Need matched cells though, correct?
My guess, is that the lumintop cells are re-wrapped ncr18650b Panasonic 3400ma cells. Seeing as they even say ncr18650b on them, I think this is a fair guess.
These are fine cells for this light, I would have no problems using them and the nice thing is that they can be shipped with the light which is very handy.
If you shop around and if they offer free shipping to your country you can generally find similar cells for a bit cheaper but it is getting harder and harder to find cells with free shipping now days.
So overall I would say the lumintop cells are a fair deal for those that need cells and have issues getting them from other sources.
http://www.lumintop.com/lm34-18650-li-ion-battery-3400mah.html
Yes, since they are all in series they need to match in order to not risk killing a cell.
There is no worry of fire, explosion, or damage to the light but you could kill a cell pretty easily if you drain the cells too much and they don’t match. The lower capacity cell will drain faster and could get too low on voltage before LVP kicks in.
Although you also don’t have to be super worried about it and make sure you use only a set of cells purchased together or anything like that (although it is not a bad idea).
As long as the cells are the same make and model and not drastically different ages / usage, you should be fine.
Is anyone else having an issue where blf threads are constantly being reloaded because of an error? It is becoming maddening to use my iPhone to access blf.
As said many times before, any batteries will be good as long as they match in serial connection. So just get some good old Panasonic NCR18650B, A, PF, or Sanyo GA….
Even Samsung 2600F will be good if you want go on budget…
Me personally wouldn’t give more than 25$ for 8 matching cells, and its possible very easy
Strange, I have not had any issues recently, the site was down a few days ago for maintenance but thats about it.
the light is ready, just when im broke
i gonna miss the 1st groupbuy
The Miller
Or another EU
Payment to LT $111 with note
“BLF Fritz15, alternative shipping”
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Will the two parcels be sent by registered post?
Thanks
As someone who hasn’t ordered directly from over seas sites like banggood, allieexpress, etc…
Being in North America, Is there any worry for me as far as shipping is concerned ? DHL fine?
DHL is great to the US. Customs doesn’t kick in until $800 in value and the shipping is super quick as well.
At least that is how it was last year, no idea if that has changed with the new government but I assume not, that would be far too quick for any government to work lol.
Thank you, much appreciated. :+1:
I will not order lumintop battery along with the GT. Shipping battery might take up to 30 days…
FYI.
The batteries will be shipped inside the light. So when DHL delivers the light the batteries will be there too.
I am pretty sure they are just going to put the batteries in the light and ship it normally. So it should not take any longer then normal if the batteries are included.
EDIT, teacher beat me to it.
I probably missed it on this huge thread somewhere. :person_facepalming:
What are the specs of the MPCB that is going to be used, diameter and thickness wise? Any pics? Thanks!
I don’t think we have actually seen this yet, we will hopefully know next week when the prototypes should show up though.
I don’t think we had specified an mcpcb size in the CAD as we didn’t know what the reflector base design was going to be.
So, Lens is plastic or Glass?
DHL in double charging scam
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I would have been a victim,but did not pay because I told them that I was going to get in touch with their head office in Germany to confirm that the charges were legit.
I live in Europe.
As always
It is done when it is done
Here is the crude overview of steps needed
1 three prototypes need thorough checking
2 things found in 1 debated
3 things from 2 worked on by LT
4 if it seems OK LT sends out seven prototypes or samples for scrutiny
4a in case of any doubts 1 or 2 prototypes are send to us
4b, repeat 2 and 3
5 the team decides if they are prototypes or samples
5a still no good? Repeat 2,3 and 4 (unlikely but still)
6 whole team declares samples and GO is given
7 LT prepares the GTs and people start ordering.
That is it.
Guys this probably already been discussed but I couldn’t see it in the first few posts. Where or whom will the group buy be through? Is Lumintop selling through Banggood or another site?