Trustfire Noob

[Et Kin Evenstar]

Ok, so thinking of giving trustfires a whirl on advice of others.

Some questions I'm having trouble finding answers for and would appreciate the guidance of the Masters.

I've read through this and other threads:

http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com...ead.php?t=9546

For now my builds are using LUX3s and P4s. MR or Hasbro Econo boards.

I've been told that a single 18650 is my best option. T/F?

If so, can I follow the tute above and just wire up the same way with one battery? Assuming there is not a holder to fit the 18650s....

I am not ready to tackle a recharge port yet. Would go with a disconnect/charger set up. If I wire up as in the tute, will I be able to recharge using http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/Tr...rger-P346.aspx ?

I can't see how the batteries would fit in there with the wires soldered on?

The connectors are just purchased at a radio shack? Anything special I need to know on that?

Finally (for now!), any resistors etc. issues I need to be aware of if I use the 18650?

THANK YOU in advance!

[cannibal869]

Ok, so thinking of giving trustfires a whirl on advice of others.

Some questions I'm having trouble finding answers for and would appreciate the guidance of the Masters.

I've read through this and other threads:

http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com...ead.php?t=9546

For now my builds are using LUX3s and P4s. MR or Hasbro Econo boards.

I've been told that a single 18650 is my best option. T/F? True

If so, can I follow the tute above and just wire up the same way with one battery? Assuming there is not a holder to fit the 18650s....

I am not ready to tackle a recharge port yet. Would go with a disconnect/charger set up. If I wire up as in the tute, will I be able to recharge using http://www.thecustomsabershop.com/Tr...rger-P346.aspx ? No. In order to use this charger, the batteries (at least in theory) have to be removable. There are ways to jury rig it to work since you're only using a single trustfire, but that would require some...uh...creative wiring solutions. Better to get the more expensive Li-ion charger in the store or just find a battery holder that fits the trustfire.

I can't see how the batteries would fit in there with the wires soldered on?

The connectors are just purchased at a radio shack? Anything special I need to know on that?

Finally (for now!), any resistors etc. issues I need to be aware of if I use the 18650?

THANK YOU in advance!

see answers in blue above

[Et Kin Evenstar]

Thanks cannibal. As far as "just find a battery holder that fits the trustfire" does such a thing exist?

[Kal El Rah]

There are no holders available for the 18650 batt.