Hi,
I think a few folks have used this driver from Intl-outdoor:
http://intl-outdoor.com/xml-multicell-circuit-board-35a-ouput-55126v-p-543.html
The specs say that the modes are H-M-L.
Is there a way to change the modes or mode order with this driver, e.g., to L-M-H?
Thanks,
Jim
I would suggest no. If you leave Hank a message he usually gets back to you very quickly. Sometimes I wonder if he ever sleeps.
Maybe if you click the tailswitch while the light is upside down?
Hi,
The reason I was asking is that I’m getting a light built, and the builder is using that driver, and so I wanted to know if there was an option for L-M-H, so that if there was, I’d ask him to set it up that way. I’ll send Mr. Wang a PM…
Edit: P.S. The reason I posted the question is that I know that some here have used this driver, as mentioned in the OP.
Edit: For the record, I PM’ed Mr. Wang, and he said that they can set the mode order to L-M-H. I responded with another question: Is the mode order something that can be changed by me after they ship the driver, or is it something that has be set by IOS before they ship? Currently awaiting response.
Edit 2: Mr. Wang PM’ed back and said that the driver can be configured for L-M-H order, but they have to do it before they ship the driver. That’s taken care of now…
Ahhh. Hank Wang custom drivers. That’s good to know. I actually have one of these drivers in the mail, but I like Hi-Med-Lo, so I’m good.
I actually have a hard time understanding why changing the mode order can only be done at the factory? I wonder if it’s a different firmware? I guess I should ask Mr. Wang, but I hate bothering him just for 1 driver :(…
Because to change it somebody has to do something like this: https://budgetlightforum.com/t/-/744
Hi comfy,
That’s what I meant when I said “I wonder if it’s a different firmware?”. That’s probably what it is, but I think it wouldn’t hurt confirming, so I’ve written him about it and will post back.
Thanks for the link!
Jim
Yeah the drivers with user-selectable mode groups (either with solder bridges or sequence of button taps - still not completely reprogrammable, like changing the mode order) are fairly rare, and the ones that offer that usually use it as a selling point, it's not a hidden feature you'd have to ask about. It'd be in bold print right at the top.
I have this driver in my 7g5 crelant with a u3 and I love it. Powerfull. Great mode spacing.
Honestly have a hard time trying to understand why mode order could be so important to you: it has mode memory which do not erase until you change the cells or lock (unscrew) the tailcap, so in normal use it does not make any difference to me. Am I missing something?
With memory and only 3 modes I don't see the big deal either. No matter what mode you're in, you are a max of 3 taps away from any other. Drivers with lots of modes and/or no memory it matters more. I really like no-mem drivers, but the mode order has to be right... otherwise it's a pain after a while.