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Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-02-12, 09:20 PM
Replies: 928
Views: 358,774
Posted By lopek77

I have several q5 led lights that takes 3 AAA...

I have several q5 led lights that takes 3 AAA batteries. The brightness is going down so slowly that its hard to notice. I was never able to run out of juice completely. With LED lights everything...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-02-12, 09:12 PM
Replies: 928
Views: 358,774
Posted By lopek77

That's the one:...

That's the one: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ZgVahLzYpE
You can't go wrong with this design.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-06-12, 11:04 AM
Replies: 928
Views: 358,774
Posted By lopek77

I saw it only from Chinese sellers... You can...

I saw it only from Chinese sellers... You can easily replace this mount with the original magicshine mount ( buy it from magicshine online store ) It will give you two mounting size options with 2...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-26-12, 10:16 PM
Replies: 928
Views: 358,774
Posted By lopek77

Magicshine will work best as a helmet light :)

Magicshine will work best as a helmet light :)
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-26-12, 09:22 PM
Replies: 928
Views: 358,774
Posted By lopek77

For well known, good, bike specific, waterproof ...

For well known, good, bike specific, waterproof and with a lot of light output with a nice beam pattern - buy MagicShine light.
Anything small, torch like with aa or aaa batteries is just not...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-11-12, 04:20 PM
Replies: 928
Views: 358,774
Posted By lopek77

Flashing blue - POWER ON Flashing blue + RED -...

Flashing blue - POWER ON
Flashing blue + RED - LOW BATTERY, at this point I'm either switching my light to low or switching to second battery.
As far as I understand, you can damage this kind of...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-10-12, 01:46 AM
Replies: 928
Views: 358,774
Posted By lopek77

O-rings ARE the original mounting system. There...

O-rings ARE the original mounting system. There is two different sizes of o-rings, and they are normally sold in pairs.
This type of mounting is very secure, but it may slide little bit on the...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-09-12, 09:32 PM
Replies: 928
Views: 358,774
Posted By lopek77

You should read previous posts...everything is...

You should read previous posts...everything is there ;-) To save you some time:

- Run time on 2 cell batteries ON HIGH is anywhere between 1.5 and 2.5 hours ( from freezing temps to warm weather )...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-09-12, 01:59 PM
Replies: 928
Views: 358,774
Posted By lopek77

--Rubber mounting O-rings (original magicshine) ...

--Rubber mounting O-rings (original magicshine)

http://www.ebay.com/itm/280589746972?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

--Magicshine Lighthead Basemount + Screw
...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
12-22-11, 01:51 PM
Replies: 928
Views: 358,774
Posted By lopek77

Looks like you got it with completely different...

Looks like you got it with completely different mount that I got mine... Original mount from Ebay was pretty good, but to bulky for me and much harder to remove quick if needed...that's why I...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
12-22-11, 12:05 AM
Replies: 928
Views: 358,774
Posted By lopek77

I just made a video just to show how CREE XML T6...

I just made a video just to show how CREE XML T6 LED light performs at night. Including all the details and closeups...
Go here to watch it:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ZgVahLzYpE

I hope...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
12-21-11, 10:48 PM
Replies: 928
Views: 358,774
Posted By lopek77

Post More Details about MagicShine clone light

Go for it! I'm getting from 1.30hrs when really cold (freezing) to over 2 hrs (2.30hrs was the longest) during warm months on HIGH. Low setting is enough light for slower rides, so you can get...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
12-21-11, 03:27 PM
Replies: 928
Views: 358,774
Posted By lopek77

The light and battery from my ebay link have...

The light and battery from my ebay link have switched plugs. You can't use original magicshine battery with ebay battery or other way. Battery plugs are male, and light plug is a female type. Not a...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
12-21-11, 12:13 PM
Replies: 928
Views: 358,774
Posted By lopek77

I bought it from this guy. Very fast 7 days...

I bought it from this guy. Very fast 7 days shipping from China and excellent service. $38.88 with Free shipping...you can't go wrong with it! Good luck...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
12-20-11, 09:47 AM
Replies: 928
Views: 358,774
Posted By lopek77

No problems with light switching modes while on a...

No problems with light switching modes while on a bumpy road. I did several hundreds miles with this light attached + 700 miles trip with the light on the bike on the bike rack...Very solid.
As far...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
12-14-11, 01:17 PM
Replies: 928
Views: 358,774
Posted By lopek77

My point was to show light distribution rather...

My point was to show light distribution rather then light throw. If u have two same lights with different lenses, it should work perfectly for u.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
12-13-11, 10:37 PM
Replies: 928
Views: 358,774
Posted By lopek77

I just came back from night ride and this wide...

I just came back from night ride and this wide angle lens is awesome. The whole trail is nicely bright from side to side, with no "hot spot" as with original lens. The only drawback is that light...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
12-13-11, 12:32 PM
Replies: 928
Views: 358,774
Posted By lopek77

UPDATE: MagicShine clone light from Ebay. New Wide Angle Lens

$6 upgrade, wide angle lens. This one is made from plastic, comparing to original one made from glass.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/280752532003?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
12-02-11, 12:18 PM
Replies: 928
Views: 358,774
Posted By lopek77

It's more expensive that the one I bought... I...

It's more expensive that the one I bought... I paid 41 with 7 days shipping, and my friend bought same one for 36 with shipping......
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-20-11, 10:08 AM
Replies: 928
Views: 358,774
Posted By lopek77

$8.99! ;-) front and rear light is a piece of...

$8.99! ;-) front and rear light is a piece of crap... The red/black torch is just perfect... I have 5 of these and I was very happy with it. I use one as a backup now...After few months of using it,...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-20-11, 01:54 AM
Replies: 928
Views: 358,774
Posted By lopek77

Really bad design and light output. You won't be...

Really bad design and light output. You won't be happy with it, especially when comparing it with almost same price and with same cree q5 light torches on eBay...check my postings for a "good" torch...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-13-11, 10:18 PM
Replies: 928
Views: 358,774
Posted By lopek77

Few more words about magicshine clone light... ...

Few more words about magicshine clone light...
- for mountain biking buy flood lens ( about $6 on eBay )
- 2x18650 battery pack lasts around 2-3 hours on high
- try not to shine at people...they...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-07-11, 09:46 PM
Replies: 928
Views: 358,774
Posted By lopek77

Ok...I'm ready to give you my short review about...

Ok...I'm ready to give you my short review about Magicshine clone light I got and wrote about in previous posts.
My two cell battery pack (regular one is 4 cell) lasted around 2 hours. About 1 hour...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-04-11, 09:07 PM
Replies: 928
Views: 358,774
Posted By lopek77

I agree that this went little off topic, but at...

I agree that this went little off topic, but at the same time, use and safety of many bicycle lights under $50 is important...many lights uses 18650, and it will be more of them, not less ...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-04-11, 08:50 PM
Replies: 928
Views: 358,774
Posted By lopek77

First of all, the process of making 18650 is a...

First of all, the process of making 18650 is a "messy" one, and to make safe cell, there shouldn't be any metal contaminants - well known issue...
These are unstable, relatively short lasting...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-04-11, 09:45 AM
Replies: 928
Views: 358,774
Posted By lopek77

You have to remember , that not everybody knows...

You have to remember , that not everybody knows about charger that is known to over charge cells, or not to leave batteries in the charger overnight...
There is hundreds of lights and other...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-03-11, 10:45 PM
Replies: 928
Views: 358,774
Posted By lopek77

I'm against giving everything on a silver plate,...

I'm against giving everything on a silver plate, but I will do it one more time:
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?280909-Ultrafire-18650-3000mA-exploded

If in doubt , Google...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-03-11, 03:43 PM
Replies: 928
Views: 358,774
Posted By lopek77

18650 can explode in rare situations and it...

18650 can explode in rare situations and it happend to many of us. There is a tread just about that. Something like that happend to one German cyclist. Because of the pressure of escaping gas from...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-03-11, 01:19 PM
Replies: 928
Views: 358,774
Posted By lopek77

Robert, Costco batteries are the best...

Robert, Costco batteries are the best value/performance according to Consumer Reports, and they last about the same as Duracell copertop for what I need.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-03-11, 11:27 AM
Replies: 928
Views: 358,774
Posted By lopek77

You are right and wrong at the same time ;-) The...

You are right and wrong at the same time ;-) The lights we are talking about , are my backup only and my main light is MagicShine.
These little torch light are 5 watts - so pretty bright, I'm...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-02-11, 04:16 PM
Replies: 928
Views: 358,774
Posted By lopek77

I bought these lights from few different sellers....

I bought these lights from few different sellers. One came with " extension"( additional aluminum ring) to make 18650 battery fit, and all of them came with 3 AAA holder.
For me, AAA is a much...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-31-11, 11:42 PM
Replies: 928
Views: 358,774
Posted By lopek77

I have 5 of these lights...I'm sure you will be...

I have 5 of these lights...I'm sure you will be happy with it, but from my experience I know that the best result you will get only with two of these together - one for throw and second as a flood (...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-30-11, 09:28 AM
Replies: 928
Views: 358,774
Posted By lopek77

It's to early for me to comment about this light,...

It's to early for me to comment about this light, but so far it's very bright ( like car headlights ) with good light pattern, looks like really well made.
Comparing to the "original" copy of lupine...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-29-11, 09:04 AM
Replies: 928
Views: 358,774
Posted By lopek77

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bicycle-CREE-XM-L-T6-LED-B...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bicycle-CREE-XM-L-T6-LED-Bike-headLamp-Light-HeadLight-/170692028878?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27be09a9ce

That's what I bought. Really happy with this so far.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-28-11, 02:30 PM
Replies: 928
Views: 358,774
Posted By lopek77

Prices went down and technology went up. I...

Prices went down and technology went up.
I just got this one for $40 with shipping, Cree xml t6 from eBay, including head mount, battery pack , charger and few gifts from our Chinese friends ;-)...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-17-11, 07:25 AM
Replies: 928
Views: 358,774
Posted By lopek77

They have silver, black, red and blue for sure,...

They have silver, black, red and blue for sure, and possibly other colors.( I'm talking about ring on the front and around the on off switch on the back )
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
08-08-11, 09:50 PM
Replies: 928
Views: 358,774
Posted By lopek77

I bought 3 of these and I'm extremely happy. I...

I bought 3 of these and I'm extremely happy. I can ride safely 15-20 mph and still can see everything on the trial or road, including low hanging branches....
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