I’d be interested in another 3400K, but even more interested in some hosts and drivers if you do another batch.
I would be interested in a couple more 3400K C01 single mode lights.
I’d like a couple of black C01 hosts.
I do not think you can find interest on BLF for another 5000 pieces Barry, it is just way too many, maybe 2000 but not 5000.
But that said, the concept of an unbreakable 1xAAA light with good quality 5mm led for just a few dollars will not easy grow old, they will keep selling for many years, not just via BLF. So a batch of 5000 still sounds good.
I’m in for a couple of desert tan ones in 3400K.
And as a reminder, as said above and in the host thread, it would be nice if a few hundred C01’s will be made as a host: with driver but without led and without potting compound. Is that still a possibility for Sofirn?
I would be in for some of those, my friends have kids that want lights and this is the perfect gift for them to start playing with flashlights!
And I agree with djozz, this is probably a concept of a light that will sell for years, either for “collectors” or “users”!
Fenix has recently ceased production of the E01. It was found in nearly all outdoor shops, maybe Sofirn could step in. HCRI could be marketed as natural light with extremely little power consumption using ubiquitious AAA batteries or something like that. I mean, that’s what it is. Customers just need to know :-).
I didn’t expect 5K interests on BLF, 2000pcs is good enough. And I just hope to bring the cost down. More quantity in one batch, lower cost it will be. Then a better price will be possible.
If the whole light with new 5mm HCRI led is ready to made, host with driver but without led will be possible too. And both No potting. Potting cost too much time to do. I believe it will tough even without potting.
Also, I think offer one tint choice will be better than two tints choices. One tint is easier for fast assembling and keep cost low.
It seems 3400K is a better choice? That will be a great comfortable beam for kids.
i would definitely add a bunch of these to a future order.
wish you would do the sp10s in more colors, love the old sofirn champagne lights
Apparently Fenix self is the only party that doesn’t regret the demise of the E01. Maybe it was too good. It lasted for ever and ever. But ……… every flashlight nut would buy one for his kids, and later on for his grand kids.
Yes, and I spot one advantage over the C01: There’s an o-ring between reflector compartement and LED. Not sure if it is necessary, but it helps waterproofness when not potted. SWM also had this sealing in the R01A.
Edit: @Barry, 3400K would be nice.
I agree that if one tint is chosen, that the 3400K is probably best. From the old batch, the 3200K sold out earlier than the 5600K, and the warm led sets this light apart better from the millions of ugly cold 5mm-led flashlights still sold everywhere.
Personally I’m fine with no potting in the new batch, my son’s (rough but limited) testing proved that it is pretty unbreakable even without potting. But there are a few potting enthousiasts out there who will argue that it will even be more robust with potting in place. The first batch with Yuji’s is for them then.
On another note, I can confirm from own experience that the warm C01 is perfect for children reading in bed, works very well and they are super-happy with it.
3400k only is perfect but most important is getting thousands directly to Amazon and make those puppies only available with value pricing in groups such as 2 for $10, 5 for $20, 10 for $35 etc.
They only want one, fine $6.50 etc.
I’d love to be able to buy an entire group of all the colors at once.
Thanks!
Muto
I’d spent some more on more C01 if they were hard anodized… natural or olive is my personal fav.
Nice idea of offering a complete set of all available colorsI I certainly would buy a few sets, keep one set for this household and let friends and other people interested choose their favourite colour. And yes, 3400 K please.
3400K would be awesome
I find me using it more than the 5?00K one! And it would be nicer for kids too!
And, in case it would be possible to get another anodizing colours, I would be opposed to it
If not, black, red and blue can make me happy
Glad to have these news about a “beloved” flashlight!
3400K is the good choice. i Will buy some, when we can see the different colours. Desert tan, natural gray and dark-military Green are perfect looks. Also some hosts for DIY Will be a good choice
I can’t remember, were the new bulbs tested? If so please point me to the thread. Thank you please.
I can’t remember, were the new bulbs tested? If so please point me to the thread. Thank you please.
Pricing Summary: (refer to this one when buying) Item price (per pack) Item SKU IF (nom, mA) VF(min) Deg lumens(typ.) CCT Quantity/Pack Pricing/Pack (excl. fees) Pricing/Pack (incl. fees) 1900k RWN05-19K-C 20 2.7 45 4-5 1900k 50 pcs $9.25 $9.7 250 pcs $37 $39 2300k RWN05-23K-AB (out of stock) 20 2.7 45 6-7 2300k 50 pcs $5.6 $5.88 3400k RWN05-34K-A (out of stock) 20 2.8 60 7-8 3400k 50 pcs $5.15 $5.41 4500k RWN05-45K-B (out of stock) 20 2.8 30 7-8 4500k 50 pcs $7.62 $8.00 5000…
I can’t remember, were the new bulbs tested? If so please point me to the thread. Thank you please.
I tested it here, it is a really nice led
Received the package of 100. There will not be a proper review until next tuesday (I will have enough forum chat time but there will be no hands-on cave time possible). Quick first impression of one random led from the package: *plenty bright *very pleasant tint to look at *very smooth broad beam (60 degrees from specs seem correct) *edge of the beam a bit warmer than the rest (found it not disturbing) *at ~20mA, middle of hotspot: 3325K, duv –0.0039, CRI=97.4, R9=88. Summary so far: gre…
[image] I did a voltage and output test on one of these 3400K 95CRI leds, and it does not disappoint, output is better than the Yuji, voltage is lower, and it can handle more current. The max is about 22 lumen at 100mA, going higher up to 120mA gets you a bit more light for a moment but it settles back to 22 lumen again within a couple of seconds. My test rig for 5mm leds is not great, the current can not be set very well and the graph shows it, but the output numbers are correct. I also re-tes…
Ah yes, I have seen those, thanks! I didn’t pick one up the first time round but will probably get a couple in various colours.
Odd question but would it be possible / how easy would it be to mod the output lower? I haven’t been following this fully so apologies if it’s been asked before.