don't know if SkyRay's paid attention to the many concerns posted about their quality.

Too dangerous. Can't rely on regular humans for even 80% reliability. LOL!

Actually, AW 18650 IMRs are also feeling the heat at 6A, believe it or not. And would really be very short burn time. Really makes no sense.

Seems it have an adapter-ring. May(be) it can be fitted with bigger diameter battery tube D size perhaps? Fenix TK70 have 4, so this should could manage with 4 or 5 Ni-MH ? If one need to go bigger and safe current..

SPAMBOT thanks for taking one for the team. Will be patiently waiting for your first impressions and amp readings.

+1. My fingers are crossed for you spambot. I hope this turns out to be a descent light.

Thanks spambot for your early adopting courage, looking forward to seeing how good this light is.

I have it in my possession now, and apart from a dented bezel it is quite a nice light

I think this will be much better and its has a claimed max current draw of 7.5 amps not 1.5 amps like the skyray, it does not have to fry ray name, looks much better, but it is $2.80 usd more, But you can run either 18650,s or 26650,s.

So i just brought one.

TrustFire TR-J12 Cree XM-L T6 5-LED 4500-Lumen 5-Mode Memory Flashlight - Black Aluminum Alloy Finish (3 x 26650/3 x 18650)

As soon as it get,s here ill do a review and some long run time test, range test, current draw and i might even have to pull out the new lux meter.