DQG 18650 EDC--World's Smallest 18650 Flashlight

Actually, I like BLF Mini more than for example iTP A1 because it is a tad longer - easier to operate.

got the board out, succesfully resoldered regulator, both modes worked again, assembled the light, TIR pressed board out of pill, took it apart again, tried to solder board to pill, something got too hot/got messed up (no idea), light is back to only low mode.

Now she really and utterly is dead. I did learn how to solder tiny bits though :

looks like you had a lot of fun tonight. are you ordering a new driver now ?

Looks like DQG AAA, Need a new driver for DQG AAA to fix it?

i can send one to you for free. I have 3 pieces DQG AAA driver left.Please PM me or send an email to sales@cnqualitygoods.com

BTW, DQG IV AAA SS version will come out next month, the UI will be Screw-off and loose-on. Maybe i should post this on DQG AAA thread. :slight_smile:

Ric

Any idea when it will be available and how much it will be?

Wow! That’s is what I call awesome customer service! Kudos to you, Ric-CN!

Very nice! 8)
I always thought that this would be a better and more practical UI for Twisties and I wish more lights would come this way, but I guess that’s more complicated to implement.
…BUT: Does the light now have parasitic drain with this UI? or is it still a mechanically disconnected circuit when in off position? (was this understandable? :8) )

I love all DQG aaa, :heart_eyes:

Wow, that'd be great, good service, thanks, I will send you a PM right away, I am a bit clumsy sometimes but the light is dear to me.

The new version IV is a real improvement by the way, the threading is so smooth that at the moment I do not dare to put it on my keychain in fear of loosing the head, great that the switching is now the other way around!

Wow, nice light :smiley: Hardly dunno it will work with protected cells :expressionless:
On the other hand, what part should be twisted? That SS part? Just saying, because that part should have some knurling for easier operation. I see small knurling part on the head, if that is the part you need to twist - awesome.

It works with most protection 18650s, Like AW , Keeppower , Sanyo , Panasonic.

Yes, by twisting the knurling part on the head, you can turn it on/off and change modes.

Ric

Wow, what a fabulous-looking torch. I want one!

no clip, but now that I have seen your link, I still want one of those, as well! Dual O-rings on each end, even. And, at that price, I think this will also make a terrific birthday gift for my best friend. Thanks!

Does this flashlight have a low-voltage stepdown or sth like that so we can use unprotected cells, too?

bump

Ric, do you have a release date and estimated price? i was waiting to get one of these, but the wait is getting too long, and i need an edc

It will be released by the end of the month. Price tag.. he said it will be worth the quality, considering the DQG AA is 31$ in NW, I guess this one will be around 50$.

The price might be acceptable to some, but thats at least twice what Id be willing to spend for a light like this. Im sure there are many others that would agree…

I am the first who agrees… If that’s the cost i need to go for other deal. Too expensive for my customs policies.

i agree - $30 is my max for edc lights…if a light is lost or dropped $30 isnt too bad to replace

I’d pay $31 for this.

I wish there was an option of having a higher current driver though. If I only want 500 lumens I might as well stick with a AA light which will weigh less and take up less space in the pocket.

If I’m going to go to the trouble to carry around an 18650 light I want it to be able to output high lumens, even if only for a few minutes at a time due to overheating. I’d prefer the option for a 2.5 or 2.8 amp driver.