The new best headlight

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thats what happens if you put 1 cell in it the wrong way round lol.
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just waiting for the heat sinks now.



and a boost converter for the 4 cell pack.
 
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looks like thats knackered as as a short somewhere pita
 

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has anyone got a light holder that will clamp that light to the bars? my rubber band is not going to cut it.

its 250g as is.
 

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looks a bit to small need 3.9cm for the clamp part.
 

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finally got my boost converter only to find that 4 cell box cuts out as soon as i up the currant it gets to about 13v at 700ma and clicks and cuts off so back to square 1 and back to the 18650 cell holder.

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i got it to 3a 17v and a stable temp that is 36w from 1 led at 65c 32w is 4022lm and the 18650 holder started to melt pmsl.
 
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well got this led to 4.5a and 17.5v over 50w and went bang after 5 mins just b4 i could take a pic lol think i took it a tad to far but i think i can get around 3000lm with the case and cooling i have.

tbh these xhp 70 leds take some punishment b4 they go i just took the voltage a tad to high tho i now know the limit temp and voltage wise.

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That's amazing, it actually makes everything look like daylight. :D
Heh! :)

I most always put the halo light on during the day as a DRL (Daylight Running Light). It does tend to get you noticed. I'm hoping that this new upgraded version does have a halo light. Because without that, it can never be a real bimmer. :oops:

 

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3-light modes: Hight / Low /Strobe.. What, no halo mode? :eek:

Will it be a real McCoy? Please let us know once you have it. :)

Here's how the kosher light looks. :cool:

Sadly after 15 days the supposedly Germany-located light (delivery time originally quoted 2-5 days...) hadn't even reached the UK's postage system, according to the tracking info I'd been given. :rolleyes:o_OThey now say they forgot to send it so refunded me (after I queried irritatedly). A seller to avoid. I think I'll delete my original post if possible. At least I can now put the money towards the monster light you chaps recommended...:)
 
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Sadly after 15 days the supposedly Germany-located light (delivery time originally quoted 2-5 days...) hadn't even reached the UK's postage system, according to the tracking info I'd been given. :rolleyes:o_OThey now say they forgot to send it so refunded me (after I queried irritatedly). A seller to avoid. I think I'll delete my original post if possible. At least I can now put the money towards the monster light you chaps recommended...:)
Don't delete. Let others learn from your mistake. :)
 
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