Just to check how many people would be interested in unprotected button top GA?
GA’s already have raised tops as shown in your picture above on the right. They’re not flat like some other cells. They need a button to work in the UT03? The raised top ones won’t work?
Freeme, I’m just trying to think with you. The guys of the Q8 project had the actual light to know what batteries fit, and as a result of that decided to go with the button top 30Q for max performance: they have good control over the actual product.
Is this also the case with the UT03? GearBest gets feedback, but I can imagine the manufacturer has the freedom to change little details without GearBest (or you) knowing them. I can imagine a theoretical possibility that the actual production UT03 is not going to like button top GAs, but prefer flattop GAs; maybe button top GAs will be uncomfortably tight. It would be horrible if button top GAs are shipped (and financial aspects taken care of) before finding out they don’t fit well… Just a thought.
Performance wise , since the light uses 4s battery setup , GA or 30Q or VTC5A won’t make any difference .
Using a better battery (lower resistance) may increase efficiency , or a higher capacity cell will increase runtimes .
Of course we don’t know every detail factory is planning …
I think regular GA’s will work perfect , but we will have to test it , probably on the final product
Performance wise , since the light uses 4s battery setup , GA or 30Q or VTC5A won’t make any difference .
Using a better battery (lower resistance) may increase efficiency , or a higher capacity cell will increase runtimes .
Of course we don’t know every detail factory is planning …
I think regular GA’s will work perfect , but we will have to test it , probably on the final product
Yes I understand this part. I’m thinking more about lights like Niwalker BK FA09S that simply cannot accept button tops. I think this was the case with the first batch of Haikelites where flattop GAs were a much better fit than the button tops as well.
I think it’s way too early to look for batteries for this light.
In this stage of design I think the factory should make sure short, 65mm cells, have at least a few mm of compression to account for sagging. Then fit a maximum of maybe 70 to 71mm cells. No need for longer.
Due to the single springs we may not be able to fit both protected and unprotected cells. It will be tricky to get both to fit well.
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Texas Ace Lumen Tube and JoshK Sphere calibrated with Maukka lights
Just to check how many people would be interested in unprotected button top GA?
GA’s already have raised tops as shown in your picture above on the right. They’re not flat like some other cells. They need a button to work in the UT03? The raised top ones won’t work?
Since this light uses brass buttons on the positive end, regular old flat tops will make contact just fine. The battery tube does not screw on like the Q8 where the positive terminal needs to be higher than the rest of the cell.
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Texas Ace Lumen Tube and JoshK Sphere calibrated with Maukka lights
Working voltage: 11.2 – 16.8V ( over discharge protection )
Stereodude wrote:
freeme wrote:
Unprotected cell maybe too short. Yes, it will turn off momentarily if you give it a good tap on the tailcap. I didn’t even notice it until I saw George’s feedback.
Are the cells in series or parallel?
Is it safe to use 4.35V cells?
4×4.35 = 17.4V.
Didn’t get an answer. Anyone knows if the light would take 17.4V without issues?
Also, would Beacon and SOS be at 8000+lumens, like Strobe?
Even with the slightly protruded head, overall length of the cell is no much different from a 30Q.
Stereodude wrote:
freeme wrote:
Just to check how many people would be interested in unprotected button top GA?
GA's already have raised tops as shown in your picture above on the right. They're not flat like some other cells. They need a button to work in the UT03? The raised top ones won't work?
From my observation, protected Panasonic NCR18650B (1) is able to make much better contact among all the tested batteries. Tailcap can be tighten without extra effort.
17.4V is already beyond the recommended working voltage but i will find out for you. All output level related questions will be answered once production grade sample is ready.
Stereodude wrote:
Didn't get an answer. Anyone knows if the light would take 17.4V without issues? Also, would Beacon and SOS be at 8000+lumens, like Strobe?
Current UT03 does accept both protected and unprotected 18650s. However, the connection is far from perfect for unprotected 18650.
JasonWW wrote:
Since this light uses brass buttons on the positive end, regular old flat tops will make contact just fine. The battery tube does not screw on like the Q8 where the positive terminal needs to be higher than the rest of the cell.
I can't deny that there is possibility. These guys are getting much better now. Delivering a substandard light will only hurt their branding in the flashlight trade. I do have fate in them after UT01 and UT02 success.
hIKARInoob wrote:
... but I can imagine the manufacturer has the freedom to change little details without GearBest (or you) knowing them. I can imagine a theoretical possibility that the actual production UT03 is not going to like button top GAs, but prefer flattop GAs; maybe button top GAs will be uncomfortably tight. It would be horrible if button top GAs are shipped (and financial aspects taken care of) before finding out they don't fit well... Just a thought. :))
From my observation, protected Panasonic NCR18650B (1) is able to make much better contact among all the tested batteries. Tailcap can be tighten without extra effort.
Current UT03 does accept both protected and unprotected 18650s. However, the connection is far from perfect for unprotected 18650.
Do you think this is an indication that the battery tube is maybe 1 or 2mm too long?
—
Texas Ace Lumen Tube and JoshK Sphere calibrated with Maukka lights
Interested depending on price
Interested depending on price.
Just to check how many people would be interested in unprotected button top GA?
@1theDeals
interest sanyo 18650ga or 30q button top
but is seller can ship to any country?
Interested depending on wholesale price please
What is the acceptable price for 4pcs set?
@1theDeals
Interested
I guess 18$ per set for button tops would be great …
- George
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interested
GA’s already have raised tops as shown in your picture above on the right. They’re not flat like some other cells. They need a button to work in the UT03? The raised top ones won’t work?
Freeme, I’m just trying to think with you. The guys of the Q8 project had the actual light to know what batteries fit, and as a result of that decided to go with the button top 30Q for max performance: they have good control over the actual product.
Is this also the case with the UT03? GearBest gets feedback, but I can imagine the manufacturer has the freedom to change little details without GearBest (or you) knowing them. I can imagine a theoretical possibility that the actual production UT03 is not going to like button top GAs, but prefer flattop GAs; maybe button top GAs will be uncomfortably tight. It would be horrible if button top GAs are shipped (and financial aspects taken care of) before finding out they don’t fit well… Just a thought.
Performance wise , since the light uses 4s battery setup , GA or 30Q or VTC5A won’t make any difference .
Using a better battery (lower resistance) may increase efficiency , or a higher capacity cell will increase runtimes .
Of course we don’t know every detail factory is planning …
I think regular GA’s will work perfect , but we will have to test it , probably on the final product
- George
My Reviews : KDlight C8 / ThruNite Archer 1A V3 / Thorfire C8s / ThruNite TN12 (2016) / Utorch UT01 / Utorch UT02 / Jetbeam WL-S2 (xp-l) / ThruNite TC12 V2 / Massdrop Brass AAA / Manker LAD / Lumintop SD26 / ThruNite Mini TN30 (3x xm-l2) / Qualilite D81 / Nitecore MH20GT / Odepro TM30 / Klarus XT30R / Nitecore NU20 CRI / Ultrafire XM-L2 / Foursevens Mini MK II / Manker E02 / Manker E14 II / Teekland Flashlights / Lumintop Elfin / Thorfire S70S / ThruNite Neutron 2C / Jaxman M8 / KDLITKER C8.2 / Zanflare F1 / Nitecore Concept 1 / Emisar D4 / Astrolux MF-01 / ThruNite TC10 V3 / Amutorch JM70 (xpl hi)
Yes I understand this part. I’m thinking more about lights like Niwalker BK FA09S that simply cannot accept button tops. I think this was the case with the first batch of Haikelites where flattop GAs were a much better fit than the button tops as well.
I think it’s way too early to look for batteries for this light.
In this stage of design I think the factory should make sure short, 65mm cells, have at least a few mm of compression to account for sagging. Then fit a maximum of maybe 70 to 71mm cells. No need for longer.
Due to the single springs we may not be able to fit both protected and unprotected cells. It will be tricky to get both to fit well.
Texas Ace Lumen Tube and JoshK Sphere calibrated with Maukka lights
Click this to go to signature links. I'm still around, just not reading many new threads.
Since this light uses brass buttons on the positive end, regular old flat tops will make contact just fine. The battery tube does not screw on like the Q8 where the positive terminal needs to be higher than the rest of the cell.
Texas Ace Lumen Tube and JoshK Sphere calibrated with Maukka lights
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interested. depending on price
Interested, please add me to the list. Thanks!
Didn’t get an answer. Anyone knows if the light would take 17.4V without issues?
Also, would Beacon and SOS be at 8000+lumens, like Strobe?
Interested.
Even with the slightly protruded head, overall length of the cell is no much different from a 30Q.
@1theDeals
I have tested UT03 with a few setups:
From my observation, protected Panasonic NCR18650B (1) is able to make much better contact among all the tested batteries. Tailcap can be tighten without extra effort.
17.4V is already beyond the recommended working voltage but i will find out for you. All output level related questions will be answered once production grade sample is ready.
Current UT03 does accept both protected and unprotected 18650s. However, the connection is far from perfect for unprotected 18650.
I can't deny that there is possibility. These guys are getting much better now. Delivering a substandard light will only hurt their branding in the flashlight trade. I do have fate in them after UT01 and UT02 success.
@1theDeals
I need to know price
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We have estimated price now.
@1theDeals
17-18$ is ok.
Can you tell that?
Do you think this is an indication that the battery tube is maybe 1 or 2mm too long?
Texas Ace Lumen Tube and JoshK Sphere calibrated with Maukka lights
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Interested in the light depending on price.
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@1theDeals
interested
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Interested depending on price.
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