Feeler thread / sneak preview: Wuben TO50R HC ("The Flashlight")

Definitely interested. I’d prefer USB-C, but USB chargeabiluty is only a secondary feature for me so it’s not a deal breaker. To be honest the size, shape, cell type and high reported efficacy of Maukka’s test sample are what hooked me.

too long
weird ui

Yes I’ve cleaned the contacts and tried with my other 18650’s I had on hand and it has same issues with all of them (AW Black 2200mAH, Eagletac 3400, Samsung 30Q). I think it’s just a failed driver. It’s joined my faulty Olight S30RII Baton as drawer dust collector (it fell from waist height onto kitchen tile floor and now only lights up in moon mode).

I just found this thread. Is it still open? Interested only if the slow full power beacon is still there.

- Clemence

Interested

Interested in one or more.

I am interested in one

Interested

Finally, after the long CNY holidays, things start to be clear. UI finalized, materials purchased, production started, …

Lights will be ready to ship around mid-March. MAP $119.99, but we’ll arrange an introductory GB with a significantly lower price.

I’ll create a GB thread later today.

Ps. This version will be equipped with the good old Micro-USB interface and power bank feature.

With micro-usb I’m out, sorry.

It’s a terrible choice when all brands already working in this format. We’re in 2019, not in 2014

No glue/thread locker pleaseeeeeee :nerd_face: :nerd_face:

- Clemence

a Micro USB flashlight can’t be “The Flashlight” in 2019

I always charge my batteries in a proprietary charger. Prefer non built in charger because mostly incorporate unreliable rubber flap. Built in charger is just a bonus that can be removed or permanently filled with epoxy if not desired. Micro USB is better than none. It could be replaced by simple receptor swap I guess. Never done any so far.

- Clemence

Interested

GB thread here: Group Buy: Wuben TO50R HC ("The Flashlight") - 90+CRI, 2500+lm, EDC - CLOSED!

Intrested if the light is an inch shorter than expected/guessed on page one.

So you added power bank feature and put micro USB there so if you actually want to charge something with it you have to carry handy micro USB to USB A adapter?
This sounds like a great design for THE FLASHLIGHT released in 2019. :person_facepalming:

It’s not cheap but it has nearly perfect mix of features and while it’s not cheap or budget by any means I’d most likely buy it if it wasn’t for prehistorical standards.
Guess I just saved up around $100 so it’s also good :slight_smile:

I agree that Type C would be much better.
But those tiny adapters aren’t a problem in practice:

You just store one inside the Type A plug of your regular charging cable.

This solution ain’t beautiful. But it just works.

My with micro USB is that it’s fragile. Also I’m not about to solve the problem that manufacturer creates trying to get rid of their old stock of sockets…

That’s the best way to quickly damage the fragile micro usb on your flashlight

You’d better Use something more flexible