TK's Emisar D4 review

[glide_1]

Emisar D4 Clip

I have been looking for a suitable clip for the D4 also. Today i tried using a clip from a Convoy S2+, it is almost a perfect fit except it is a little long.
I also used heat shrink tubing around the ring area of the clip to protect the body from scratches. Tubing dimensions are 4mm in diameter and 24mm length. Used a small torch.
Very easy mod to do and should be ok for now until i find a more suitable clip.

Here are the links to pics showing what it looks like.

[Agro]

@Hank Wang

@hank

I got a green D4 from Mtn.
The bezel seems to be glued on.
Far more difficult than hand-tight anyway.

None of the D4 bezel is glued, all you need is a bit more force.
But I advise the user do not try to unscrew the bezel (what is the need anyway?), the tightly screwed bezel is crucial
for the heat sinking.

1. To add GITD.
2. (Maybe later) To replace the emitters.

[MattSPL]

@CRX

Received my Nichia version today

Is that a standard 18350 body? And a trit?
Just ordered a Gray D4

[Agro]

It’s heavily modded by CRX.

[electricjelly]

I got around to installing an old Solarforce clip on my green D4 tonight. As I read about here, I needed to open up the inside diameter a little and install a conductive spacer inside the tailcap.

[ToyKeeper]

@jfg

Hello BLF

Hello, jfg! Welcome to BLF!

Does your name have anything to do with coffee?

[ToyKeeper]

@electricjelly

I got around to installing an old Solarforce clip on my green D4 tonight.

My SolarForce L2 clip has been working pretty well, but I should probably find something a little better than a paperclip to use as the spacer. It seems like the paperclip has reduced maximum output a bit.

The clip itself could stand to be a bit shorter, since it routes fabric directly into the edge of the clip groove. It’s not bad though, and I appreciate the wide opening on both sides of the contact point. It’s also nice that I can add/remove the clip without scratching anything.

[ToyKeeper]

@saypat

@hank

So how do I get to the bicycle “stutter” strobe settings? Multiple clicks don’t seem to do it.

reading your quote made me realize there isn’t a strobe on the D4, just the beacon

Yeah, sorry, there is no strobe or bike mode on the D4.

I enjoy some blinkies at times, especially party strobes, but those weren’t part of the D4 design. If you ever get the chance though, it’s fun to play with water under a motion-freezing party strobe.

[MattSPL]

@Agro

It’s heavily modded by CRX.

Ok thanks

[Potassium]

Hi Folks,
is there any discount coupon/code for Intl-Outdoor?

Thanks

[electricjelly]

@ToyKeeper

@electricjelly

I got around to installing an old Solarforce clip on my green D4 tonight.

My SolarForce L2 clip has been working pretty well, but I should probably find something a little better than a paperclip to use as the spacer. It seems like the paperclip has reduced maximum output a bit.

I used a piece of solid copper wire. I had flatten it with a hammer to allow the tailcap to tighten down enough to keep the clip from rotating around.
Its not ideal. I’d prefer a clip attached with screws, but this solarforce clip is alot more secure than a snap on clip.

[hank]

Question for Hank Wang — can you sell extra tailcaps?

I want to try some drilling and fiddling to attach a belt clip and lanyard/split ring attachment point.

Finding a copper ring/washer the right size to fit in the tailcap to use the Solarforce belt clips would also be good.

The main problem I have with this flashlight is it’s easy to drop.
And the very last thing I’d want to happen is to drop it while it’s heating up and have it land in an unreachable place and start a fire.

[ToyKeeper]

@Potassium

is there any discount coupon/code for Intl-Outdoor?

No, Hank doesn’t do inflated retail prices in order to have periodic sales. The price is set at fair value instead. However, compared to the competition, the D4 is 59% off.

[CRX]

Got a modified 47’s PK Paladin clip to work

[noboneshotdog]

@CRX

Got a modified 47’s PK Paladin clip to work

That’s a sweet clip. Did it need to be reamed or anything to fit?

[ToyKeeper]

It looks like the clip’s ring had to be cut and the arms bent out a bit.

[CRX]

@noboneshotdog

Did it need to be reamed or anything to fit?

That would have been my preferred method but there just isn’t enough material so I cut a slot in it to fit over the threads, you can see it in the cap picture and also filed down the placement nibs.

[Sledgestone]

@ToyKeeper

@Potassium

is there any discount coupon/code for Intl-Outdoor?

No, Hank doesn’t do inflated retail prices in order to have periodic sales. The price is set at fair value instead. However, compared to the competition, the D4 is 59% off.

And don’t forget that the D4 is a much better light.

[ToyKeeper]

@Sledgestone

And don’t forget that the D4 is a much better light.

Eh, that depends on one’s personal values.

Zebralights are still unmatched for efficiency and stability (especially at moon levels), and have a more refined physical build with features like a clip and a recessed switch and a more sculpted shell. They also offer a fancier UI with more fiddly bits, which some people really love.

The D4 beats Zebralights in matters of output, flexibility, simplicity, mod-friendliness, price, and available colors. On most counts, by a wide margin.

For daily use, my modded D4 (added clip and new firmware) goes pretty much everywhere with me. My Zebralights mostly only get used when I need a headlamp or when I want to calibrate a light box. Because my values place a heavy emphasis on mod-friendliness; it’s incredibly hard to beat a product modified to suit one’s own preferences.

(as a side note, if anyone wants the ZL UI on a D4, that can be arranged…)

[Illumenated]

I feel dumb asking this but I can’t get my new D4 to even turn on. I’m using the recommended INR 30Q batteries… am I putting them in wrong? I’ve tried both directions, tried tightening the tube until it hurt…what am I doing wrong??