Is this a Good SST-90 Purchase ?

kramer5150 · August 15, 2012, 5:38am

x2 on that.

Manny · August 15, 2012, 6:51am

kramer5150:

FX-32:

I would like one of those C8 to use without driver, direct driven with an LMR cell (Like AW or similar). I don’t know if the switch can handle it, but for short bursts like 100 seconds it would be an awesome light.

My question is… is it safe for the LED to direct drive with a LMR battery? apart from the poor heatsink, what would be the current with full charge?

Maybe the switch can help adding some resistance and the LED won’t burn, but I don’t know…

And it would be cheaper to buy a C8, you can buy a spare SST-90 and a C8, for USD43, and an extra XR-E emitter and driver, all for less money.

Edit: This one from DX is cheaper and has a SS-bezel… all for USD39, not bad.

*_But I think that a better host for 1x18650 would be the HD2010 with this SST-90

_*

x2 on that.

Well let’s get this project going !!! Who can we contact ?

Rusty_Joe · September 2, 2012, 5:35pm

Ya know, all this talk on the shortcomings of the SST series and I STILL want one of each just to say I have them!

Manny · September 3, 2012, 7:22am

SST-90 shot from 205 yards according to Google…… Elektrolumens ST-90
!!

ReyLight · September 4, 2012, 8:33am

it sounds not good to use ONLY ONE 18650 to drive SST-90.

You may take a look at this. TrustFire X6 SST-90.
3*18650

here is X6 review:Review: TrustFire X6 SST-90

Manny · September 4, 2012, 5:34pm

Man what a nice light. I ended up buying an elektrolumens ST90….

Rusty_Joe · September 4, 2012, 6:14pm

Anyone have this SST-90 light from DX?

http://www.dealextreme.com/p/mj-878-sst-90-4-mode-2200-lumen-white-led-diving-flashlight-set-8-x-18650-121152?item=14

scaru · September 4, 2012, 8:44pm

I have one modded with a 9 amp driver and I love it. Extremely, bright, throws well, and it has good heat management.

CarpentryHero · September 4, 2012, 8:58pm

I have a BigBruiser with the warmwhite sst90, runs on one 26650 in direct drive. Plenty of heat sync fins. There around $150-160 new, and well worth it, for a nice floody light. Not a thrower, but a good example of how an sst90 can be run on a single cell and still fit in the hand

Manny · September 4, 2012, 9:04pm

Everyone should own an SST-90 light !!!

scaru · September 4, 2012, 9:09pm

I recently got my first and I love it.

ReyLight · September 5, 2012, 11:49am

seems you bought at the buy and sell boards?

Manny · September 7, 2012, 2:09am

Just happened to see the ST-90 on ebay… Got lucky ….

scaru · September 7, 2012, 9:08pm

Yep, a Trustfire X6 with a upgraded driver. :D

ReyLight · September 8, 2012, 2:40am

with a 9A driver or?

scaru · September 8, 2012, 2:42am

Yep a full 9 amps. :D

ReyLight · September 8, 2012, 2:56am

We tried 9A,but not steady, how did you make it?

or being not steady is no problem for you?

scaru · September 8, 2012, 3:00am

Truthfully, I didn't make it. Another member bought it and sent it to E1320 who modded with with the driver, and then the guy needed some money so he sold it to me. :)

100 dollars for a SST-90 light? Yes Please.

Here the thread about it is.

https://budgetlightforum.com/t/-/10066

infoleather · September 10, 2012, 5:40am

As well as the thermal mass of the drive and require 800 pounds, 800 square inches of surface area of the heat to dissipate.

Manny · September 10, 2012, 5:47am

As I understood only this guy can carry that torch ……
!!