(prototype) the GT Mini

Thanks for the update Juheebus. Good luck…… :+1:

List updated below.

Unless I missed someone, I count 15 people to date who have posted about switch problems. They are….

  • djozz // Reported RESOLVED
  • mortuus // RESOLVED
  • teacher // RESOLVED
  • RobertB // Reported RESOLVED
    ………
  • gabo // RESOLVED
  • Cereal_killer /
  • Jhicks2018 // RESOLVED
  • P33 /
  • Coyotehawk
  • X3 / // RESOLVED (PayPal dispute refund)
  • illuminos
  • Silent_Star /
  • Juheebus / // RESOLVED (Replacement head)
  • mb200k
  • Pulstar

Anyone else having any type GT Mini switch problems besides the people I mentioned above??
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List updated. Juheebus RESOLVED, 8 November 2018

Hi, this is my first post here so hope it’s OK to reply… I have an issue with the switch on my GT Mini. It intermittent doesn’t respond to my clicks, it also switches itself off and sometimes flickers when ramping up/down the brightness.

I bought from NealsGadgets and I’m hopeful Neal will resolve it for me, I love this light!

Hi A92AA0B03E, welcome to BLF!! :+1:

It is perfectly fine for you to post here. Sorry for your trouble, but I am sure Neal will take care of you. Be sure to let him know by PM or email.

I will add you to ‘the list’. Be sure to let us know the outcome.

Hi, thanks for the warm welcome!
I have contacted Neal, although only this evening (UK) so I am giving him a good amount time to respond :slight_smile: I have complete faith he will help me sort it out, however that needs to work. I adore the light so hopefully it will get sorted, if not… just an excuse to buy more lights! :smiley:

Unless I missed someone, I count 16 people to date who have posted about switch problems. They are….

  • djozz // Reported RESOLVED
  • mortuus // RESOLVED
  • teacher // RESOLVED
  • RobertB // Reported RESOLVED
    ………
  • gabo // RESOLVED
  • Cereal_killer /
  • Jhicks2018 // RESOLVED
  • P33 /
  • Coyotehawk
  • X3 / // RESOLVED (PayPal dispute refund)
  • illuminos
  • Silent_Star /
  • Juheebus / // RESOLVED (Replacement head)
  • mb200k
  • Pulstar
  • A92AA0B03E /

Anyone else having any type GT Mini switch problems besides the people I mentioned above??
………
List updated. A92AA0B03E added, 12 November 2018_

Mine is a bit unstable. Most work, but sometimes you need to press twice or harder. I bought in a group order.

OK, I’ll add you to the list komeko. You going for a replacement head??

Unless I missed someone, I count 17 people to date who have posted about switch problems. They are….

  • djozz // Reported RESOLVED
  • mortuus // RESOLVED
  • teacher // RESOLVED
  • RobertB // Reported RESOLVED
    ………
  • gabo // RESOLVED
  • Cereal_killer /
  • Jhicks2018 // RESOLVED
  • P33 /
  • Coyotehawk
  • X3 / // RESOLVED (PayPal dispute refund)
  • illuminos
  • Silent_Star /
  • Juheebus / // RESOLVED (Replacement head)
  • mb200k
  • Pulstar
  • A92AA0B03E /
  • komeko

Anyone else having any type GT Mini switch problems besides the people I mentioned above??
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List updated. komeko added, 12 November 2018_

If it was not a glued frame, I could replace the driver itself. In this situation, please new head.

Yep, the glue killed the idea of a simple driver replacement for me too. :frowning:
Be sure to PM or email Neal about this if you have not already.
Good luck. :+1:

To update my situation, I received my replacement head from Neal today, very happy with his service! Fingers crossed this switch will not have issues. It does feel firmer and a more positive click but that might just be because it’s new.

I did manage to get partial refund (didn’t get refund for short tube nor shipping) from BG, it all took a while but I’m somehow less dissapointed.

my replacement works perfect one month later or more so guess they did a better job second time. And yes the button feels better not because new its because they changed something i guess, older was worse.

Unless I missed someone, I count 17 people to date who have posted about switch problems. They are….

  • djozz // Reported RESOLVED
  • mortuus // RESOLVED
  • teacher // RESOLVED
  • RobertB // Reported RESOLVED
    ………
  • gabo // RESOLVED
  • Cereal_killer /
  • Jhicks2018 // RESOLVED
  • P33 / // RESOLVED (“partial refund” reported)
  • Coyotehawk
  • X3 / // RESOLVED (PayPal dispute refund)
  • illuminos
  • Silent_Star /
  • Juheebus / // RESOLVED (Replacement head)
  • mb200k
  • Pulstar
  • A92AA0B03E / // RESOLVED (Replacement head)
  • komeko

Anyone else having any type GT Mini switch problems besides the people I mentioned above??
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List updated. P33 & A92AA0B03E both RESOLVED, 23 November 2018_

OK that’s great to know, thank you for the info.

I got screwed by PP and Banggood…

Consider my case unresolvable.

wow that sucks, what did they say? usually PP favors the buyer and not the seller…. :person_facepalming:

It was originally because people complained about the “hold until hot” method being obnoxious. Factory calibration is a bonus though. It’s also easier to implement, and takes less space.

To make things easier in the future though, I’m adding a factory reset function with auto-calibration. So people shouldn’t really need to enter the temperature manually unless they want to fine-tune it.

I am a little disappointed with the attitude of Neals. I bought a lot of flashlights from him for a lot of money, and to submit my problem with a switch in GTmini, he offered me a $ 5 rebate. It does not change anything. Head replacement or even the driver may help. At the most I will try to unscrew the glued frame. I do not react to my next e-mails anymore. It’s a pity, because until now I was very happy with shopping with him. Well packaged and good contact, but you can see, as most of the sellers from the east, with the problems their attitude changes completely. I’m sad.