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==Lights== | ==Lights== | ||
'''[[AKOray]] K-106''' 3-mode programmable 1xAA with Cree XR-E Q5 [http://budgetlightforum.cz.cc/node/223 My Review] [http://www.kaidomain.com/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductId=6974 KD] I [http://budgetlightforum.cz.cc/node/274 upgraded the LED] to a Cree XP-G R5. | '''[[AKOray]] K-106''' 3-mode programmable 1xAA with Cree XR-E Q5 [http://budgetlightforum.cz.cc/node/223 My Review] [http://www.kaidomain.com/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductId=6974&AffiliateId=1890 KD] I [http://budgetlightforum.cz.cc/node/274 upgraded the LED] to a Cree XP-G R5. | ||
'''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.cz.cc/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.cz.cc/node/257?page=1 My experience] [http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.36024~r.72863811 DX] | ||
'''Black Cat HM-01''' 1xAAA/10440 1-mode light with Osram LED. Available in black or red with different colors of LED including one described as 5000K which is warm white (really 3500K). I got a red one with a warm tint LED. [http://budgetlightforum.cz.cc/node/859 My review] [http://www.kaidomain.com/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductId=9835 KD] | '''Black Cat HM-01''' 1xAAA/10440 1-mode light with Osram LED. Available in black or red with different colors of LED including one described as 5000K which is warm white (really 3500K). I got a red one with a warm tint LED. [http://budgetlightforum.cz.cc/node/859 My review] [http://www.kaidomain.com/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductId=9835&AffiliateId=1890 KD] | ||
'''[[Fenix]] L1D/L2D/P2D''' 6-mode 1xAA/2xAA/1xCR123A with Cree XR-E Q5 and smooth reflector. I bought the L2D and then lego parts to make a L1D or P2D. Later on bought a used complete P2D with OP reflector. My first real flashlight. | '''[[Fenix]] L1D/L2D/P2D''' 6-mode 1xAA/2xAA/1xCR123A with Cree XR-E Q5 and smooth reflector. I bought the L2D and then lego parts to make a L1D or P2D. Later on bought a used complete P2D with OP reflector. My first real flashlight. | ||
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'''Uniquefire AA-S1''' 1xAA/14500 1-mode light with Osram Golden Dragon LED. Same body as AKOray K-106. [http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.24220~r.72863811 DX] | '''Uniquefire AA-S1''' 1xAA/14500 1-mode light with Osram Golden Dragon LED. Same body as AKOray K-106. [http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.24220~r.72863811 DX] | ||
'''UniqueFire S10''' 1xAA 6-mode XR-E R2 from KD. Burned out the driver using a 14500, now it is direct drive 1-mode [http://budgetlightforum.cz.cc/node/122 My Review] [http://www.kaidomain.com/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductId=10303 KD] | '''UniqueFire S10''' 1xAA 6-mode XR-E R2 from KD. Burned out the driver using a 14500, now it is direct drive 1-mode [http://budgetlightforum.cz.cc/node/122 My Review] [http://www.kaidomain.com/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductId=10303&AffiliateId=1890 KD] | ||
'''<STRIKE>ZY-30</STRIKE>''' 3xAAA 3-mode (MHS) Cree XR-E Q5 Flood to Throw light [http://budgetlightforum.cz.cc/node/197 My Review]. I gave this light away. | '''<STRIKE>ZY-30</STRIKE>''' 3xAAA 3-mode (MHS) Cree XR-E Q5 Flood to Throw light [http://budgetlightforum.cz.cc/node/197 My Review]. I gave this light away. | ||
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'''Programmable Drivers''' Some drivers, like the AK-47 and the 101-AK have an Atmel Tiny13 chip on board. It may be possible to reprogram this chip to get not only exactly the number of modes and the light levels you want, but also to program it to be programmable. I've ordered a clip to attach to the chip and a USB flasher and hopefully can try it out using WinAVR. More information [http://budgetlightforum.cz.cc/node/799 here] | '''Programmable Drivers''' Some drivers, like the AK-47 and the 101-AK have an Atmel Tiny13 chip on board. It may be possible to reprogram this chip to get not only exactly the number of modes and the light levels you want, but also to program it to be programmable. I've ordered a clip to attach to the chip and a USB flasher and hopefully can try it out using WinAVR. More information [http://budgetlightforum.cz.cc/node/799 here] | ||
'''<U>KD 13.5mm Driver</U>''' No details to speak of, but this 5-mode driver could be useful in fixing AA lights with burned out drivers where standard 17mm drivers are too big [http://www.kaidomain.com/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductID=11063 KD] | '''<U>KD 13.5mm Driver</U>''' No details to speak of, but this 5-mode driver could be useful in fixing AA lights with burned out drivers where standard 17mm drivers are too big [http://www.kaidomain.com/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductID=11063&AffiliateId=1890 KD] | ||
'''<U>NANJG 106</U>''' 8x7135 driver advertised at KD as 1100mA, but should be 2800mA. Seems similar to the Shiningbeam 2.8A driver. [http://www.kaidomain.com/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductID=10995 KD] | '''<U>NANJG 106</U>''' 8x7135 driver advertised at KD as 1100mA, but should be 2800mA. Seems similar to the Shiningbeam 2.8A driver. [http://www.kaidomain.com/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductID=10995&AffiliateId=1890 KD] | ||
'''NANJG 112A''' 0.9-4.2V 1000mA driver from KD with stars on the back that can be soldered to provide different modes. Supposedly buck/boost with an inductor. Seems well-regulated since current draw increases as voltage of li-ion decreases, but current draw declines with voltage on 1.2V NiMH. Works with AA or li-ion, but with 2xAA the low-voltage warning will cause flashing. 3-mode grouping has low and medium pretty close together. Low mode does not seem to use PWM. [http://budgetlightforum.cz.cc/node/232 My Review] [http://www.kaidomain.com/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductId=10243 KD] | '''NANJG 112A''' 0.9-4.2V 1000mA driver from KD with stars on the back that can be soldered to provide different modes. Supposedly buck/boost with an inductor. Seems well-regulated since current draw increases as voltage of li-ion decreases, but current draw declines with voltage on 1.2V NiMH. Works with AA or li-ion, but with 2xAA the low-voltage warning will cause flashing. 3-mode grouping has low and medium pretty close together. Low mode does not seem to use PWM. [http://budgetlightforum.cz.cc/node/232 My Review] [http://www.kaidomain.com/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductId=10243&AffiliateId=1890 KD] (sold out) | ||
'''NANJG AK-47''' 3x7135 2.6-4.5V 1000mA driver. Two versions, one by DX (5-mode) and one by KD (2-mode) with unadvertised mode groups available. Both have stars on back that can be soldered for different groups like the 112A. Modes are nicely spaced at 5, 30, and 100%. I got mine from DX and found it very difficult to solder and the positive LED terminal is not labeled. Efficiency is very high, 85-90% on High. [http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.6190~r.72863811 DX] [http://www.kaidomain.com/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductId=1801 KD] [http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?p=3325063#post3325063 CPF Post] [http://budgetlightforum.cz.cc/node/310 My review] | '''NANJG AK-47''' 3x7135 2.6-4.5V 1000mA driver. Two versions, one by DX (5-mode) and one by KD (2-mode) with unadvertised mode groups available. Both have stars on back that can be soldered for different groups like the 112A. Modes are nicely spaced at 5, 30, and 100%. I got mine from DX and found it very difficult to solder and the positive LED terminal is not labeled. Efficiency is very high, 85-90% on High. [http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.6190~r.72863811 DX] [http://www.kaidomain.com/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductId=1801&AffiliateId=1890 KD] [http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?p=3325063#post3325063 CPF Post] [http://budgetlightforum.cz.cc/node/310 My review] | ||
'''NANJG ROHS 101-AK''' 2.8-6V. Two versions, one by DX is a 3x7135 1050mAh driver with 3 (LMH), 5, or 7 modes selectable by clicky. Has room on board to add 4th 7135 chip for 1400mAh output [http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.7612~r.72863811 DX]. The other is a 3-mode (LMH) version with 4x7135 on it already from [http://www.shiningbeam.com/servlet/the-133/**NEW**-3-dsh-Mode-Regulated-Circuit/Detail Shining Beam] with modes of 8%, 25%, and 100% with maximum output of 1400mAh. [http://budgetlightforum.cz.cc/node/289 My results] | '''NANJG ROHS 101-AK''' 2.8-6V. Two versions, one by DX is a 3x7135 1050mAh driver with 3 (LMH), 5, or 7 modes selectable by clicky. Has room on board to add 4th 7135 chip for 1400mAh output [http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.7612~r.72863811 DX]. The other is a 3-mode (LMH) version with 4x7135 on it already from [http://www.shiningbeam.com/servlet/the-133/**NEW**-3-dsh-Mode-Regulated-Circuit/Detail Shining Beam] with modes of 8%, 25%, and 100% with maximum output of 1400mAh. [http://budgetlightforum.cz.cc/node/289 My results] | ||
'''<U>NANJG 10</U>''' 3x7135 1000mA driver with 5, 3 (LMH), or 7 modes selectable by clicky similar to 101-AK. [http://www.kaidomain.com/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductId=1677 KD] | '''<U>NANJG 10</U>''' 3x7135 1000mA driver with 5, 3 (LMH), or 7 modes selectable by clicky similar to 101-AK. [http://www.kaidomain.com/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductId=1677&AffiliateId=1890 KD] | ||
'''<U>NANJG 18</U>''' 19-mode 1000mA driver with 5, 6, or 8 modes selectable by clicky similar to 101-AK and has a variable resistor to provide variable V out. [http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.7882 DX] | '''<U>NANJG 18</U>''' 19-mode 1000mA driver with 5, 6, or 8 modes selectable by clicky similar to 101-AK and has a variable resistor to provide variable V out. [http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.7882~r.72863811 DX] | ||
'''<U>NANJG 28</U>''' Double-sided driver. Has 5, 3 (LMH), or 8 modes selectable by clicky. DX version advertises only 5 modes and some people at KD aren't able to change mode groups [http://www.kaidomain.com/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductID=5313 KD] [http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.15880 DX] | '''<U>NANJG 28</U>''' Double-sided driver. Has 5, 3 (LMH), or 8 modes selectable by clicky. DX version advertises only 5 modes and some people at KD aren't able to change mode groups [http://www.kaidomain.com/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductID=5313 KD] [http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.15880~r.72863811 DX] | ||
'''[http://www.shiningbeam.com/servlet/the-132/3-dsh-Mode-Regulated-Circuit-Board/Detail Shiningbeam 3-mode 2.5A driver]''' Put in the drop-in with my MC-E "M bin". Before the light drew 1.45A, now it draws 1.8A, but that's still lower than the 2.8A I expected. | '''[http://www.shiningbeam.com/servlet/the-132/3-dsh-Mode-Regulated-Circuit-Board/Detail Shiningbeam 3-mode 2.5A driver]''' Put in the drop-in with my MC-E "M bin". Before the light drew 1.45A, now it draws 1.8A, but that's still lower than the 2.8A I expected. | ||
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'''Forward Clicky Switches''' [http://www.kaidomain.com/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductId=1867 KD] [http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=207613 CPF Post]. I ordered some of these but was unable to fit them in the Uniquefire S10, Aurora SH-035, or the Ultrafire WF-502B. They are kind of big. | '''Forward Clicky Switches''' [http://www.kaidomain.com/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductId=1867 KD] [http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=207613 CPF Post]. I ordered some of these but was unable to fit them in the Uniquefire S10, Aurora SH-035, or the Ultrafire WF-502B. They are kind of big. | ||
'''Tailcap Assortment''' 4 each of black, orange, and green GITD tailcaps. [http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.5498 DX] | '''Tailcap Assortment''' 4 each of black, orange, and green GITD tailcaps. [http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.5498~r.72863811 DX] | ||
'''Empty P60 drop-in''' needs driver and LED. With OP reflector: [http://www.kaidomain.com/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductId=9208 KD] and big hole [http://www.kaidomain.com/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductId=7443 KD]. With SMO reflector [http://www.kaidomain.com/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductId=8378 | '''Empty P60 drop-in''' needs driver and LED. With OP reflector: [http://www.kaidomain.com/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductId=9208 KD] and big hole [http://www.kaidomain.com/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductId=7443 KD]. With SMO reflector [http://www.kaidomain.com/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductId=8378&AffiliateId=1890 KD] [http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.5937~r.72863811 DX] | ||
'''Sinometer Digital Multimeter''' cheap DMM from [http://www.amazon.com/Sinometer-DT830B-20-Range-Battery-Tester/dp/B001T3Y8XW/ Amazon] can be used to measure amps on the 10A unfused setting, but gives low readings over about 1.5A, so I ordered heavier duty leads from [http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.33451 DX]. | '''Sinometer Digital Multimeter''' cheap DMM from [http://www.amazon.com/Sinometer-DT830B-20-Range-Battery-Tester/dp/B001T3Y8XW/ Amazon] can be used to measure amps on the 10A unfused setting, but gives low readings over about 1.5A, so I ordered heavier duty leads from [http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.33451~r.72863811 DX]. | ||