Test / Review: Samsung INR18650-20R (also AW dethroned)

Ah yes, It’s always the sum of the parts, as much as it is the parts themselves. These are the things that make this such a learning experience. The combinations that make it work just so.

Sometimes elusive, like finding which Particular powder and which Particular bullet at which Particular recipe your new Particular gun likes the most. Fun finding it, but it can be a daunting and elusive mix finding the equation that meets the required parameters. And when it’s found, Sweeeeet!

Thanks for the input, will try to keep all this in mind as I delve deeper into modding my new HD2010.

And by the way Nightcrawl, for once, a rare occasion indeed, I’m letting my intelligence pursuade my stubborness that melting copper is not in the near future for me. :wink:

Sorry to hear that, I'd have loved to see a video of you doing that. :)

Yeah, I bet. I found plenty of video showing how to go about it, which is why my intelligence won over. Just barely smart enough to realize that I do not want molten copper poured on my foot or anywhere else in near proximity to my body for a tiny little dimple in the back of an already copper star. Might could accomplish it, but what’s it worth?

So much to learn, a priority among those being to not be too stubborn to learn it.

Can anyone do the test of Samsung ICR18650-26F
I have these cells and they are great below 5A and also are cheaper than Sanyo UR18650FM.

HKJ tested the Enerpower 2600mAh, built with the cell you mentioned:

http://lygte-info.dk/review/batteries2012/EnerPower%2018650%202600mAh%20(Black)%20UK.html

For reference, the Sanyo UR18650FM with the same PCB:

http://lygte-info.dk/review/batteries2012/Spark%2018650%202600%20mAh%20(Black)%20UK.html

Or compare them:

http://lygte-info.dk/review/batteries2012/Common18650comparator.php

Ok, but these are protected.

Yes, but protection doesnt change the discharge curve, it just lowers the voltage.

The cells are pretty similar, except for the Samsung dropping a little faster towards the end. But the difference is negligible imo.

Thanks NightCrawl

Thanks very much for the review! Frontpage’d and Sticky’d.