About muggle mode, there seem to be three ideas floating around:
Single-mode on/off at ~150 lm. (already implemented)
Idea #1, but add hold-to-ramp from ~5 lm to ~300 lm.
Clicks cycle through 2-3 levels like a common cheap light. Order/spacing not yet determined.
To exit muggle mode, it’s currently “loosen+tighten the tube”.
Fortunately, a factory reset shouldn’t be needed. It might be possible since it’s a thing people seem to like, but the settings aren’t particularly botchable.
However, it occurs to me that loosening the tube will also physically disconnect the button… and when tightening the tube there may be no way to ensure that the button will connect before power. So, it may be a good idea to avoid anything which involves button-press detection at boot, and anything which involves clicking the button while power is disconnected.
The Miller, I only see myself on the list for one. Can you please add me for a second (two total) when you get a chance? Gotta have one to give my dad Thanks!
I like the idea of Muggle mode being single mode off and on (and more accessible than going into programming settings) and Muggle friendly mode groups and configurable ramping seems ideal if it’s going to be a gift.
The FW3A comes with a pocket clip. The D4 requires mod’ to get one on it. It’s my biggest gripe with the D4. Small EDC pocket lights require a clip and need to have it designed in, not added as a kludge add-on. It’s aggravating when a light can be so good yet miss something so simple.
The FW3A is far more cost effective at 1/2 the price of the D4.
The solution is easy. A few minutes to explain how the light works. Heck, Narsil isn’t difficult. If someone can’t grasp it they probably should hand the light to someone capable of understanding the extremely simple UI to keep them out of trouble.
That’s why there are junk lights in the hardware store. For folks like that.
There is a major disadvantage with the FW3A though: Its doesnt exsist… 8 months sience the OP and we only know the manufacturer.
The D4 is ready to buy and you have the xpl option with 4300lm. The cost however can be twice as high. The position of the switch is also a major aspect, tail vs side.
Not true, it does exist, at least in prototype form. I’ve seen pics on Facebook, shared by Neal Zhang. I tried to find them again but they were in a comment, not in their own post, and Facebook search really sucks. So I couldn’t, sorry. But it definitely exists.