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^ THIS!

Just like PonyBoy (Stay golden...) I have the same setup. Use the 16340's. I ran my setup w/ the 3400 Panasonic, and it still couldn't push full power. You will want both smaller batteries with the linear setup...you'll be happy, don't worry.
 





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Stay gold Ponyboy, stay gold.


Okay well I think I'll just use the 18650 batteries that are being shipped with my torch to save a bit of money, and then when I feel I want a bit more power I'll buy the 16340's :)

Am I right in saying that all I'll have to do is solder the leads from the module onto those on the driver. Then just replace the lense?
 
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I haven't used this kit before, but I am fairly certain that's all you have to do.

I found my 16340s on Ebay for $.99 plus 4 bucks shipping...$5 ain't bad for couple of these!
 
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I like to get protected ones though, so it costs me a little more.
 
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Wow! If they're that cheap I might have to get them!

It's sorta late here, night all :)
 
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Here are a few options for batteries from a highly reputable site that has some of the fastest shipping I have seen coming from China:

Amazing value 16340:
$5.11 UltraFire 16340 3.6V "1000mAh" Rechargeable Li-ion Batteries (4-Pack) - 411.6mAh tested capacity at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping

Protected 16340:
$4.50 TrustFire 16340 3.6V 880mAh Protected Rechargeable Li-ion Batteries (2-Pack) 2-pack - with protection board at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping

18350s have slightly better capacity and better current handling:
$5.33 UltraFire 18350 3.7V 1200mAh Rechargeable Li-ion Batteries (2-Pack) at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping

One of the best overall 18650 cells available(protected option available):
$16.56 Panasonic NCR18650B Rechargeable 3400mAh 3.7V 18650 Lithium Batteries 2-pack - authentic cells / 2-pack at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping

High capacity and high current 18650.
$15.94 Panasonic NCR18650PD 18650 3.6V 2900mAH Rechargeable Li-ion Batteries (2-Pack) 2-pack at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping
 
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What batteries do you think I should go with, 18650s or 16340s?
 
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You only want a little bit of power from the laser but at the moment (so you would use a 18650) but in a few weeks i think you will find you want more power. I would get some 18350's from fasttech because they will take about 2 weeks to get here and you will probably be wanting more power by that time. Also, what safety glasses do you have?
 
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No safety goggles for 650nm at the moment. I know there's no price on eyes and everything but is there a cheaper pair than the Eagle Pair that are just as good?
 
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For 405nm and 445nm there are but i dont know of any good and cheap ones for 650nm. You should just get a pair of eagle pair. You only have to buy them once remember :)
 
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Yeah I guess so, thanks :)

If I do get the Eagle Pair, THESE ones are the only glasses for 650nm that I could see. Too bad they can't protect against 405nm as well! :mad:
 
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Will they actually protect well from 650nm though?
 
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