In fact, the difference is not perceptible. Then I wonder if the throw of this torch will be distinguishable from that of the TN42vn with throw of 1940m.
What exactly is the TN42vn that can do 1940 meters, or in kcd: 943 kcd? Is it still using a XHP35 HI or a dedomed XP-G2 or something else? I sure would rather have 1300 kcd over 943 kcd any day.
1300 kcd = 2280 meters (1.4 miles)
943 kcd = 1940 meters (1.2 miles)
In this case, a 38% bump up in kcd produces a 17.5% bump in distance.
Ohh, ok. The TN42vn that can do 940 kcd is a dedomed XP-G2: (i.e.: pencil beam), hotel room window vs. the entire hotel at a distance, as a rough difference.
Probably this has already been mentioned, but I would add a crenulated steel bezel for several reasons:
1 - the flashlight would be nicer!
2 - When working I often put the torch upside down on the ground and a steel bezel would avoid risk of scratches.
3 - If the torch drops on the ground by the edge of the head it gets not dinged. The steel bezel distributes the impact on the whole circumference of the head.
4 - A crenulated bezel can used to break a window glass if needed.
I mean the Acebeam TN42vn modded by Vihn (SkyLumen.com): https://skylumen.com/collections/v54-lights/products/tn42vn-throw-king-pre-order-only
Of course you are right, but I am not sure that a throw of 2280m is very distinguishable from a throw of 1940m as the difference is just 15%. Look at this comparative test between the Acebeam X65vn (1,575m) and the Thrunite TN42vn (1940m): Giants of the throw in the sky of Rome!
The big difference in numbers is not so visible in the real world. Also, The X65 keeps a larger spill that makes you to understand what you are lighting. Look at the top of the dome: the X65 allows you to see the tower bell behind the Dome and the trees around. With the tight spot of the TN42 you need to explore here and there to understand the environment. I would like if the the BLF flashlight would have a beam pattern like that of the Acebeam X65.
The GT is so large and heavy that even a titanium bezel won’t stop it from breaking in a fall.
So just don’t drop it.
You also don’t want to be using this to break windows, the circumference of the head is so large that all you will do is just damage the flashlight and scratch the glass because of force distribution.
Also, the design is finalized, a steel bezel would add cost and manufacturing complexity.
Any chance you can get some beam shots of the new prototype? Like nice throwy beam shots at distance. The new improvements look amazing love the side led and how well they did on the battery carrier’s. Looks like a nice light. I’d notice the difference in 1.3 miles and 1.1 miles because I actually light up object’s in the distance. Might be using binoculars with this light this is crazy.
I will try to get some beamshots once I get the firmware sorted and the LED tested. Those are first on my to do list and my limited free time.
I have a water tower I am hoping would make a good target for giggles but finding a dry enough night could be hard. In the humidity the beam just scatters to fast, looks cool though , like a light saber!
I was talking with a friend who’s also on the list for a GT.
I mentioned that due to its comical size, a muggle might think the GT is an outdated incandescent flashlight filled with D batteries… until it’s powered on.
I’m tempted to apply a faux finish (using removeable paint) to increase this effect.
I Second this Idea!! It would make the light more Durable and add esthetics to it although I do understand it is a bit late in the build process possibly to add it in now and may up the cost a bit! ……But a Good Idea!!
With the battery carryer I have some questions and suggestions:
Yes The quality looks nice. But the solder points near the Bat+ pads are not verry nice. Is it possible to move them to an other place?
And it would be great if the flashlight would work with flat top batteries with raised flat top or in other words with bigger top button. That means the cutout of the top pcb has to be enlarged and perhaps the Bat+ pad too. And the solder points have to be moved to another place too.
I am thinking of the following batteries to fit this carryer:
- Sanyo/Panasonic NCR18650GA
- Sony VTC6 and other Sony Batteries
- LG HG2
and similar
The only Problem would be that there is only a difference of a few 0.x mm between Bat+ and schrink tube of the most batteries. The NCR18650GA has a bigger difference between these.