I have been away from things for a while, and recently come back to it.
Must say , these new versions of some of the leds are tempting.
So, getting down to it…….
I have a Jax Z1 currently built w/ a zener modded FET driver 2x 26650’s and a de-domed mtg-2. It is my go to light for outdoors stuff like night trail rides in the old jeep and such because of it’s versatility and run time. Turbo mode is limited to ~90 seconds right now and rarely gets used at that level for long.
Thinking its time for an update to a XHP70.2 but I am unsure of the Vf issues, and have not been able to find much on the 70.2. I understand that running the smaller 50.2 on a zener FET driver and 2 high discharge Li batteries is not recommended due to how easily they can draw excessive current.
From what I have been able to find on the 70.2 its Vf needs are even lower yet, but can handle in excess of 20A.
In short, will the XHP70.2 survive w/o damage on 2x 26650’s and a FET driver at lower levels (25% and under) given a understanding that heat on higher modes will limit run time?
Also, has anyone done a BLF style test of the 70.2 yet ?
I would love to see charts of Vf/current/lumens for it like members have done for the 50.2.
……I would gladly donate one for testing by ???(djozz, Texas_Ace or whoever else has the equipment)
Most any info would be more than I currently have.
Thanks guys,
Jim