Quick Review 3x18650 XM-L T6 Flashlight with Double USB Mobile Device Charger

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Double USB Mobile Device Charger 3*18650 XM-L T6 Flashlight

$49.95

http://www.intl-outdoor.com/double-usb-mobile-device-charger-318650-xml-t6-flashlight-p-365.html

Features:

*Material: 6030 Aircraft Aluminum

*Bulb: 1 x CREE XM-L T6 1A LED

*Reflector: SMO Aluminum

*Brightness: 800 lumens

*Power supply( NOT included ): 3 x 18650 (Parallel)

*Modes:

High-Medium-Low-Strobe-SOS

High-Medium-Low

*Switch: Tail cap reverse switch

*Constant current (8*AMC7135)

*Finish: Hard Anodize II

*Dimension( mm ): 155( length ) x 46(body) x 46( head )

*Weight: 271grams (without batteries)

Special Functions:

*Two USB outputs, can simultaneous charge two devices

*The left USB Output (Apple) can be used only for Apple (Iphone, Ipad) and HTC products.

*Charging ICs: LTC1700, MAX1879

*On/Off button for Output

*Output current: 300-2500mA, automatic adaptation

*Over-discharge protection when the battery voltage is 3V (first 4 LEDs will be off)

*Charger built in for 3*18650 batteries

*Charging takes approximately 8 hours for 3*18650

*When the batteries are almost full, the 4 red LEDs will flash, when the batteries are full the 4 red LEDs will turn to blue and stop charging.

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Quick Review

Ordered : 4/10/12 , Shipped 4/13/12 , Receieved : 4/20/12

Mine come with XM-L T6 cool white 1A (very pure white)

Driver :

5 modes , 8*7135 38L , 3.03A on Hi

Change to next mode click switch on between 25-30 seconds, And turn to Hi mode after turn off 25-30 seconds.

Fit about 68-69mm of batteries. 69mm up batteries are too long.

I use washer to extend battery tube.

USB Charger :

I have not any iP..d , So I don't test yet.

Charging my smart phone >>> OK

Charging my some Nokia phones about 5.3Volt up >>> No

IMO If your device come with native USB port, It works.

Beam profile :

You can see clearly 3 layers of spot corona and spill.

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Wow, looks well made too, it is the all purpose light many might had been dreaming with.

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ORDERED!!!!

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Are you kidding me only $50 bucks, that is awesome.

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It is so tempting,that 2100 should come back to this hobby and buy one haha.

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That looks REALLY nice! Build quality looks great too. The only thing that scares me is the open ports in the rear. Doesn't look the slightest bit water resistant.

I've been wanting a portable power supply that takes at least 2 18650 cells. I'm looking forward to your review on this, Pok. ;)

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I didn't even think of that, hopefully there is a fuse or some sort of protection on the charging circuit. A nice rubber end cap would keep it dry. A triple 18650 explosion would be really nasty.

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once reviewed for safety , as in doesnt blow up my phone this is a buy. i think it looks nice too - not too fancy.

wonder what the apple usb difference is , sorry no apple stuff here.

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Detect D+ D- for fast charge.

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I wonder how good the driver is (considering it'd be very hard to swap, for obvious reasons). Not sure whether I want to order it now or wait for a review, hmm..

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WOW very nice.

I wonder how well it "behaves" as a charger. I often charge my 18650 cells in parallel, but I only do it when I know the cells are reasonably closely discharged and I make sure the cells are as near-matched as best I can for capacity.

Generally cells should not be charged in an air tight container, for safety reasons.

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the diffuser hank sells might fit over the tail - really tightly though

I bet the tailcap jacks can be sealed from the inside, if they aren't already

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Wow, that is a beautiful flashlight and the battery carrier looks as heavy duty as I've ever seen. If I purchased it, I'm sure I'd fashion some sort of rubber cover for the rear with access only for the On/Off switch. If need to charge my IPAD, the cover would be removed. Love the fact that it's in parallel, so it really has the potential to be a powerful charger.

Nice find, POK.

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Not sure if this unit is well sealed, but it is possible to be well sealed with open ports. For example, we use a device at work which is basically a handheld portable computer running Windows Mobile which has open ports right on the top of it. I was never a fan of the ports on top since rain would obviously go straight into them (and we do use it in rain). This particular unit is rated IP67 which means:

6 for a dust rating of:

Dust tight

No ingress of dust; complete protection against contact

and 7 for water resistance:

Immersion up to 1 m Ingress of water in harmful quantity shall not be possible when the enclosure is immersed in water under defined conditions of pressure and time (up to 1 m of submersion).

Here are photos of the unit:

The unit's product page includes videos of abuse tests including water submersion tests.

-Garry

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Will wait for some reviews, not so much for the light but for the nice charger function

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Quick Review :

Ordered : 4/10/12 , Shipped 4/13/12 , Receieved : 4/20/12

Mine come with XM-L T6 cool white 1A (very pure white)

Driver :

5 modes , 8*7135 38L , 3.03A on Hi

Change to next mode click switch on between 25-30 seconds, And turn to Hi mode after turn off 25-30 seconds.

Fit about 68-69mm of batteries. 69mm up batteries are too long.

I use washer to extend battery tube.

USB Charger :

I have not any iP..d , So I don't test yet.

Charging my smart phone >>> OK

Charging my some Nokia phones about 5.3Volt up >>> No

IMO If your device come with native USB port, It works.

Beam profile :

You can see clearly 3 layers of spot corona and spill.

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Hi Pok...nice review. I can't wait to get mine, it should be here very soon. We use IPAD'S and IPOD's here and why I wanted it for charging purposes. Overall, I think the 8*7135 38L is a good driver because power isn't wasted up in the 4a range as heat. So at just over 3a, there should be very little sag from heat and in a good power range for an XM-L. I'll have to see if I can disable the blinky modes when I get mine, but otherwise I'd say this seems like a good buy.

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Wow, I was just asking for a quality flashlight charger. Little big for my pocket, though.

Needs an option a pouch.

For the end, It might be nice to see an o-ringed bezel with a soft-touch plastic/silicone insert.

Extra points if they could do an extension also in parallel.

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Can someone please explain the pros/cons of parallel vs series battery arrangements.

Thanks

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Parallel adds capacity, serial increases voltage (which the circuit might not take without revision).

It's interesting that they have + and - down at the tail for the USBs, so parallel might be easier than I thought.