FW3A mod thread. Post yours!

Very nice work, tatasal! :beer:

I think if there are no other objects in your pocket , you will not get accidental activations. At least that has been my experience so far. You could stack the washers for added protection but it might not look as nice. With one , it looks like it came that way.

Kaidomain Lens (22.7mm x 2.0mm):
1290lux (245.1lm)

Yxy: 252.814646 0.368024 0.364769
CCT = 4277K (Duv –0.0019)
Color Rendering Index (Ra) = 91.9 [ R9 = 84.7 ]
R1 = 93.9 R2 = 92.5 R3 = 88.8 R4 = 92.2 R5 = 92.6 R6 = 87.7 R7 = 93.3
R8 = 93.9 R9 = 84.7 R10 = 80.9 R11 = 92.1 R12 = 72.3 R13 = 93.0 R14 = 93.8

Same lux as UCL? Is that real or a copy-paste error?

There might be a slight difference the meter was set to auto and it showed 129x10 but since I took the measurement that way originally I did the same this time.

That’s interesting result. :slight_smile:

I actually sell 219b if you need some. I have sw35, sw40, and sw45k. PM me.

PM sent.

The idea of using the Fu Bat is Brilliant, I love the work you did, and the light looks fantastic!

Batman would be proud :laughing:

Oh no, I didn’t do it, some Chinese flashaholic did! :beer:

I was thinking about making a Batman comment, and wish I would have!

FW3A mods on a budget:

GITD: trimmed tape band along inside wall just below Carclo optic, and band along groove in tail cap
Optic: 10507 (in addition to others , beams)
Grip: trimmed bicycle inner tube, reversed. Also, o-ring attached, aligned to base of tail cap.

Still have a plan to install trits, but waiting to see how the tail cap aftermarket offerings pan out. I’m completely satisfied with the XP-L 3D emitters and feel no need to change. I was tempted to attach a metal washer to the tail cap as done by another member here to help minimize accidental activation, but, I’m finding the slight twist of the head to be very effective and not really a bother. The grip enhancements are excellent. The inner tube has completely stabilized the grip, no slippage. And the o-ring adds a little extra tactile grip when picking up. It extends about 1mm beyond the tail cap radius — just enough to be useful without being obtrusive.


/\ — photo edit caused tint skew in last image — actual tint is neutral not cool

Nicely done! :D

Where to find that GITD tape please?

:BEER:

- SAM -

Hi Sam, it's standard GITD tape available from many places. I happened to pick Captank waterproof tape. Then just trimmed to fit. I read up quite a bit about phosphor used in this kind of tape and it really doesn't wear out -- you can recharge nearly endlessly. The adhesive will wear out first, if anything. The tape inside the head is well protected so it should last the life of the light.

should be good for a least half hour then 

:smiley:

Ugh, I take it you're one of the folks who got a dud? :TIRED:

nice photos :slight_smile:

Im a recent convert to Green glow tape. I use it on the tail of my lights.

I dont even pre-charge it, and I can see the marker on my lights in the middle of the night when I wake for a bathroom.

The only charging the glow markers on my lights get, is ambient light from sitting on a table indoors. It glows 24/7 and is easily bright enough, in green, to see with dark adapted eyes. No charging required.

pics taken during the day
left is glow powder, middle is a glow tape, right is another brand of glow tape (I dont know which is what, they all work)

Yup , & still waiting ,it would’ve been quicker to walk to China to get a replacement :weary: :weary: :weary:

it is faster to get a refund:
step 1, paypal dispute
step 2, you get a fast refund
step 3, place a new order