The good news though is that it is outrageously bright, the reason I ordered mine.
Nothing boring about this light.
First thing I will do when I get mine is measure the open circuit voltage of the charger and the voltage under load.
Then I will use those numbers to use an external variable current limiting power supply to see how many amps this light draws when charging. Those numbers will be useful if my charger blows like the guy in the video.
Maybe the best way to charge it is with an external power supply
I think so. But you better measure DX80 charger adapter voltage to have confirm voltage number. I don’t trust those number very much although mostly they are accurate.
I cut many lousily small adapter connector head and connect them to bigger adapter with similar voltage. Of course after they stop working.
I guess Imalent knows they are selling the connector head as back up for the lousy adapter.
I have had the same issue with the charger adapter the symbol of the flashlight did not light up. Sent few messages on Monday to BG they runaround me & I received their message yesterday that the adapter is in back order!. I’m considering to file a case to paypal. I totally lost confident with Imalent since my order was placed end of July.
^ Adapter is in back order? You’ll just receive another one that goes poof after 15 minutes. Imalent need to at least source a different charger which will take extra time I’d say. Well at least the light didn’t go poof.
I think the light is fine, it breaks shear output record of stock light.
Charging adapter might not be tested thoroughly enough.
Well, I have seen many good brand charging adapter failed for example HP. Just that they failed after a few years, not one time use.
First they asked me a ridiculous question, whether the adapter was DC 19v & then no reply! I sent them another message if I don’t receive the answer I may file a case to paypal. They replied almost instantly & gave me an order # but it’s in back order & I don’t know how long do I have to wait. I totally sent them 4 messages plus 2 emails! Bad customer services.
Imalent barely know how to make flashlights, so I’m sure active cooling is even harder for them. Even top name flashlight companies have trouble with it.
About the fan size, even a tiny fan can make a huge impact. Just think of laptop fans.