(prototype) the GT Mini

Please confirm what type of driver will be in the GT mini BEFORE shipping them.
If it’s a FET+1 I’ll simply ask for a refund.
Why ? False advertisement, simply that.
If they choose to send it before stating what type of driver is in, then I’ll make a claim on PayPal asking for a full refund.
Why ? False advertisement.

I may sound irritated… because I am. I already own a D1S, no need for another one in a slightly different design.

It is a FET+1 driver.
Texas Ace answered here: GT mini~reflash the latest firmware~ - #15 by Texas_Ace

False advertisement:
Lumintop copied the manual from the original GT and overlooked things.
I would say it is more a mistake.

Email sent to Neal to cancel my order.
Maybe I will not buy my FW3A after all… If Lumintop doesn’t know the difference between a FET driver and a buck driver…
The last user manual still mention a buck driver !

At 4.5A, an XPL HI would have an extremely high forward voltage of 3,75V.

A buck driver is almost useless for regulated output on turbo, which it will only do for a few minutes. To extend that regulated runtime on turbo, you would need to bypass springs, use a lower VF 4000k LED, use a better buck driver with a lower resistance.

Had it used a buck boost driver instead, I would have been fine paying 10-15$+ for the light. That would have made it the literally perfect pocket thrower of 2018.

On the other hand, I… for one… am happy about the driver change. I can simply flash Anduril and carry on. :smiley:

Since Narsil is so very different from Hanks IOS firmware, this isn’t much like a D1s at all. Much more refined, with a dramatically more advanced UI. Since I prefer Anduril and the IOS firmware is an abbreviated version of this, the ease of converting it to the firmware of my choice is a rare treat. Thanks Lumintop, nice upgrade. :slight_smile:

What a bummer.

For my part, I wasn’t planning to buy one of these — too many $ & I have an L2 — but the thing that had me considering it was the prospect of an eswitch buck driver @ >3A.

The L2’s driver is limited to 3A, but at least you have the option of running it 1s or 2s.

I added a notice to my blog pointing to that mistake

need to ask neal how that could have happened (I was not involved in the manual this time)

I am sorry if someone is upset :(

And now we all understand why I was concerned about being able to swap out drivers. :wink:

Now I’m gonna have to mod it (already placed and order during the pre-order invite) to get the buck driver…. hmmm. I’ll probably not notice much of a difference for my usage needs….Decisions, decisions….

I’ll have to send out to someone who can flash Anduril for me then if I decide to do a “soft” mod…

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@M4DM4X

If I order an extra diffuser how would I know if it’s included in my first order (with the flashlight) or if will be shipped separately? I haven’t had any notice of shipment yet

I think the buck had merit for lower modes but I agree that perfect solution would be what you’re talking about and I would pay more for it

Emailed to cancel order

I’m not too bummed at it being FET. I don’t ever use these thrower lights at lower modes anyway, usually just at turbo.

Maybe Lumintop can make up for it
BY NOT GLUING THE BATTERY TUBE!

+1 - My feelings exactly…. :+1:

No shipping notification yet.

shipping starts next week

Same here, they just share the information that they think is necessary, nothing about shipment!! Now the changing driver, I guess im out… depended on the answer i´ll get…

:stuck_out_tongue:

What’s to share about shipping if shipping has not started yet??

Since i have to justify myself for a simple question?
Each region n locals are different, and if it´s allowed I like to plan my post / parcels incoming…