Emisar D18 introduction

[ichoderso]

and please with USB-C charging port

[X31 (-X3-)]

@ichoderso

and please with USB-C charging port

That’s not going to happen and it’s a shame IMO…
My Olight X7R sees much more use that my X7 because of that.
Taking out multiple cells to charge them then put them back in the light is really a PITA compared to simply plug in a cable.
I mean, okay swapping batteries on a single battery flashlight like the D4 is natural because it eats them so fast… but on a multiple cells like the D18 it would be more practical.
Anyway, this is an unpopular flashaolic opinion and I’m going to put it in the appropriate thread.

[trakcon]

Wow, Hank. That looks really good!

[dotBLF]

@ToyKeeper

Or to make things look even nicer, it could use all four emitter tints: 3x3000K, 6x4000K, 6x5000K, 3x6500K

This would probably make a very nice-looking ~4700K beam with vivid color rendering, as long as the emitters have the same Vf.

Stop making me feel these feels. That looks like a PiTA to pull off, but damn would it be worth it……

[Pete7874]

@Wieselflinkpro

The flashlight will drain 180-200W, as I have estimated.

Wondering how quickly the thermal stepdown will kick in.

[Di_Joker]

@Pete7874

@Wieselflinkpro

The flashlight will drain 180-200W, as I have estimated.

Wondering how quickly the thermal stepdown will kick in.

It seems to me when the temperature of the environment is 25°C and the temperature control of 55°C the D18 will be thermostable at 1500Lm. For greater brightness without overheating in such the body D18, emitters are needed XHP.
Turbo mode (14000Lm) will be very short, about 80 seconds.

[SKY69]

I absolutely must must must have one!!!

[gregor]

We don’t know the price. Will you buy it for 400 USD?

[sp5it]

I predict 189$

[Hank_Wang]

@Jay

Any details on the driver?

It uses a FET+13*7135+1*7135 driver

[Hank_Wang]

@sp5it

I predict 189$

Lower than $100.

[thisnameisvalid]

@Hank Wang

@sp5it

I predict 189$

Lower than $100.

That’s fantastic! This is a definite buy.

[Hank_Wang]

I’m surprised to see that nobody asks about what optics the D18 use.
Ok, I can not wait to tell you, that in order to maintain a smaller head, and as pocket-able as possible,
we use 18 pcs single optics, and squeeze every tiny room in the head. Not a easy work for the assembly, the production speed is slow.

[dotBLF]

@Hank Wang

@sp5it

I predict 189$

Lower than $100.

raucous applause erupts from the internet

[komeko]

I have some questions

1. Will there be XP-l HI 3A version and if it will be more expensive?
2. Is it possible to order a black frame in the front in the black version?
3. Will the batteries be replaced by unscrewing the tail cap, or do you have to unscrew the whole tube?

[BlueSwordM]

@Hank, how much work does that require?

That looks insane.

[Pavlo]

Very nice work Hank!

Curious to see a side by side with the Meteor m43.

[Hank_Wang]

@komeko

I have some questions

1. Will there be XP-l HI 3A version and if it will be more expensive?
2. Is it possible to order a black frame in the front in the black version?
3. Will the batteries be replaced by unscrewing the tail cap, or do you have to unscrew the whole tube?

1. 18 pcs XP-L HI 3A LED will be very expensive.
2. It is black mask on all the D18.
3. You will need to unscrew the whole tube to change the batteries, just like the Meteor M43.

[nick779]

@ToyKeeper

I’m glad I don’t have to keep this to myself any more.

This light is really bright. Like, really really bright. I can’t even measure it properly, because it’s way more lumens than I have equipment for. It’s like a Noctigon Meteor M43 but a bit smaller, a lot brighter, and with a smooth/stepped ramping UI.

With a “normal” driver and the best firmware around. Glad to see you got your hands in this one TK, I remember you aching when you couldnt do anything with the Meteor FW.

PS: This has a bit of a DBCustom vibe coming from it haha.

[CrashOne]

Looking very good!

I presume this needs button top cells? Might order 30Q button tops before the D18 goes on sale