Packaging — As far as I’m concerned wrap and put into a USPS Flat Rate box and ship. I have to remove and re-package for Christmas packages. Now — If this Lantern will be offered on the Retail Market after the Group Buy — I then could see professional packaging — After the Group Buy.
I’m sure some have thought about this question — So I’ll ask … … If one orders on the Group Buy a large quantity — Say 10 or more … … Any further discount ??
As the World is introduced to this Lantern thru exposure from the Family and Friends of the Group Buy participants — Will this Lantern be made available For Sale on the Retail market ??
If upon receipt of the Lantern — We want to order more … … Can we do this at the Group Buy price — And how long will the Group Buy price be offered once the Lantern’s ship ??
If the Lantern passes Den’s series of tests — Release it. Let it get into the hands of the Group Buy individual’s hands as this will expose it to the World. As time goes by — Suggestions will be made as to how to modify and/or improve it — Let this happen to version 2.0 and so on.
I’m down for 5 at this time (1594,1595,1726,1727,1728) — — — Add 2 more for a total of 7 … Unless a discount is offered for 10 or more — — If this is granted ………… I’ll take a total of 10.
It may only require custom firmware. I have an Anduril light that that comes on using a forward switch just fine (once I compiled it with momentary support). So chances are, with some changes, you could not put batteries in it and turn it on and off with USB only. Have to wait and see.
As far as we know Barry mentioned that 3000K emitters were found & used in the test units, If 2700K is possible and if they don’t cost anymore then i can try to confirm on that.
As for banging around, i did that many times, (including roll the first test sample down my stairs.
To answer your questions as close as i can:
Packaging will depend on what Sofirn plans, a nice box, with foam internal padding & included a user manual like many other of our custom lights come in.
The Group buy discount and if there is any further discount will be up to Sofirn and their sellers.
The LT1 will be offered for retail sale after the Group buy.
As for a second group buy, it will be up to Sofirn & their sellers but we can discuss the possibility.
So far the tests are good, my final tests will be done today and the video done tonight to go on my Youtube channel for everyone to see what the LT1 is & can do. :+1:
Den, please don’t let 2700k emitters delay this any longer if it would. Maybe make them a special order for those who care. 1000+ of us would like this lantern just the way it is, which sounds like it includes you. We will never please everyone, but can please the vast majority. We are currently in the 4th camping season since this was announced.
Would be good to know which LEDs we are talking about when making a decision between 3000K and 2700K. Keeping the high cri is a must and and I also think that 2700K wouldn’t be worth a huge drop in efficiency.
both the neutral white & Warm white LEDs used for the lantern are high CRI, and from my tests the tints & rendering are really good even at various stages of the tint mix.
