Lumintop FW1A discussion and review

westermac · September 11, 2019, 5:13pm

Total newb here, and this will be my first Anduril controlled light.

I ordered a FW1A SST-20 as I am after CRI/tint over lumens, but should I be concerned about blowing up the SST-20 with its relatively low current limit? If so, what steps should I take to avoid this?

Thanks in advance.

Scallywag · September 11, 2019, 5:19pm

There’s a lot of nice single-emitter optics that give you more throw than the Carclo quads/triples, but still less than a reflector (and often a much more pleasant beam profile as well).

KevinZA1988 · September 11, 2019, 6:12pm

DavidEF:

KevinZA1988:

DavidEF:

KevinZA1988:

Any dimensions of the reflector?? If this won’t fit some of the regularly available optics without too much trouble I’m not buying it.

Optics? Why not just get a FW3A if you want optics? It’s made for Carclo optics. This light is made for a single LED and reflector. Why would you want this over the FW3A if you’re going to use optics? :question:

Have you ever tried a single LED in one of the Yajiamei Optics? You get excellent throw and a beautiful spot. Much like the FF E01. But you have more options. Too much light goes to waste out of a throwy small reflector light.

Ah! A single emitter optic! Okay. No, I haven’t ever used one of those Yajiamei Optics. In fact, I haven’t heard of it. Is it TIR? I do like single emitter TIR lights myself. We don’t get much discussion of those here on BLF. Generally, when someone is discussing optics, they’re referring to multi-emitter TIR optics from Carclo, Ledil, or Anna. So, I assumed that’s what you meant. My bad! :person_facepalming:

There are many to choose from in the 20mm range. Go look up Yajiamei Optics on AliExpress… There are clear, beaded, and frosted optics in a wide variety of angles. And in 3535 or 5050 emitter sizes. And with the variety of LED’s available there are so many combinations. I have a 15 degree beaded optic with a Nichia 219C in a Convoy S3. Really pleasant throwy beam with no tint shift. Just imagine having just this one boring reflector. But, that’s just my opinion.

Flashlight_enthusias · September 12, 2019, 9:47pm

In terms of beam profile, will this be comparable to an s2+? Would like to buy one, but am trying to understand a bit more before I do!

roguesoul · September 12, 2019, 10:39pm

Neal say it will throw 400 m
This shows S2+ throws 221.8 m

I’d wait and see.

Oli · September 13, 2019, 2:00am

7a is still not loading in the cart.

KevinZA1988 · September 13, 2019, 4:09am

Reflector size:

Width = 22.9mm
Height = 14mm

id30209 · September 13, 2019, 9:38pm

Saw this on Neal’s FB GAW page...

roguesoul · September 13, 2019, 9:59pm

Now for perfection it just needs 21700.

id30209 · September 13, 2019, 10:01pm

Oh god, NO

hodor · September 13, 2019, 10:10pm

It’s on the way

id30209 · September 13, 2019, 10:15pm

But it will need thicker shelf...

Gunga · September 13, 2019, 10:42pm

Wonder if we can shave 3mm off the head to better fit 20mm optics (11mm height)

dmsoule · September 18, 2019, 3:46am

Received a tracking number from Neal. Will probably buy another when available in raw aluminum with the stainless bezel soon.

ActiveAl · September 19, 2019, 10:41pm

FWIW, I opted for free shipping with my FW1A order, and the tracking number was received via email on Wed, Sep 18, 2019 2:59 am EDT. If I like the light, I may buy another in blue or non-anodized - if/when this option become available. Thanks Neal - good job on getting this out!

Update - apparently my FW1A is already in the States:

Origin:
2019-09-18 07:06, FREMONT, CA 94538, Picked Up by Shipping Partner, USPS Awaiting Item -> Your item was picked up by a shipping partner at 7:06 am on September 18, 2019 in FREMONT, CA 94538. This does not indicate receipt by the USPS or the actual mailing date.
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varbos · September 18, 2019, 1:52pm

Lumintop leaked line-up for 2020:
FW3A in 14 new colors
FW3W (made of wood)
FW1C (copper)
FW1T (ti)
FW2A (2 emitters)
FW4A (quad)
FW3A 21700
FW1A 21700
FW7A 26550
FW3A mini (1xAA)
FW3A micro (button cell)
FW3A UV
more to be announced …

KevinZA1988 · September 18, 2019, 1:56pm

And I jizzed in my pants

bmengineer · September 18, 2019, 2:06pm

Varbos if you’re going to get silly you might as well mention the one variant I’d actually be interested in - FW1A GT, a D1S sized (or slightly larger) thrower with a tail switch.
…but for now let’s stick with what we have. Hopefully I can get my hands on an FW1A soon!

Kulumatic · September 18, 2019, 2:23pm

The 21700 variant is already on its way…

contactcr · September 18, 2019, 4:40pm

who will be the first person to convert their FW1A to a triple with a big Aluminum heatsink?