Astrolux S43 - New model (On Sale)

Way way way uglier :frowning:

I think its cute :slight_smile:

I will not say much about the look :stuck_out_tongue:
I didn’t know T_A was involved, but is is good to know that the UI will be better this time :wink:
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(well, the D4 is more cute :blush: )

The D4S definitely looks better and the Aux lights look amazing. However, this is usb rechargeable, much smaller, and a most likely superior TA designed driver with Narsil UI.

I like that both tubes are included. Do I have room with S41 in my hand and D4S in transit? :wink:

the reduction in size to the bezel looks way bizarro.
I ’spose it adds cooling fin mass to the switch area, but it looks bulbous
I kinda want an S42S, butt really don’t want an S43S

M4DM4X is running a “feeler” for this flashlight, here: [M4D deal ALIVE] Astrolux S43 :+1:

Thanks for showcasing the new flashlight. I was waiting for the upgrade but didn’t expect a complete new design. It looks…. “interesting”. At least the UI is now good.

Oh dear, well, where do I start ?

OK, it apparently has a TA driver (i.e. a generic FET+1, no imagination required), with some flavour of Tom E’s Narsil.

So, a bigger Attiny with more code space, and DEL’s little mod (extra resistor). to keep it running OK in extremis.

I hope both designers have been recompensed accordingly. Which is the way this world seems to be working nowadays.

And four LEDs. Same as the good old S41, but in a clunkier uglier housing with “tactical” extras like the stupid “glass breaker” spike, and a side switch that never lines up in your hand, but it does have a “breathing” effect backlight. Doh ?

The fun bit for me is that it is so “adamant”, according to the description.

I guess that might be lost in translation. For a Brit, “Adamant” is the name of the finest public urinals. Truly a treat, worth searching out. I’m looking out for a vintage one to include in my bathroom re-modelling.

Then of course we have that treasure of the music world, Adam Ant, and his seminal track “stand and deliver”. He was very pretty back then, but went off the rails later.

Oh, the golden era of the music video with huge production values;

No sniggering at the back please. Unless you can come up with a good pun on “S43”, otherwise just ask yourself “why ???”

Sorry, was that too harsh ?

Edit: another classic Adam Ant video, Prince Charming.

I used to know the team who filmed these, ooh the stories they could tell…

Style over substance certainly, but what fun.

WOW! That is one ugly flashlight.

I like the tip. Good for defence against drop bears.

Yeah. Heinous. The glass breaking spike should be easily removed, but the rest of the ugly is going to take a mill.

Looks fine to me. The glass breaking spike came with the S42 too but you can just twist it off.

shame about the design, it doesnt really gets me interested.

I’m a bit disappointed by the Astrolux S43.

I was hoping for an S42 with TA driver as I’ve always liked the look of it and the idea of an 18350 Nichia quad with built-in charging. The S43 has the features I want but I find it incredibly ugly.

Sorry for being a bit off topic, but, is there a way to ask Banggood to make the MCPCB of the LEDs available for separate purchase? I know, people can buy the head (for at least the S41 series), but nah, I would really need that.

I believe Lexel has a driver for the S42. But I don’t know if that is still an option or available. Plus the driver in the S42 is not the easiest mod.

Yeah. Other than the design, I really like this light, especially since it now uses NarsilM.

An S42 driver swap is beyond my skill and patience level, but I wonder whether the S43 driver and charging circuit would fit the S42. I suppose Texas_Ace would know.

Of course, even if the S43 driver does fit the S42 I doubt Banggood would be interested in selling the driver separatel.