I didn’t quite find my answer using the search bar, so I’ll start a topic.
I’m new to the P60 market, and haven’t found a drop-in to my liking yet, so I was considering having one custom built for me. My question is this: Should I go with an XR-E or an XP-G? I have an XM-L already and it’s not quite right. These are my needs:
Throw is a large priority. I know a P60 module isn’t ideal for this, but I want to make the best of it. While long-ish range spotting is the main thing, I would also like a little spill to see where my feet are. I’ve heard that the XR-E’s small die size and high light concentration would make for the best throw, but would the larger XP-G throw decently and be the better compromise? The low (100-150 lumen) output of the XR-E has got me concerned.
Yea, sounds like an XPG-2 mounted on copper would be ideal. I’m looking to make a similar build.
I’ve been looking into it too but I have not found conclusive results on throw for XML-2 vs XPG-2 both on copper. I understand the XPG-2 should throw further, but the XML-2 has higher output driven at the same current. So while it might not be a throwy LED, it could push pass the XPG-2 through brute force/lumens.
For me, a well driven XM-L2 in a P60 illuminates quite well for further than I can see with any detail. Unless I was using optics and had a very specific purpose for needing additional throw, I just can’t imagine wanting/needing it to throw further. XM-L is by far my favorite emitter for this reason alone.
Right now i’m using a 3-mode XM-L U2 drop-in that came from solarforce. I tried adding a TIR optic from Carclo to get some more range, but I might not have it fitted correctly, it actually degrades throw compared to the stock SMO. I just want a bit tighter hotspot.
Edit: A tight beam profile with light spill is my preferred style.