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

I understand that the changes you are talking about are from this new flashlight and not from the LT1. It’s right?

I totally want 2 when they come out

The reprogramming pins are in the LT1, not sure if the pin layout is identical, but would be surprised if it was not. I think the programming pins are at 3 oclock in the picture.

The Layout of the programming pins is different. LT1 is from Lexel and D4v2 is from someone else, but not Lexel. And they use different keys.

Lexel has 5+3 pins, the D4v2 has 4+4 pins. (with all alignment pins used.)

Toykeeper’s pic seems to show a 4+3 pin layout. There’s a spot that looks like a placeholder for a 5’th pin, but it’s not a via or pad, so I doubt it’s in use.

As far as I’m aware, all of Lexel’s drivers use a single pogo pad layout.

All of Emisar’s lights use a consistent pad layout too, ever since Emisar started adding pads (D4v2 and newer).

However, those are two different layouts.

HarleyQuin’s HQ Universal ProgKey works on both, but it’s necessary to move a couple wires to change the mapping when switching back and forth. This isn’t commercially available though; people basically have to build their own or find someone who makes them.

Emisar’s flashing kit uses a 4x2 layout, but the 2 unused pins are omitted, so it doesn’t work with Lexel’s 3x2 layout. At least, not without soldering on another pin or two.

So… long story short: The BLF LT1 Lantern has programming pads for updating the firmware, but no adapters for it are commercially available yet.

I totally love how those ridiculous colours started as a joke and then we got renders and ppl liked it, myself included. I would totally buy a ridiculous colour over a black. It would be hilarious with a hardcore outdoor/camping dude pulling out a pink or bright purple light.

also the manual looks good!

Dangit - if we can get a purple TK edition FW3a, we should be able to get a purple LT1!

Though, TBH, I’d love a candy orange or dayglow yellow or fluorescent lime green or dazzling red a lot too. My wallet though - not so much.

Thanks for the explanation.

So bottom line is that, in case Sofirn pushes thru with the above EDC color-temperature changing flashlight, it will be using Sofirn’s own design, and probably not Anduril. Hoping it will be reflashable too… if this flashlight pushes through.

pardon for inserting that flashlight into this LT1 lantern message thread since I thought it may be related to the LT1, but based on the explanation, it probably doesn’t.

I ordered some Sanyo NCR18650GA 3500mAh button tops for $5.99 ea. which seemed like a pretty decent price. One of the forum sponsors Illumn was where I ordered from.

I like that idea too :+1: A special TK edition with TK’s symbol engraved on the top section.

I’m gettin’ antsy for an ‘accessories’ video, Den! :laughing:

Here are this week’s additions to the interest list and the files linked to in post #1 have been updated.

To this point we have 2,439 on the interest list.

Thanks

2453 belit
2454 dsd64
2455 Atypicallemon
2456 treadhead71
2457 Ashy Flashy
2458 Ashy Flashy
2459 marcelangelo
2460 Not_Dave
2461 gavrook
2462 Sopuchan
2463 nicois
2464 redblue
2465 casi29061965
2466 PTRCK
2467 abbazaba
2468 Bibendum
2469 Bibendum
2470 Hollywood88
2471 obriencr
2472 bradmck
2473 SDS
2474 lunchbox
2475 atobe
2476 sueli428
2477 Gerrh
2478 Gerrh

THIS! ^
Need. Video. … Must. Have. More.

I know, give them something great and they only want MORE!

I am in for at least 3 accessory kits that include every add on discussed in this thread. A molded carrying case is a must have for this thing to live up to its potential as the most awesome lantern ever offered.

I’m working on the accessories :smiley: I been quite overloaded with errands & work lately, but will try to get a video done in a week or two and post to my channel.

Oh dang candy orange would be awesome !

This lack of compatibility is very disheartening.
Any outlook for standardizing something and keeping to that in the future?

Do you think it would make sense to run the candle always on the warmest level regardless of the pre-set tint?

Interested

I’m interested in one!

That mostly depends on getting people to cooperate, and getting companies to cooperate. And that’s … difficult.

Not really. However, you could use one of the auto-tint modes to get a somewhat similar effect.