TK's Emisar D4V2 review

Great review, thank you TK!

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?

Remembering the mode one used before the last used mode is a bit problematic, especially on the longer term.

That’s why I prefer no MM, you always know what you get and with the newer UI a can achieve that.

TQ TK 4UR review! A bit (a lot) more comprehensive than Hank’s?

A quick question.

Is the pocket rocket still prone to self-activation, becoming
A pocket torch, burning bright in your pants?

If not, can a deactivate mode be programmed in, like two long presses (instead
Of 6 short ones) to have it go on/off in sleep mode.

Family jewels are hard to come by.

Wonder why the Aux voltage is not
Green: Full
Yellow: medium
Red: low
Off: critical

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: [quote] Much smoother thermal regulation [/quote]

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

TK

Is there a way to shut off the Aux LEDs all together?

I believe she said one of the brightness setting options for them is “off”.

What’s the method to set up the new memory mode? Just more options in the “ramp config” menu?

Both problems are solved by having no memory, and always using the shortcut. That is my preferred way to use an e-switch light.

5 clicks while on sets memory.
4 + click/hold while on turns manual memory off.

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!’

Chris

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? :slight_smile:

Agreed. Great work Hank and TK.

I love the D4. It’s my favorite EDC light.

The addition of Anduril helps a lot with accidental pocket activation. You can set the top of the ramp to a level just below where it would burn a hole through your pants. It will still turn on in the pocket every now and then, but shouldn’t be a fire danger since the chances of it double-clicking to turbo in your pocket are virtually nil.

That said, it is a shame they didn’t make it harder to turn on in the pocket. It wouldn’t even have been necessary to redesign the head. All that was needed is a slight enlargement of the top of the stainless steel switchboot retaining ring so that it sticks up above the head forming a raised ring around the button.

Is the double click turbo user configurable too? Or just max?

I agree, i also don’t like memory. (its even worst if you use a lot of lights)

Thankfully Anduril is getting better by the week.
Good job TK.

No picture/view of the White-ish aux lights?