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So you don’t consider flashing new firmware modifying a driver?

No more than I consider installing a new operating system modifying a computer.

Based on his naming convention, VR20SP3 will be Virence 20mm Serial/Parallel 3 emitter. SO 3 single LEDs is my understanding.

I would appreciate being added to the list! Thank you!

If people want to do this, I’d recommend flashing new firmware instead of physically modifying the driver. It won’t be difficult to make a 2-channel version for this purpose.


jealous too, I’m out of them :frowning:

I’m in for 1, whatever emitter option is first available is fine by me as I’ll just swap to my preference anyway.

lol my only gripe comes with the exciting news of potential production within the next month or two…

OFCOURSE this project HAD to finally come to completion just as the D18, MF01S, MF01 mini and MS18 all drop….

I’m over the moon… my wallet is looking for new ownership

Put me down for 2 If it isn’t too late.

Oh, pourquoi pas?

Put my down for one more, a total of three?

can you put me down for another one, going to get the wifey one. Total of 2 for me please.

Not sure if this thread will be used to order by emitter choice or by number requested, but I would definitely like 1 more to be added to my name for a total of 2 with SST-20 as the emitters.

LOL, you haven’t been around here long huh?

You want it good, fast and budget? Go ahead, pick any two (out of three).

Please put me down for one of these.

Can’t wait!

Me too … 2 with SST-20 … please.

Add another for me, please!
That’s a total of 2, both with SST-20.

Mike

I’m leaning towards getting 2 as well (one of each). Please mark me down for another too, if it matters. Thanks. :slight_smile:

The following is from a relative noob's perspective.

Been lurking this thread since early on. This is my first group buy. I committed to a light back in the early 1,000's (count, not Year AD) IIRC. I did so mostly out of curiosity, with no expectations, so have not been disappointed with timing or anything else.

Fascinating process. The challenges have been well documented IMO, and the issues with dealing through multiple individuals across different cultures have been educational to watch.

Kudos to all involved who selflessly spend their own time & resources monitoring the details, keeping the thread updated, and in general shepherding the thing along to fruition. Thank You!

The discussion of emitters has been somewhat confusing to this writer, simply from lack of experience. Modding is still some time in my future, so I'd like to make a good choice on the initial order(s). Which brings up my question:

Could there be a synopsis added to post #1 that briefly describes the advantages and disadvantages of each emitter choice as related to this particular light/optics combination? Nothing fancy, just some indication of CRI, total lumens, current draw and relative throw per emitter. Runtime would be nice if only comparing basic modes but, the complexity would be daunting I suspect. Perhaps links to deeper info per-emitter could be included for educational purposes for those like myself who aren't well versed on the finer points of the emitters being proposed.

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