That’s what I’m thinking. I’m kind of trying to steer away from 18650 lights and more focus on 26650 and AA. Though, I’m sure I won’t be able to keep from buying 18650 lights altogether lol
I have yet to purchase a new light this year (yea I know, but other things have taken over priorities in a big way) but depending on how this one turns out it could become my first purchase of 2013. I love 26650 lights but also love the idea of using 3 aa’s in it as well. Hoping for some copper mounted xml-2’s as well for this one!
The light looks awesome!
Maybe you could offer it as a host too?
And maybe you should send one out to Foy for a review!?
He seems to be a loyal intl-outdoor customer that could deserve one. Im sure his review could generate some sales.
Deepens on several things, including the carrier, with a custom carrier I made and using a 3.5A 7135 driver I got 3.47A with 3 in series, so Eneloops can give more than 2A.
Which LED and bin did you use?
the limitation has nothing to do with the carrier (unless it is also weak), its caused by voltage sag
i’ve tried 3 batteries in series on a bench with no carrier and heavy duty wires, and i got 2.1A for under a minute on the cyclone c88
old lumens has mentioned he uses 4 batteries in series and that will give the full 2.8A (and with this driver hopefully also 3.04A)
I used XM-L2 T6 1A. I said I got that number I haven't said I got it for minutes, because I haven't check for more than 5 seconds. And it has to do with the carrier, that carrier from the C88 is not giving me as high currents as my custom carrier.
I have a U2 1B (or 1A), and a test by relic38 did show the U2 chips have a higher forward voltage, which likely led to the eneloop voltage not being enough to draw 2.8A in my case
While i agree that cheap carriers can reduce the max current, my test was with all 3 batteries in physical contact with each other on a bench, and no carrier would be better then the best carrier out there.
Your quote doesn’t have the “unless it is also weak” that my post has
