Lights. CREE XML XM-L T6 / U2 etc Thread

[stumpy66]

Hard to tell off pictures if the connector is the screw type for Solarstorm like the others we've been looking at.
Only 50p less for bulk buying, so anyone who wants one may as well just buy their own. I'll try to find out re connector

Yeah that's what I was thinking

 

[tincaman]

Pic

Hard to tell off pictures if the connector is the screw type for Solarstorm like the others we've been looking at.
Only 50p less for bulk buying, so anyone who wants one may as well just buy their own. I'll try to find out re connector

Pictures aren't great, but looking at the shading I would say it has a screw connector, as per normal

 

[400bhp]

If you want a waterproof holder, why don't you just put a plastic bag around the battery holder and secure with a rubber band around the cable.

Peasant.

 

[Hacienda71]

Peasant.

Shut it you tart

 

[crazyjoe101]

Saw this on aliexpress

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Rech...50-Battery-Box-for-Bike-Light/1628382152.html

Thanks for the link, I've just ordered two, which is stupid really considering how I'm not going to run them in parallel and how I could add a second one when the new design comes out...

 

[mythste]

So...

Recieved my SolarStorm X3 this morning. First Imperssions? Surprisingly well machined bit of kit. Looks classier than I expected and also weighs less. Lenses are clean and battery came fully charged (I don't know why, but batteries coming charged gives me extra peace of mind!).

Upon inspection, the battery unit looks a little different to those that I've seen pictures of so far, its a thick rubber around them which extends a little way up the chord as opposed to the shrink wrap style ive seen elsewhere.
I'll try and grab some pictures when I get home.

Oh, and its BRIGHT. In a small room, pointed at the ceiling it does the same job as 4 40watt halogens...

 

[Kevoffthetee]

I've read good and bad reviews about batteries. How long do the batteries last on everyone's x2/x3?

 

[Kevoffthetee]

6600 lumens in the woods

 

[stumpy66]

I've read good and bad reviews about batteries. How long do the batteries last on everyone's x2/x3?

I did a 1 1/2hr run last night with my x2 on full power and the battery only went down by one bar, that was with the battery that came with it

 

[Hacienda71]

I have just tested my X3 battery to shut down. It lasted for circa 1 hr 15 on full power then 5 mins on minimum and then total blackout. Will try it on medium next time and see how it compares.

 

[fossyant]

6600 lumens in the woods

It's not 6600 lumens. You get about 600 lumen from each LED maximum in real life, but not all are fully driven. An X3 will be something like 1500 lumen, an X2 about 1200 and the XT40 (4 LED's 1800-2000). A single LED T6/U2 is 600-800 in real terms.

Most of the cheap battery packs are about 3000mah (2 x 1500 batteries x 2 in series) or 4400 if lucky, so if a 3 LED is typically pulling 1 amp per LED then the 3000 pack will last an hour on full.

Sorting yourself out with a pack, then the batteries you buy are 2600 to 3400 each, so a capacity of 5200 to 6800. These manufacturers quote 6000mah when it's half that, 4 x1500 batteries aren't 6000 as they are wired 2 x series 2 x parallel. Each battery is 3.7/4.2v so you need two in parallel to get the 7.2/8.4 voltage for the lights, and 2 in series for the capacity.

 

[tincaman]

A new Pannovo case has popped up on Dx.com. It also offers USB output at 8.4v! (Standard USB is 5v) I woudn't connect that to my phone!

1. Can be placed in four 18650 batteries to power bicycle lights. Supports rain riding, can not be used for diving.
2 .Can provide charge for mobile phones and other mobile devices..
3. Output voltage: 8.4V, input voltage: 8.4V; Standard 5.5DC connector (5.5mm x 2.1mm), USB Output: Max. = 2A; DC Output: MAax. = 8A.
4 With a power display

 

[fossyant]

Ooh power display....

 

[Andy clarke]

Can anyone put me onto a good mount for the t6 XML, I bought a swivel mount on eBay once, can't find the link the rubber band I have is useless!!!

 

[stumpy66]

I use the hope light mount on my x2, works atreat . You'll need a slightly longer bolt to account for the thicker mount
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/mobile/hope-universal-handlebar-mount/rp-prod23533