In an urbex situation like that, I’d be inclined to set my D4’s manual memory to the lowest level, so it always comes on in moonlight with no surprises. That way, it makes it very hard to accidentally screw up and blast out more light than intended.
The problem for you could also be the opposite though,
I used the shortcut for high/turbo, then off, then on again expecting the low mode I was using before turbo.
My point is that if you have a flashlight that can produce both moonlight and turbo there is ALWAYS a chance you will not get what you want. (or be disappointed by the sequence)
My D18 and D4S, with two different software versions (RampOsV2 vs Anduril), DO remember the last level used, even if it was from a “shortcut.” You may need to set your ramp floor to moonlight and your ramp ceiling to turbo to get this functionality though, I believe. But, this is how I configure all my newer Emisars anyway, so it works great.
TK, have you ever tried the firmware flashing pads yourself? I remembered that similar lights like Fireflies E07 cannot be flashed via the pads, unless you de-solder the aux light board. So can we flash the D4V2 successfully without de-soldering anything?
Below is one of the reasons I finally ordered my first Emisar. Don't like my lights to get hot at all (I don't mind sacrificing output). The Muggle mode is great too.
Things that caught my attention:
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Much smoother thermal regulation
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Temperature limit. This sets the maximum temperature the light
can reach before it will start doing thermal regulation to keep
itself from overheating. Click once per degree C above 30. For
example, to set the limit to 50 C, click 20 times. The default
is 45 C.
it's very ugly clip and am straggling to remove it from the flashlight! It's very hard to remove and really pocket shredder!! I hate everything about it
The 5-click sets it to the level you’re currently at I’m assuming? That sounds both simple and fast, I dig it.
I think the only change I would suggest to Anduril is setting the click, click+hold lockout mode to be the same output as this memory mode if it is on.
Edit: And I missed the answer to my question on this page before I asked it, oops :person_facepalming:
Ordered the v.2 in sand and 4000K SSTs, 18350 clip, magnet, spare non-magnetic cap and the SS bezel for $60 shipped, from Hank, so this will be my fourth: D1, D1S and D4.
I just want the disco lights and let’s start a Gloria Gaynor revival—‘I will survive!’
Wow big compliments to ToyKeeper for all the work that went into this light. And big compliments to Hank Wang to be willing to do all these changes.
I do not own a D4 now. But i think i have to save some money to get me one!
TK and Hank are a dream team for compact, stupidly high output lights with cool features at a low price point. Is there anyone else involved that we should be thanking too?