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

I guess. Looking down the business end, they’re sure different, and the tech involved is different.

But, holding them as intended and using them… yep!

I’m guessing Lumintop will use the updated version for the next batch of drivers, but it’s probably not worth trying to reflash the already-produced drivers.

Chances are, people would not have even noticed the issue if I hadn’t mentioned it. It went unnoticed for months before maukka found it. It’s just a minor inconvenience which only affects one very specific UI flow. It doesn’t cause any significant problems.

Specifically, if the user configures the light for the stepped ramp, then ramps from off to the floor level, then lets go of the button… there is a 1-second delay before it can ramp up again. It’s only if they let go during a specific 0.4s window, and then press the button again within 1.0s. It doesn’t affect the smooth ramp, it doesn’t happen if the user simply keeps holding the button, it doesn’t happen if they let go at a higher level, and it doesn’t affect ramping if the light was already on.

In other words, it's a massive deal-breaking catastrophe that would sink the Starship Titanic.

Just kidding!

yes, for Germany shipping, the phone number is necessary.

But a FW3A candle doesn’t have the benefit of emitting fragrant carcinogens.

I’m in for 1! Thanks in advance!

I believe the ship has sailed, but the way this sale has been structured (not saying I know of a better way), it very likely doesn’t matter.

True enough, and you’re right, everyone will get one, but as #91, I feel you.

HaHa, this must be some kind of shipping lucky draw. Ordered the same 3D version right after code received and the status of mine still shows unfulfilled, yet this person way behind me(803 exactly) not only get one but two 3D already.

Don’t be so certain. :smiling_imp:

I certainly do like the smell of HF electrolyte in the air.

Seriously, I actually opened one in a fume hood, and smelling it, it was the smell of HF in the electrolyte.

Not really all that safe to burn…

Yeah, but following a thread for two years is a reward in and of itself. Maybe.

Will be possible to choose left silver color flashlight without bunny logo and when if somebody know ?

No choice of light color.

Nope. The silver thing didn’t go well. After several anodizing attempts failed, the idea was cancelled.

Remember the knife scene from Crocodile Dundee?

- (Wife of Bill) Bill, give him you wallet.

- (Bill Gates) Why?

- (Wife of Bill) He’s got a bug!

- (Bill Gates) That’s not a bug. THAT’s a bug.

Click: Blue screen’s on 2 billion computers, followed by total darkness of the entire planet.

teacher and ToyKeeper,
thx for your answers

However…

If you really want the bare aluminum silver color, it probably isn’t hard to get. You can soak the light in Greased Lightning for several hours to remove the anodizing.

Before attempting this I suggest checking all o-rings and removing the battery though. You do not want the Greased Lightning to get inside.

Since I don’t have the breadth of personal experience I figure I’d ask:I noticed Mtn. Electronics has a Nichia 219c 90+ cri 4000k board, that looks like it might fit,

How does the 219c compare to the sst-20 of the tint that's going to be included?


both seem to be well spoken of and I'm tempted to give in to my impatience and to try making the swap...

(I'm waiting for the sst-20 version ATM)

For everyone interested about the shipping, Neal just sent me a message that my order (i’m 1603 on this list or 1200 on TK’s) will be shipped after 8th of May and that he ran out of 7A option…