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

From observations of a light with aux LED’s that are probably as bright or brighter than the glow tape:

Probably yes, but only at firefly levels and close ranges, since tape or aux LED’s are not focused by an optic and therefore have minimal throw.

The glow tape isn’t that green under normal lighting, its usually an “off-white” when I’ve seen it, just like watch lume.

I doubt it would change the tint much, especially when its placed under the business end of the optics where not very much light should be shining at it.

Anyone with a 3D printer willing to mass produce these GITD gaskets? They will sell like hot cakes for triple and quad carclos!

Price is $12-$15
I am talking with the manufacturer to get better price

What is the backlog on shipping? Ordered it last week heard nothing so far :frowning:

@ttylamg, it’s called Worker’s holiday.

800pcs 3D already shipped.
Lumintop will ship me 300pcs 7A to me today

I’m having a slight issue with my light and I can’t seem to figure it out. For some reason, while I’m ramping up in the smooth ramp mode, sometimes it will just abruptly stop and shut completely off. Anyone got any ideas what I’m doing wrong? Here’s a video of what it’s doing https://giphy.com/gifs/ekvkxmNAyZY6Wk4AVW

… am I a bad person if I say yes?*

I mentioned that not even Neal knows because of a message he sent me yesterday. I’d rather not go into detail, but it’s definitely not certain yet.

@Toykeeper, I was certain until Neal said the same thing to me too, via someone else of course.

Now I’m tempted to sandpaper and polish a FW3A. It’d make the flat areas and high spots shiny silver while leaving darker ano color in the low areas.

But it’d look better if it had started with black anodizing. More contrast.

That’s the main symptom of a switch tube contact issue. I haven’t seen it happen on my production sample, but I know the issue well from seeing it on earlier prototypes.

Loosen the tail a bit, loosen the head, then tighten the tail as much as you can, then tighten the head. The issue should go away.

If the issue returns, loosen the head, tighten the tail again as much as you can, then tighten the head. Try to keep the tail as tight as possible. And always tighten it tail-first.

Thanks Toykeeper, that seems to have done the trick!

Thanks for the info Neal, that is starting to sound much better. :+1:

Yes, but feeling certain isn’t the same thing as having accurate information. There’s a reason why there are so many adages and quotes about certainty, like counting chickens before they hatch.

In other words….

How about a dab of quality rubber cement for the nub?
It will remain flexible as opposed to the rigidity of cured superglue.
A dot under the nub, and a thin smear over the sides and surface would create a cocoon for that little nub to live in for good.

Hmm, looks like I could fit about 57 20mm cylinders on my build plate, perhaps more if I crowd them in manually.
Estimated time of around 3 hours per plate.
My filament supplier has gitd on hand, I could pick it up tomorrow.

But on the other hand, PLA has a lower melting point than silicone, I was able to soften the top of a broken print with my D4 in around a minute.
This could melt inside of a light.

Is a 3d-printed gasket appealing?

stronglightsllc.com is another place with gitd stuff that might work…

nvm bad brain day

Guys and gals, I have received my units. All are in perfect order and working. I just wanted to say the wait was worth it. ALL OF YOU DID AN AMAZING JOB ON THIS LIGHT!!!

Side note - ordered 30q’s with mine. Anyone else’s come bone dead and have to revive them? Lol