Chronikool
Well-Known Member
Phew!.....thought we were taking a trip back in time there for a second...
=> ....Here ...Post #118 ...Been meaning to ask your opinion SDS (and guod if you see it)....
Was considering the SSLs for WW on my latest panel, so far the XT-E have been my most likely choice, simply because they are more powerful ( i.e I can use less modules) and have more similar profile (current and beam angle) to the reds and deepreds I would mix with (i havent bought them yet, though)
Whats your thoughts on that?
I think the answer can be summed up in three words: Diminishing Marginal ReturnsAlso I dont understand why you would drive the XTE so gently? I would probably drive at 1.2A and cool it to old-school temps rather than letting them sit at 85C.
Looking back at the Flux vs. Current, you may be right... after ~300ma, the diminishing effect is rolling off more smoothly...Imo, there isn't a huge curve in that graph, it looks rather linear. I don't see a huge difference in efficiency, I don't think I'd mind running them a little harder. 1.2W, 1W, .7-.8W? It's all good.