[MOD] Nextorch Eco Star (2x Yuji 5mm 3200K led, 2xAAA headlamp)

slowtechstef · 2018-06-26T19:17:01.000Z

Mod number 2 exploring the capabilities of the Yuji 5mm high CRI led (97CRI).

One of my favourite headlamps is the Nextorch Eco Star. It is rugged (nylon, perhaps even fiber reinforced), it is leight-weight, it has “longish” runtimes on 2 common AAA batteries (I use Ikealoops), and it is very muggle friendly. Bonus points for the red LED with crazy throw.

The only disadvantage of this cute light are the stock 5mm Nichia (GS?) leds.
So I replaced those with 2 Yuji 3200K leds.

The result is a fantastic headlamp.

I think Nextorch should sell the Eco Star with Yuji leds instead of the Nichia ones.
Perhaps someone should start an interest thread to see if we can persuade Nextorch to sell a special high CRI edition of this headlamp…
… oh wait, first we have to persuade Fenix

Lick · 2018-06-27T02:58:16.000Z

Nice job OP! I can't click the images for some reason and they're really small. Its too bad they don't sell yujis in smaller amounts.

slowtechstef · 2018-06-27T06:19:58.000Z

Lick:

Nice job OP! I can’t click the images for some reason and they’re really small. Its too bad they don’t sell yujis in smaller amounts.

Link to imgur:

[Album] Yuji Eco Star

You are absolutely right: it would be great if the Yuji’s where available in smaller quantities.