Mod: HD2010 - 5,9A Qlite and XM-l2 U2 1D

[RaceR86]

@Tom E

Nice build! I may have been the first to use a P60 pill in a HD2010, not sure, but that's how I used to do them. Now I just rotary tool down the alum pill, also tweak out more inside, then press fit in a brass ring 17mm adapter - it's easier/simpler than the P60 pill to get the same height/depth. I add copper in the pill too, but of course now I got copper pills as well. I've done several variations of P60 pill usages - you can dremel down the P60 as well and actually make a simple brass ring out of it.

If I do another HD2010, I might just modify the pill like that. Sounds easier. But then again, everything is a bit harder the first time.. Thanks for sharing.

About the copper pills, I can see why people buy them for their HD2010, its easy plug and play. Could you share some measurements before after results in this thread?

Aluminium pill vs copper pill - share before and after results

I seem to remember that there were basically zero gain at 4,5A in a HD2010 where you compared aluminium vs copper pill, if I remember correctly. Please share in that thread. Many are interested in getting some numbers on this. And so far the results are vaguely various places.

@Tom E

The SONY cell delivers the 5.9A? Pretty nice! I prefer the Powerizers now, but guess overseas shipping costs may be crazy.

Ive seen 6,4A at the tail in my lustefire triple (with my regular DMM). Just a peak bragging number though. The cells does not seem to perform below my 20R cells, just way better once used.

I originally bought the cells for 10A or higher use. Based on what I have seen documented, they seem to hold voltage better than any IMR I have seen at those high currents.

But if I place a small order from the states, shipping makes the batteries more expensive than they are. And if I place a bit larger order, then custom fee + taxes kills the deal. The sony cells seems to give just as good output, just less capacity. I would prefer Powereizers for a light like this though. Im on the lookout for good IMRs. More capacity than 2600mAh would be great. Maybe WB can get the keepower IMRs in stock that HKJ just tested. They are good in the 5A range, maybe similar to Powerizers?

@Ouchyfoot

I didn’t notice the Sony cell. I just got two in the mail…still wrapped. Glad to see someone else try them.

Ive been using them for a "long time".

Pushing around 10A through them here. And here. Among some lights I have been using them in.

Where did you buy yours?

@ImA4Wheelr

Whoa, is that a HD2010 current record? Must have really made that baby sing.

Oh it sings! :)

I had room for more 7135s, but 5,9A peak is "adequate". I could have breached the 6A limit for a super short time. :p But its not like I will see 5,5A+ at the emitter for much time anyway..

Taking the cell out of the charger and into the light probably helps achieving these " peak bragging numbers" easier. I cant remember anyone documenting such high numbers. Im much more into regulated lights, like my ZY-T08 that does 6,4A "all day" with great battery capacity. But HD2010 is a more compact and comfortable light to hold. Great form factor and its more idiot proof with a Qlite and single cell.