It looks for me, that these two flashlights have some common parts. At least the Bezel, reflector, switch-ring and the USB-C Port Cover.
The Switch of the EC01 looks strongly as on my Sofirn C8F.
Sofirn has their own factory, but does make lights for other companies.
Astrolux is a brand by Banggood and they have had their lights made from a few different factories. Lately a lot are from Mateminco.
Keep in mind these factories mainly focus on the cnc machining and assembly. Things like bezels, switch covers, reflectors, port covers, etc⊠are bought from outside suppliers (sometimes custom speced, but off the shelf parts are cheaper).
So while itâs possible the EC01 came from Sofirns factory, I think the odds are that it didnât. More than likely they just happen to use some similar looking parts.
Also, manufacturers usually donât like giving out info on who built their light. Itâs considered a secret.
One way to find out, does the Mateminco store carry a version of the EC01 under their name? If so, then they where built by 2 different companies. If they donât, then we are still in the dark.
Of cause: Mateminco MT07 (MF01Mini) , MT18S (MF01S). At least these have Anduril. The Drivers are from @Lexel, I think. The Aux-Boards are definetly designed by Lexel.
So it is confirmed! I have been suspecting that for some time alreadyâŠ
However, one unknown is which Anduril version is used on the EC01? It appears to be using some older Anduril firmware version (at least compared to the Anduril firmware that are used on the MF01S/MF01-Mini or FW3A/EDC18, which has gained the new Anduril functions like factory reset).
Wow, I forgot all about that light. Martin said Astrolux was working with Haikelite to make the FT04. I donât know if Haikelite has their own shop to cnc the bodies or if they farm it out to another company, though.
