*BLF LT1 Lantern Project) (updated Nov,17,2020)

DBSAR · July 15, 2019, 4:34am

After 3 years of development of this, we all do. :+1:

patmurris · July 15, 2019, 4:39am

What about the diffuser - it looks very opaque…?!

DBSAR · July 15, 2019, 4:40am

That is the CGI rendering image)

JoeH12.81 · July 15, 2019, 5:21am

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!

BillyBobJoe · July 15, 2019, 5:27am

Looks beautiful! Can’t wait. Thanks for all your hard work, folks!

SIGShooter · July 15, 2019, 5:57am

I’ll be on vacation from 7/26 through 8/4 with no access to my PC. Hopefully sales won’t begin then since that means no pm’s until I get back

Anyone who’s been waiting and wants one should post sooner than later since I won’t be making any additions until I get back once I leave on the 26th.

SIGShooter · July 15, 2019, 6:15am

Here are this week’s additions and the files referenced in post#1 have been updated as well.

Given the news DBSAR posted above if you haven’t already done so now is a good to verify that your BLF user name is correct in either of the files. Since the pm’s will be sent based on the names in the files it’s important that it be correct.

Thanks

1859 Silent_Star
1860 PatX
1861 ryukin2000
1862 Wrench
1863 LemonLime
1864 LemonLime
1865 Speed2z28
1866 kalel332
1867 Di7Hbi9XxxVutFJW
1868 engber
1869 daguy80
1870 daguy80
1871 saturnine_07
1872 rrushx
1873 Compulov
1874 maxacarp
1875 Flying Luminosity

HKSJOSHUA · July 15, 2019, 6:43am

Are the 1/4-20 screw holes helicoiled? ,frequent use of that will gall / wallow those threads out in aluminium

I plan to bring camera bipod on every trip with this light I camp out roughly 2-3 nights a week

agent80 · July 15, 2019, 7:20am

Hello, when is this available to order?

Xandre · July 15, 2019, 7:31am

Please put me in for 3 pieces

Regards Xandre

djozz · July 15, 2019, 10:16am

DBSAR:

~~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! :+1:

You do not mention that the diffuser is made more transparant than the prototype. Did they do that after all?

sbslider · July 15, 2019, 1:52pm

In the team chat Barry has three choices of diffuser, most opaque to least from left to right. Speculation only here for a moment, but I suspect Barry will mail them to DBSAR to test to see which is acceptable.

djozz · July 15, 2019, 2:35pm

that they had 3 types made for testing

DBSAR · July 15, 2019, 2:39pm

Most likely will be after that so no worries

SIGShooter · July 15, 2019, 3:00pm

The closer it gets the more excited I get hahaha

xenotar80 · July 15, 2019, 3:45pm

another 2 more for me please. excited :]

xevious · July 15, 2019, 3:54pm

Having a choice of several diffusers of different translucency would be terrific — this way you can change the diffuser based on the needs. Or have one design with a sliding surface that acts like a polarizer!

djozz · July 15, 2019, 4:10pm

Hmm, having to choose my favourite diffuser would be one choice too many for me . I trust Den to choose the perfect one for me.

dragunbayne · July 15, 2019, 4:29pm

How have I not seen this!? I’m totally in for one. I have been wanting a lantern for so long. None have quite hit the mark for me, but this looks great.

Madtoffel · July 15, 2019, 5:08pm

The final design looks stunning! They not only managed to make the top part more functional, but also to make it slimmer and more elegant. But another thing I have noticed on the render image, is that the surface around the upper tripod mounting hole is normal knurling. Shouldn’t that area be flattend to have more contact area to the tripod plate?