Question – is that “silver” as in the metal?
Wikipedia:
Quote:
Silver is the metallic element with the atomic number 47. Its symbol is Ag, … “grey” or “shining” … possesses the highest electrical conductivity …
or does it mean silver as in “shiny” (some other kind of plating, such as chrome, or cadmium, that looks “silvery” but stays very shiny without tarnishing?
The nice thing about silver compared to chrome is, silver won’t flake off eventually
The nice thing about silver compared to cadmium is, silver is not toxic
The nice thing about silver electrically is, silver oxide (tarnish) is still an electrically conductive material
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Djozz’s question is really more important:
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This MCU has its branding sanded off, but is it the Attiny25 or the like that does have temperature sensing?
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One more question: the manual speaks about thermal protection (output step-down) which is a great feature, but I know that the Attiny13 MCU does not support temperature sensing. This MCU has its branding sanded off, but is it the Attiny25 or the like that does have temperature sensing?
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Looking forward to hearing more details when known. The Attiny25, 45, & 85 MCU’s have internal temperature sensors. The 7135’s have an automatic step down when a certain temp is reached (Don’t recall the temp off hand). Guess they could be talking about either.
@KD: I’m interested in this new C8 reflector optimized for XPL HI… Will it be available separately and does it fit other C8 light such as the Convoy and Thorfire?
From the layout, looks like it's not a Atmel MCU - pin #8 appears to be GRND, while the Atmel's have VCC there. Could be PIC based. VCC and GRND is the quick and dirty way of telling if it's an Atmel or not.
The 7135’s have an automatic step down when a certain temp is reached (Don’t recall the temp off hand). Guess they could be talking about either.
Thanks for the info, I did not know that (and I do like that!) I agree that may be what the manual refers to.
Hi djozz
Thanks for you guys interesting with our product.
ImA4Wheelr is right. AMC7135 will step down if the temperature is reached. For the 8 x AMC7135, that mean we have 8 chips to help to so called heat dissipation.
I would check what is the MCU used in KD 7135 Driver board when i back to office on tomorrow.
@KD: I’m interested in this new C8 reflector optimized for XPL HI… Will it be available separately and does it fit other C8 light such as the Convoy and Thorfire?
Hello Ban .
I saw today that the new C8 was listed. As Will asked , when will we be able to buy the new reflector separately?
Thanks
The new P60 drop-ins with 4500K Nichia 219B’s and 1.5A driver look great. I have made similar drop-ins, but this is a great option. Perfect for anyone with some underused P60 hosts lying around. A great tint and beam with long runtime from a decent 18650.
@Rolz – KD has also got a couple of KD C8 XPL-HI V3 1600 lum 6500K with Orange Peel (OP) instead of the SMO
I wonder what the OP reflector does to the both throw and spill and how much different would these be to the KDLIGHTs you mention?
The model I have to review has a smooth reflector which helps with throw. If I get an opportunity to gram an OP version to test out I’ll pass on the beam shots and results.
@Rolz – KD has also got a couple of KD C8 XPL-HI V3 1600 lum 6500K with Orange Peel (OP) instead of the SMO
I wonder what the OP reflector does to the both throw and spill and how much different would these be to the KDLIGHTs you mention?
Still looking for your C8? lol the OP will make the beam less of a thrower and it will also give it a warmer appearance I build a C8 with a OP textured reflector like these ones its nice it still throws far but no where near as much as a standard C8 as for power @ 3 amps these will maybe just 1000 lumen nothing spectacular same package as what convoy is offering but it appears that these lights have no centering ring the reflector is custom made to sit on the MCPB i cant tell for sure because no one has to taken pics. Other thing is the driver looks like it is soldered in and doesn’t use a retaining ring…
@Every
Yes still looking for a thrower C8 for the boys (‘I’ve got a stock SMO Thorfire C8S)
Just considering my options mate
@Rolz
A review of the OP C8 would be great especially for someone new like me
I’ve started collecting data for the new C8 from KD and the results are great so far. About 70k on the lightmeter at a spacing of 1m. It’s an excellent thrower for it’s size. Best SMO C8 I’ve seen to date. At this time I may not be able to test it with an OP reflector. Once the review is over I may try, but it’s not a simple swapover. I may need an LED gasket. Anyway I’ll explore.
The KD C8 is not a well-optimized use of the XP-L HI. The same ugly yellow center can be seen, and while the throw is great, the beam looks messy to me. Looks like a poorly de-domed XM-L T6.
The only good use of XP-L HI is in the KD P60 drop-ins. No ugly yellow center and great throw.
The KD C8 is not a well-optimized use of the XP-L HI. The same ugly yellow center can be seen, and while the throw is great, the beam looks messy to me. Looks like a poorly de-domed XM-L T6.
The only good use of XP-L HI is in the KD P60 drop-ins. No ugly yellow center and great throw.
Rusty are you referring to the newly released KDLIGHT C8 or the earlier versions? The Cool White version I have of the new model has a nice clean beam pattern.
I am referring to the newly released lights. I gave them away to friends. They are functional and bright, but they suck. I now hate XP-L HIs because of the coloration issues. They are really ugly.
The KD C8 is not a well-optimized use of the XP-L HI. The same ugly yellow center can be seen, and while the throw is great, the beam looks messy to me. Looks like a poorly de-domed XM-L T6.
Rolz wrote:
Rusty are you referring to the newly released KDLIGHT C8 or the earlier versions? The Cool White version I have of the new model has a nice clean beam pattern.
Rusty Joe wrote:
I am referring to the newly released lights. I gave them away to friends. They are functional and bright, but they suck. I now hate XP-L HIs because of the coloration issues. They are really ugly.
Joe, were the ones you had Neutral or CW? Also how long ago did you order them?
I thought the newly release versions were just put on only about 1 week ago?
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Rusty Joe wrote:
The only good use of XP-L HI is in the KD P60 drop-ins. No ugly yellow center and great throw.
Good to hear this, thanks! I’m planning on getting some of these.
Anybody know if there is a way to change mode group on KDlight V3 driver without resoldering ie. with button clicks when the driver is inside the flashlight?
Or is it solder-and-forget and no way to change without jumper resoldering? I don’t suppose there’s dip switch out there small enough to fit?
The 5700K 9050 Nichia 219B is the first of this type that I have seen, very nice! Myself I like warmer tints but I know there are quite some people on BLF who like high Kelvin high CRI leds.
Question – is that “silver” as in the metal?
or does it mean silver as in “shiny” (some other kind of plating, such as chrome, or cadmium, that looks “silvery” but stays very shiny without tarnishing?Wikipedia:
The nice thing about silver compared to chrome is, silver won’t flake off eventually
The nice thing about silver compared to cadmium is, silver is not toxic
The nice thing about silver electrically is, silver oxide (tarnish) is still an electrically conductive material
——-
Djozz’s question is really more important:
Looking forward to hearing more details when known. The Attiny25, 45, & 85 MCU’s have internal temperature sensors. The 7135’s have an automatic step down when a certain temp is reached (Don’t recall the temp off hand). Guess they could be talking about either.
@KD: I’m interested in this new C8 reflector optimized for XPL HI… Will it be available separately and does it fit other C8 light such as the Convoy and Thorfire?
USB power meter/tester thread
Thanks for the info, I did not know that (and I do like that!) I agree that may be what the manual refers to.
link to djozz tests
From the layout, looks like it's not a Atmel MCU - pin #8 appears to be GRND, while the Atmel's have VCC there. Could be PIC based. VCC and GRND is the quick and dirty way of telling if it's an Atmel or not.
Hi djozz
Thanks for you guys interesting with our product.
ImA4Wheelr is right. AMC7135 will step down if the temperature is reached. For the 8 x AMC7135, that mean we have 8 chips to help to so called heat dissipation.
I would check what is the MCU used in KD 7135 Driver board when i back to office on tomorrow.
Thanks
Ban
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The web page says:
What product should be used there?
Hello Ban .
I saw today that the new C8 was listed. As Will asked , when will we be able to buy the new reflector separately?
Thanks
- George
My Reviews : KDlight C8 / ThruNite Archer 1A V3 / Thorfire C8s / ThruNite TN12 (2016) / Utorch UT01 / Utorch UT02 / Jetbeam WL-S2 (xp-l) / ThruNite TC12 V2 / Massdrop Brass AAA / Manker LAD / Lumintop SD26 / ThruNite Mini TN30 (3x xm-l2) / Qualilite D81 / Nitecore MH20GT / Odepro TM30 / Klarus XT30R / Nitecore NU20 CRI / Ultrafire XM-L2 / Foursevens Mini MK II / Manker E02 / Manker E14 II / Teekland Flashlights / Lumintop Elfin / Thorfire S70S / ThruNite Neutron 2C / Jaxman M8 / KDLITKER C8.2 / Zanflare F1 / Nitecore Concept 1 / Emisar D4 / Astrolux MF-01 / ThruNite TC10 V3 / Amutorch JM70 (xpl hi)
The two redesigned KDLIGHT C8’s XPL HI V2(Neutral) or V3 (Cool) with the new V3 driver at $18.99.
So psyched to see that light available. Might have to grab a neutral.
The new P60 drop-ins with 4500K Nichia 219B’s and 1.5A driver look great. I have made similar drop-ins, but this is a great option. Perfect for anyone with some underused P60 hosts lying around. A great tint and beam with long runtime from a decent 18650.
@Rolz – KD has also got a couple of KD C8 XPL-HI V3 1600 lum 6500K with Orange Peel (OP) instead of the SMO
I wonder what the OP reflector does to the both throw and spill and how much different would these be to the KDLIGHTs you mention?
G'day mate, ow ya garn?
Yeah, nah good mate
The model I have to review has a smooth reflector which helps with throw. If I get an opportunity to gram an OP version to test out I’ll pass on the beam shots and results.
Still looking for your C8? lol the OP will make the beam less of a thrower and it will also give it a warmer appearance I build a C8 with a OP textured reflector like these ones its nice it still throws far but no where near as much as a standard C8 as for power @ 3 amps these will maybe just 1000 lumen nothing spectacular same package as what convoy is offering but it appears that these lights have no centering ring the reflector is custom made to sit on the MCPB i cant tell for sure because no one has to taken pics. Other thing is the driver looks like it is soldered in and doesn’t use a retaining ring…
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@Every
Yes still looking for a thrower C8 for the boys (‘I’ve got a stock SMO Thorfire C8S)
Just considering my options mate
@Rolz
A review of the OP C8 would be great especially for someone new like me
G'day mate, ow ya garn?
Yeah, nah good mate
I’ve started collecting data for the new C8 from KD and the results are great so far. About 70k on the lightmeter at a spacing of 1m. It’s an excellent thrower for it’s size. Best SMO C8 I’ve seen to date. At this time I may not be able to test it with an OP reflector. Once the review is over I may try, but it’s not a simple swapover. I may need an LED gasket. Anyway I’ll explore.
The KD C8 is not a well-optimized use of the XP-L HI. The same ugly yellow center can be seen, and while the throw is great, the beam looks messy to me. Looks like a poorly de-domed XM-L T6.
The only good use of XP-L HI is in the KD P60 drop-ins. No ugly yellow center and great throw.
Rusty are you referring to the newly released KDLIGHT C8 or the earlier versions? The Cool White version I have of the new model has a nice clean beam pattern.
I am referring to the newly released lights. I gave them away to friends. They are functional and bright, but they suck. I now hate XP-L HIs because of the coloration issues. They are really ugly.
I thought the newly release versions were just put on only about 1 week ago?
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…………………
Good to hear this, thanks! I’m planning on getting some of these.Anybody know if there is a way to change mode group on KDlight V3 driver without resoldering ie. with button clicks when the driver is inside the flashlight?
Or is it solder-and-forget and no way to change without jumper resoldering? I don’t suppose there’s dip switch out there small enough to fit?
Hi friends,
Nichia NVSW219BT-V1 R9050 D220 SW57 5700K CRI92 LED Emitter is in stock now
http://www.kaidomain.com/p/S025678.Nichia-NVSW219BT-V1-R9050-D220-SW57-5...LED-Emitter
Thanks
Ban
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Ban , could you get higher bins of Nichia ?
For example Nichia 219C D320
- George
My Reviews : KDlight C8 / ThruNite Archer 1A V3 / Thorfire C8s / ThruNite TN12 (2016) / Utorch UT01 / Utorch UT02 / Jetbeam WL-S2 (xp-l) / ThruNite TC12 V2 / Massdrop Brass AAA / Manker LAD / Lumintop SD26 / ThruNite Mini TN30 (3x xm-l2) / Qualilite D81 / Nitecore MH20GT / Odepro TM30 / Klarus XT30R / Nitecore NU20 CRI / Ultrafire XM-L2 / Foursevens Mini MK II / Manker E02 / Manker E14 II / Teekland Flashlights / Lumintop Elfin / Thorfire S70S / ThruNite Neutron 2C / Jaxman M8 / KDLITKER C8.2 / Zanflare F1 / Nitecore Concept 1 / Emisar D4 / Astrolux MF-01 / ThruNite TC10 V3 / Amutorch JM70 (xpl hi)
Sure.
I would try to contact our supplier and see it is available or not.
Thanks
Ban
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New KDLIGHT XP-16 16mm x 1.5mm DTP Copper MCPCB
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CREE XP Series and NICHIA 219BT-V1 LED with KDLIGHT XP-16 DTP Copper MCPCB
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Will this come back in stock ? :
http://www.kaidomain.com/p/S025100.Cree-XHP35-HI-E2-3C-Neutral-White-5000K-LED-Emitter
The 5700K 9050 Nichia 219B is the first of this type that I have seen, very nice! Myself I like warmer tints but I know there are quite some people on BLF who like high Kelvin high CRI leds.
link to djozz tests
Some 92 CRI in warmer tints would sell like cake !
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Hi khas,
I am sorry CREE XHP35 HI NW LED is still not in stock.
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