✌ FREEME - ASTROLUX MF01S 15000lm Flashlight Group Buy - ENDED

[AlexGT]

@Texas_Ace

Here are some comparison shots between the old MF01 and the new MF01S. I had actually not seen a side by side before, The new version is actually a little shorter.

I like the new design better :+1:

[Captain_Joe]

Interested

[Texas_Ace]

I agree, the new version looks and should preform better.

[justicemanvn]

interested

[eric800]

interested

[schroeck]

Interested!

[adam7027]

Definitely Interested !

[djypo]

Interested

[IanBP]

Interested

[Dioda]

Interested if price is right.

[klrman]

@Texas_Ace

@klrman

@Texas_Ace

I requested a clear option as well, they made one but it was after that last picture was taken: !{width:50%}http://pballandmore.com/images/2019/MT18-Color-10.jpg!:http://pballandmore.com/images/2019/MT18-Color-10.jpg

Clear version looks about 10 times nicer than the silver one.

I agree, not sure why it was so hard for them to see that lol.

I don't need another light, but you just had to post a pic of that clear one Oh well, one more light won't break the bank!

[Agro]

@Texas_Ace

@mortuus

any reason why not use 21700 instead?

I suggested this when the project started but they were hard set on keeping the basic size and shape of the first MF01.

I had to beg for them to make it a little longer so it could fit some extra fins and a thicker shelf.

Also, 21700’s in a quad cell light are not something I am supper hip on as the battery tube becomes to big it would be uncomfortable to hold for most people. So in practical terms it would need to step down to a 3 cell light and that would cause complications with the carrier since the light runs in 2S2P.

Also:

• 3 21700 cells cost more than 4 18650 ones
• capacity would be like 7% higher
• current delivery - the same
• light would be a slightly thicker, longer and heavier
  • and already I consider quad 18650 to be the top of the desired thickness range

So…7% longer runtime and that’s the end of advantages. I fail to see why so many people desire 21700 in multi-cell lights…

[ichoderso]

@Agro

@Texas_Ace

@mortuus

any reason why not use 21700 instead?

I suggested this when the project started but they were hard set on keeping the basic size and shape of the first MF01.

I had to beg for them to make it a little longer so it could fit some extra fins and a thicker shelf.

Also, 21700’s in a quad cell light are not something I am supper hip on as the battery tube becomes to big it would be uncomfortable to hold for most people. So in practical terms it would need to step down to a 3 cell light and that would cause complications with the carrier since the light runs in 2S2P.

Also:

• 3 21700 cells cost more than 4 18650 ones
• capacity would be like 7% higher
• current delivery - the same
• light would be a slightly thicker, longer and heavier
  • and already I consider quad 18650 to be the top of the desired thickness range

So…7% longer runtime and that’s the end of advantages. I fail to see why so many people desire 21700 in multi-cell lights…

all this is correct, but in a 3-cell 18650 Flashlight (3P configuration, ) the body would be only 3-4mm thicker and 5mm longer with 21700 cells but around 40% more capacity and this make sense imo…(but not for this 2S2P configuration in this light, I know…)

[mortuus]

im surpised still they want do a light 15k lumens and keep the size more or less to mf01, a little bigger would be better imo, i mean u cant expect a light this size be pocket friendly.

@Agro it would just be nice to see makers take use of newer cells and jump on it from this year, more capacity wouldnt hurt and light would just be a bit bigger not more but its astrolux deicision ofc, im sure this light will still be very nice even tho using 18650 only…

[matula]

I’ve changed my mind, one interest retracted from an indecisive user here.

[pleply]

Interested, depending on price.

[sienna]

Interested.

[JasonWW]

@Future Lights

Can these batteries be used with this light? I know performance will be reduced but I want an every day option with some safety. I am limited by local tax limit:

Here:

No, this is a very bad choice. You will want unprotected high drain. Panny B is a very old design rated at 5A continous and has very high voltage sag. Plus this version has an unknown pcb limit that might be as low as 3A. You can sometimes find 30Q cells for 4 x $20 or buy 2 for $11. Maybe two purchases of 2 batteries each at different times will get you under the tax limit?

[aors10]

interested

[JasonWW]

@AlexGT

15000 initial lumens, What is the sustained lumens afterwards?

It won’t be a lot, not 4,000. Probably closer to 2,500. I’m guessing it uses a 6v FET driver, but I really haven’t thought too much about the wattage or seen the interior of the light. Of course sustainable lumens varies on the ambient temperature and whether there is a breeze, etc… Much bigger lights can do 6,000 in a closed room with no air flow at room temp (73°F/23°C). This light is much smaller.