DQG Tiny 4th 18650 xml-2 review

Does this flashlight have any kind of low voltage notification such as blinking or auto shut off? Trying to understand if non-protected cells are OK or if it’s safer to use protected ones in it.

The stock light has no protection for low voltage.

If it dims, switch battery or check it from time to time.
Or mod it :stuck_out_tongue:

Is a faulty switch a common issue with this flashlight? I just received mine today. It worked fine the first couple of times, but now it only works sometimes. It either will not turn on or will not turn off or will not switch to a different mode most of the time. Is there an easy fix?

Edit: just found the warning thread related to this issues. I should have done more research before buying this junk.

Ok, so if I push up (toward the lens) on the switch button, it works. But if I just press straight down on it, it does not work. Is this normal?

yes it is unfortuately something that can happen.
as i had warned.
the guy from DQG used to post on here, i am not sure what happened to him.
does anyone know?

i emailed him when mine failed, (2 of them) but no response.

it would be great if the light worked

to answer other questions, it is safe with unprotected cells
what it does is step down levels until it gets to the lowest one, that one will blink to say things are getting low, then eventually it cuts off, protecting the battery
not sure what level it cuts off at but it seems OK for that function.

wle

DQG tiny 18650 IV?
yes it does have protection, it goes to lower modes and eventually shuts off.
wle

I just noticed in the OP photos that the head unscrews, but mine will not budge. Is there a trick to unscrew it or do I just need to eat some more spinach and try again?

it does unscrew—may be locktited in or something
doubt it
just use more juice
it;s kind of hard to grab, thin on the edge
use a rubber jar opener pad thingy

wle

I wasn’t aware or I forgot… :smiley: So, what’s the cut-off voltage?

is possible to use for this flashlight unprotected cells?thanks

Yes.

question-is possible to open this flashlight?the output is too low for me.want change driver.but which side switch driver which gives 6 amps as the fet driver could fit for this flashlight?anyone tried it already?

There is no space for that because DQG uses a single PCB with both driver and LED.
However, I’ve seen 2 ways of finding the space:

  • use a smaller reflector, which doesn’t fill the head fully
  • use a Carclo triple optic

I’ve seen Ledil Satu triple considered too, but haven’t seen anyone actually using it

Have a look at this thread DQG Tiny 18650 + Narsil + Nichia 319 = Ultimate Compact EDC

Also a conversion to triple with optic is possible, unfortunately the pictures are gone Modding the DQG 18650 Tiny III into a triple

yes i see…pics are dissapeard

the nichia mod-is it much more powerfull than the stock?…….

There were 2 triple builds on this forum (one with Tiny 4th and one 3rd) and at least one on fonarevka. So you may be able to find the pics.

yes i see it already….but….thats too much for me……sadly.hard to open,hard to change…….its a pitty.so nice flashlight.but not enough bright

Is there an 18350 tube that would work with DQG Tiny 4th?

No, it would have to be a totally new body, there isn;t a tube per se.

it;s just a cap and a main tube, there is no middle section to be shorter

wle

What do you mean there is no middle section?…