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

[DBSAR]

@Kboater

Just opened mine. Keep in mine I’m a complete flashlight noob. Has anyone made any YouTube instructions on how to use this and all the different many features? For me, it would be easier to follow then the written manual.

Second. It came completely dead which I thought it would have had a little juice. No big deal. So I read in the manual to plug it in to charge. The manual says the button should be red when charging and green once charged. So I plug it in and it is green, not red (meaning its charged?). When I take it off the charger, it won’t turn on, so it can’t be charged. I can turn it on only while plugged into the charger, and the green light is on… (I just opened and so it has not been on the charger long)
Thoughts?

Edit: I’m in idiot. There were stickies on the batteries so they would not make contact. Now charging normally

I’ll leave my “problem” instead of deleting it incase anyone else is a newbie like me and does not know.

On my first point, i think a YouTube complete instructional would be really, really helpful for someone new to this like me

Good idea & point. :+1: I will try to do a full instructional video this weekend coming on the LT1, its Andruil programming features, operations, features, etc.

[sbslider]

@Kboater

Does the light on the button always stay on even when the light is turned off?

What is the orange o ring for near the top? It won’t stay in place

Here is a great place to learn all about your lantern. It’s fun to play with, and I’ll hazard to say you can’t break it.

Link to online LT1 manual

The manual that came with the LT1 is not great, the one I linked to is more comprehensive.

Enjoy! Also, 7 clicks from off is your friend in terms of changing the way the button illuminates.

[RollerBoySE]

@fourbyfive

Create a second one for the general public without anduril: On-low-medium-high-off. All emitters the same. No button led’s. Goof proof, kid proof, neighbor proof. That’s the lantern to make you rich

Made me start thinking: why not ship the lanterns with a simplified muggle mode activated?
Those who want and can handle the full Andruil can easily activate it too. (No need for more versions of the whole lantern, only raises cost and in the future some users might want to improve what they have.)

[Barry0892]

@RollerBoySE

@fourbyfive

Create a second one for the general public without anduril: On-low-medium-high-off. All emitters the same. No button led’s. Goof proof, kid proof, neighbor proof. That’s the lantern to make you rich

Made me start thinking: why not ship the lanterns with a simplified muggle mode activated?
Those who want and can handle the full Andruil can easily activate it too. (No need for more versions of the whole lantern, only raises cost and in the future some users might want to improve what they have.)

Trust me, they will play with it and finally come back to us for help: “how do I get back to where I started?” :person_facepalming:

Personally, I think Anduril UI is easier to understand than NarsilM UI.

[Kboater]

@DBSAR

@Kboater

Just opened mine. Keep in mine I’m a complete flashlight noob. Has anyone made any YouTube instructions on how to use this and all the different many features? For me, it would be easier to follow then the written manual.

Second. It came completely dead which I thought it would have had a little juice. No big deal. So I read in the manual to plug it in to charge. The manual says the button should be red when charging and green once charged. So I plug it in and it is green, not red (meaning its charged?). When I take it off the charger, it won’t turn on, so it can’t be charged. I can turn it on only while plugged into the charger, and the green light is on… (I just opened and so it has not been on the charger long)
Thoughts?

Edit: I’m in idiot. There were stickies on the batteries so they would not make contact. Now charging normally

I’ll leave my “problem” instead of deleting it incase anyone else is a newbie like me and does not know.

On my first point, i think a YouTube complete instructional would be really, really helpful for someone new to this like me

Good idea & point. :+1: I will try to do a full instructional video this weekend coming on the LT1, its Andruil programming features, operations, features, etc.

Thanks! I’ll be looking forward to it! Ps, I don’t even know what andruil is. I’m guessing it’s part of the ui. Anyway, I’ll be looking for a I instructional. Thanks so much!

My 8 year old said “what’s that? ”. I told him, I don’t know how to use it, but its the best new lantern in the world and we are some of the first on the world to have it…blew his mind:)

[amishbill]

@Kboater

… Ps, I don’t even know what andruil is. I’m guessing it’s part of the ui. Anyway, I’ll be looking for a I instructional. Thanks so much!

My 8 year old said “what’s that? ”. I told him, I don’t know how to use it, but its the best new lantern in the world and we are some of the first on the world to have it…blew his mind:)

The folder of full manuals that SBSLIDER posted a link to will give you all the ins and outs.

If you just want a simple cheatsheet, one of the files in the DIY link (see my sig) has a cheatsheet you can print and keep rolled up between the batteries. :+1:

[mgracia85]

Are we getting a PM or email?

[amishbill]

@mgracia85

Are we getting a PM or email?

When they have more ready to sell, the next folks on the list will start getting notifications.

If you’re on the list, and you have your PMs enabled, the only other thing you need is patience.

[leftdisconnected]

@Kboater

There were stickies on the batteries so they would not make contact. Now charging normally

Thank you for leaving your post, as this will indeed help other people.

You can’t see these stickers if they are transparent and cover the entire metal surface as there’s no obvious edge between the sticker and the wrapper. Every seller should use black or some other color.

[sbslider]

@amishbill

@Kboater

… Ps, I don’t even know what andruil is. I’m guessing it’s part of the ui. Anyway, I’ll be looking for a I instructional. Thanks so much!

My 8 year old said “what’s that? ”. I told him, I don’t know how to use it, but its the best new lantern in the world and we are some of the first on the world to have it…blew his mind:)

The folder of full manuals that SBSLIDER posted a link to will give you all the ins and outs.

If you just want a simple cheatsheet, one of the files in the DIY link (see my sig) has a cheatsheet you can print and keep rolled up between the batteries. :+1:

Using a #2 pencil or thin straw is a great support for rolling up the cheat sheet small enough to fit in the space between the cells. I tried wrapping around a cell, but there is not enough space, which is probably a good thing.

[mgracia85]

@amishbill

@mgracia85

Are we getting a PM or email?

When they have more ready to sell, the next folks on the list will start getting notifications.

If you’re on the list, and you have your PMs enabled, the only other thing you need is patience.

Ok awesome thanks. I’ve been super busy at work and wanted to make sure I didnt miss anything. I have no problem waiting, just wanted to make sure.

[DBSAR]

@Kboater

@DBSAR

@Kboater

Just opened mine. Keep in mine I’m a complete flashlight noob. Has anyone made any YouTube instructions on how to use this and all the different many features? For me, it would be easier to follow then the written manual.

Second. It came completely dead which I thought it would have had a little juice. No big deal. So I read in the manual to plug it in to charge. The manual says the button should be red when charging and green once charged. So I plug it in and it is green, not red (meaning its charged?). When I take it off the charger, it won’t turn on, so it can’t be charged. I can turn it on only while plugged into the charger, and the green light is on… (I just opened and so it has not been on the charger long)
Thoughts?

Edit: I’m in idiot. There were stickies on the batteries so they would not make contact. Now charging normally

I’ll leave my “problem” instead of deleting it incase anyone else is a newbie like me and does not know.

On my first point, i think a YouTube complete instructional would be really, really helpful for someone new to this like me

Good idea & point. :+1: I will try to do a full instructional video this weekend coming on the LT1, its Andruil programming features, operations, features, etc.

Thanks! I’ll be looking forward to it! Ps, I don’t even know what andruil is. I’m guessing it’s part of the ui. Anyway, I’ll be looking for a I instructional. Thanks so much!

My 8 year old said “what’s that? ”. I told him, I don’t know how to use it, but its the best new lantern in the world and we are some of the first on the world to have it…blew his mind:)

I will explain in detail in the coming video.

[nicois]

The most fashionable night light in the street:

[alex64]

@Kingjohn

one last question about ramping mode:

It there a way to set the ceiling to 100% and still be able to activate 140% with a double click?
In other words: Is there a turbo mode or was this disabled for the LT-1?

You can try to enable all the 7135’s and configure the ceiling with 130/150. With this you have a similar lumens in the top of ramp with 5x 7135’s and maximum power with double click, like others Anduril flashlights.

[Chinaheart]

is there any chance for the 2nd batch......

[BrianK]

@Chinaheart

is there any chance for the 2nd batch……

Just so that there is no misunderstanding, yes, no, and maybe.

[saypat]

@BrianK

@Chinaheart

is there any chance for the 2nd batch……

Just so that there is no misunderstanding, yes, no, and maybe.

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nice to see another with understanding

[DBSAR]

@Chinaheart

is there any chance for the 2nd batch……

A chance to get on the GB list? or or of the batch codes being sent out? If you are already on the GB list, have patience,they are under production now, and they will build them before beginning to send out the codes, (so they can be shipped right away once they are ready.) Also see post #9127, page #305.

[alternety]

For anyone interested in USB-C docks, here is a reputable review of several types. I had no idea how expensive some of these are.

Guidemaster: Picking the right Thunderbolt 3 or USB-C dock for your desk

[whitecitadel]

Any word on colour options being finalised for production?