Not that I’m aware of. At the moment, I think we’re mostly waiting on Barry&co to build and test Lexel’s driver design. I also have some firmware updates I could make, but I’ve been trying to finish other stuff first.
Curious …. just how long has “the ball” been in Barry&co court? An update(even if it is not about the lantern) telling us what is going on would be nice. Anything indicating the project is actually moving forward.
I think Barry got the files just a few days ago. I’m not sure how long it takes to print the circuit boards and get all the components, but it’s probably faster than ordering from Oshpark.
I must admit I haven’t followed the project very closely beyond what is needed for firmware. I’ve been kind of enjoying not being in charge. I can at least say the project is moving, though. There were some unexpected delays from several hardware updates, but it sounds like it’ll probably go faster now.
Thanks TK…… Yeah, I was surprised that you ‘seemed’ to have time to deal with interest list …… isnt that a bit below your paygrade?..…it’s above mine 
Add me to the interest list as well. Been watching this for awhile from afar. I need a decent LED lantern, I’ve convinced myself.
Waiting to hear for progress from Barry really. Its going slower than i been hoping, but i don’’t have the BLF project experience or knowledge that the organizers of the GT or Q8 had. Originally we had TheMiller who has much more experience in projects like this helping us, but he went missing in action over a year ago, and i just don’t have his ability or experience to push this project through faster. We have a great team of people working on the driver & helping with the list and other things including ToyKeeper, Lexel, SBslider, BlueSword, Bmengineer, and with Barry of Sofirn on the team, but my hands are tied on to know exactly of the things needed to get it rolling smoother. All i know of right now is waiting for the driver to be developed at the factory and waiting for updates from Barry, and try to provide him with anything he needs to the best of my abilities & what spare time i have.
I wish I was qualified to help in some way…. if you needed a carpenter, I would volunteer……… at least to tell you what needed to be done next 
You're job is to go watch Golf .. Go watch Golf .. and putter around the house.
Interested in one, thanks.
I miss TheMiller too. If without him, the Q8 project could take longer. Several days ago, engineer arranged a prototype of board but still wait for it……At the same time, contacting Samsung led supplier for the needed leds, also waiting……. I’m not sure if a prototype of lantern can be made before Chinese New Year arrives.
“Slow is smooth, and smooth is fast”
and
“it is done, when it is done”
Interested. 2 units.
I’m interested in 2 units.
Thank you Barry for the updates 
much appreciated. we will provide all the information you need to help make the BLF lantern a reality.
Put me down for one of these please.
Possibly two.
Interested in one
Barry from the factory have provided a photo of the new LT1 BLF lantern driver board prototype ready for the firmware testing for the lantern! (components & brass positive contact ring to be added)
Yeah, buddy!
I hope that is just a quick and dirty prototype finish i.e. the HASL solder instead of e.g. ENIG plating for production.
Presumably it will be fitted with the Q8 brass contact ring ?
Looking forward to seeing it assembled and tested. Nice to see progress, and that you are continuing to make this happen, despite any personal worries.
Good luck.
I’m not really sure if that amount of vias may become problematic in the long run and/or if maybe a single row somewhere the tube doesn’t make contat would already be enough.
Other than that: Nice layout, programming pins, permanent and switched indicator light and what looks like a thermal sensor?