Thanks for that link.
Last thing that happened.
2017-10-11 02:55:40
Location: Flyt Express’s sorting center, Hong Kong
Status: Item in transit
Im using Trackchecker mobile app but that didn’t find anything either.
Guess I have to wait for the slow boat before I receive my MF-01.
Hmm, I hope mine doesn’t turn out to be a “first wave” one, old stock or returned :cry:
I was surprised it isn’t coming straight from China.
Mine too Tom Tom. Does anyone know if there is a way to find out if yours is first wave or second wave? Is there a serial number difference?
There is no serial number soooooo…
Now… where can I get 30Q BT… all other place I trust are all flat tops…
I was looking for them as well and settled with flat tops from GearBest’s “China” warehouse. Those are available to ship for a decent deal. I couldn’t find button tops at any reasonable price.
Banggood got button top ones and now idk where else to order them…. I know with a small mod by remove those plastic rings can let the flashlight take flat top batteries. But I like to keep my stuff as they are from factory if nothing is broken…
ordered nichia version, hope new driver will solve all the problems
Any more info on the new led wiring? So we’re currently in the 2nd batch if I’m not mistaken? New led wiring will be the 3d batch then?
How difficult would it be for a noob like me to replace the driver, if I practice some soldering first? I’d like to get started on some electronics projects, and this looks really tempting. If it is too advanced, I would be happy to pay someone to do it.
Would these drivers be available loaded with the caps, resistors and chips? I’d be able to solder the wires, but have never worked with such small componnents.
Lexel could probably solder some led wires to the driver for you, then you’d route the wires through the center hole and solder the ends to the led board. There is easy access as seen in this picture.
I know the wiring is different, but it should still be 6 solder joints minimum. It would be easy for a novice, but if you’ve never done it before, practice a little first.
Built and tested.
Thanks, that’s about what I was expecting. I usually pick up new skills pretty easily, but like PBWilson I wouldn’t dare to try and add any components to as circuit (yet).
Boss is not in office, i can't get hold of him. I have not seen the actual updated unit yet, but i was told that all units sold from Oct 9 onward would be from 2nd batch with new LED wiring.
The way Lexel does it is called reflowing. It’s like making a pizza. Lol
You apply a little solder paste to each pad, then place each component into position. Then you put it in an oven for a very specific time/temperature cycle. Then boom, they are all soldered.
There are reflow videos on YouTube. You should check out a couple that shows the componentS moving into position. It’s really neat.
Thanks. That’s interesting. You mentioned there would be a minor output bump of like 200 lumens or so I believe, and there would be less heat at the same time for the second batch. So who knows there is a major driver re-design with a boost driver. Honestly, if there is such a difference, testing the new batch and comparing to the first one would be really nice as well. :partying_face:
I know these are flat tops, but does anyone have any experience with this Brand?
I don’t see a good reason why anyone should consider these. For the same, or even less money, you can get genuine Samsung 30Q cells.