Finally received my Tank07 E09 from Manafont. It's just like what the reviewers here said it would be. Sooo happy!
I've posted an article with my impressions regarding KD 7135 V2 3040mA LED Driver with custom modes:
Viktor
Received a XML Skyway S-R5 today bought via Aliexpress on 4/12.
My 2nd 18650 light, 3rd in our family.
I bought an Ultrafire 3000mah battery and charger with the light. The battery seems to be bad, but I'll run it through a couple more charge and discharge cycles to confirm. Charged battery shuts down within a minute or so on high. Running it on medium continuously dropped the charge 1 volt pretty fast.
No issues with the light, actually seems pretty good quality construction. Heat transfer is already very good, but I may still wrap the pill.
Update: Running the battery through a couple more charge/discharge cycles did not change the results. Battery runs OK if it is not pushed, but capacity does seem less than my 2400s. Seller offered to send a tested replacement. Great communication, excellent service, stands behind product sold . . only a warranty would make this perfect.
Seller is HK Faith Technology via AliExpress and I would recommend at this point (I haven't received replacement, yet. Currently trust I will.)
Hit the jackpot today : 3 parcels
1.Two holsters that I ordered months ago from FP and was sent the wrong ones.I got the right ones today and they are good
2. Two dqg tiny III with spare o-rings. All is good
3. TF R5 A3 from FP I think. It works
Yet another C8/18650/charger/holster set from Manafont that I ordered for a co-worker.
The package also had a single-mode XPG-R5 emitter drop-in as well:
http://www.manafont.com/product_info.php/ultrafire-cree-r5-mode-led-dropin-module-42v-18v-p-4051
Nice drop-in as usual, good hotspot, 1A at the tailcap so mildy driven, should make a decent, simple, no-frills flashlight.
I had also ordered this diffuser:
I really should have ordered the smaller diffuser instead as this one is very slightly too large for the 501/502/504 hosts I have. Also, @ $4, it's very expensive for what you get. It's just a piece of hard hollow plastic, but it does work. With a bit of electrical tape around the inside lip, it's a very good fit. The 504b is a good match for this as it tailstands nicely, but you can still hang it, such as in a tent, for illumination. With Manafont's generic warm-white XR-E drop-in, it makes a very cozy and natural light.
I had good news and bad news delivered today. Fortunately I opened the good news first - an unexpected DQG lll. Two weeks since I ordered in Fancy Flashlights group buy, but without any news at all, so very happy.
Then the downer - the great Novatac Storm bargain (£12 including shipping) turned out to be .... a Japanese pornographic anime DvD! Not quite what I was waiting for. Ah well, just means I have to look for another light.
So what was the bad news? ;)
HaHa!
Today my Ultrafire HD2010 arrived from Tmart. I ordered it on the 22nd, it shipped on the 25th, and it arrived today, the 27th. Just 5 days. W00T!! I have taken all my measurements and photos and will be doing an in depth review with full specs and details. It's already one of my favorite lights. Very substantial and throws well with flawless spill and a tight beam. Such a great format with that huge head and gorgeous reflector. I can't wait for my King kong to arrive from IO to power it like it was meant to be. :)
On a disappointing note, my stuff fron CNQG still hasn't arrived and I am very frustrated. :[
I agree. These things are the greatest thing since sliced bread. Only tool I have ever been able to drive Phillips screws left handed with my pinky on the trigger. I have the Makita 18v model. Been using it for years installing cabinets, building decks, etc. You’ll want a good selection of driver bits. I use the Milwaukee kit with hardened tips on one side of a red box that has storage for other bits on the other side. I prefer “star drive” screws and square drive over most other types. One handy bit us an adapter that
accepts socket sizes or dedicated socket driver bits if you drive many
“Simpson” structural screws. Can’t say enough about these gizmos.
I don’t think I’ve ever received an order in less than a month. They are really slow and weak on response time. That said, they have always eventually treated me fairly. The stuff is so rediculously cheap that it’s hard to complain(but I do anyway). Yesterday I ordered 4-2 packs 35x35 mm op reflectors, a 5-pack of 35mm tir optics, 3 16-mode drivers, and a 10 pack of single mode 1050 drivers. I hope to see them sometime in May.
2 sk68 clones from tomtopp (9 ordered so far) ordered on 4-20 received on 4-28. Super fast shipping as always and these last two are nice quality.
Also received my MF order - camo 501b and "the" P60 drop-in and a OP reflector for it. Pulls 3.4 on high in a SF L2 host. Love the OP reflector with the MF bright drop-in. Grease for the threads and a knife that i thought was going to be bigger...... lol
Its all nice stuff
It was a 18650 charger instead of 18650/26650
I think I neglected to post my haul last week.
I recieved my WF 501 B on tuesday..I think and after that the UF-980-L ,Romisen T 601 b ll-u2,UF 2100,and last but not least TCR 01..all in all a good week.Amazing how all the orders came arrived in a two day period.[customs]?
Sure likeing the infinite control on the TCR 01.
All orders were shipped quickly ,suppliers seem to be raising their game...kelly
I got a bunch of 3C T6 emiters from cnqualitygoods, some 7B high CRI XMLs some more XPE R2s from LCKLED and the ever popular 3 mode JM05 drivers that Foy liked so much.
I also got this 14500 kit light from cnqualitygoods, the quality of it is exceptional. I am thinking a 3C T6 XML 5 mode with a 2.8 amp turbo and a .002 amp moon low.
http://www.cnqualitygoods.com/goods.php?id=1503
Where can I get one of these drivers? thanks!!
I got 4 18650 panasonic protected cells from focalprice. (those green ones)
i also received my P60 reflectors that are cut to clear the battery solder joints from manafont. i love those things. makes a cheap drop in look alot higher quality and allows the LED to stick up a little more.
I also received the Xtar MP1s charger (ebay), 13.99 501b light and trustfire 3000mah flame batteries from manafont that i ordered for a customer at work. took just about a month but everything arrived just fine and wrapped well. already wrapped the drop in with copper foil tape and cleaned and lubed all the threads well. i used AL/CU Deox goop for all the bare aluminum connections and for where the al ring tightens to the switch circuit board. keeps the cheapies reliable. :)
Brian
My Shiningbeam Spark showed up! Yay!
XP-G R5 LED, color range is a bit on the cool side (which I really don't mind), 4 mode with a combo click/twist UI (I'll explain), two body tubes for either 2 AA or a single CR123 battery, mode memory and a whole bunch of goodies.
The UI has a momentary click for off/on purposes, and a twist head to switch between modes. Output is rated at 7/95/280 lumens with a strobe mode at the end.
Guessing by the packaging and printing of the manual, as well as actual construction, I'd say these were actually manufactured by Olight for Shiningbeam under contract.
Bryan was even nice enough to throw in a free CR123 for me. Awesome. Ordered on thursday, received on Saturday. I'll try and get a review up when I get some time.
I can make you one send me a PM.