Q8, PMS SEND TO THOSE WITH ISSUES BLF soda can light

Here's the pics of the VTC5A test:

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Careful there young man- a lost workpiece is how I killed the mainshaft my hobby lathe :frowning: A 1/4 horse motor and loose belt drive was still powerful enough to cause damage, especially to my ego.

I think we’re on the right path with the Q8, and if anything were to be added at this point a full up/down ramping test might be asked for and gotten. Since they’re 100% testing anyway that’s only a few seconds more per light, right? Even when multiplied by 1000+ pieces it doesn’t seem unreasonable and it should go a long way to eliminating any possible DOA’s which will be very helpful on both ends of the deal.

Can’t compare this to other GB’s, the approach is entirely different because of the issues some of those had which have been analyzed and protected against much better here. That which can be done within reason is being done. The only thing I can see which could make a significant improvement is if there were someone who could bridge the language barrier better for us, but given electronic and engineering terminology that is a hope which will likely go unanswered.

Keep up the excellent work folks :smiley:
Phil

I saw a place listing on a new Wuben light at Amazon that says Every light is 100% tested before being shipped. So maybe the idea is catching on. :wink:

Young, not so much, careful, well I thought I was! 1HP, jammed to an immediate stop! Left hand went immediately for the kill switch. On another occasion, the entire head came out of the chuck when boring the driver bay deeper with the 7/32” holes for wires already in place in the thick chunk of copper, making for an interrupted cut on the boring tool. Left hand went for the kill switch, right hand went for the flying head… caught the head before it could hit concrete but missed the kill switch which didn’t really matter at that point as it was spinning freely. Big WHEW! on the catch and save! lol

Have to agree that a Mandarin speaking BLF’er that had the time and inclination to act as go between would be an ideal situation, but everything else is being handled as well as possible from what I can see. Other group buys have pretty much been on existing lights, this is ground breaking in the creation of a new species. :slight_smile: And the power level is also head and shoulders above what’s been accomplished before, another level to the new species chain. Gotta love it!

I totally agree Phil… :+1:
That is why I am waging the “Send ’teacher’ to China” campaign.
A totally selfless endeavor (for the most part… :wink: … ) on my behalf to be present as a liaison at TF in China when these are produced. To insure, my very own feet on the ground there; that all goes as smooth as a baby’s butt with the Q8 production.

I even have a Passport, engineering drawing skills, blueprint skills - both drawing & reading, some machining knowledge & experience, and I am very fluent in using pictures - drawings - facial expressions - sign language - grunts & other guttural sounds to communicate.

And the best of all………… I know Kung Fu, as well as a few other Chinese words.

What more could we ask for I’d be a natural……….:wink:

So come on man…… get behind this “selfless” campaign of mine and support it.
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Hahahahaha, Teacher, you probably know General Tsao and his chicken army too! :slight_smile: We could end up with little packets of soy sauce and concentrated chili pepper oil in the square to-go box our lights come in… :stuck_out_tongue:

No sir, I would throw all the “concentrated chili pepper oil” in the trash immediately and eat the food with the soy sauce on it. :wink:

Nothing but Prime, Pristine, & Working Q8’s…. along with English instructions and appropriate spare parts bag would be shipped to your door. :wink:

Dangit! Now I’m hungry! :stuck_out_tongue:
<—- heading for Dynasty to hit the buffet for all-you-can-eat General Tsao’s chicken. :smiley:

I am too, I think I am gonna hit the buffet here in a bit…… in preparation ya’ know. :wink:

I want this really bad. Great project! Any estimate date for release? Also consider a zoomable version if possible :slight_smile:

Let’s see how proto V2 is first :wink:

Great fun getting a Uniquefire 1504 lens and a srk to play a bit
Not really a beam pattern to aim for though :slight_smile:

Captain Morgan and I have been telling tales all afternoon, so let me pontificate.

The average guy doesn’t have a clue about flashlights… especially if they grew up thinking Dads trusty 2D Maglite was “really bright”. I love whipping out my EagleTac D25C to one of my unsuspecting “gear guy” buddies and throwing down 700lm from a torch the size of a Chapstick. Bewilderment followed by disgust followed by envy followed by, “Where can I get one?”

I’ve got some other lights that have some “wow” factor, but I don’t think I’m really ready for sparking up 6000lm. My brain just isn’t able to get there. It’ll be like learning that I’m strong with the Force… that some Heavenly power to bring illumination to the depths of the Universe resides under my thumb… even Jesus took some time to find his groove.

And I have a feeling that when I’m not gonna be able to own just one… and that when I reveal the pricepoint to my before-mentioned “gear guy” friends, we will test the limits of the Chinese postal system.

Profound thanks to all who are making this happen, take as long as is needed to get it right… but remember that I’m freaking dying out here right now without one.

Sam, you an the Cap’n just carry on with the pontification while these lights are being perfected, once you see it you won’t believe it anyway. I mean, when level 3 or 4 lights up the room with ceiling bounce you’re gonna be trippin. When level 5 and 6 blow forceful illumination you’ll be drooling yourself, but when you finally reach Turbo you’ll hear the Nirvana Choir kick in with the Angelic rythm’s that will certify you a complete and total flashaholic to the core.

Yes, I know, default is ramping, but you’ll be tempted to ease into it and creep your way up to Turbo, when all along it’s a quick double tap away from off… once you experience it and learn the rythm of it, you’ll delight in showing your buds the low mode then blasting them with an eye searing Turbo and hearing their quick intake of breath as they too delve into the depths of flashaholism.

Just remember, bear it and share it my friend, bear it and share it. :wink: Welcome aboard! :smiley:

Oh yeah, for the record Sam, the little EagTac D25C is capable of 1300 lumens like the Titanium version I just modded for my buddy. :wink:

I could loan him my watch to take with him. First impressions are everything

Heck yeah, that’ll work. :+1:
The “campaign” is gaining momentum. …… :wink:

Slight tangent here but since the eagletac d25c was mentioned, I now need to buy it. Which one are y’all referring to? I see a couple, one titanium version and one clicky? Can anyone point me the right direction? Thanks, and thanks for making me a poorer man.

The regular black anodized one is fine for most, Ti fanatics like me really love the Ti version. It runs on a little 16340 cell, does an amazing job really for such a small light. I don’t have one but have modified two of my friends, one of each variation. I think he lost his black one, or someone lost it for him no doubt. lol

Try Banggood…. or GearBest is having a lot of flash sales for the next few days, if you can find one there you might get it at a substantial savings.

Edit: Can’t seem to locate it anywhere but Illumination Gear, they have the Ti one in 219C 5700K

Black anodized in same emitter with Illumination Gear is HERE

Bit pricey on the black one, fairly standard on the Ti version.

I know how much you like ramping… but it’s mostly only available on e-switch lights. So I’ve been making a ramping UI for clicky lights. It’s not quite done yet, but all the basics work already and on a FET+1 with tiny25 it’s almost as smooth as Narsil’s default UI. It’ll never be quite as nice without an e-switch, but I think it gets reasonably close considering the simpler hardware.

(also works on tiny13, but it’s not as smooth or as fancy due to space limitations)

You, M’Lady, are AWESOME! :smiley:

This forum is incredible, all the shared efforts from the first simple board designs up through Narsil now it’s been a treat to watch.