Ok, well I just got finished converting my Darth Vader ESB using the kit. My LED string was damaged so this fixed up the dark spots just fine, in fact it looks brand new again.
However, I noticed some issues and wondered if they were common, and if you guys had found any solutions to these.
1. It's not very bright. I'm using the stock MR blade with a mirror at the top, but it seems to be only as bright as the old blade, seems like it should be brighter.
2. Battery life seems highly decreased. While I was wiring it, it seems the LED got dimmer, could just need some new batteries, but it seems like it drains batteries fast.
I'm using the ESB vader with the quick change plug, Vader Luxeon kit and a stock MR blade with a mirror on the tip. Tried a custom blade with a double wrap of Corbin Film, but didn't seem to get very bright.
Any suggestions for blade construction? I'm thinking of trying wax paper next, or possibly some chrome tape at the bottom of the MR blade.
Also will be trying new batteries. Are there any types I should go for, or specifically avoid? Lithium Ion, etc?
I was even toying with the idea of taking apart the battery pack to add another AA cell to up the voltage, but I don't know enough about the MR driver to risk burning out my Luxeon3.
Thanks
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