Hello, Raccoon city,
In my opinion of most of cheap multi-modes AA LED flashlights, you can bypass “Multiple modes, disco modes or Next Mode Memory.” by parallel a resistor (~100K Ohm) on driver board’s capacitor. Actually, resistor will discharge the capacitor very quick after turn OFF the light, so it will only turn ON in 1st mode.
Just remember to choose a flashlight will turn ON at highest for 1st mode.
Hope it helps.
The XTAR WK007 is a good AA zoomy. Has memory, and disco modes are hidden.
My review is here: Review WIP: XTAR WK007 (Zoom, AA/14500)
(Still need to finish runtime tests and outdoor beam shots).
Starts to significantly dim after 65mins on high using NiMH AA.
I don’t know if the lumens specs are really accurate…but, this seems to look a bit like what you want!
AA, just ON / OFF (at least no other indications of modes), zoom.
It sure does
Somehow, the “SecutiryIng” (or Securitylng) seem to have some cool lights! Gotta take a look at them
I guess you’ve noted but those from Ebay are 3 modes (eventually High-Low-Strove, as usual…) .
The one I sent the link seems to be 1 mode only!
I sent a message to the seller asking if it is really just 1 mode and if it takes 14500 batteries as well!
When they answer me, I’ll let you know if you want it! :+1:
It surely takes more time to be delivered than those from Amazon or even Ebay, but if it does make the difference in terms of the UI, or quality…I don’t know if you’d be willing to give it a try
BTW, DavidEF, I’ll probably get one, depending on the seller’s answer. If it is a 3 mode, I’ll pass :arrow_right:
I ordered 2 of those securitying zoomies from ebay, thanks for the tip. I think they may make good hosts, what is promising is that I see a standard tail with PCB and screw-in retaining ring.
I have one of those Securitying AA zoomies. My impressions:
1. Anodizing is excellent. It’s a perfect matte black. the words “Securitying” are very crisp and clear. Looks much higher quality than the finish on a typical Sipik 68.
2. Overall shape of the light feels good. It’s a bit long for a AA light. Still usable, but defnitely not in the miniature category either.
3. It has a twist zoom rather than a push-pull. This makes the zoom harder to cycle with one-hand, but allows more waterproofing since the stiffer zoom can stay in place even against air pressure changes.
4. Been awhile since I looked inside, but my recollection was that the aluminum pill is very small. I think even a 15mm driver needed some filing at the edges to fit. I don’t recall if I had to also file the star down.