At this point it should make sense just to release the li ion version while they continue to do with the AA version.
Whats the minimum run 1000’s pieces? How many runs would sell out before the AA version is ready?
For speculation purposes only, I’d say it might make sense to split them out into two projects, but certainly not my call. My post earlier was simply meant to show support for AA and not allow this thread to be dominated by “AA is hopeless” discussion. Honestly, I’m surprised a 14500 size with Anduril hasn’t been done already (by any friendly manufacturer).
I have several 18650 lights. Some smaller than others. They all step down or get too hot at some point. In my mind, going smaller to 14500 would just make that problem even worse - and the flashlight less useful as an actual light source and not just as a toy. I have nothing against 14500 in general for those that want an ever-smaller hotrod light. As I said, I’d probably still buy one.
But I’d gift AA all day long. Christmas is coming!
The Thrunite Archer 1a maintains the same moonlight, low, and medium on both chemistries. On AA, high is only slightly brighter than medium. On 14500, high is a true high. I think it’s a reasonable compromise.
I’d be all over this. I have 2 SP10S, and same as the last two comments: change it to click for off, direct access to moonlight by holding, hold for cycle while on, and that would be enough for me.
I am interested in two of these lights as well. I registered for this forum for this purpose.
I’m most interested in getting rid of the hold-to-off, and adding a hold-from-off for moonlight mode. It would be wonderful if the body color options of the original would be available in this special edition, especially considering that it would make a great gift.
Edit: To clarify, I am interested in a AA light. I would buy a single 14500 model, but that’s less of tool and more of a toy for me, and not what I am seeking. Whoever said there are plenty of AA lights at Home Depot… I am at a loss for what you think compares to this light.