Amen. :+1:
My first opinion is let Fritz choose.
BUT if he cannot or does not want to do that……
My next opinion is…
- Bead Blast & Anodize Grey (1) or Black (2) or even Clear (3)
Just no raw unanodized aluminum on this $36 light.
Amen. :+1:
My first opinion is let Fritz choose.
BUT if he cannot or does not want to do that……
My next opinion is…
Just no raw unanodized aluminum on this $36 light.
+1
Medium or dark grey would be awesome.
Not keen on unanodized/raw or ‘silver’ anodising.
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My first opinion is let Fritz choose.
BUT if he cannot or does not want to do that……
My next opinion is…
Just no raw unanodized aluminum on this $36 light.
Anything except raw/bare.
Interested +1
Please add me to the list for one (1).
And for discussion:
I prefer anodized, color doesn’t matter much as long as it isn’t pink or such.
interested+1
Bare, blasted, clear, whatever.
Won’t be looking at it.
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I wasn’t able to read all the previous posts, but I’m wondering about the emitter poll results. As of last time I was following the polls, the XP-L Hi version had already overtaken the lead over the Samsung LH351D as top choice.
I’m wondering if the “people’s choice” results have already been forwarded to Lumintop for evaluation? (I actually would like to try out both these 2 versions, if Lumintop would offer both of them, fingers crossed).
Dark grey.
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It looks like the XPL HI was the most popular choice, followed closely by the LH351D. The rest weren’t really close at all to those two, if I’m reading the results correctly. According to the updated OP the results have been submitted to Lumintop, so now we play the waiting game…
I’m really hoping the LH351D is offered in a neutral or warmer tint. That would be awesome.
Oops I just made vote, said on the website that it wasn’t closed yet. TBH if it’s not offered in high cri I’m out + I don’t see the point in a 4 LED light with throwy emitters………
They will do just fine with the optic is the way I see it. But each has a preference of our own.
I don’t see the point in a 4 LED light with throwy emitters………
It’s 3 emitters, but it’s not throwy. It’s expected to be in the range of about 2 to 4 cd / lm, which puts it solidly in the “floody” category. Generally 5 to 15 cd / lm is the common range for EDC-style lights, under 5 is really floody, and over 15 is typically considered more of a thrower.
The main point of XP-L HI in this light is to get as close as possible to a common EDC-style beam without sacrificing overall output.
OTOH, I’d probably also be happy if it was a FW1A, with a single LH351D 5000K 90CRI in an OP reflector. It would make the light a bit longer, but I think it would still be bright enough.
I think that would be great for a second version also.
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ToyKeeper,
Since the opinions offered so far on the finish are all over the map, do you think it would be wise to start another Condorcet poll for the finish? I know some specifically said they’d rather not draw this out, but it seems the opinions differ wildly even among the few who have answered here so far.
With the surface treatment you have to differentiate between the mechanical finish and the chemical finish.
For the mechanical finish I think the major options are:
For the chemical finish the major options are:
My first choice would be no mechanical finish (slight machine marks add character and I believe it was intended this way from the start) with electroless nickel plating (has a very nice "metal" look and is better than bare aluminium and probably also better/more durable than clear anodization).
My second choice (in case electroless nickel plating is not feasible) would be no mechanical finish plus anodization in any color other than black, preferably natural color (or maybe dark grey).
I’m wondering if the “people’s choice” results have already been forwarded to Lumintop for evaluation?
post #1 says:
TBD: Cree XPG2/XPG3 NW, Nichia 219c NW, XP-L HI NW, or Samsung LH351D NW
What emitters does it use?
• Not yet determined. Probably XP-G3, Nichia 219c, or XP-L HI (+$10).Change Log
2018-06-22: Updated spec for optics and O-rings, added note about thermal regulation. Moved emitter type polls down to old news.Old News
Poll (2018-06-08): Voting is open for emitter details: (results: the top choices were XP-L HI 3D and LH351D 4000K)
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Emitters
3 pieces 3535 footprint
Cree XPG3 NW
LEDs mounted on DTP triple star