FW3A, a TLF/BLF EDC flashlight - SST-20 available, coupon codes public

2 please……… :slight_smile:

One please.
Thank you.

Looks great, would it be possible as an option to exclude mcpcb/emitters for $8-10 less? Perhaps for a limited first run batch since many of us on TLF/BLF are so particular with our choice of color temp/cri/output/etc…

Sign me up for 1 :slight_smile:

I highly doubt that the LEDs and the mcpcb cost the manufacturer $8 - $10.

Please put me down for 1, I have been wanting a multi emitter light for a while now.

How quick has this thread grown. Just got here and its 118 posts long. How could I miss out on this. Yes please. One for me. :slight_smile:

I’m in for 1

One please

One please.

Can you make a quick summary about differences between this and Jaxman E2L. I am waiting nichia version of the latter but I am not sure now.

Yes will update the list later :wink:

Host or without LEDs mean deviation from the rest, complexity.
Probably even higher cost for not making one inline with the rest.
We know how hard it can be to get hosts from not that big companies who suffer less when not making a complete light, even the likes of Jaxman are not keen for it.
As with the Q8 and GT we aim for a complete light with unique features
Swapping LEDs is for owners for as said, the individual taste of each is very hard to take into account for a larger production while ideal to furfil when reflowing oneself.

So for the grpupbiy LEDs in a nice average in terms of all the tints available seem best.

The driver, emitters and switch are the most significant differences.

The FW3A uses a FET driver with regulated channels for the lower modes. The highest modes are unregulated with a FET driver; the emitters get as much current as their forward voltage and the battery’s internal resistance will allow. With some LEDs, this can be quite a lot (15A or more). The E2L uses linear regulators on all modes and limits current to about 2.8A on max.

The FW3A uses the XP-G3 emitter, which is more efficient than the XP-G2 used in the E2L and requires less voltage. Combined with a FET driver, requiring less voltage means it will use more current on max, generating much more light, at least until it overheats and thermal throttles.

The E2L uses a mechanical switch that interrupts current from the battery, while the FW3A uses an electronic switch that sends a signal to the driver. An E-switch has some advantages:

  • It’s shorter. A mechanical switch adds about 20mm to the length.
  • It’s more reliable in a high-current application. I’ve burned out a few switches building FET triples.
  • It has less resistance, making the light brighter in a direct-drive application like this one.
  • It’s possible to have shortcuts from off to several different modes by different actions like short-press, long-press, double-click. It’s common to have shortcuts to high, low and last-used.

Put me on the list for 1. I would prefer a high CRI version but for this price I can’t complain.

I’m in for one!

Wow nice post!
Adding just looks and Narsil with a lot of options as other notable differences.

I haven’t even paid for the Q8 yet, and now this? Why are you doing this to me?
Of course I am interested.

Thank you. Very nice message.
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Is XP-G3 used in this light high cri version? (90+)

If Xp-g3 yields better results than 219c, this will be a very good light.

What a nice surprise! Please add me to the list :slight_smile:

I’m in for 1