That's the UltraOK a bunch of us jumped on last Fall - see original thread here. There is an Aleto version too with a full review. It's strength is in being able to run 4AAA's for non-flashaholics. Beware it has a hollow pill; the emitter star only sits on a small ledge and it need popped up and thermal compound placed around that ledge - or better yet plug the hole with something. It's also known as sort of an HD2010 look-a-like (not really a clone). $15.99 is a good price. I have two and believe I paid closer to $20 each.
Thanks. I ordered one, coming from Compton, CA and will post back once it gets here.
It takes 26650, which I don’t have yet, but I have that coming in with the A8 I bought, which was one reason I got this one (plus it looks kind of cool).
When you say “pop” the emitter off, how hard is that to do? I recently had to do that to try to repair a drop-in, but it was a pain, plus I messed up the pill to the point that the P60 reflector won’t screw back on :(.
Edit: Is it compatible with any other light, i.e. P60 or C8?
It's not compatible with anything. Running on a 26650 more than a few seconds without filling in the hollow pill will likely kill the LED (very little thermal path). Here's a pic from that thread (post#98):
That emitter pops right off since there's nothing for the compound/glue to stick to!
Here's my post in that thread with my findings and comparisons.
i have the same on which is UltraOK, the only good thing is it can accept 4aaa batteries, but the output is meh…
even my UF-502B is brighter
but, after i sent it to my good light Doctor (Tom E ), mod’ed with copper sink and XM-L2 and pushing maybe 3.85 Amp ( maybe more?) it’s a nice light now… much better than before :bigsmile:
but for that price? i would just get one for the fun of it
hmm…maybe i should get another? J)
Received this light today. Will try to post some pics later.
I’m not sure if it is the Ultrafire UF980L. That thread that was linked earlier said they were seeing 4 amps? I just tested, and looks like I’m getting 1.47 amps on high mode.
Plus, this light has 5 modes, including strobe and SOS, and doesn’t have the SS tailcap (just a black tailcap).
Other than that, it does look like the Ultrafire UF980L, but , I’m still not sure what this light is.
It does have “Ultrafire” printed on the side, but no other markings.
Edit: BTW, the seller appears to have been Banggood. Light came wrapped in bubble with tape that said “Banggood” on it. Maybe they have a warehouse in California?
yes they do have warehouse in CA for certain items though…
mine doesn’t go to 4 Amp… the original driver is very weak.
i had it mod’ed to 4 Amp… now it’s awesome
So, does anyone have some EASY mods to improve this, for a relative newbie?
I have some Efest IMR batteries, and tried them, but still was seeing 1.47 amps tailcap current.
I checked/looked at the pill (haven’t taken it out yet). From the front, it looks very much like a C8 pill, but a narrower rim, with no holes (for screwing). Also, it looks like in one place on the whitish cover, there’s a notch, probably for prying the cover off.
When I look at the tube end of the head, there are two holes for screwing. Also, that end of the pill looks much narrower than from the front end.
I have some 16340s, which is why I was asking about trying them instead of the 18650.