Very interesting price… :+1:
I built a triple with XP-L2s of the 4000k variety and don’t like the tint. Will the Nichia 219Cs in 90+ cri and 4000k tint be any better?
Ugh, I built a quad XP-L2. I was hoping that the multi-emitter setup would help blend the tints and make it bearable. Still pretty ugly IMHO. But Nichia? Not sure I’ve seen a Nichia that I didn’t like the tint of.
If you like warm tints , you will love their tint .
Edit : lol , fixing the images now / Edit2 : fixed
So the XPL2 fits in the 10507 triple optic but not other triple optics, right? Does it fit in the quad optics, 10621 and 10623?
10621 yes---10623 I'm assuming no. 10621 is basically the same optic as 10507 and 10623 is pretty much the same as 10508.
Great, thanks. Any idea when you will get some more XPL2 types? Like V6 5000K for example?
Probably when the XP-L stock gets depleted, but in every application except for triples I prefer the original XP-L over the XP-L2 (and would even prefer them there except they don't fit). The rough phosphor construction of the new generation Cree LEDs leaves a lot to be desired, which is why I'm glad that Nichia has stepped up to the plate with the 219C and 319AT.
For anything reflector based I would always recommend to use the original XP-L or XP-L HI instead of the XP-L2. Optically they just work better and have better tint edge-to-edge than the XP-L2.
In general I also prefer the original XPL mostly because of its much higher luminance and throw (when dedomed), but for this particular light I want to emphasize overall output with a wider beam. With quad emitters under the carclo TIR, the lower Vf of the XPL2 will be advantageous for my purpose.
Understood. I really need to do an in-light lumen comparison between the 319AT and the XP-L2...I do know that the 319AT puts out some serious lumens (like 4000 OTF in a triple---for a few seconds at least ;-) ).
I’d be interested in that measurement. Judging from Texas_ace’s tests, the 319AT would pull even more current, but they weren’t as bright as we hoped, very close to the D320 219C output at a given current.
I just put together the 319AT triple and it’s one floody light! It’s bright but due to the floody nature it doesn’t look as bright as the XP-L HI triple. With the H17F driver it’s pulling 9A from the tail.
edit…remeasured it at the tail with fresh VTC6. 12.3A
Will you be getting Convoy C8 hosts any time soon?
Any news about new quad boards?
I hope so. I was told they would ship 6 days ago, but haven't received confirmation yet. I am checking back in on it.
Yes, they are still in production. Should hopefully have them in a week or so.
I just tried going to http://www.mtnelectronics.com/ to check on the status of 30Q’s for the new Q8, could not get in.
checked isitdownforeveryone
and got
So… any word on button top 30Q’s?
Any idea when the XP-L HI V2 5A2 on the 16mm mcpcb will be in? Last part needed before I order all the parts for a build. Thanks!
I just checked but did not see them.
The site is not down, somehow “http://” has been added to the address in your link. It works better without it.
I may not have any more of these. I am waiting for all existing orders to go out before I post the last few, but there may be none left at all. I may or may not order another reel of these, but if I do there is no guarantee of a V2 bin. I got lucky last time.