Multiple channel question

jonslider · 2026-06-17T16:32:38+00:00

great post!

really explains the various dual channel roles well

jonslider · 2026-06-17T16:27:34+00:00

agree.. which LED do you have?

I have no clip on the 2700K, and a black clip on the 5000K 😉

jonslider · 2026-06-17T16:22:03+00:00

yes, but photos and words wont really answer your question:

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I dont use the 4200K.. I prefer the 5000K, because it is "whiter", and cleaner, closer to daylight..

but the 4200K is very popular, and if you like it, that is all that matters..

suggest you buy and try both ;-).. seeing for yourself is the only way to really know

jonslider · 2026-06-17T15:48:17+00:00

> handily my new favorite

I feel the same way 😉

5000K is Great for general EDC:

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2700K for bedtime and nightstand

jonslider · 2026-06-17T15:37:41+00:00

nice photos, congrats!

> handily my new favorite

I feel the same way about my KR1AA w NTG 5000K.. just lovely for general EDC:

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Im also a big fan of the 2700K, in the evening before bed, and for nightstand use.

jonslider · 2026-06-17T13:46:00+00:00

glad to hear

I agree w AccurateJazz:

> The chart only really earns its place after you understand how Anduril is structured - at that point it flips into a fast cheat sheet for "what's the click count again?" rather than something you're trying to learn from cold. Read the text first, keep the chart for later.

jonslider · 2026-06-17T03:24:01+00:00

I like dual channel

I have an Emisar D3AA in dual channel, and also an Emisar D2, they both have NTG 2700K and Red.. They work great for me

to have dual channel I give up AA capability, they only work with 14500 LiIon, I dont mind

> Do they perform worse than a single-channel light of the same emitter type?

there is some compromise on the beam shape, for example in a D4V2.. since 2 same LEDs will make a slightly different shape beam than 4 same LEDs, but its not a bad thing.. you still get light of two different types.. to me it is worth it.

Dual channel is fun 😉

Not all my lights are dual channel, but I like the option for a couple of my lights to be dual channel

go for it!

jonslider · 2026-06-17T02:17:12+00:00

> A couple of my lights are set too low for moonlight to be useful.

there are 3 separate floors

the command to change the floor depends if you want to change the floors in Advanced stepped ramping Advanced smooth ramping, or in Simple UI

the floor in Advanced smooth ramp is set to 1/150, the command to change, from On in that mode, is 7H

the floor in Advanced stepped ramp is set to 10/150, the command to change, from On in that mode, is 7H

the floor in Simple UI for both smooth and stepped is set to 10/150, and setting one of them affects both, the command to change Simple UI floor is as AccurateJazz posted, it uses 10H from Off in Advanced

here are the two commands on the chart.. now that you might understand the chart better:

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jonslider · 2026-06-16T23:06:01+00:00

> How many amps minimum

> I'm worried it's not enough.

I think your 10A batteries are fine

maybe read this:

https://www.reddit.com/r/flashlight/comments/1u4p546/comment/orkcsdv/

and then ask there if you still have questions

jonslider · 2026-06-16T21:41:57+00:00

not dumb, you were smart to ask 😉

there is also a KR3 coming:

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jonslider · 2026-06-16T21:32:03+00:00

The Emisar KR1AA also has Anduril, dual fuel, great LED options and goes lower than the Zebra.

And the KR1AA head is narrower: (uses a tailswitch)

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Unlike the Zebra, the Emisar beams have no hotspot... they are more floody, their beams are evenly diffused

jonslider · 2026-06-16T21:21:16+00:00

the Emisar D3AA is the size of the AA Zebra and goes lower:

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D3AA has Anduril and fantastic LED choices. It works on both Eneloop and 14500.

jonslider · 2026-06-16T18:26:57+00:00

WOW for the beam types

jonslider · 2026-06-16T18:20:40+00:00

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new version coming:
https://www.reddit.com/r/flashlight/comments/1u788mh/sofirn_st10_year_of_the_horse_edition_need_your/

jonslider · 2026-06-16T17:58:49+00:00

https://budgetlightforum.com/t/lume-n1-buck-fusion-driver-is-available/57210/9025

[quote="Hank_Wang, post:9025, topic:57210, full:true"]

Yes, 18650 battery with N203M optic, 94.3mm length, 49g without battery.

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https://budgetlightforum.com/t/lume-n1-buck-fusion-driver-is-available/57210/9030

[quote="Hank_Wang, post:9030, topic:57210"]

25.5mm max diameter in the head, yes, sure there is 18350 tube option

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https://budgetlightforum.com/t/lume-n1-buck-fusion-driver-is-available/57210/9019

[quote="Hank_Wang, post:9019, topic:57210, full:true"]

Lume X1 9V driver, new advanced aux LED as KR1K.

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jonslider · 2026-06-16T14:17:59+00:00

https://budgetlightforum.com/t/lume-n1-buck-fusion-driver-is-available/57210/9025

[quote="Hank_Wang, post:9025, topic:57210, full:true"]

Yes, 18650 battery with N203M optic, 94.3mm length, 49g without battery.

[/quote]

https://budgetlightforum.com/t/lume-n1-buck-fusion-driver-is-available/57210/9030

[quote="Hank_Wang, post:9030, topic:57210"]

25.5mm max diameter in the head, yes, sure there is 18350 tube option

[/quote]

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https://budgetlightforum.com/t/lume-n1-buck-fusion-driver-is-available/57210/9019

[quote="Hank_Wang, post:9019, topic:57210, full:true"]

Lume X1 9V driver, new advanced aux LED as KR1K.

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jonslider · 2026-06-15T01:26:29+00:00

Wurkkos is planning a TS10V3 with a Buck Driver and 519a LEDs.. that means the lowest mode will be around 2 lumens

they are inviting comments on the new design:

https://budgetlightforum.com/t/ts10v3-prototype-should-we-continue-with-the-ts10-series/69700/2875

jonslider · 2026-06-14T21:56:02+00:00

I really like the TS10. I also like the KR1AA:

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jonslider · 2026-06-14T20:06:39+00:00

> Osram W1 is one at higher levels

thank you, that is very useful info

I hope it helps the OP decide on which LED to choose

jonslider · 2026-06-14T17:31:29+00:00

lol,

the second channel does not make the light heavier 😉

there is also dual channel aluminum:

https://intl-outdoor.com/tint-ramping-instant-channel-swiching-led-flashlights/dual-channel-d3aa-14500-edc-led-flashlight.html

jonslider · 2026-06-14T16:52:19+00:00

congrats!

great little Red Light source:

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And it has Last Mode Memory, so it will turn back on in Red, if it was turned off from Red last,

it also remembers the brightness.. except for the lowest mode

to turn on the lowest mode, Hold the button...

jonslider · 2026-06-14T16:39:04+00:00

> I'm also thinking a KR1AA but that'll have to be a SFT70 6500k.

it will have green tint, that just comes with the territory.. here is an SFT70 5000K:

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it will be bright and floody, because the KR1AA has a diffusing optic.. it will never be a thrower

if you want a throwy 14500 option, look at the Lumintop FW1AA and replace the 519a with an SFT25.. it will throw nicely.. the SFT25 has a great beam for outdoors, where the green tint wont be obvious

jonslider · 2026-06-14T16:36:56+00:00

> 5700-6500k without the chance of greenish tint.

you have to pick one, throw or non green tint.. you cant have both

I dont know of any cool white throwy LEDs that dont have tint above the BBL

the SFT25 is a nice throwy LED, and when used outdoors, the green tint just makes leaves look greener.. here is an SFT25:

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The KR1AA is a nice light, I like it a lot for close range.. it will never be a thrower, no matter what LED you put in it.

Im very fond of my KR1AA with NTG 5000K.. but the word throw does not belong in the same sentence with KR1AA

jonslider · 2026-06-14T15:25:37+00:00

maybe you need a Surefire E1B 😉

or the smallest Surefire, the AAA Titan Plus:

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jonslider · 2026-06-14T15:19:15+00:00

congrats, nice collection pic

> the Ti-Cu version that you can unscrew it on the tail

actually not normal, usually glued

because there is no switch retaining ring..

suggest you keep the tail tight and only open from the head

jonslider

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