Amutorch AX3

chadvone · 2019-01-27T03:01:19.000Z

Wow, this is much smaller then I thought.

Petr_J · 2019-01-27T10:26:37.000Z

She is tiny. Just a few millimeters larger than the Astrolux S43S on the 18 350 battery.

SSSmodlight · 2019-01-27T11:07:32.000Z

comparing my ax3 side by side with emissar d4…
almost same size diameter, length

VrestoTaylor · 2019-01-27T20:18:45.000Z

SSSmodlight:

comparing my ax3 side by side with emissar d4…
almost same size diameter, length

Ánd the brightness? Do you háve xpl emisar or?

Tom_E · 2019-01-28T14:47:50.000Z

One of my favorite EDC lights, so had to mod it up:

It's a classic stock FET+1, but wait, that's our BLF FET+1 design in a production light! Different MCU, but even using the "good" 7135:

This is the new driver for it:

This light just had to get my favorite tint LED's:

Really like'n this light, running NarsilM v1.3 of course, using a 3 channel driver but configured in firmware as a FET+1.

VrestoTaylor · 2019-01-28T15:26:52.000Z

WHAT WILL BE CHANGED with the new driver?

Cereal_killer · 2019-01-28T15:59:07.000Z

Here’s my mod:
Used a 22mm TA driver, it’s slightly small but pressure from the tube holds it in place.

Grab the wear ring off the factory driver. I also recycled the FET and 7135 and caps off the factory driver too (reusing 0.1¢ resistors isn’t worth it to me).

Cut a couple Cu disks from 22Ga sheet

Triple Luxeon V2 5000k’s and a red Olson SSL-80 for super moonlight (from the single 7135).

Tom_E · 2019-01-28T16:42:32.000Z

Ohhh, that's a nice mod CK! Like the dual channel output with the red LED in there.

Cereal_killer · 2019-01-28T16:50:18.000Z

Thank you Tom.

Probably need to swap to a red Cree or something, the red spot from this guy is a freaking pencil beam. The SSL-80 is the most efficient throwing emitter you can get when used behind a TIR (killing even the flat black)!

tundraotto · 2019-01-28T17:39:50.000Z

WOW - those are some thoughtful improvements!

Tom_E · 2019-01-28T19:13:04.000Z

vresto:

WHAT WILL BE CHANGED with the new driver?

Sorry, is this question for me? If so, the main thing is the nice UI in NarsilM. I'm not sure if I got more power or not, but at least I'm using a known good FET and can update the firmware as I like for this light, etc. Also, probably could update to Anduril but may have to tweak the FET+1 I/O pin settings, not sure.

Actually the same applies to CK's mods, except he took it further with support for 2 independent outputs - 3 white LED's or 1 red.

MascaratumB · 2019-01-28T19:22:31.000Z

For me, what you’re doing folks, it’s black magic

chadvone · 2019-01-28T19:23:17.000Z

Beam shots???

Tom_E · 2019-01-28T20:00:41.000Z

For my mod, I don't have beamshots, but for a dual XPL HI, you have to be closer than about 12 inches to see a slight oblong shape, closer in, like 1 inch, there's 2 distinct hot spots, but further than 12 inches, looks like a nice single, fairly large hot spot of perfect tint. These are tiny reflectors, so you are not gonna get great throw from it. Sorry, I did take lumens/throw #'s but don't have them with me.

chadvone · 2019-01-28T20:32:14.000Z

Thanks Tom E. I was wondering how it looked with the 2 reflectors. This is a neat looking light. I just wish the switch was recessed more.

How much pressure to activate ?

Edit, can the lanyard ring be removed ?
It reminds me of a soloforce clip, ouch.

Cereal_killer · 2019-01-28T20:33:04.000Z

Yes it’s removable!

Tom_E · 2019-01-28T21:13:19.000Z

I really like it with the dual reflectors, and overall modability (is that a word?), compact size, etc. Yes, the switch protrudes - good thing and bad thing: good in easy to locate by feel. I'd say moderate activation - not soft, not hard. The hard plastic switch cover is kind of different but has a good solid feel to it, least to my liking, but I'm not a fan of the wishy/washy feel like some even metal switches have.

Wish it had an AUX led though in the switch, by the switch, or in in the head. The machining doesn't lend itself to a light pipe with the moderate fins, but you could probably flatten out a surface to mount one with the right skill and tools.

Cereal_killer · 2019-01-29T00:11:48.000Z

I was thinking I’m gonna do a AUX LED board here soon. Lexel / Fireflies style…

chadvone · 2019-01-29T00:17:11.000Z

Cereal_killer:

I was thinking I’m gonna do a AUX LED board here soon. Lexel / Fireflies style…

Just can’t leave it alone can you??

Tom_E · 2019-01-29T18:56:20.000Z

Review vid on the AX3 just posted here, shows outdoor usage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uh670u5-L9w&feature=push-sd&attr_tag=paBWnNLGO8UYHrgB%3A6

My modded version measured on a VTC5D @4.19V: 2148 lumens (ANSI/maukka calibrated) at start, 9.3 amps at the tail, using a BeCu tail spring, no bypass.

Also 16 kcd measured, taken at 5 meters.