(prototype) the GT Mini

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They seem pretty comparable as far as output and distance. I seem to remember some people getting really low output from the UT02 after Utorch adjusted the drivers down to increase reliability. I can’t remember if they were measuring 1000 or 1200, though. It was pretty low for a xhp35-HI.

The mini GT seems to have a 9mm smaller diameter head combined with a slightly smaller die size emitter so my guess was the mini GT would have a little bit tighter hot spot giving it more throw, but the pictures show them with a similar sized hotspot. Oh well, I guess the differences equal out.

I think the big selling point on the mini GT is the styling and UI. It’s also much smaller and lighter than the UT02.

If the driver is a FET, the XPL-HI can handle higher amps. At 7A it might be doing 1700 lumen which would definitely beat the UT02. In stock form they appear to have similar throw.

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It should be named MT , from Micro or Mini Thrower , compared to GT

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“MT” pronounced “empty”? … I think “mini GT” sounds better.

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Maybe another word haha ! Little Thrower (LT) maybe :smiley: :smiley: :smiley:

Mini Giga Thrower is kind of ironic

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We need this!!! :smiley:

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If 18650 is ‘mini’ and 18350 is ‘micro,’ then how about ‘pico’ for the AAA model? :partying_face:

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:D

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As far as I can tell, that’s the point. Same size and performance as a D1S, but with a different look and feel. Also, an optional 18350 version.

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Both can be converted, if you can find or make a clicky-switch tailcap which fits. It’ll also need new firmware. I added dual-switch support to Anduril a while back, which basically just makes it turn on at the memorized level when it gets power (instead of blinking and turning off). So, momentary on the tail switch, brightness and extra modes on the side switch.

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… similar to a Mini C8 Mini C8 AAA XM-L U2 Mod. XP-G2 Shots Added. 1.17.13 :wink:

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I find it humorous the lengths people are willing to go to in order to make (or not make) a purchase. Especially in flashlights, have to analyze the heck out of it, yet the closet has how many shirts/shoes/slacks/jackets/coats? We buy a new shirt because we like how it looks, think it’ll look good on us, not usually because our closet is bare and we have nothing to wear.

Flashaholics are like that with lights… ooooooooh! I LIKE that one! Where do I sign up? :stuck_out_tongue: (Hmmm, could this be why I have 200 lights?)

I NEEEEEED the 10440 version of the GT! I do, I really really do! :smiley:

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Did I read over the information?

In the sign up list you have the choice between CW and NW LED

Are there any information about the colour temperature or the Bin of the LEDs?

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What? I need that, where do I sign up?! One nano-GT in titanium please with copper middle section :heart_eyes:

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NOW we’re on the same page Jos! :smiley: I’d be on that like a chicken on a June bug!

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Sorry if I’ve overseen a regarding post:
is the driver really pressfit or glued?

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driver is not final atm

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Will it have the same UI as the big GT?

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I’d offer firmware, but… if it’s a Mini-GT, for the sake of consistency, it should probably have the same UI as the GT.

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Not that your firmware isn’t good (it sure is!!) this ‘mini-GT’ definitely needs the same firmware / UI as the big GT. :heart_eyes:
For the driver, it needs something like the LD drivers from ledforpower. Very nice CC controlled (no pwm!) lower modes and a possible DD or FET like high / turbo mode for ultimate performance.

This mini version looks great! Though it could be a little bit bigger. :smiling_imp:
Really love that it has the same looks as the big version. But the fins could have been a little bit smaller and one extra wouldn’t hurt. (as with the big one :sunglasses: )

I like it that flashlights are starting to use the 21700 cells but an 18650 version makes still sense.