I might have missed it but do we have a price or a guesstimate yet? Just need to know if I can sign up for one more 
Yep, that certainly works. Especially if she has hot pink. 
I believe the estimate price is around $50.
Put me down for 1 unit please.
Any news from Sofirn it’s a while since last updated ?
They are finalizing the updated test unit, before production. We hope to hear soon on some updates from them.
I’m interested in one. Please sign me up.
I’m new here, but I found this thread when looking for a lantern with good specs that could run off 18650 batteries (something I have in abundance). Your prototype (along with the 3 years of updates) looks amazing! I’d be very interested in buying one once it’s available.
This is an amazing project and kudos to you all for the ingenuity. Please put me down for one.
Please can you add me for a second one, #1731 on the interest list.
If you like the flame like tint, nothing beats the Nichia E21A 2000K, which measures 2070K, CRI 95+ and R9 of 95. It’s probably not any more expensive the emitters chosen for this lantern.
The LT1 is designed for easy modding, especially swapping the LEDs if your familiar with re flowing them. Also with the flat head heat-sink area, its possible to even use four 12mm or 16 separate stars of different LED types, ( by drilling screw holes in the head inside surface.
Here we are folks! The refined final production design of the BLF LT1 lantern sent from Barry of Sofirn. From the looks of this, i am very happy with this final updated design. The head with the recessed bail-handle has some added bonuses, the handle is recessed when not used, it has the center-rise for keeping it centered when hanging on a hook or line, the head has a slightly reduced mass/weight, but actually has slightly more surface area for passive cooling, and it is easy to remove the bail handle for those who wish to add a paracord lanyard. Also this design works better for the top-deflector fitting i am designing for the upcoming accessory kit. Other changes including adding back the side threaded hole, (which will be used for the directional side reflector I’m designing for the accessory kit. The red O-ring adds not only an added color look, but its a bumper for accidental tip overs to help reduce scratching & shipping of the anodized finish. The charging indicator LEDs have been relocated to the switch button as well, along with a refined upgraded LT1-Andruil firmware with improved modes and refinements thanks to the team’s amazing firmware developer Toykeeper. once i get to run some quick tests on the final test upgraded sample of this, we hope to begin production very soon! 
Looks good!
Hope it still has the 1/4-20 hole in the bottom.
So looking forward to this.
it does, (will have both the bottom 1/4-20 and a side one added.
Great to “see” some progress. Awesome. Can’t wait to get my hands on one.
After 3 years of development of this, we all do. :+1:
What about the diffuser - it looks very opaque…?!
That is the CGI rendering image)
Awesome guys!! Great progress, I love the adaptions, cant wait to see the real deal soon. Thank you to those who’ve invested so much time and resources into this.
Was a long time lurker, this project hooked me and I just had to join. While it’s no substitute for the actual work being done by a few, having read all the posts in this thread, I feel invested in the outcome, and am proud to be in early on such a cool project. In a weird way I almost feel like I know some of you personally
Definitely exciting!
Cheers all!