Thanks TK for your previous answers!
Another question: I often use the sunset function in the evening. (including the automatic switch off after some time)
But what I miss there, is the possibility to also adjust the brightness. I would like to set it to a dimmer modeā¦
Is there space left to include this?
Big norāeaster on the way for Hatteras. 60 mph winds and significant ocean overwash predicted this weekend. Iām glad to have the LT1 along for the ride!
FWIW, I am number 674 on the list and I received an Amazon code this morning.
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Iām confused. Second batch supposed to start in at least another month wait time. So, is this being provided form the first batch? And who am I asking 
Definitely not me 
It would be nice if we knew how many have actually been sold off the GB.
Im curious how many are waiting for the 2nd batch and maybe color options
I think I did something wrongā¦
I made the lantern to shopping cart in Aliexpress. Sent my user ID as a message and they replied to continue purchasing it but not paying.
The next button to press there is āBuy Nowā and then it processes my credit cardā¦
So I think I just had to order it on regular priceā¦
Cancel the order. Youāll receive a refund in a few days
Youāre meant to select āother payment optionā make sure your credit card isnāt selected
I think theyāre meant to be like that. It was mentioned quite awhile ago that it could be made brighter with soldering. Itās stock to have longer runtime in mind
Exactly.
The minimum number of power chips is 3 per channel. They are hard-wired on the driver. Running the lamp like this gives a lower but usable amount of light but maximizes runtime.
There are 4 more per channel that can be enabled by bridging solder pads. In the first run (and probably batch #2) these MUST be closed in sequence. (if you close 5, 6, and 7 but leave 4 open, no power goes to 4, 5, 6 or 7)
Closing all four sets to enable the additional four power chips (total 7 per channel) results in maximum output at the cost of shorter runtime.
As a usable balance of brightness and runtime, all the lanterns should be leaving the factory with chips 4 and 5 enabled.
Thank you Spacegrass. Though we probably wouldnāt want everyone to plaster the thread with such announcements, itās very helpful to have some idea of whatās going on. I appreciate it.
So I just received a code to purchase one but I am on the list for 3, all in a row. Amazon says the seller has limited the quantity to 1. Anyone have any idea how I can order all 3 with a single use code? Am I going to get 2 more codes via PMs?
I believe thatās the plan.
I have a couple numbers lower than this on the list (373 and 577), but have not received a code via PM. It appears the numerical order of the list is not being strictly followed, and no one has insight as to what the order will be.
Great lantern, love it so far. Just a quick update, the anodizing on this lantern is more akin to a type II, I had it hanging from my hip and inadvertently swung it into a wood door frame, and it nicked the light with a tiny portion of anodizing. It doesnāt feel like you have to baby it, but maybe a bottom cap rubber bumper might be a good addition, like a small rubber bracelet or packing rubber bands, or even a shortened rubber beer cozy. Could also help with placement on smoother surfaces.
Anodizing is probably the same level as the Q8 - not the higher quality but decent. Sofirn lights in general are similar quality. It gets pricey to get high quality, and of course it's easy to overrate the anodizing.
Iām hoping to add that at some point, but Iām not sure when. I really need to make the code smaller somehow before I add new features.
Lately Iāve been focusing mostly on deeper kernel-level changes, like I just recently rewrote the entire interrupt handling system and a lot of the standby and ADC and button code. This fixes some things which needed to be done, but doesnāt really change any user-visible behavior.
For the lantern specifically though, I did at least add SOS. Iām testing the new build now, and am hopeful it can be used in batch 3.
Thank you!
Nice! Nova here - I need to go back.
Has anyone apart of batch 2 been able to order more than 1 light via amazon?
If my name is in batch 2 and batch 3, will that be taken into consideration so I can buy both without having to wait?