FW3A, a TLF/BLF EDC flashlight - SST-20 available, coupon codes public

If you define efficiency by led-watts/input-watts then a higher Vf would be better. However I would argue that the most important efficiency is lumens/watt-input and in that scenario you want the LED with the most lumens/amp where the VF doesnā€™t matter as long as itā€™s low enough for the circuit to work.

Iā€™m looking for a dark grey light, so please add me to the list for one.

Definetily interested for one, please.

Thanks all for the answers to my questions.
Love the fact that its a 3 channel light for better efficiency and regulation.

Looking forward to see the final version come to life.

Well, instead of waiting around or moaning about the FW3A's production I had to get creative and make my own version ;)CRX SR4-T

Copper, Brass & Titanium construction
Quad Nichia 219C 5000K emitters
20mm Copper DTP MCPCB
20mm x 7mm solid copper heatsink
22mm x 2mm dual coated ARC glass
Emisar D4v2 ramping driver
Copper & glass tritium momentary tail switch
Lockout-able
Magnetic cell contacts
56, 2mm x 2mm magnets in tail
18650 cell compatible

Length ā€“ 97mm
Width ā€“ 25mm
Weight ā€“ 185g (with 18650 cell)

I could have shaved another few millimetres off the length of the light but wanted a decently thick copper heatsink, magnetic tail and tritium vial in the momemtary switch button, still managed to keep it below 100mm.

It is not 100% finished yet but near enough.

Size comparison:

This is cruel CRX :stuck_out_tongue:

You could start mass production, the model is functional, the tint is good and it has the looks we need :smiling_imp:

Nobody would want to pay the price though :money_mouth_face:
Funny thing is, this one only took me a day to make.

Took him a day to make. I donā€™t think heā€™s completely human. :laughing: :open_mouth:

CRX, beautiful! Do you ever sell your lights? How much would this one go for?

I want one! +1

Oh no, I think heā€™s onto me :smiley:

This oneā€™s a keeper, I never know how to price these things, by the hour + materials?
My time varies between Ā£30-Ā£50 an hr for work so if I said Ā£30 x 12 = Ā£360 + Ā£40 + a niche skill set & unqiue item?ā€¦.

I canā€™t speak for CRX, but it would have to be expensive, both parts and labor wise.

Beautiful!

Edit: beat me to the post.

Would like to purchase when available.

Thatā€™s really nice. It may even be closer to the original spirit of the FW3A than the real thing. Iā€™m curious thoughā€¦ did you flash the driver or use it stock? There are builds of Anduril for that driver if you want one.

Thanks. I used what I had on hand - a stock Emisar D4 driver with the switchwire connected to a brass ring sitting on the spring side, insulated of course.

Interested in 1. Thanks.

We were hoping youā€™d do it pro bono. You knowā€¦ā€¦for BLF membersā€¦ā€¦.in your spare time. :smiling_imp: :smiley:

Interested in 1 when available :slight_smile:

No clue how I overlooked the FW3A being a 3 channel, 1+7+FET driver. That just sweetens the deal.

Deep from the abyss, now comes this photo of the FW3A with the Emisar in the center.

Note: Itā€™s not the final ā€˜tintā€™ of the anodisation yet, still in ā€˜Hostā€™ form (more greenish than grey), but at least youā€™ll believe this project is on track and itā€™s coming our way sooner than later:

Edit: The photo might not be a final representation of what will become the production version.

Itā€™s more for the purpose of showing that this project is very-much alive and hopefully bring hope to those fellow members who are losing enthusiasm because of the looong wait.