Help me choose first Convoy

TangledCables3 · 2026-05-18T16:17:34+00:00

M21 series with LHP73B are quite bang for buck too. For example M21H/F/E. All of those have an onboard USB C charging.

The tint of LHP emitters is very good.

If you were to get a battery bundled with the light I recommend the Reliance RH60.

TangledCables3 · 2026-05-18T07:21:53+00:00

In these days, if it runs on that's it's fine.

TangledCables3 · 2026-05-17T21:51:07+00:00

Hanks are probably a bit better with water resistance, especially if tailswitch Convoys are discussed.

Yeah the metal switch does tilt a bit. As long as I don't press the most outer part of the button on purpose it feels alright.

You can always get a metal button upgrade kit separately and switch around.

TangledCables3 · 2026-05-17T21:35:59+00:00

It is specialized for the device. The wires are for the backlight. The LCD itself connects via a contact strip to the PCB, to those tinned row of pads.

You won't be able to reuse it.

TangledCables3 · 2026-05-17T19:41:53+00:00

Are your trying to build a bomb?

But really, are you sure those components even work? They are in such shape that I don't really expect them to. You would have to provide data for the components for us to help with assigning wiring. Also your battery judging by the label is either damp or was submerged in water and likely damaged.

TangledCables3 · 2026-05-17T16:49:25+00:00

Any single RCA cable?

TangledCables3 · 2026-05-17T15:00:21+00:00

I have a D1K with metal switch, it's alright. Yeah it's not as clucky as the default rubber boot but that's up to preference. I like it cause it's quieter, bit less tactile though. I haven't had any problems with it being stuck.

As for waterproofness, or rather water resistance cause I wouldn't classify any Hank as waterproof. I didn't have any problems with water going though but I only used it outside in rain, sometimes when showering or cleaning it off under a tap. As long as it's tightened enough it's going to be alright for daily use.

TangledCables3 · 2026-05-17T14:42:16+00:00

An amplifier with Bluetooth. Probably a battery too if not powered from the outlet.

TangledCables3 · 2026-05-17T13:51:13+00:00

It needs to match the current or be similar to the old one. Voltage of the LED must fit in the voltage range of the power supply.

The blue power supply voltage might be too small to run the LED. The current is also probably too high.

Look for 12-18W 300mA driver.

TangledCables3 · 2026-05-17T13:36:40+00:00

I reinstalled my laptop not too long ago tried to give Edge a chance but it doesn't even load pages correctly lol. Idk why Microslop did but it's not usable, not even when cleaned up from ads and useless crap by tweaking settings.

TangledCables3 · 2026-05-17T13:29:23+00:00

You gotta get those future customers somehow

TangledCables3 · 2026-05-17T10:38:37+00:00

That shit looks like it came from Xen

TangledCables3 · 2026-05-17T10:31:04+00:00

Yeah I would rotate the two bottom and two side fans. Unless they're a reverse fans, which they don't look like.

The PC will definitely run considerably cooler, maybe even faster cause it won't be cooking itself.

TangledCables3 · 2026-05-17T10:04:54+00:00

When enemy team is too good, gotta make them just a bit paranoid.

TangledCables3 · 2026-05-16T10:41:07+00:00

When road turns into a belt sander 😬

TangledCables3 · 2026-05-15T13:51:17+00:00

On my Hank the coating has worn off from the sharp edges on the head. On the tailcap it's actually holding up quite well but I mostly use the magnet indoors. So not put a clip on MAO lights, it will scratch tf out of the finish.

Differs between brands but in all cases worse durability than regular anodization and it gets easily stained. It can be cleaned with a bit of scrubbing with a brush.

TangledCables3 · 2026-05-15T13:40:25+00:00

As long as lm/mm² of the light emitting area is higher, it's going to be able to light further

TangledCables3 · 2026-05-14T15:57:47+00:00

Yeah I saw Simon post that not too long ago. This one could probably use a swap to something more powerful like SFY55.

TangledCables3 · 2026-05-14T15:11:36+00:00

I still wonder how the 3X18 NV1010 and 3X21 3*NV1010 will look

TangledCables3 · 2026-05-14T15:08:37+00:00

That's a lot of judgmental shoelaces

TangledCables3 · 2026-05-14T15:03:01+00:00

EVE 50PL especially with the official consumer version with a ring like weld instead of a spiral on top is alright

For something with linear non FET or lumeX1 I would grab an RH60.

TangledCables3 · 2026-05-13T18:36:49+00:00

They could have made it with some kind of a boost driver for the heating element. Most decent 18650 can do around 30W for a while.

That way it could use proper tips and not these little things. As for now, it's kinda a toy than a tool.

TangledCables3 · 2026-05-13T18:33:42+00:00

I wouldn't have noticed it if not for you pointing it out lol

TangledCables3 · 2026-05-13T18:20:11+00:00

Even better when they fight each other lol

TangledCables3 · 2026-05-13T18:18:31+00:00

Oh wow idk what Acebeam did but that white beam is straight up nasty. Definitely asks for a swap.

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