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

2 Questions for anyone able and willing:

  1. Please forgive if this an ignorant question……but as far as “modes” or “brightness levels”, does this go up to the 800 lumen range Maukka noticed and then it’s only the full on TURBO after that? Or is there ramping from the regulated 7x7135 mode up to the Turbo (ie. can we go up to say, 1400 lumens-ish or 2000 lumens-ish and stop there, without going all the way to turbo?) ?

In reading on Anduril on the OP page…it appears infinite variable brightness….but just wanted to make sure I wasn’t misunderstanding.

2. The optics. It appears there are several easy swapouts (some mentioned to be sold by MTN on a previous page here). Is it as easy as screwing off the bezel and swapping? Or is there glue or other tools involved?

TIA! :+1: :slight_smile:

1. All of that is configurable. It’s just that the default stepped ramp mode goes up to the 800 lumens and to turbo from there with a double click.

2. Easy to swap MCPCB and LEDs or optics (Carclo), no glue.

Maukka, thanks for the analysis, and the good hard work you have contributed to this project!

I plan to purchase this version of the FW3A, but would like increase the throw. I get about 12000 cd from my current EDC Thorfire TG06S and would like to at least duplicate it with my new FW3A.

Approximately how much throw would be gained by going to a clear lens? Are there any other easy mods that would further increase the throw? Thanks!

Shouldn’t turbo be closer to 3000lm though?
The lowest mode is approximately how low?
I hope the muggle mode goes up to the 7*7135 level.
Is the build quality of the D4 better?

I’m down for one.

Please count me in for one of each:

  • 1 XP-L HI
  • 1 LH351D

I haven’t tested different optics with the XP-L HI yet, but will post numbers later with the 10507. You’ll probably gain about 20-40% more candela.

With the narrow clear optic and the xpl-hi you should be able to hit 12,000 lux. Using SkyLumen specs his lights achieve 15,000 lux.

https://skylumen.com/collections/v54-lights/products/sl2

Same here, A and D. Didn’t realize that was a color pic. Very nice!

Please add me for another

It looks as though there might be enough shelf space up front to fit a 4x mtnmcpcb, is this true?

Would love a beamshot of the xpl-hi-3D :3

Though I may end up trying to mod the sst-20 dogf4rts into it for even more throw…cant wait!

Can i add 2 more lights to my order?

Yeah, the Emisar D4 XP-G2 are actually quite a nice tint of rose. I was really surprised and I have 2 of those and 2 of the XP-L Hi 4000k as well.

Can you show us how the final implementation of the tail e-switch was achieved? Is it still a separate inner tube?

Yes, there’s an inner tube.

Thank you for all that info! Does this mean the lowest it will go is 3.6 lumens? Thank you!

I’d like to sign up for 1 XPL-Hi version.

No, that’s just the lowest mode on the default stepped ramp mode. It will go much lower.

Thank you sir for the information!

To get more throw then, I may order the 10507 Carclo Lens - 3-UP Narrow Spot Optic from Mt Electronics at the same time I order the FW3A. This seems like a simple-enough mod. Thanks again!

Edited:

[quote=ToyKeeper] Any standard Carclo triple optic of the right size should work, such as the ones sold at MtnElectronics. This includes 10507, 10511, 10508, 10509, and 10510. The 10507 optic makes the most throw, but also makes virtually every emitter look ugly. So the default is 10511 because it provides the most throw available without causing strong beam artifacts. It can also be polished to increase throw, while still producing a nicer-looking beam than 10507. [/quote]

It appears that the 10511 optic may be a good choice also.

I just can’t believe the amount of work that goes into these projects. I’m assuming that we’ll have opportunity to donate to those who have worked so diligently once the light is available?

Speaking of which, I believe I am currently in for 2 lights (#934 & 935). I would actually like to up this to 6 total, 3 of each emitter option.

Thanks again, everyone!