In for one of each CCT!
Holy mackerel! At that price I’d be down for two of each color temp!
Why wouldn’t I want 3 of each? Mark me down please.
I am in for 2 of each
I still want one of each tint, pending seeing pictures / tests of Sofirn’s product.
In for one of each CCT at the least.
If they are built to be a true E01 rival with potting, good regulation, and battery vampire qualities, I’ll commit to eight if it stays in the neighborhood of the $6 price point mentioned. Not just going to hoard them for myself, I would give some away.
In for two of each!
Yeah, that did not come out right. I have 4 AAA twisties, and when I carried them my MO was to squeeze the head to get the light to come on and go through modes even. Maratac copper, brass Lumintop worm, Manker Boney, and Thrunite Ti3. The only one that does not work well that way is the Ti3, it just needs to be twisted. Just saying that there are options for momentary on without twisting.
In for two of each-
This Australian vendor has both the 3200k and 5600k. I split the cost of shipping with another forum member.
https://www.ledsales.com.au/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=2062
I’m still interested in several of the AAA lights, if this gets to the production stage, from either manufacturer.
I’ll take 4 of the warm white.
Im keen for 4
djozz
I think we can make here in this thread the first few preparation.
But it would be better to start later a new thread with a structure like the FW3A, GTmini or GT70.
- A team handles the thread
- The first ca. ten Post reserved
- an order formular (like Gt70) and email confirmation.
And can you ask Sofirn if we can order spare LEDs for other projects.
They can sell it in packs with 5 or 10 each.
Ideas for Sofirn 5mm light:
- A hex head. Doesnt roll away. Better grip for a twisty
- a trit slot in the tail
Please also read this comparison review:
This Thursday I am going on a camping trip for almost 4 weeks in the mountains in Northern Italy. In this period I will be without Internet access. Given the recent developments I would like to transfer the supervision of this thread to a team.
Is there anyone interested in joining this team for coordinating this special edition BLF light made by Sofirn?
I will be around until August 11th, and can maintain the list. A team like for the Q8 or FW3A seems not really needed for this light since the design will be mostly in the hands of Sofirn, who are really capable of making it. A extra hand for the list would be handy though.
Barry answered a few more questions:
-the body can be made in three colours, he asked which colours we like. I see a pagelong discussion coming up 
, perhaps a poll should solve that.
-about the driver: yes, it can be made to fully drain an alkaline, in fact they claim they can make the same driver as the E01
-I asked if the current could be 30mA, Barry said it was possible but was concerned if that would reduce the lifetime of the led and so make the light less durable. I estimate that 30mA will be alright but is there someone with more experience with these leds who has knowledgable input?
-apart from this Yuji version for BLF, Sofirn will likely make a common white low CRI version with more output too. I suggested also that a version with red led would be popular, and perhaps 365nmUV and he answered that if demand would be there that could easily be made too (but AFAIC there will be no interest list for that in this thread, seems a bit too complicated to me).
Color: I opt for grey
I don’t like to search in a dark place for a black item.
in for 1
Djozz: thanks for helping out with the list!