Has anyone built around this host?
How do you like it?
Yes SS sucks for thermal dissipation (not a problem)
I am thinking about building a nichia 219b single on a MCPCB with a 3A qlite driver.
Yay or Nay ??
I think that’ll get toasty hot.
If the Nichia is on a Noctigin or Sinkpad, you may get away with it. It will get hot inside though.
Hmm maybe I should go for a XML2 80+CRI instead ? Put the nichia in something with high efficient cooling
With XM-L2 at 1.4 amps - it quickly gets too hot to hold on high, is fine on medium which is approx .7 amps. A 2.8/3 amp driver will get too hot too hold on both high and medium, leaving only low as a usable setting.
I love the stainless look and durability.
I think that a 3 x 7135 driver would be the sweet spot for an S7, and that will be my next S7 build
Its a great EDC with a pocket clip, and the polished finish doesn't wear in the pocket.