[quote=Werner] No xml2s? Have you thought about a no Pwm switch for high mode, different controller or so? I am wondering every time what would we get with that. [/quote]
I considered XM-L2s, but 1st gen emitters needs a home too. Im basically running 2. gen emitters in all my lights (+ copper mcpcb). I did not buy any new emitters for this mod. 9x XM-Ls would easily cost 50$ if I should buy the good stuff. Vf would have been higher, so peak amps would have been slightly lower. At the end of the day, there would have been no visual difference.
I don't mind paying a few extra bucks to get say 15-20% output in my typical light. But 50$ for maybe 10% more peak light? Not worth it... This light already crushes most premium lights when it comes output and beam..
I might see if I can find an AR lens. If anyone know of one, please let me know.
With this light, my goals were simply to make a stupid bright light, with good tint and good throw. If I was not happy with the tint I would have mixed in one or several XM-L2 6A1, but there was no need for it. :party:
Putting in an extra switch in the head and do proper direct drive was something I considered when I got the light. Mentioned it in some thread. But then I would much rather have XM-L2s in order to avoid seeing 5A+ to each emitter. Considering the heat and runtime I don't feel the same urge to go beyond 4A to each emitter anymore. I did consider to do some work on the head and put a little fan in there.. That would probably be more beneficial than proper direct drive. I like a good hand warmer though. Cant wait to use this a cold winter night. :bigsmile: