Iâm thinking about modding at least one of mine too. If I can get some 219B emitters, I think Iâll put those in it. Theyâre my favorite, and they work really well in a 10511 which has had the frosting polished off.
No, but I would set the ceiling to the highest regulated level, and I doubt Iâll use it above that level much.
The 219B has a higher Vf than 219C, which makes it harder to overdrive. OTOH, it also turns into smoke at a much lower current. But Iâve had FET-based 219B triples before and havenât had any issues. Itâs 219C which really runs into problems on direct drive.
I donât plan on giving it a hot rod cell either though. Something with more mAh and less current suits my use better.
A silly question maybe, butâŠhow did FW3A end up being less sturdy than Emisar, since they are very roughly the same size? Is it different materials, thinner wallâŠ?
The original 219B has a higher Vf but the 219B V1, which is the one sold atm by Clemence and maybe others, has a Vf just as low as the 219C, but indeed without its current handling.
The D4 is unusually sturdy. Every part of it is thick. I donât think it really needs to be so thick, except up at the head for thermal purposes.
The FW3A is thinner and has its material split between two layers. It opts for a more minimalist design in general, so it wonât hold up as well to being run over by a car. OTOH it also weighs less and is more ergonomic so itâs easier to carry.
They have reflectors and tall springs, and a non E-switch tailcap. That makes for a wide difference.
In relation to the contacts, what decisions have been made? Are we going just with double springs, or are we going to push limits with dual BeCu springs?
Emisarâs lights are slightly thicker than a S2+ or A6. However, yes, I think the S2+ and A6 could also stand to be shorter and thinner. Potentially about 2-3 mm thinner and 15-20 mm shorter. I have other 18650 clicky-switch lights that size, and I prefer them because they arenât as big.
This is pretty disappointing, but I did just successfully reflow a FET with great success using my new hot air reflow station. Maybe I will try leds next.
Quite. Which is also driving my strong interest in this, DELâs driver with x1 and x7 (I think) AMC chips.
That is huge, having regulation (and efficiency) at all usable levels. Goodbye FET+1.
Plus Anduril of course.
I couldnât care less about the FET, thatâs just for headline figures for a few seconds on a torch of these dimensions, and over-powered-ness (if thatâs a word).
Putting an E-switch in the tail, with all the knock-on complications, is bold. Very bold IMHO, but if it works, great. The tail is the proper place for the switch on a torch of this size.
Letâs hope Lumintop donât glue the thing together, that the fancy suit fits well and somehow dissipates some of the heat, then we can mod-on happily.
Fun times ahead. Iâve only reserved two, maybe I should up the order ?