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

Again USB Type-C:
Memorandum of Understanding on the future common charging solution for smartphones

_USB Type-C™ to be the common charging interface for
other types of portable electronic equipment as mentioned in the Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU (article 3.3a).
In furtherance of this end, signatories agree to gradually transition to the new common charging solution for Smartphones based on USB Type-C._

http://www.digitaleurope.org/DesktopModules/Bring2mind/DMX/Download.aspx?Command=Core_Download&EntryId=2630&language=en-US&PortalId=0&TabId=353

So maybe v2/batch two of the BLF Lantern could be equipped with Type-C port Don’t have to be USB 3.x electronically.
But support for programming with software would be a nice feature.

It’d be awesome to have a usbasp inside, connected to the MCU for easy reflashing over USB. I don’t think it’ll happen though. :slight_smile:

Maybe a later version can use a beefier MCU with USB support built into a bootloader, and reflash directly over USB. That’s not attiny territory though; it’s more something I see on atmega chips.

USB c sounds good, but I think that a normal micro USB 2A connection will be fast enough for the intended purpose of recharging the lantern with a small solar panel while you are camping. If you need to charge it faster you could still take out the batteries and charge them externally. Also I don’t know if many people would use usb programming because our current firmware seems to be nearly perfect.

Cool idea, but considering how few people would use it - I’d say it’s unnecessary cost.

It’s just about the physical connector - no need for USB 3.0 protocoll or QC/PD.
And a firmware has no GUI and can’t show at once all settings/options.

I’m in for one

Indeed, I added you as #824 on the interest list.

I’m in.

Polyesterboy is 825 on the interest list.

interest list sorted by entry number

interest list sorted by user names

Been away from the forums for a while. Check this thread and holy crap is there every some awesome progress. I’m loving what I’m seeing so far. The possibility of tint shifting is really exciting! Seems like no matter what this will be a really great light.

Please add me to the list for one.

Of course, you are #826 on the interest list.

Please put me down as interested for 1.

I’m interested for one.

I’m in for one, thanks.

number 827 on interest list

number 828 on interest list

number 829 on interest list

Please add me for 1.

Any updated status?

I think Dbsar is in the process of field R&D…. he said he would let us know when he returned.

done, number 830 on the interest list.

dyates added at number 831 on the interest list

got it, you are 832 on the interest list