The flats section look good to me it can reduce some weight and also have the logo on it if the mid section is knurling.
eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeerm nopeâŚ. This is not the lantern you are looking for! (say is with a hint of jedi)
The flats section look good to me it can reduce some weight and also have the logo on it if the mid section is knurling.
if it donât add cost per unit, then we can still have them like the original Q8 has. The logo will probably be etched around the head or just below the mid section knurling.
Current design Specifications for the BLF LT1 Lantern will be close to these below:
-Specifications:
- uses up to four button-top 18650 LiIon cells (in parallel configuration) Driver based from Lexel, Firmware from Toykeeper (LT1-Anduril)
- 150mm tall x 57mm wide
- Lighted electronic switch, (same as Q8 but with amber or yellow LED.
- USB charging, (either USB-micro, preferably newer USB-C input
- USB Power-bank charging out port, (up to 2.1 minimum continuous Amps for smartphones or tablet charging)
- down-firing LED design, with four Samsung LH351D 2700K high-CRI LEDs,
and four Samsung LH351D 5000K High CRI LEDs.
- Tint range from 2700 up to 5000K with Tint ramping feature.
- between 700 to 900 lumens on maximum mode.
- Ability to run lantern on the lower modes while charging from a minimum of 10 watt solar panel) (able to sustain a minimum of 1 amp charging rate.
- up to 1.75 amps at the four cells combined on maximum draw, on maximum mode.
- minimum water resistant of a IP67 / IPX7 rating
- electronic & mechanical lock out. (Mechanical by loosening battery tube
- 1/4ââ20 tripod mount on bottom for use as a raised lantern on a tripod.
- 1/4ââ20 tripod mount on back of lantern, same as Q8 (for accessory
reflector)
- steel loops on head for addition of para cord Lanyard( or one included with the lantern)
- 20% lens frosting (or frosted internal sleeve) for smoother light, but not reduce the output no lower than 5% of bare LEDs.
- Up-coming available accessory kit will include:
> white durable plastic directional reflector, (covers 40% of one side of the lens increasing light in one direction.)
>plastic snap on wide base cap for more stability (similar to the ones used for the propane gas Coleman lanterns for stability)
> long 12 foot USB charge cable (for remote Solar charging)
> padded woven storage sleeve storage case.
> upper âwide-hatâ plastic white hood brim/reflector for increasing light
downward when hanging above outdoors.
Current design Specifications for the BLF LT1 Lantern will be close to these below:
-Specifications:
- uses up to four button-top 18650 LiIon cells (in parallel configuration) Driver based from Lexel, Firmware from Toykeeper (LT1-Anduril)
- 150mm tall x 57mm wide
- Lighted electronic switch, (same as Q8 but with amber or yellow LED.
- USB charging, (either USB-micro, preferably newer USB-C input
- USB Power-bank charging out port, (up to 2.1 minimum continuous Amps for smartphones or tablet charging)
- down-firing LED design, with four Samsung LH351D 2700K high-CRI LEDs,
and four Samsung LH351D 5000K High CRI LEDs.- between 700 to 900 lumens on maximum mode.
- Ability to run lantern on the lower modes while charging from a minimum of 10 watt solar panel) (able to sustain a minimum of 1 amp charging rate.
- up to 1.75 amps at the four cells combined on maximum draw, on maximum mode.
- minimum water resistant of a IP67 / IPX7 rating
- electronic & mechanical lock out. (Mechanical by loosening battery tube
- 1/4ââ20 tripod mount on bottom for use as a raised lantern on a tripod.
- 1/4ââ20 tripod mount on back of lantern, same as Q8 (for accessory
reflector)- steel loops on head for addition of para cord Lanyard( or one included with the lantern)
- 20% lens frosting (or frosted internal sleeve) for smoother light, but not reduce the output no lower than 5% of bare LEDs.
- Up-coming available accessory kit will include:
> white durable plastic directional reflector, (covers 40% of one side of the lens increasing light in one direction.)
>plastic snap on wide base cap for more stability (similar to the ones used for the propane gas Coleman lanterns for stability)
> long 12 foot USB charge cable (for remote Solar charging)
> padded woven storage sleeve storage.
> upper âwide-hatâ plastic white hood brim/reflector for increasing light
downward when hanging above outdoors.
FRIGGIN AWESOME
AND YES PLEASE TO ACCESSORIES!! HECK WE ALL NEED ACCESSORIES!!!
FRIGGIN AWESOME
AND YES PLEASE TO ACCESSORIES!! HECK WE ALL NEED ACCESSORIES!!!
I am already testing & refining newly designed accessories with the V2 Prototype now, that will be a good addition for the production model.
lohtse:FRIGGIN AWESOME
AND YES PLEASE TO ACCESSORIES!! HECK WE ALL NEED ACCESSORIES!!!
I am already testing & refining newly designed accessories with the V2 Prototype now, that will be a good addition for the production model.
Current design Specifications for the BLF LT1 Lantern will be close to these below:
-Specifications:
- uses up to four button-top 18650 LiIon cells (in parallel configuration) Driver based from Lexel, Firmware from Toykeeper (LT1-Anduril)
- 150mm tall x 57mm wide
- Lighted electronic switch, (same as Q8 but with amber or yellow LED.
- USB charging, (either USB-micro, preferably newer USB-C input
- USB Power-bank charging out port, (up to 2.1 minimum continuous Amps for smartphones or tablet charging)
- down-firing LED design, with four Samsung LH351D 2700K high-CRI LEDs,
and four Samsung LH351D 5000K High CRI LEDs.- between 700 to 900 lumens on maximum mode.
- Ability to run lantern on the lower modes while charging from a minimum of 10 watt solar panel) (able to sustain a minimum of 1 amp charging rate.
- up to 1.75 amps at the four cells combined on maximum draw, on maximum mode.
- minimum water resistant of a IP67 / IPX7 rating
- electronic & mechanical lock out. (Mechanical by loosening battery tube
- 1/4ââ20 tripod mount on bottom for use as a raised lantern on a tripod.
- 1/4ââ20 tripod mount on back of lantern, same as Q8 (for accessory
reflector)- steel loops on head for addition of para cord Lanyard( or one included with the lantern)
- 20% lens frosting (or frosted internal sleeve) for smoother light, but not reduce the output no lower than 5% of bare LEDs.
- Up-coming available accessory kit will include:
> white durable plastic directional reflector, (covers 40% of one side of the lens increasing light in one direction.)
>plastic snap on wide base cap for more stability (similar to the ones used for the propane gas Coleman lanterns for stability)
> long 12 foot USB charge cable (for remote Solar charging)
> padded woven storage sleeve storage case.
> upper âwide-hatâ plastic white hood brim/reflector for increasing light
downward when hanging above outdoors.
A single Type C port would be sufficient. With USB Power Delivery standard, that single port can be used as both input and output.
For the long term, removal or Type A slot shouldnât hurt anyone. For a short term - many people would have to use $0.40 adapters
This may or may not be cheaper to produce than dual port. Personally Iâd prefer the PD way, but I guess that could make some people unhappy.
I wouldnât include a charge cable at all. Doesnât everyone have a collection of cables thatâs tailored to their needs?
This is not the lantern you are looking for! (say is with a hint of jedi)
This is not the meme youâre looking for.
If single type C can do both function without more cost why not ,that also improve the water resistant.
Iâm interested, if price is right! Good work!!
Iâm interested in one, maybe an extra later, but that depends on the price.
Current design Specifications for the BLF LT1 Lantern will be close to these below:
-Specifications:
- uses up to four button-top 18650 LiIon cells (in parallel configuration) Driver based from Lexel, Firmware from Toykeeper (LT1-Anduril)
- 150mm tall x 57mm wide
- Lighted electronic switch, (same as Q8 but with amber or yellow LED.
- USB charging, (either USB-micro, preferably newer USB-C input
- USB Power-bank charging out port, (up to 2.1 minimum continuous Amps for smartphones or tablet charging)
- down-firing LED design, with four Samsung LH351D 2700K high-CRI LEDs,
and four Samsung LH351D 5000K High CRI LEDs.- between 700 to 900 lumens on maximum mode.
- Ability to run lantern on the lower modes while charging from a minimum of 10 watt solar panel) (able to sustain a minimum of 1 amp charging rate.
- up to 1.75 amps at the four cells combined on maximum draw, on maximum mode.
- minimum water resistant of a IP67 / IPX7 rating
- electronic & mechanical lock out. (Mechanical by loosening battery tube
- 1/4ââ20 tripod mount on bottom for use as a raised lantern on a tripod.
- 1/4ââ20 tripod mount on back of lantern, same as Q8 (for accessory
reflector)- steel loops on head for addition of para cord Lanyard( or one included with the lantern)
- 20% lens frosting (or frosted internal sleeve) for smoother light, but not reduce the output no lower than 5% of bare LEDs.
- Up-coming available accessory kit will include:
> white durable plastic directional reflector, (covers 40% of one side of the lens increasing light in one direction.)
>plastic snap on wide base cap for more stability (similar to the ones used for the propane gas Coleman lanterns for stability)
> long 12 foot USB charge cable (for remote Solar charging)
> padded woven storage sleeve storage case.
> upper âwide-hatâ plastic white hood brim/reflector for increasing light
downward when hanging above outdoors.
YESSSSSSSSS!!! The short version looks much more proportional too.
Iâm #310 on the list.
After seeing the updated spec sheet, and shorter form renderingâŚI may be interested in a 2nd unit with acc kits for both.
I like the shorter version a lot
Yes the shorter version looks great!
I like the shorter version
As to tint selection, hereâs a very interesting post
OTOH, perfect CRI does not always give the most vivid colors. Sometimes wide-spectrum can make colors pop more than high CRI. Getting the mixture right can be tricky though⌠and if done wrong, it looks bad.
I havenât done a 3000K + 5000K mix yet in a flashlight, so I donât know how it looks. Itâll be interesting to find out. Two 3000K and two 5000K bulbs works really well for bathroom lighting though, and makes it much easier to discern subtle shades while applying makeup.