UF 1405 modding

mikelights · 2018-08-31T21:27:11.000Z

I have just purchased a UF 1405 and I’m trying to figure out how to put an XHP 35 HI in it, does anybody have an idea of what driver I can purchase on Mtn electronics which can drive it at the full 2.5 A? And which batteries I should use? 26350?

BlueSwordM · 2018-08-31T21:51:00.000Z

This beast if you can afford it:

http://www.mtnelectronics.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=958

And a 26650.

mikelights · 2018-08-31T21:55:49.000Z

BlueSwordM:

This beast if you can afford it:

17mm MTN-BST2 Boost Driver

And a 26650.

Any idea which 17mm driver I should use if I want to run a XHP 70 in it? Using 2 cells and a 6v 70

BlueSwordM · 2018-08-31T22:00:10.000Z

Same thing, but easier. Just configure the driver for 10A input, and 4,2A output. Now you’ve got 3300+ lumens out of the light.

It would be better to use a single 26650 with your light. Much more capacity, and higher current capability.

mikelights · 2018-08-31T22:14:31.000Z

BlueSwordM:

Same thing, but easier. Just configure the driver for 10A input, and 4,2A output. Now you’ve got 3300+ lumens out of the light.

It would be better to use a single 26650 with your light. Much more capacity, and higher current capability.

What about a DD like this FET + 7135 Driver - 17mm - MTN-17DDm

Mark_M · 2018-09-01T00:26:01.000Z

XHP35 Hi runs at 12v only and a direct drive driver can only provide as much voltage as a set of cells can provide or less. So you would have to run 3 cells in series for it to work with that LED. So in this case a boost driver is a much better option because it can boost voltage up high enough. You could use that driver for any led that can run on 6v.

EasyB · 2018-09-01T02:41:19.000Z

You can do XHP70.2 (the beam will look better than XHP70) with this FET driver.

mtnelectronics.com

FET Driver - 17mm

Select the Zener mod to use with 6V. You can’t easily use the FET+1 driver you linked because the 7135 doesn’t typically work well with 6V operation.

mikelights · 2018-09-01T03:09:23.000Z

EasyB:

You can do XHP70.2 (the beam will look better than XHP70) with this FET driver.
FET Driver - 17mm

Select the Zener mod to use with 6V. You can’t easily use the FET+1 driver you linked because the 7135 doesn’t typically work well with 6V operation.

I purchased that very driver after doing research, I’m glad I made the right choice!

Thanks for the info, I’ll update once I complete the build