Group Buy: Wuben TO10R and TO46R (real 90+CRI triple XP-G3) - CLOSED!!

Originally it was 100+100, but we changed it to 100+50+50 boards.

Something like that. I estimated the number of reservations and thought that I’d get maybe 10-20 lights.

The fact that so many would not pay came as a big surprise.

[Don’t get me wrong - I’m not complaining and I will buy every extra light - They are totally worth the price and will be sold here locally :)]

I’m still gathering buyers so I’m almost certain I’ll take more on top of the other I already bought. Definitely worth the money! Great flashlights…

question-is possible to use in this torch unprotected cells?

Yes you can, it has a low voltage warning at 2.8v. It’s designed to use protected cells so expect battery rattle. A bit of insulation tape around the cell can solve that. If you drop the light while it’s on it might switch off due the lack of spring compression when using the shorter unprotected cells. I did a drop test on a carpet. So I’m sticking to protected cells in this light.

ok.but using the xpl or nichias predict to use a different driver…for maximum output…iam right?

Using XPLs, you will get more output at the expense of runtime and less constant brightness.

Using Nichia 219Cs 4000k 90CRI+, you will get slightly less brightness in exchange for much longer regulated runtime and even better color temperature.

no need to change the driver??

No. You are swapping 3V LEDs for 3V LEDs. No problem there.

hm…i wonder,how much lumens can we reach with the lets say nichia upgrade…what do you think?

About the same really, but brightness will stay more constant over the runtime of the light.

Not really. The output is fully regulated other than a timed stepdown at about 2 minutes on turbo and high (high and medium on the TO10R).

What kind of driver does it use?

I’m interested.

This is a fantastic light. I am really enjoying mine. The only niggle I have is that the clip is not deep carry. Other than that rectifiable qualm, I really like everything else about the light. Buy one, you will not regret it.

Regards,
Frank A.

Frank, if you have a extra A6 pocket clip, it works nicely.

Todd-

Thanks for the heads-up. I do not have an A6 clip. Any idea where I can buy just the clip? Thanks!

Frank

Astrolux S1/BLF A6 Flashlight Stainless Steel Titanize Body Clip Flashlight Accessories
https://banggood.app.link/29j9cIKvCN

S2+ clip works well on the second cut out on the tail cap as well. Gives you two choices in clips.

Thanks Kevin & Todd! I ordered a couple of the clips from Bangood.

Frank

Got my review of the TO10R and TO46R up here: Wuben TO46R & TO10R review (3x XP-G3, 18650/16340)

Also did some experiments with emitters, optics and filters. Spoiler: you can get the XP-G3 to look good with a frosted Carclo and a minus green filter but at the cost of output. LH351D is still better.

Update 2018-06-11 22:00 UTC: Wuben just set a hard deadline for this GB: Everyone must make their orders / finish their payments in the following 24h. After that, all unclaimed lights will be shipped to me. (No exceptions, no payments after that deadline!)