this new light fits nicely in one hand

What technology do you see getting better and better with the 18650? I’ve seen the 18350 get better with the 1100mAh cells from Aspire, Vapcell, Keepower, etc… And where ever Vapcell is getting the 800mAh 16340’s is a nice improvement as well. I’ve not seen much if any improvement with the 18650 cell over the last several years.

The button design of the SC31 is unattractive

It is not my favourite either. It works well though, the feel is good and it is a solid way to design a side switch.

I kind of like it.

I like it. It’s got a Fallout look to it.

Looks okay, but function is what hooks me.

How would it operate?

What would be the outputs and run times?

What? 18350 can get 1100mAh?

It lose runtime for easier to carry. Almost the same cost as SC31 now.

I don’t know people think it worth. But I prefer a smaller 900-1000LM EDC light in pocket and use once a while, 1-3 minutes illumination a time. And I can recharge it any time.

How do you think?

I’d like this light. At a reasonable price (~20$) and with the right UI (click ON, click OFF, not long click) - I’m sold!

Much prefer a smaller light albeit less runtime; but as you said, quick top up w/ onboard charging.

My go to light has just 3 modes at 60, 180 and 320 lumens. Does what is needed when up close work, and then some when outside walking about. It’s custom made 14500 light w/ LH351D - 5000º K

Yes.

@Barry, make this light with the LH351D 90CRI.

And yes, there are 1100mAh 18350s now.

I like the short SC31 too but I like it better if the short battery tube is fully knurled instead of just a small section.

Barry, if this implies that a new batch of SC31 is made, can you do a small change in the user interface? : when the light is off, a long press goes to the lowest mode (instead of breathing switch light). For the breathing switch: triple click on/off with memory.

This would be better for many people here.

A good UI and eventually a shorter overal body would be great!
I use my SP32A with a convoy short tube and the UI (not starting in moonlight mode but still having memory function as the SP10A/B) is the only thing that makes me not use it as much as I’d like!
So, make a right choice and shorter body and you’ll have a nice light! :wink:
EDIT: make it triple!

I actually changed the LED in my sc31 to an sst-20. It’s OK but I think I’m going to put a Luxion v2 in it next. They usually work pretty well where an XPG is used. I like the warmer tints anyway. Great little light with the 18350 tube. Really wish more 18500 lights were out there. I have a lot of 18500’s that are going to waste away.

Barry, how about making some 18500 universal tubes for the SC31, SP32 and SP31? I have about 15 of these lights all together and would buy a few. I think the 18500 makes for a great length for a lot of these types of lights for EDC. Plus you typically get a little better run times with the little bit of extra capacity.

@ Djozz;
That would be a winner, option to enable / disable switch lite.

Personally like the the SP33 UI, but not so the SP10A.
The former works well for a handheld torch (single click ON/OFF, press and hold for modes, double click for turbo + click to return last mode); and the latter because of the long press to OFF which induces errors as Moonlight when returning to pocket. Any other variant without long press to OFF, and a long press from OFF to Moonlight is welcomed

@ HONDARIDER;
I had made some extension with a solid plastic 18mm dia, x 15mm thick stub that I cored and threaded / countersunk screw. Using in one of my lights but not the same capacity as true ’650s.

I have some spacers I bought from overready. They work great but it’s the length of the 18500 that I like. I don’t use my lights a lot through the day or night so runtimes are not a huge requirement for me. At least for EDC anyway.

+1

I would buy at least one.

A kit includung a 1100mah 18350 battery would probably sell well.

+1
@Barry, make a Nichia E21A 5000K version as well please.

I mean all of the work for this light is already done! Just Lego the pieces together, throw in a battery and take our money!