NEW ThorFire TG06S review

Improvements are in the driver: increased output plus a moon mode.

I thought that I read somewhere that they increased the pwm frequency, but apparently that was another light.

Thanks for the review Jerommel. They will let me do a review in the TG06S too (light has not arrived yet), I’m going to think about what I can add to your review, perhaps a runtime graph if someone else does not beat me to that (it seems we will get some more reviews on the TG06 soon).

Thanks for the review

Utorch 01 is still the king in AA battery configuration :slight_smile:

Good straightforward review, J. I’m not sensitive to pwm, so I’ll be lookin for a sale on this light.

Nice review thanks!! If you have a multimeter you can use the AC-Hz setting to get a good measurement of the PWM frequency. It reads the DC PWM pulses like an AC square wave and will display the frequency.

Sorry thorfire, that low frequency PWM is a deal breaker for me.

If you have a good multimeter and a spare LED (6-12 volt one like an XHP70 or XHP35 recommended) you can measure the PWM optically too. Just shine the light on the emitter. This doesn’t work on all cheap handheld DMMs though, especially the low moonlight modes cause problems.

I just got the Thorfire TK4A for review. It has PWM too but at 20.9 kHz, it’s not visible to the naked eye.

Yes Maukka, i was thinkig to hook up a small solar cell on my computer audio input and have a look at the wave, but i didn’t get to it.

Kramer, i have 2 DMMs, but neither of them have a frequency counter…
And yes, the low frequency PWM would be a deal breaker for me too…
I.m.h.o. ThorFire should have ‘a good analytical look’ at the Jetbeam driver for ‘inspiration’. (didn’t want to say “copy” :stuck_out_tongue: )

Wow:
https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/ThorFire-TG06S-Aluminum-alloy-Tactical-300LM-3-Modes-LED-Flashlight-14500-AA-Torch-Light-for-camping/1925442_32792406601.html
That’s cheap!

You mention this…
“Unfortunately driver uses PWM for medium, low and moon on AA batteries (Alkaline or NiMH)
To my surprise it uses PWM on all modes with a 14500 (Li-Ion).”

By that you mean ALL modes show PWM with a 14500?… including the highest/brightest one?

thanks

The PWM is what kept me away from this light. I really wanted an AA/14500 clicky light for EDC so that I can have the brightness of Lithium but the ability to use standard AA cells in a pinch. Unfortunately I work around a lot of moving equipment so low frequency PWM is a big no for me.

Yes, PWM in ALL modes with a 14500.

With NiMH, only PWM in Med & Low.

Nice find. This light is a steal for sure at that price IMO.

Yes, thank you for posting this. I made an order on AE. TG06 is a solid AA/14500 flashlight, so the “S” version is a must-try. It’s a shame about the PWM.

OK big time deal breaker for me then. Its not like this is the only AA 14500 light out there. There are many that do not use visible PWM.

Nice review!! thanks

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Pardon my question, how do I use the AC-Hz setting of the DMM to measure PWM frequency of the flashlight?

Is it the same procedure as measuring the tailcap current (set to DC ampere setting), but instead set to the AC current/Hz setting?

I tried doing it (ie. like I was measuring the tailcap current, except with DMM set to “AC current/Hz” setting), but it displays 0.00 Hz only — maybe I’m doing something wrong here?

Picked this up last month and taking it camping over the next week or so. Love this review. Plus it looks very easy to mod and at this price point is a fine host. Might have to find one to swap for a 219c or xpl hi 90cri along with a better driver. I don’t find the pwm noticible durong biking or dog walking but I don’t care for the mode layout. Would prefer l-h or m-l-h layout. Especially with the reverse clicks.

Could you tell diameter of front glass and green o-ring? I guess black o-ring is better (green o-ring spoils colors of light).

I’d got 219B 5700K, and it’s very pleasant color, but I guess green ring gives bad color tint. Now I wait another driver (Convoy 1400mA) for replace. Bad for AA NiMH :frowning: but no PWM.

I bought cheapest version here: http://ali.pub/3cbiah - there is aluminuim pill, spacer between switch and tailcap made of aliminium, and different nuts (in head and in tail), no thermopaste. It’s little unconvenient for dissamble. I was planning to upgrade this flashlight, so I think it’s good option.