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

Great idea for the shade bowls! i had cut a round opening to fit over the lantern head, but your slot method seems to be much sturdier for keeping it in place. :+1:

Nice shade, slmjim! :+1:

I cut a 6 cm hole in my yellow ‘dog bowl’ like Den did.

It slides on from the top and rests snugly just above the groove for the orange o-ring. BTW, I moved the orange o-ring to the groove just above the switch.

My shade is 6 cm tall, and it completely shields the whole lens even when the LT1 is hung at eye level.

I’ve been running the LT1 on the lowest candle mode for several hours each evening since it arrived four weeks ago, and the cells are at 3.5 V today. I’m charging it for the first time right now. :partying_face:

Received the two lanterns w/batteries I ordered at the end of December. The cardboard boxes were soaking wet and there were droplets on the lanterns. Did the package fall off the boat? :slight_smile:

Batteries in lantern 1 were around 3.9v. When I charged them in my Xtar VC4 one battery took 90 mins longer to fully charge and only added 636mAh (vs 791, 799, 713 for the others). The resting voltage afterwards for that one battery was 4.15v vs. 4.17 & 4.18 for the others.

In lantern 2 one battery was 3.85v while the others were 3.98v. Charging in VC4 added 1116, 759, 779, 776mAh. Resting voltages were 4.18 & 4.19v.

Have anyone who ordered off of Amazon near the end of November received their lantern yet?

Order was placed on Nov 25th, shipped a couple days afterwards, and I received a tracking number that hasn’t updated since it was shipped.

The order on Amazon says expected to be delivered by Jan 28th so I’ve got a few days before that estimate lapses, I just wanted to know if there’s anyone else with a long wait time as well, still waiting for their lantern.

I have. I ordered on Amazon on Nov 26th, and had it in hand before Christmas (Dec 23rd). That was shipping to the Seattle area. My tracking number didn’t show any updates until Dec 16th, although Amazon still tells me that it’s “arriving before January 30th”.

If I were in your position, I would PM Sofirn and see if they can help you out.

I ordered one thru Amazon on Dec 9 and received it 12-27.

Do not depend on the Amazon tracking for shipments from China. Try searching on 17track.net Even though I have had mine for about 2 weeks the Amazon tracking only shows it has been shipped, whereas the 17track shows the path it took and is marked delivered “2019-12-27 12:01”

Ordered Nov 19, received Dec 23. Agree with track17, the only way to go until the package gets in USPS hands.

I got the first one in the mail, and ive been loving the hell out of it, except that when i get the 2nd one, im going to be sending it to my sister in the yukon, and sofar, ive had the rubber flap for the usb cover come off and not go back on properly, so it looks like im going to have to figure something out before i send the 2nd one to my sister since the water proofing is actually going to be important considering that she does a lot of canooing. ill probably post pictures of what ever i do come up with as a hotfix.

I seen its very close to the design of the same USB port cover of the Sofirn IF25 and the SP33, (which are two hosts i am working on to develop the LT1-Mini/Micro from) I found the trick to prevent breakage of the cover rubber pin that holds the flap to the side, (We have spoke to Sofirn about possibly making that connection pin part a bit longer so its less susceptible to breaking) For now with current LT1s. if you open the the cover then rotate it 18 degrees it helps save it from breaking. I will do a video as soon as i can demonstrating that and brief of the port cover.

Ordered mine 26 Nov and it shipped on 29th. I have not received it yet!

if it was ordered that early it should be arriving soon. Do you have a tracking number?

I still need 7 lanterns but they don’t seem to be available on Amazon. “Limit 1 per Cart”. I have my single use codes for the “with batteries” (I need 2) and for the “without batteries” (I need 5) options but I can’t get them in my cart. Hopefully, Sofirn will get me sorted after CNY.

I was told my codes would be good for 30 days and I received them on 12/27 (with batteries) and 12/29 (without batteries)

Last I heard they were out of LT1s, and would get more in February. That doesn’t really jive with being able to put on in your cart, but just thought I would share. Sorry, no more details.

My 17Tracking says the light has been in Chicago since 21 Dec:

Destination - Tracking consuming: 256 ms
2019-12-21 08:10

ISC CHICAGO IL (USPS), Processed Through Facility -> Your item has been processed through our facility in ISC CHICAGO IL (USPS) at 8:10 am on December 21, 2019.
2019-12-13 14:55

Origin Post is Preparing Shipment
2019-12-13 14:55

CHINA, SHENZHEN EMS, Processed Through Facility
2019-12-13 10:02

CHINA, SHENZHEN, Processed Through Facility
2019-12-12 19:06

CHINA, Acceptance

Origin - Tracking consuming: 74 ms
2019-12-21 08:10

芝加哥, 已到达寄达地
2019-12-14 20:54

深圳市, 已交航空公司运输
2019-12-13 14:55

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2019-12-13 08:39

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2019-12-12 21:21

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Thanks for your interest DBSAR.

I’m the same except for Los Angeles facility since December 27. No movements since.

brutal. Sorry for your misery. :frowning:

Can confirm, #135 fits snug, a perfect match.

Mcmaster Carr # 9396K156.

I am in the same boat here, mines been in customs for the full 30 days they can hold it(I think), glad I’m not alone on this one.
Hopefully soon

Ordered mine Jan 1st …… arrived Jan 17th, but I know I just got lucky. Usually takes around a month.

Dang. How do I get one of these please? Been away for a bit. Hope I never missed it