Per post #6622, I’d like to up my requested number of lights, but don’t see that the list has my updated info on it. If it’s simply not been updated yet, please excuse my paranoia.
Per post #6622, I’d like to up my requested number of lights, but don’t see that the list has my updated info on it. If it’s simply not been updated yet, please excuse my paranoia.
I try not to update the list more than once per week, and the last update was only two days ago. The timestamp at the top of post #4 shows when it was last updated.
TK, that button effect is simply from the circular machining marks, it’s present on virtually every flat surface machined true on a lathe. Depends a lot on the feed rate but yeah, see it all the time cutting ends of bar stock on the lathe.
A flower is simply the effect of rearranging some of the chemicals in dirt into a different form, and people see them all the time… but I still like to stop and smell them.
Per post #6622, I’d like to up my requested number of lights, but don’t see that the list has my updated info on it. If it’s simply not been updated yet, please excuse my paranoia.
I try not to update the list more than once per week, and the last update was only two days ago. The timestamp at the top of post #4 shows when it was last updated.
A flower is simply the effect of rearranging some of the chemicals in dirt into a different form, and people see them all the time… but I still like to stop and smell them.
So very well said & true. If we don’t take time to smell the flowers in lifes journey…. we truly miss a lot. . .
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From TLF review “The VTC5A does not work in my lamp”
does this concern anyone?
It’s odd because he used a unprotected flat top which should be 65mm long. The 30Q should be 64.9mm long. The FW3A has springs on both ends. In theory it should work.
False alarm. It seems the driver is not positioned corectly.
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From TLF review “The VTC5A does not work in my lamp”
does this concern anyone?
Yes, but the issue isn’t really about the battery… Bluzie seems to have gotten one with the same driver fit issues I had, and I’m pretty sure that’s the source of the problem(s).
I sent quite a bit of detail to Neal, and mostly just need to wait for him to work things out with Lumintop.
Just want to make sure I’m still on the list. I originally signed up for 3 then later canceled 2 but I’m only able to find the two cancelations listed.
I do still want one light, am I still down for one?
Edit: 1406 is still there. Thanks!
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From TLF review “The VTC5A does not work in my lamp”
does this concern anyone?
It’s odd because he used a unprotected flat top which should be 65mm long. The 30Q should be 64.9mm long. The FW3A has springs on both ends. In theory it should work.
False alarm. It seems the driver is not positioned corectly.
From TLF review "The VTC5A does not work in my lamp" does this concern anyone?
-It's odd because he used a unprotected flat top which should be 65mm long. The 30Q should be 64.9mm long. The FW3A has springs on both ends. In theory it should work.- False alarm. It seems the driver is not positioned corectly.
This makes me a bit worried about their QC
These are prototypes, not production, or even pre-production. Lots of short cuts are made in the proto phase, plus things are not finalized yet.
In the Q8 project, we went through a lot of similar trials/tribulations. Believe me, this is wayyy better they are going slowly rather than rushing this out. You should never see or hear about this problem in something shipped that's paid for. Early reviewers also see some bad stuff that gets fixed before shipped.
From TLF review “The VTC5A does not work in my lamp” does this concern anyone?
It’s odd because he used a unprotected flat top which should be 65mm long. The 30Q should be 64.9mm long. The FW3A has springs on both ends. In theory it should work. False alarm. It seems the driver is not positioned corectly.
This makes me a bit worried about their QC
These are prototypes, not production, or even pre-production. Lots of short cuts are made in the proto phase, plus things are not finalized yet.
In the Q8 project, we went through a lot of similar trials/tribulations. Believe me, this is wayyy better they are going slowly rather than rushing this out. You should never see or hear about this problem in something shipped that’s paid for. Early reviewers also see some bad stuff that gets fixed before shipped.
Exactly, that is the reason for prototype builds… I saw these referred to as ‘Proto4’ in one of the posts. That’s a good sign they are finding and working out any issues before moving on to the next build phase.
Even more confusion. In the TLF they are talking about the light not working without the clip because it works as a spacer for the tail cap(?). If that’s the case it might be a good idea to include a spacer ring to replace the clip if someone does not want the clip(?)
These are prototypes, not production, or even pre-production. Lots of short cuts are made in the proto phase, plus things are not finalized yet.
In the Q8 project, we went through a lot of similar trials/tribulations. Believe me, this is wayyy better they are going slowly rather than rushing this out. You should never see or hear about this problem in something shipped that’s paid for. Early reviewers also see some bad stuff that gets fixed before shipped.
Euhm, wasn’t this suposed to be a (pre-)production light? I believe I read this a couple of pages ago and that TK commented that she believes people of lumintop don’t quite get what a production sample is. Anyway, I’ve learned it’s better to wait until the first batch has been send out and tested by the buyers before placing/paying my order.
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Idiot proofing something only creates improved idiots.
Even more confusion. In the TLF they are talking about the light not working without the clip because it works as a spacer for the tail cap(?). If that’s the case it might be a good idea to include a spacer ring to replace the clip if someone does not want the clip(?)
This has already been discussed so there should be no confusion. This is also why Lumintop wants to glue the tail cap. The tail cap and or clip is not supposed to be removed. It’s supposed to be unscrewed at the head for battery access.
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Texas Ace Lumen Tube and JoshK Sphere calibrated with Maukka lights
Euhm, wasn’t this suposed to be a (pre-)production light? I believe I read this a couple of pages ago and that TK commented that she believes people of lumintop don’t quite get what a production sample is.
This last round was supposed to be a production sample. It clearly wasnt, though because they don’t have the right led or lens. It also looks like they need to tweak the fitment of the driver. It’s diameter is a tiny bit too big or it’s hole is a bit too small causing some samples to not sit down in it’s machined hole.
The parts issue will be fixed when the leds and optics arrive. The driver fitment issue should be easy to fix with some tweaks.
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Texas Ace Lumen Tube and JoshK Sphere calibrated with Maukka lights
This has already been discussed so there should be no confusion.
Where? I am sorry, this thread gets flooded with interest-list entries. We are at post number 6800something on page number 230. I couldn’t find the word “glue” on the first page with the specs. And I don’t think it was a good idea to mix discusison and ordering in the first place. Maybe keep those separated for future projects?
Long story short: I can’t find the discussions about it – could you provide me with a link to it?
JasonWW wrote:
This is also why Lumintop wants to glue the tail cap. The tail cap and or clip is not supposed to be removed.
The last message from TK said it wasn’t clear if it will be glued or not. See:
ToyKeeper wrote:
There might be glue in the tail end though. The decision on tail glue has gone back and forth.
Of course I unscrewed it [the tailcap], on this prototype the three pieces just fall apart, which isn’t really bad as they can be put together again easily. ToyKeeper already noticed that problem and asked for improvements there.
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If the tailcap stays as it is I suggest to only rarely or never unscrew it.
I just asked in the TLF discussion thread about it – interested in their answer. ^^
And I really hope there will be an option to order it without glue in the tail cap like for the E07. I really hate glue in products with a passion.
FYI-
Per post #6622, I’d like to up my requested number of lights, but don’t see that the list has my updated info on it. If it’s simply not been updated yet, please excuse my paranoia.
I did an oopsie doopsie and psoted in the wrong thread
Put me down for one please.
I try not to update the list more than once per week, and the last update was only two days ago. The timestamp at the top of post #4 shows when it was last updated.
A flower is simply the effect of rearranging some of the chemicals in dirt into a different form, and people see them all the time… but I still like to stop and smell them.
Thanks, TK.
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BTW, Bluzie received a FW3A sample too, and posted about it on TLF.
TK, thanks for the link to TLF, this will give me a nice excuse to try Google Translate from my laptop.
From TLF review “The VTC5A does not work in my lamp”
does this concern anyone?
No concern here, there are plenty that will work/fit.
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It’s odd because he used a unprotected flat top which should be 65mm long. The 30Q should be 64.9mm long. The FW3A has springs on both ends. In theory it should work.False alarm. It seems the driver is not positioned corectly.
Texas Ace Lumen Tube and JoshK Sphere calibrated with Maukka lights
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^^ I could not see much difference in the photos. Looks like it should work. Photos look like the VTC5 has longer nipple.
IDK> Would like to know more about it. Maybe it was just his sample??
Yes, but the issue isn’t really about the battery… Bluzie seems to have gotten one with the same driver fit issues I had, and I’m pretty sure that’s the source of the problem(s).
I sent quite a bit of detail to Neal, and mostly just need to wait for him to work things out with Lumintop.
Sign me up for one
I would like to purchase 2 lights.
I can not pass this up, sign me up.
Same. Light looks awesome — count me in for one!
Just want to make sure I’m still on the list. I originally signed up for 3 then later canceled 2 but I’m only able to find the two cancelations listed.
I do still want one light, am I still down for one?
Edit: 1406 is still there. Thanks!
RIP SPC Joey Riley, KIA 11/24/14. Now I am become death, the destroyer of worlds.
This makes me a bit worried about their QC
These are prototypes, not production, or even pre-production. Lots of short cuts are made in the proto phase, plus things are not finalized yet.
In the Q8 project, we went through a lot of similar trials/tribulations. Believe me, this is wayyy better they are going slowly rather than rushing this out. You should never see or hear about this problem in something shipped that's paid for. Early reviewers also see some bad stuff that gets fixed before shipped.
Exactly, that is the reason for prototype builds… I saw these referred to as ‘Proto4’ in one of the posts. That’s a good sign they are finding and working out any issues before moving on to the next build phase.
No need for concern then.
Even more confusion. In the TLF they are talking about the light not working without the clip because it works as a spacer for the tail cap(?). If that’s the case it might be a good idea to include a spacer ring to replace the clip if someone does not want the clip(?)
Euhm, wasn’t this suposed to be a (pre-)production light? I believe I read this a couple of pages ago and that TK commented that she believes people of lumintop don’t quite get what a production sample is. Anyway, I’ve learned it’s better to wait until the first batch has been send out and tested by the buyers before placing/paying my order.
Idiot proofing something only creates improved idiots.
My bad it was djozz making the comment and maukka found it strange that his “production” sample had a cool white emitter
Idiot proofing something only creates improved idiots.
This has already been discussed so there should be no confusion. This is also why Lumintop wants to glue the tail cap. The tail cap and or clip is not supposed to be removed. It’s supposed to be unscrewed at the head for battery access.
Texas Ace Lumen Tube and JoshK Sphere calibrated with Maukka lights
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This last round was supposed to be a production sample. It clearly wasnt, though because they don’t have the right led or lens. It also looks like they need to tweak the fitment of the driver. It’s diameter is a tiny bit too big or it’s hole is a bit too small causing some samples to not sit down in it’s machined hole.
The parts issue will be fixed when the leds and optics arrive. The driver fitment issue should be easy to fix with some tweaks.
Texas Ace Lumen Tube and JoshK Sphere calibrated with Maukka lights
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Where? I am sorry, this thread gets flooded with interest-list entries. We are at post number 6800something on page number 230. I couldn’t find the word “glue” on the first page with the specs. And I don’t think it was a good idea to mix discusison and ordering in the first place. Maybe keep those separated for future projects?
Long story short: I can’t find the discussions about it – could you provide me with a link to it?
The last message from TK said it wasn’t clear if it will be glued or not. See:
And judging from what Bluzie wrote in the TLF, he isn’t aware of the tail cap getting glued either. He wrote for the latest prototype he received (translated from his post here: https://www.taschenlampen-forum.de/threads/fw3a-tlf-sonderedition-diskus...):
I just asked in the TLF discussion thread about it – interested in their answer. ^^
And I really hope there will be an option to order it without glue in the tail cap like for the E07. I really hate glue in products with a passion.
Use the “search within the thread” button. Post #1124 from The Miller.
http://budgetlightforum.com/comment/1169582#comment-1169582
I agree that info should be in the specs
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