I got notification from DHL that my FW3A should get in… by the end of May, I guess a month wait isn’t the end of the world right?
So I got thinking, if I don’t want to stick with my tint, or I just REALLY want the LH351D emitter, has anyone done emitter swaps already? I was looking at: (3) Samsung LH351D 4000K 90+ CRI LEDs on 20mm 3XP MTN Copper DTP MCPCB but wasn’t sure of the size pcb I’d need.
Anyone got advice on that? Full disclosure: I am something of an idiot.
That should be compatible. That will come with wires pre-soldered on that you wont need but no big deal. If you have a little soldering experience it should be fairly straightforward.
I never got my tracking number to be recognized. I eventually got my light though!
The Nichia 219C has a nice even tint, though. No ugly shifts across the beam. Of course, the Cree HI emitters don’t have tint shift, either. Lower CRI, though.
But what about the SST-20? Does it have tint shift?
Right. Considering this was a PRE-ORDER & you were toward the end of the list at numbers 2106 & 2107, a month is not bad at all…. and not even close to “the end of the world”. :+1:
If you can unsolder the two wires the new MCPCB comes with & the two wires on the FW3A MCPCB, swap the MCPCB’s & resolder the two wires in the FW3A on to the new MCPCB… your good to go.
With the release of the nichia version, does this mean the SST-20 version is dead or delayed further? I prefer the SST-20, but would buy the nichia version if it’s confirmed that it’s replacing the SST-20 that’s been hard to source.
I wish there was a Luxeon V2 version… Ordering my V2’s tomorrow…
Anyone else seen a tracking showing returned to shipper? Mine shows shipped on 05-20-19 and then "Returned to shipper" 05-22-19. I emailed Neal but haven't heard back yet. I'm more patient when I'm not confused...
You are gonna fit right in here………. 
My first one arrived almost two weeks ago… The second was hung up in tracking… Mind you they were ordered minutes apart… Now DHL gives me this :
We wish to inform you that a number of packages may experience delayed or missing tracking information. Continue to check this tracking page for the latest update. Please accept our sincere apology for any inconvenience this may cause.
nothing from Neal yet
no i dont think nichia rules out the sst20, last i read here they are still working on getting it or something.
Yeah.
The SST-20 is throwier, has better color rendition, and has the same efficiency, and is actually cheaper to get.
Is this yours?? Or you just posting a picture you found somewhere??
someone should hit the rude button on this person for posting this picture 
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I take that to mean the Nichia version is as well as, and not instead of, the SST-20 version, and does not impact the production of the SST-20 version.
Yeah, it’s usually easy enough to figure out the revision based on the light’s behavior. A useful version string would end up being very long and difficult to read.
Then you’re in good company. Most of us are idiots around here. At least, I know I’ve done some pretty dumb things…
That’s a pic from Neal. It’s a FW3C prototype sample.
I’m hoping the production version can be polished or even just raw to improve durability and give it more of a classic copper look.
Nope, not mine. I’m not fortunate enough to have such good connections. This was posted on a FB group, and was originally posted on reddit.