Astrolux MF03 - new pictures + video

One reason why it is less necessary for the MF03 to maximise reflector size by overlapping them is because of the huge center XHP35 that takes the primary care for throw: the DX80 has no choice but to maxise mini reflector size for throw.
Of course you can get more throw nevertheless by increasing reflector diameter (and a bit of length)…
I do think it is aesthetically very pleasing like this, and the beam will also be artifact free. :sunglasses:

Yes, the price would kill this idea. I have thought about it while I was writing my idea.
Its “still” an Astrolux Flashlight with low price and therefore this is not doable.

i am happy they used my idea and came out with this.

a lot more months have passed than expected because the found a lot obstacles on the way.

hopefully we see more manufacturers using that design idea - but one has to be the first ;)

Although a single piece design is good looking, does it actually also have a benefit? If you have overlapping reflectors sure, but with non overlapping reflectors what are the advantages?

Ya, at maximum output stated in cree datasheet, it will be much higher. I was being realistic to use slightly higher than typical spec so that the flashlight won’t overheat too fast or step down too fast.

No strange petal shapes around the edge of the spill. You get a perfectly round spill edge.

Yes I understand. I thought the discussion was about a single piece 9 emitter design; what are the advantages compared to 9 discrete reflectors?

Less space between the inner diameter of the reflectors and more throw. Better usage of aviable space.

Ah I think I get it. Even with discrete reflectors you should be able to further increase diameter looking at what it is now. But I can imagine if you want to squeeze out the last millimeter of space between two reflectors you need to switch to a single design.

This is not true on this size of the driver it would be no problem using 2 MCUs to control each LED type seperately, with upcoming Boost driver on Schokis boost chip next month we can also deal with 12V XHP voltage from 2S battery pack

Even with separate reflectors of the XHP70s you can CNC the edges off so that their radius is with little gap or overlapping

Assuming it will be using 8 18650s and with the best cell being able to output 30A, maximum current will be 120A with 2s configuration. This means 15A max per emitter= more or less 65.000lm at the absolut limit.

All 8 cells would be depleted in just 5-6mins!
Better 12x 21700 cells for double runtime :money_mouth_face:

Exactly. You still have a little gap, pfff… like a millimeter or so. If you want to get rid of that then you could look into a single piece 9 emitter design. But that’s most likely not worth it (besides looking darn good).

Wow, this is great news. I did not know you were working on a boost driver.

Plus you can have 2 MCUs? Awesome news!

You never stop amazing me Lexel. Lol

Assuming it doesn’t melt internally first. Lol

need more tease?

1st prototye

can you share more info on this Lexel?

I was wondering why there was such a gigantic hole in the center of the head “shelf” of the black MF03. Now We know why…reflector !

WOW :open_mouth: King Arthur surrounded by his knights! A flooder with throw! How SWEET is that :smiley: Thank you M4D M4X for the Picture! AWESOME :+1:

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