(prototype) the GT Mini

[Swib]

@JasonWW

@Swib

I can’t measure the current with ramping, all I get is the double flash on my clamp meter.

Do you have your clamp meter settings correct? DC voltage, range of at least 7+ Amps? Using a short, thick wire?

@Swib

Yes, I do believe that the centering ring isn’t the right height for proper focus. From what I’ve learned on here a dedomed led should have a focal point of about one meter like this

On the wall the focal point (where the black center dot disappears) is only a couple of inches with the GT mini.

I’ve never heard of such things, so I’m not much help here.

Yeah it’s not my meter, I just can’t get the light to do anything but double flash when testing. Maybe I’m not fast enough with tapping the leads. I don’t have any problem on non-rampng lights. I’ll switch to the other mode group and try again today sometime.

[M4D_M4X]

keep the wire in place - No tapping

just operate with the sideswitch

[Swib]

@DB Custom

Swib, technically the XP-L HI is not a de-domed emitter and it’s certainly a different beast than a de-domed XP-G2, so these will have different focus requirements. That inverted V shape is indeed a good indicator but 1 meter is entirely too close to reference point-of-focus… a really strong thrower has that point many times further out.

I like to view the emitter from the front, inside the reflector, and see how far back you have to get in order for the yellow phosphor to fill the reflector, that usually shows where the focus point is.

As far as determining just where to position the die surface in the reflector, without the schematic on the reflector it can be a hit-or-miss proposition and simply a hands-on trial basis to find what works best in a particular light.

Good luck!

It sure is hit and miss. I have a bag full of centering rings because I often sand off too much and start seeing the numbers go down on my meter.

[Swib]

@M4D M4X

keep the wire in place - No tapping 

just operate with the sideswitch

:person_facepalming: I’m so used to measuring tail switch lights I didn’t even think of the side switch. Thank you.

[Swib]

@mortuus

swib try different batteries to rule out that atleast. weird one guy gets kcd in the 140 range u in 110… too much difference imo…

With the 30Q I use for testing I get 5.15 amps and with a slightly used VTC6 I get 5.48 amps and 120 kcd (with correction factor applied to my readings). Maybe it’s time to retire the old 30Q.

IMO the difference in output could be due to a higher Vf in this particular led. As I said it will find a good home where it will be appreciated.

[teacher]

@teacher

Mine is still somewhere between the A Ω …… Apparently lost & confused in it’s search for the USA…… :person_facepalming:

Latest Tracking Info below.

2018-08-03 22:46
Guangzhou, leave Guangzhou send to Guangzhou courier company
……
2018-08-03 22:46
Guangzhou, leave Guangzhou and send to JFK Airport in New York.
……
2018-08-03 05:34
CHINA, GUANGZHOU EMS, Processed Through Facility, Your item has been processed through a facility in GUANGZHOU EMS, CHINA at 5:34 am on August 3, 2018.
.
.
.

““We are all travelers in this world. From the sweet grass to the packing house, birth till death, we travel between the eternities.”“ - Prentice Ritter

UPDATE: I am still winning the battle of no new or recent tracking info.

[nkresho]

^ Same here, but never got the overnight in NYC. Been in china the whole time. I check it a few times a day at this point. It’s like a sickness.

[Delta_V]

@teacher

UPDATE: I am still winning the battle of no new or recent tracking info.

Try checking again, mine was in the same state as yours, but just updated (like, less than an hour ago) to “Arrived in New York”.

[teacher]

@Delta_V

@teacher

UPDATE: I am still winning the battle of no new or recent tracking info.

Try checking again, mine was in the same state as yours, but just updated (like, less than an hour ago) to “Arrived in New York”.

Thanks for that info Delta_V & congrats to you on some movement in your Mini GT tracking. :+1:

But I just checked and “no joy” for me… The ‘status quo of no updates’ for me & mind continues….

[chops728]

@teacher

@Delta_V

@teacher

UPDATE: I am still winning the battle of no new or recent tracking info.

Try checking again, mine was in the same state as yours, but just updated (like, less than an hour ago) to “Arrived in New York”.

Thanks for that info Delta_V & congrats to you on some movement in your Mini GT tracking. :+1:

But I just checked and “no joy” for me… The ‘status quo of no updates’ for me & mind continues….

Teacher — I think you should go double check your mailbox—you might have missed it in there— The box was much smaller than I imagined it being—

[AgentWhiteBread]

@USPS

August 1, 2018, 6:33 am
Processed Through Facility
GUANGZHOU EMS, CHINA
Your item has been processed through a facility in GUANGZHOU EMS, CHINA at 6:33 am on August 1, 2018.

Origin Post is Preparing Shipment
July 31, 2018, 5:55 pm
Acceptance
CHINA

I’m thinking it shipped by boat because I’ve had other orders from China placed on the 8th arrive by now.

[teacher]

@chops728

@teacher

@Delta_V

@teacher

UPDATE: I am still winning the battle of no new or recent tracking info.

Try checking again, mine was in the same state as yours, but just updated (like, less than an hour ago) to “Arrived in New York”.

Thanks for that info Delta_V & congrats to you on some movement in your Mini GT tracking. :+1:

But I just checked and “no joy” for me… The ‘status quo of no updates’ for me & mind continues….

Teacher — I think you should go double check your mailbox—you might have missed it in there— The box was much smaller than I imagined it being—

I already did that my brother, in fact I broke out the magnifying glass as well as binoculars to double & triple check.
Still……. no joy. :cry: … .

[teacher]

@AgentWhiteBread

I’m thinking it shipped by boat because I’ve had other orders from China placed on the 8th arrive by now.

Yep, either boat or a ‘trained bird’ that keeps getting lost. .

[lexvegas]

Don’t know if it helps, but I ordered mine on Aug 7, received it on Aug 20, this is Mid-Atlantic.

[Delta_V]

@AgentWhiteBread

@USPS

August 1, 2018, 6:33 am
Processed Through Facility
GUANGZHOU EMS, CHINA
Your item has been processed through a facility in GUANGZHOU EMS, CHINA at 6:33 am on August 1, 2018.

Origin Post is Preparing Shipment
July 31, 2018, 5:55 pm
Acceptance
CHINA

I’m thinking it shipped by boat because I’ve had other orders from China placed on the 8th arrive by now.

Yeah, I’m definitely a little disappointed. I hopped on the preorder, but I feel like I’d have gotten it by now if I had just ordered through BangGood instead. They even have coupons floating around to get it at the same price.

[lexvegas]

Mine was from Neil, not BG

[Brainsick67]

@AgentWhiteBread

@USPS

August 1, 2018, 6:33 am
Processed Through Facility
GUANGZHOU EMS, CHINA
Your item has been processed through a facility in GUANGZHOU EMS, CHINA at 6:33 am on August 1, 2018.

Origin Post is Preparing Shipment
July 31, 2018, 5:55 pm
Acceptance
CHINA

I’m thinking it shipped by boat because I’ve had other orders from China placed on the 8th arrive by now.

If it was my guess, its on the Titanic. Just a thought.

[AgentWhiteBread]

@Brainsick67

If it was my guess, its on the Titanic. Just a thought.

Great, now I have to call James Cameron

[M4D_M4X]

happens more often than we notice...

btw: it would be great to have the discussion focussing back to the flashlight

and maybe open an new thread: The Trackinf F5ers :p

[Brainsick67]

@M4D M4X

happens more often than we notice…

btw: it would be great to have the discussion focussing back to the flashlight

and maybe open an new thread: The Trackinf F5ers

Its hard to get back on topic if most dont have the light…lol…but i will try to stay on topic…at least your thred is getting a bump.