Haha, looks like you can't deal with the fact that all those shitty flashlights you bought don't have real CREEs in them. Convoy is another brand locally known for using imitation diodes.
I am done here, conclude what you want from my information. Just thought I would share :thanks:
I work in the industry...my company sells head mounted lights for pest control, mining, construction, etc.... our manufacturer literally asks us if we want to use the real CREE (remember...CREE is manufactured in America. The Chinese have to import it if they want to use it) diode or if we want...
I know I am bumping an old thread here but I figured I would chime in with an answer. Yes, the LED you linked is an imitation XML-T6. Yes, they are counterfeited. These LEDs are actually already pretty cheap, but guess what - the imitation LEDs are even cheaper and manufacturers will do anything...
I have not found it anywhere in writing yet but I also recently learned Singapore regulates lasers quite heavily. They will test any laser seized at customs and return it to sender if it exceeds 5mW (along with a note sent to the original recipient)
Pretty cool in my book. Most countries will...
Unfortunately this is the risk that comes with dabbling in the world of lasers. It goes without saying that accidents are 100% preventable but the majority of the populace is not informed enough (a lot are also very stupid). This is why the FDA and most governments regulate these products so...