*BLF LT1 Lantern Project) (updated Nov,17,2020)

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classic. :LOL:
I think I have bought only 7 new lights since I joined the interest list.

I’m in :slight_smile:
clicked this many times, now I do think I need one

Interested in one

Interested in one

Thanks DBSAR for your work.

I’m interested in one.

Interested in one. Thanks.

Put me down for two, please. The lantern looks great!

Well, it took a whole day to get 10 more added to the interest list, here they are:

1204 gotang
1205 bc777
1206 Pöbel
1207 Brawler1588
1208 Frost1235
1209 x-ray
1210 Kit Latura
1211 alex64
1212 GreenShrike
1213 GreenShrike

interest list sorted by entry number

interest list sorted by user names

Main OP list updated again! :slight_smile: I posted in the team chat asking Barry if there are any updates from the factory too.

+1 /\ DBSAR

Please put me down as interested; most likely a single unit. Please and thanks.

Add me to list plz. Great project!

Just joined for this lantern! Please add me to the list for 2!

Also, I have 2 questions.

1. Will this lantern take protected cells as well?
2. It is going to be USB rechargeable, correct?

Just reiterating my desire to purchase one when ready. Didn’t see my name on the list :frowning:

Hey TSO, so sorry about that. This is a manual process, and somehow I missed you. You are #1216 on the list, but I don’t post updates until I get a dozen or so new entries. I’m glad you spoke up. :+1:

As far a cost goes, I am thinking the goal is $30 - $40 dollars, but I have not heard anyone close to the project state an actual cost as of yet.

Welcome to BLF NeedALantern. Clever name, you came to the right place. Just hope you are not in a hurry . . .

The lantern will take unprotected or protected button top cells. I suppose its possible protected cells that are extremely long might not fit. The button top is important, as the positive contact goes onto a flat ring, and unprotected cells might not make contact well. The present design has USB charging, and it is user configurable between 0.75A and 1.5A IIRC.

No hurry, just wanted to get in on the initial buy! My current lanterns are Streamlight Siege AA models, and while I like them I definitely want a brighter and longer running replacement!

Thanks for the answer for number 2! I was hoping that was correct, since I want to get a lantern for a friend that wouldn’t be as experienced with lithium batteries.

I would like to add another for me, so 3 total instead of 2.

As SBslider mentioned above, it will be able to use protected & non-protected cells, and will have built in USB charging with dual configurable charge rates, (a lower one for charging from smaller power banks , solar panels, smaller laptops with limited USB power output, & small AC adapters) and a higher amp charge rate for faster charging from larger more powerful USB power sources.