Looking forward to see them
Had the same idea some days ago! But I guess I will only get one of these in case the Osram doesn’t get “puff” on max
I also thought of making the FW1A into an FW3A, with a copper pill below the MCPCB, instead of the configuration 1 led + reflector. It would have more mass to absorb heat from a triple :smiling_imp:
Ahah, I would squeeze a copper/brass rod in the head to “make contact” :smiling_imp:
Although they are a different flashlights, I’ve done it with Jaxman E3, Sofirn SP32 and OTR M1 (all turned into triples), and the heating path is not bad. Maybe not perfect, but not bad too!
But I do get your point :+1:
Yes I know, toykepper quoted this same message for me when we were discussing about this point.
First he said that it is nicer to use with the pocket clip, but what is the advantage of those angled reduction over the first prototype when you don’t use the pocket clip ? None.
Second there are 2 messages from fritz in the FW3A thread that let think that those angled reductions weren’t completely his idea. Later he said what he said but I know how people can change their mind and the true aspect on things based on several factors.
But anyway, the real question is that when you see that lumintop is making new variations, longer, larger, much larger, much smaller, etc, why can’t they make another variation that would be exactly like the the first prototype ?
It’s more comfortable to hold, and easier to tell one end from the other by feel.
I have an older one with the sharp corner, and it digs in during use so it doesn’t feel as good.
The original design was easier to machine, but Fritz’s revised design is a bit nicer to use. Personally, I would have gone with a steeper slope on the front part, but I’m okay with the gentle slope too.