*BLF LT1 Lantern Project) (updated Nov,17,2020)

good points :slight_smile:

I am in for one depending on the price.

These are looking awesome. I think some of my family members could appreciate this lantern very much.
If I can add 6 more to my name. That would be great! I’m #37

added. :slight_smile:

please add me to the list for one

Thanks for your work on this. It’s going to be amazing and blow the competition from the big-name brands out of the water.

I’m getting excited about this project! Please put me down for two more. Thanks!

Put me in for one. Thanks!

Please put me on the list for possibly 3. Thanks!

in for two

I didn’t see it mentioned, but how about a steel or delrin base plate to protect the bottom from rocks and rough surfaces. Using this outside did you see any wear on the base? Might be able to 3d print a piece the base sits into. Even a wider base with more lateral stability. Like the pancake bases on some lanterns.

Another idea I had was a place at the center of that base with a tripod mount. For a mini three legged flexible tripod, to use on uneven surfaces. The base would need to be a good deal thicker to thread into, as there’s not much material on the q8. Machined delrin would probably be much cheaper than stainless.

I know these would add cost, but as optional additions, I’d be willing to pay for them, for the added benefits.

Interesting idea to add a removable base. The V1 prototype has some scratches & nicks on the bottom form ground & rocks.

I was thinking one decent drop and the q8 tailcap might not screw on all that well. Even just a protective cup (like plastidip) might be worthwhile.

Screwing it to something like this might be really beneficial too:

https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=10272&gclid=Cj0KCQjwodrXBRCzARIsAIU59TK4Hnp1PF-Owj6o0DeC2PC-OiEEoShSLIO1TWLUHs6Z97QUU1jLBDwaAhynEALw_wcB

It’s just that you’d need a few threads to bite into it, from the bottom.

Also, not sure what this little tripod would do with the weight of 4 18650s and the light on it.

That link don’t work for some reason.

It worked earlier strangely.

They must be in maintenance, like earlier BLF was.

Just checked their site and it’s down for the count.

link and pic are dead

sorry

One of the plans is to add a 1/4”–20 threaded tripod mount hole in the bottom of the lantern for those reasons, and to give it the option of mounting it on a tripod to illuminate a larger area when needed.

I want one, thanks :slight_smile:

That’s awesome. Thanks. I tried searching this mega thread to see if I was being redundant. Sorry about that.

Can you add me for another lantern? Thank you.

Put me down for 3 more please.