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

[Madtoffel]

How far is our second (hopefully production) prototype?

[b1i1l1l1y1]

Interested for one, thanks!

[DBSAR]

@Madtoffel

How far is our second (hopefully production) prototype?

Getting close, were just working on some final details to get it rolling.

[MKayze]

In for 1 more! #1650 MKayze

[AtomicFire]

I am Definitely interested in one

[zcbtjwj]

@aswang

And how easy (or hard?) is it to swap emitters? What’s the mcpcb and how is mounted? I’m curious since I’d like to try other emitters. I need something that can get to 5700K+ range for daytime usage.

Not terribly hard as reflows go I expect but a little more complex than simple mcpcbs.

There are 8 emitters and 3 wires so more things to go wrong. Removing the mcpcb will be faiy easy: dissemble the light (one big screw at the top), desolder 3 wires (remembering which goes where) and remove 2 screws.

Being a large mcpcb it will need a fair amount of heat to melt the solder, a skillet or direct flame will help.

You may also notice the tint goes rosy when ramping between those tints

[miswas]

I'm in for 1 full kit! Outstanding project, dedication, and team work. You guys rock! :)

-Ben

miswas

[gavrook]

Interested depending on price thanks

[Relampago]

@DBSAR

@Madtoffel

How far is our second (hopefully production) prototype?

Getting close, were just working on some final details to get it rolling.

[Plagwez]

Please put me down for two.
Thank you!

[Rexlion]

@DBSAR

@Madtoffel

How far is our second (hopefully production) prototype?

Getting close, were just working on some final details to get it rolling.

Quit holding out for bigger commission and let them build it!! :partying_face: LOL

[DBSAR]

@Rexlion

Quit holding out for bigger commission and let them build it!! :partying_face: LOL

Were trying! :+1: Just waiting for the final details from Sofirn & Barry on the small changes & additions to the test sample, then hope to get it rolling into production for the GB as soon as possible.

[Marc_E]

@zcbtjwj

…desolder 3 wires (remembering which goes where)…

I find my camera (/phone) memory works better for this than my brain memory.

[Rexlion]

Put me down for a 2nd one, ok? If I don’t get a spare while I can, I’ll probably regret it later.

[kntx]

This thread is so long, and I didn’t keep it up . I wonder if there would any interest to get a hood for this lantern, so part of the upper light would reflect downside. And another thing I would like is ,like a side panel to use less that 360 degrees light, for night fishing that would be a plus.,even that I don’t see it an easy task.

[DBSAR]

@kntx

This thread is so long, and I didn’t keep it up . I wonder if there would any interest to get a hood for this lantern, so part of the upper light would reflect downside. And another thing I would like is ,like a side panel to use less that 360 degrees light, for night fishing that would be a plus.,even that I don’t see it an easy task.

both those are planned for an upcoming accessory kit.

[kntx]

Thanks,that Will be nice

[SIGShooter]

In case anyone is interested here’s the interest count by day for May (total of 267).

count / day
51 / 01-MAY
15 / 02-MAY
7 / 03-MAY
10 / 04-MAY
5 / 05-MAY
5 / 06-MAY
1 / 07-MAY
2 / 08-MAY
1 / 09-MAY
6 / 10-MAY
2 / 11-MAY
7 / 12-MAY
12 / 13-MAY
19 / 14-MAY
11 / 15-MAY
5 / 16-MAY
6 / 18-MAY
4 / 19-MAY
41 / 20-MAY
12 / 21-MAY
9 / 22-MAY
2 / 23-MAY
3 / 24-MAY
4 / 25-MAY
2 / 26-MAY
1 / 27-MAY
7 / 28-MAY
7 / 29-MAY
5 / 30-MAY
5 / 31-MAY

[DBSAR]

@SIGShooter

In case anyone is interested here’s the interest count by day for May (total of 267).

on May 1st and May 20th were 2 days that picked up a large number of list entries. :+1:

[teacher]

Wow… Interesting data SIGShooter, thanks for sharing.