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Joined 27 November 2010
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==Lights== | ==Lights== | ||
'''[[AKOray]] K-106''' 3-mode programmable 1xAA with Cree XR-E Q5 [http://budgetlightforum.com/node/223 My Review] [http://www.kaidomain.com/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductId=6974&AffiliateId=1890 KD] I [http://budgetlightforum.com/node/274 upgraded the LED] to a Cree XP-G R5, then swapped in a neutral XP-G R4. | '''[[AKOray]] K-106''' 3-mode programmable 1xAA with Cree XR-E Q5 [http://budgetlightforum.com/node/223 My Review] [http://www.kaidomain.com/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductId=6974&AffiliateId=1890 KD] I [http://budgetlightforum.com/node/274 upgraded the LED] to a Cree XP-G R5, then swapped in a neutral XP-G R4. Still use this as a bedside light. | ||
'''Astrolux A01''' 3-mode AAA twisty with Nichia 219B LED. Bought the basic black version, then when BLF asked for additional colors I got an orange one and a green one. Then when BLF pushed for a copper version, I got one of those too for my keychain. Gave away the green one. | |||
'''Astrolux S41''' Quad Nichia 219B light in compact 18350 form with a big copper heat sink in the head, using the BLF A6 driver. It is silly having 4 overdriven LED's in one light, but fun to crank out 1600 lumens for a few seconds before the light is too hot to hold. Also got the 18650 tube so it won't be depleted in a few minutes. | |||
'''Astrolux SC''' All copper 14500 thrower with XP-L HI lighted tailcap and the amazing BLF Bistro driver. Got this one on Banggood sale a few months after it was introduced (based on Kronos BLF X5). | |||
'''Aurora SH-035''' 5-mode memory 1xAA/14500 stainless steel light with Cree XP-E Q5. This light worked with an AA cell, but failed and caused a dead short with a 14500. DX gave me a store credit (and refund eventually), but let me keep the light. Then I put an NANJG 112A driver in it (li-ion or 1xAA) set to 2 modes and upgraded the LED to a neutral white XP-G R4 and it turned out pretty good (very close to the perfect light described below). I drilled the opening in the reflector out a little to give the LED room to stick into the bottom. [http://budgetlightforum.com/node/257?page=1 My experience] [http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.36024~r.72863811 DX] | '''Aurora SH-035''' 5-mode memory 1xAA/14500 stainless steel light with Cree XP-E Q5. This light worked with an AA cell, but failed and caused a dead short with a 14500. DX gave me a store credit (and refund eventually), but let me keep the light. Then I put an NANJG 112A driver in it (li-ion or 1xAA) set to 2 modes and upgraded the LED to a neutral white XP-G R4 and it turned out pretty good (very close to the perfect light described below). I drilled the opening in the reflector out a little to give the LED room to stick into the bottom. [http://budgetlightforum.com/node/257?page=1 My experience] [http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.36024~r.72863811 DX] | ||
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'''Maglite Solitaire LED''' Bought this LED version of the Solitaire when it first came out. My [http://budgetlightforum.com/node/14182 review]. | '''Maglite Solitaire LED''' Bought this LED version of the Solitaire when it first came out. My [http://budgetlightforum.com/node/14182 review]. | ||
'''Manker BLF A6''' Great custom designed compact 18650 light with neutral XP-L LED and a custom BLF driver. Swapped in a XP-L HI LED to increase the throw. | |||
'''Mr.Lite BLF AA-Y4E''' 4-mode 1xAA/14500 Cree XR-E R2 reverse clicky. Customized for [http://budgetlightforum.com/node/755 Budget Light Forum] by Mr.Lite and sold by Manafont. Modes are 1, 6, 70 and 140 lumens (200+ on 14500). [http://budgetlightforum.com/node/825 My review] [http://www.manafont.com/product_info.php/blf-aay4e-cree-xre-r2-4mode-led-flashlight-black-p-4582 Manafont] | '''Mr.Lite BLF AA-Y4E''' 4-mode 1xAA/14500 Cree XR-E R2 reverse clicky. Customized for [http://budgetlightforum.com/node/755 Budget Light Forum] by Mr.Lite and sold by Manafont. Modes are 1, 6, 70 and 140 lumens (200+ on 14500). [http://budgetlightforum.com/node/825 My review] [http://www.manafont.com/product_info.php/blf-aay4e-cree-xre-r2-4mode-led-flashlight-black-p-4582 Manafont] | ||
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'''Sipik SK68 clone''' 1xAA 1-mode flood-to-throw light with Cree XR-E LED based on the design of the Nitecore Extreme. | '''Sipik SK68 clone''' 1xAA 1-mode flood-to-throw light with Cree XR-E LED based on the design of the Nitecore Extreme. | ||
'''Skilhunt H02R''' 18650 or 2x16340 headlamp with a neutral XM-L2 LED, electronic switch, and magnetic base. | |||
'''Skyray S-R5''' 1x18650 P60 host, a clone of the Seraph SP-6. From Manafont as an empty host, I put a 3-mode neutral XM-L T4 LED in it. | '''Skyray S-R5''' 1x18650 P60 host, a clone of the Seraph SP-6. From Manafont as an empty host, I put a 3-mode neutral XM-L T4 LED in it. | ||
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'''Tank007 E09''' 1xAAA twisty with Cree XP-E LED. Originally got it in black, then bought another in gray. [http://budgetlightforum.com/node/9027 My review]. | '''Tank007 E09''' 1xAAA twisty with Cree XP-E LED. Originally got it in black, then bought another in gray. [http://budgetlightforum.com/node/9027 My review]. | ||
'''ThorFire TG06''' 1xAA/14500 3-mode forward clicky light. No memory and always comes on High first, but once I swapped in a Nichia 219B and put in a 14500 IMR battery, wow. Very close to my perfect light and half the price of the similar Xeno E03. Bought another one to give away. | |||
'''[[ThruNite]] Saber 1A''' 1xAA 3-mode twisty with Cree XP-G2 LED. Very bright for 1xAA. Bought as a BLF special edition with modes of Moonlight, Low, and High. And has memory. A lot of people had problems with this light, but mine has worked pretty well. | '''[[ThruNite]] Saber 1A''' 1xAA 3-mode twisty with Cree XP-G2 LED. Very bright for 1xAA. Bought as a BLF special edition with modes of Moonlight, Low, and High. And has memory. A lot of people had problems with this light, but mine has worked pretty well. | ||