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

ToyKeeper · June 13, 2019, 1:43am

It’s a bit old, and I haven’t tried it in a while… but it does at least still compile. It doesn’t have any of Anduril’s config file system though, so it’s currently set up for Emisar D4 only unless you modify it.

Also doesn’t have ZL’s newer G6/G7 interface. And the thermal event handler is really simplistic. But it at least implements the basic G5 interface almost exactly.

pinkpanda3310 · June 13, 2019, 1:45am

left to right - sky blue, aqua, another brand, orange, lava (with green glow sticker around the edge)

sporez · June 13, 2019, 1:50am

I quite like my 7A, it’s nice and cozy. Perfect for candle mode too.

pinkpanda3310 · June 13, 2019, 1:51am

Usually I like the warmer colours but I’m not sold on the 7A as it comes across to me as a kind of burnt orange. Something about it is just not right.

pinkpanda3310 · June 13, 2019, 1:54am

[quote=sporez]

I have the 7A. Whilst i’m not sold on the colour I don’t regret it, as in it’s still preferable to me over the cooler options

FW3A_Team · June 13, 2019, 3:09am

Just a quick update…

The SST-20 version is available to order now, and the tint bin is FA3.

The coupon codes at Neal’s Gadgets are “NDFW3A” and “BLFFW3C”. These work for the aluminum version (FW3A) and the copper version (FW3C), respectively.

Neal asked for the coupons to be published, now that the copper and SST-20 lights are available.

trakcon · June 13, 2019, 2:37am

Awesome news! I can’t seem to add one to my cart yet, though.

shirnask · June 13, 2019, 2:39am

SST-20 lights are listed but can’t be purchased

ToyKeeper · June 13, 2019, 2:52am

Thanks, sounds like he fixed whatever the issue was.

Slayer1 · June 13, 2019, 3:07am

Just purchased and only ships after 24Jun19.

Neal · June 13, 2019, 3:12am

If you have got the group buy message before, just use that coupon,
same as the XPL HI 3D/1A/7A coupon

trakcon · June 13, 2019, 3:16am

Thanks, TK & Neal! Order placed.

Mike

DarkShot · June 13, 2019, 3:32am

Awesome! I’ve been waiting for the SST-20 version, and it’s a solid tint bin no less!

Cheers!

JaredM · June 13, 2019, 3:36am

Whoa. Haven’t been around for a while now. Cool to see a copper version is here! Also, anyone know if the FA3’s have been tested by anyone here? Are they different enough from the typical green 4000K examples in circulation to bite on?

trakcon · June 13, 2019, 3:53am

d_t_a · June 13, 2019, 4:17am

xevious:

cabfrank:

Actually, I was wondering that too. Does anyone have the 7A, and if so, how is it?
How much brighter, or not, is it than the upcoming SST-20 will be?

I know the topic is really long now, but I could swear I saw people posting about 7A purchases. So they’ve definitely sold. I’d read that they’re considerably warmer than the 3D. But yeah… I’d also be very interested to see the 7A vs. SST-20, direct comparison.

Geuzzz:

To be honest, it’s pretty good. Was planning to do an emitter swap as I don’t do lower cri anymore, but I still have the 7a’s in there. The tint is very nice and it runs pretty cold compared to sst’s or nichias.

Strange… I’d heard that the 7A was quite warm. Isn’t it 3300K If the SST-20 is something like 2800K, then the 7A would certainly look a touch cooler. Is that what you’re seeing?

I wonder if they look similar to this:

HONDARIDER · June 13, 2019, 5:25am

I was under the impression the SST-20’s would be @ $5 less. Oh well, great little light and I like supporting nealsgadgets. Everything has been spot on so far. Awesome packaging as well. Not a box in a bag. Thanks to all on this endeavor.

Edit- I used wrong code. Remember to use the code sent via PM from the FW3A TEAM. I feel stupid now.

Edit#2- Neal refunded the difference. Totally amazing customer service. Thanks Neal.

teacher · June 13, 2019, 4:51am

Below is what Tom E had to say about the Orange & Aqua Glow Gaskets… :+1:

kat · June 13, 2019, 5:28am

Will there be copper SST-20 ?

Gunga · June 13, 2019, 5:39am

I’ll wait for ti.