2*AA side-by-side aluminum flashlight - DCF01 by Sofirn (Formerly: Resurrection of Duracell Durabeam)

I don’t have much experience with this kind of 2xAA lights, but maybe it was fun to see what they could do from this idea!
With a good UI, decent output and host resistance (and ergonomics), it might be a good stuff to offer my parents and aunts, instead of lights with 18650s! :+1:

Like the idea, classic pocket shape its time. Shape allows for many power options.

Let go for it Sofrin…… Could be a winner…….

This is also the best shape for holding in the mouth when hands are otherwise occupied.

Like using Prusik knots, climbing a slippery muddy wet rope out of a deep cave. Done that.

Anyone resurrecting the design should consider making sure it fits teeth.

Interesting idea. I never had the pleasure of using one of those Durabeams, but having seen a few recent side-by-side lights that look interesting, including the Manker T02 and the Freelux Synergy, the form factor is starting to intrigue me.

The slider switch is a feature I sometimes think might be worth reviving in a modern, improved form. If I remember right, a lot of them had a small button on the switch that could provide momentary mode, while sliding it forward actually turned the light to constantly on. A modern take on this idea might make the button an easy to find mode-selection.

Interesting idea!
The output in plastic should be low but it will be good as a bike light too if you make a mount thing on it. I suggest Gopro style so you can use a wide variety of mounts.

Here’s another one, from the invaluable Flashlight Museum

http://www.flashlightmuseum.com/Eveready-Flashlight-F215-2AA-Cell-Sport-Gear-Waterproof-Grip-Light-with-Lanyard-2AA-1995

$4, 1995

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And the children’s version:

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and a few weird ones here:

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And [Gas$p!]: https://www.illumn.com/sunwayman-d20a-xp-g2-xp-e-p2-258-lumens-2-x-aa.html
$41.50 REGULAR PRICE $83.00

I briefly toyed with this idea…

thanks guys.

there are two ways sofirn can help. One is you guys find a plastic light in alibaba, sofirn improve it according to your ideas and do the group buy. the other is design a aluminum light you wanted, such as the 2*AA light.

the difficulty is not to fulfill it but to fulfill it at a low price. It needs keep it simple and big quantity of group buy, let’s say 1K.

all things are not clear, all I can say is we can talk about it and see if we can make it together.

cheers

PS: I found flashlights for kids is a big need, it will be great if we can make one or improve one existed, simple UI, kids friendly, tough, cheap, nice looking for kids……

I found that the Sofirn C01 is excellent for kids, if Sofirn could continue making it, perhaps not with Yuji led but another 5mm led (preferrably with neutral tint), that would be great. If the price is still 5 dollar it is cheap enough to loose it too.

The C01S is great for kids too but too expensive to loose (my son would loose it all the time).

Is anyone able to post the measurements of 2AA Duracell Durabeam please? Those are needed for 3D modelling.
Thank you in advance :wink:

I think most kid flashlights are probably better off being larger, more colorful and with a plastic lens. AA sized lights are fine too but I think our kids are the exception since it’s our hobby too.

I have one of the everyready sport ones. I’ve had it since I was a kid. Mine is missing the rectangle shaped gasket though, so it’s not water resistant anymore. It lives in a bathroom and gets occasional use.

Is anyone able to post the measurements of 2AA Duracell Durabeam please? Those are needed for 3D modelling.
Thank you in advance :wink:

BUMP (Bringing Up My Post)

If this light ever gets made, it would be the perfect opportunity to introduce hi CRI to the public.

Ah yes. Sofirn needs to create an updated D20A. I have mine as my bed light. I navigate with the red led

Just giving this one a little bump.

2AA Dependable Compact Flashlight from Sofirn on the horizon :smiley:

Have prepared two versions of UI.
Still can’t decide which one would suit muggles better :blush:


Full size here: https://i.imgur.com/dUv3tvv.jpg


Full size here: https://i.imgur.com/sJtLIr5.jpg

I would be grateful for any criticism. The more brutally honest the better :wink:

Additional thought: Maybe we will be able to use a driver developed for Sofirn SP10S “BLF edition” with Andúril :stuck_out_tongue:

You let the cat out of the bag

Here are earlier alternative variants that “didn’t make it”

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and this one is the final(ish) design:

The front is inspired (on Sofirn’s suggestion) on Russian headlamp YLP Panda 3

The OLED is similar (again on Sofirn’s suggestion) to Fenix’s UC52:

I would probably have to buy this with my love of side by sides. Do we know what emitters they want to use?