[M4D deal updated] Lumintop EDC18 $39.95 (FW3A in a classic body)

Interested…

interested.

may or may not buy, depending on final produkt/price. but definatly interested

Well it’s modeled after an FW3A and is running Anduril. My guess is it has a FET driver like an FW3A. It also appears to have triple emitters like an FW3A.

I figure this new light will be a lot like an Emisar D4, but possibly a little smaller and narrower and with the output of an FW3A. Probably around 3000 lumens with XPL HI or 1800 lumens with SST20 95 CRI.

Some potential issues:

  • protruding button might be at risk of accidental activation in the pocket unless lockout is used or a washer installed around the button.
  • Bezel appears to be press-fit. This makes swapping LEDs much harder than it if was a screw-on bezel.

Need to modify my request, IN if bezel is removable

updated the list of interested people

when i get more specs and updates i post them ASAP!

That’s my thinking too. Price will be a big factor for me on this one.

Interested. Please add my name to the list.

Interested :+1:

I agree, price will be key.

It needs to be cheaper than the D4v2 ($45), on account of the Emisar having aux lights and (I think its fair to assume) better build quality.

It also should be cheaper than the FW3A ($36 on discount) because it’s more conventional, simpler to manufacture and didn’t take years to develop.

Interested

UPDATE:
the groupbuy starts @Sept 9th 2015 with a special "launchdeal": $35.-
after Sept 20 the groupbuy price will be $39.95 (regular price is $49.95)
-> make sure to be on the list to get the price at launch!

the Bezel will NOT be glued to allow the user to change the optic or install glow gaskets to personalize the light.

battery tube/tailcap is one part - no contact issues!
electrical lockout possible!

available LEDs choice (at launch)
- nichia 219C 4000k
- XP-L HI 6500k
- SST20 4000k

Anduril UI and the lumen/thow rating are identical to the FW3A

if you are interested in a optional 18350 tube vote here: https://forms.gle/dx9mTG1TNvSR2QJu8
(only if enough want to buy we might get a small run!)

Interested in one. I filled out the form. Thank you.

interested but please what are the specs? which gaskets will fit?

No glue?
I’m IN

Hi Martin,

Please ask Lumintop to make a screw in bezel that can at least be loosened by using a circlip plier. This would retain the looks as well as please the modders out there.

Oh, and what bin will the SST-20 emitters be? Same as FW3A??

I take it the light will unscrew from the head for battery swaps and access to the driver?

$35 puts it directly in line with the D4v1, which has one more emitter and can be had with shorty tubes. I was expecting / hoping it would be a bit cheaper tbh.

I am not sure about the shape of the switch boot. It sticks up a lot and is totally flat. Looks a bit funny. I hope it’s just a photoshop.

KevinZA1988
banggood said the bezel can be unscrewed
tint is written in the update ;)


No glue and possible 18350 tube. I’m in!