I’d be for including a non-user-serviceable built-in Lithium battery pack, and making the whole light basically “not meant to be opened” so that the structure of the plastic body can be made simpler and waterproof. A single waterproof USB-C charge port with a rubber cover (port is waterproof without cover, but cover helps keep dirt out) would probably be enough. It doesn’t need to be usable as a powerbank. To be a bit cheaper, a set of 2x or 3x high CRI 4000K emitters would even be enough. But, I guess 4x would make it marginally more efficient in use.
OK then.
Non easily replaceable 10000mAh internal cell with 4,05V charging for good cycle life and 4x SST-20s 3500k using the same MCPCB as the Q8, but made of aluminium instead of copper.
A lantern like this, especially a cheaper plastic one, would be invaluable for people like Peace Corp volunteers in places like Africa. My middle daughter was in Uganda for 3 years and based upon a 2 week visit there and talking to her about her experiences, a BLF lantern and solar panel would be in high demand. Many places have spotty or no electricity and she told me about hospitals losing power in the middle of surgery with a corresponding loss of life. I think that if Sofirn was smart they would try to market the lantern to people going to or living in 3rd world countries. Maybe produce a version with a non-replaceable battery since 18650’s are going to be rare if not impossible to find in many poor countries.
A cheaper style of the LT1 would obviously be very good.
I’m sold on this for my semi-remote shed. I need another as outage for house.
total 2 please
just did a quick check of the OP, looks like you are already signed up for two.
(at least I validate myself)
Maybe you mis-typed 2 when you really want 3 total :money_mouth_face: ?
two, 2, too, to, dos (that’s about my limit)
I’ve been checking in on this thread for a couple years now and have been interested since the beginning. I’m really excited that this is going to be in the hands of the people soon. I’m in for 1!
After so much time and last updates I’m not able to resist any longer.
Please put me in for 1.
For that target there is also the waka waka project. They have been running for a couple of years already and have finetuned some products especially aimed at people with no electricity and little money. To prevent re-inventing the wheel, if such a plastic lantern is developed, look what they have achieved sofar. WakaWaka® - Share the Sun
Registered just for this while searching for an 18650 lantern. Put me in for two!
@Den…Would the lampshade/downshade would be fold able to flat size.As with, side directional shade reflector,I am hope its something that can simply clip on the existing outer globe.
Already in for 1, put me down for 1 more, for a total of 2, please!
In for one. Thanks for all the work developing this.
Exactly, i mentioned in the OP about the use of self-sustainable areal light source for areas lacking electricity, and this lantern with a standard 10 watt solar panel can be a light source for years every night. a basic model with basic modes, single tint LEDs, etc
Would it be feasible to design for either four 1.5v AA cells or five 1.2v NiMH AA cells?
It would mean a battery compartment with two different sets of connectors, I guess.
I have far too many 4xAA things I run on NiMH but it means they’re a bit weak and short-lived.
For a new lantern or the existing one?