✌ FREEME- ASTROLUX MF01 Mini 7*SST20 CRI95 26650 ANDÚRIL Flashlight Group Buy - $45.99

[ver_ivanz007]

@Down_South

I have one of the MF01S and the Mini in Silver.

Where the full size is anodized so it looks light silver gray and expensive the Mini is stark aluminium.

It’s like the difference between a satin and high gloss paint.

It’s even more pronounced than the BLF A6 SE non anodized which I like and still carry. The knurling on the A6 is tighter so less shine.

The Mini in silver looks CHEAP and on mine you can see the grinding / buffing marks. Definitely non anodized aluminium.

Looks like crap, works like a dream except the battery voltage reading is .5v too low. fully charged 4.2 v reads 3.7 v.

Charging circuitry works correctly for the 26650 that comes with which measured 5670 mah on my Opus 3100 V2.2, a Samsung 40T and 30Q.

Mine rides in a Ultrafire holster I picked up at Banggood years ago for my BLF X6 SE/Astrolux S2 which is still in the box.

Oh no. It looks like I have to cancel my silver order if possible and just go straight to full copper.

I also have same issue with the voltage indicator. Mine is 0.2V off.

[rbpinto]

@Down_South

I have one of the MF01S and the Mini in Silver.

Where the full size is anodized so it looks light silver gray and expensive the Mini is stark aluminium.

It’s like the difference between a satin and high gloss paint.

It’s even more pronounced than the BLF A6 SE non anodized which I like and still carry. The knurling on the A6 is tighter so less shine.

The Mini in silver looks CHEAP and on mine you can see the grinding / buffing marks. Definitely non anodized aluminium.

Looks like crap, works like a dream except the battery voltage reading is .5v too low. fully charged 4.2 v reads 3.7 v.

Charging circuitry works correctly for the 26650 that comes with which measured 5670 mah on my Opus 3100 V2.2, a Samsung 40T and 30Q.

Mine rides in a Ultrafire holster I picked up at Banggood years ago for my BLF X6 SE/Astrolux S2 which is still in the box.

Thanks for sharing!!! I have been tempted to go for the Mini in silver as I really liked how it looked in the Banggood pictures where it has a darker, richer look. However another picture online showed it to be much a lighter silver which I too thought looked “cheap”. Your confirming this has saved me the disappointment I think you feel. Hope you find someone you can sell/gift yours to and then pick up a better colour. I’m going to finally pull the trigger on the gun metal grey.

[patmurris]

@Down_South

I have one of the MF01S and the Mini in Silver.

Where the full size is anodized so it looks light silver gray and expensive the Mini is stark aluminium.

It’s like the difference between a satin and high gloss paint.

It’s even more pronounced than the BLF A6 SE non anodized which I like and still carry. The knurling on the A6 is tighter so less shine.

The Mini in silver looks CHEAP and on mine you can see the grinding / buffing marks. Definitely non anodized aluminium.
…

This sounds good news to me! I loved the bare al A6… and was very disappointed by the clear ano L6 which looked like a fake silver plastic toy to me.

[Rocky_M_Garapon]

@JasonWW

@Rocky M Garapon

@ver_ivanz007

Yes, it is easy. I used a small flat head screw driver. First you enable the high settings for the AUX LED, then turn clockwise to increase the brightness.

HI mate, how to enable high settings for the Aux LED? Also, can you help me set my aux to blinkinking mode? The manual did not specifically says how except for 7 clicks on off and 3 clicks on lockout mode. Thank you so much.

With the light off, have you tried 7 fast clicks? I think that should switch the aux lights to the next mode.

Yes I did the 7 clicks a number of times but the aux lights remain still.

[Rocky_M_Garapon]

@Down_South

@Rocky M Garapon

@ver_ivanz007

Yes, it is easy. I used a small flat head screw driver. First you enable the high settings for the AUX LED, then turn clockwise to increase the brightness.

HI mate, how to enable high settings for the Aux LED? Also, can you help me set my aux to blinkinking mode? The manual did not specifically says how except for 7 clicks on off and 3 clicks on lockout mode. Thank you so much.

Mine came with the AUX LEDs set too dim to see on the low mode. Had to take the top off and adjust the trimmers.
Just gently turn each one to see what it does then return it the original setting.
Once you know what each does adjust them how you want.
I’m sure there are instructions in here somewhere but they can be hard to find.

I prefer to change the settings in lockout mode at first as it’s easier. Once you know how, do the normal mode.
Off - 4 quick clicks for lockout then 3 quick clicks advances to the next mode each time you do it. That sets the AUX LED mode in lockout.
Off - 7 quick clicks in normal mode advances the AUX LED mode each time you do it. That sets the AUX LED mode in normal operation.

Thank you so much.

[Rocky_M_Garapon]

@JasonWW

@Down_South

Mine came with the AUX LEDs set too dim to see on the low mode. Had to take the top off and adjust the trimmers.

Why do that when you can just switch them to the brighter option with 7 fast clicks?

May I know how? Thanks.

[JasonWW]

@Down_South

I’d say “If they can’t see you they can’t shoot you” but then I’d have a different flashlight. Actually . . .
I have no idea what your talking about.

Wish the AUX LEDs could be off with just the switch lit. High, low, breathe, off.
You can turn the aux leds off with the trimmer.

Life’s about choices. I like all I can get. It’s why I left the USA years ago.

Little freedom left there when I left and none now so I’m told by almost everyone returning from there.

That’s what I hear every time I go to the local VFW for some beers and talk.
This is propaganda? If you are being forced to say this, blink twice.

[JasonWW]

@Rocky M Garapon

Yes, I did the 7 clicks a number of times, but the aux lights remain still.

Make sure you are not in muggle mode.

[pooptoast]

Got mine a few days ago and I’m really impressed. I ordered a silver 5000k but asked if they could send me a green one instead and Banggood came through. Very happy that they did, the color looks great. I do sort of wish I’d gone for the 4000k but I have an MF01S in 4000k so I figured I’d try a different temp this time. It’s nice but not as nice as the 4000k; oh well, live and learn.

[Dr.Phillip]

Could I hear opinion of some battery experts on using MF01 Minis with these batteries:

https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/2DLOuvIs

I have no experience with Liitokalas 26650, I heard that these blue ones are good, but can they pump those 20 Amps this lights can handle in turbo?

[KevinZA1988]

Why don’t you just go for this?

Vapcell 26650 battery 5500mah 20A Li-ion battery 3.7v Rechargeable vape cell for smoke E-CIG
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/ZGJy6JdbV

[Dr.Phillip]

@KevinZA1988

Why don’t you just go for this?

Vapcell 26650 battery 5500mah 20A Li-ion battery 3.7v Rechargeable vape cell for smoke E-CIG
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I have ordered some Shockli IMR 26650 from banggood and those should be the same cells you mentioned just rewrapped (from what I heard). But I have those 2019 Liitokala 26650 I bought for a different flashlight and wonder to what extent I can use them in this one and what I can get from them.

[KevinZA1988]

@Dr.Phillip

@KevinZA1988

Why don’t you just go for this?

Vapcell 26650 battery 5500mah 20A Li-ion battery 3.7v Rechargeable vape cell for smoke E-CIG
Page Not Found - Aliexpress.com

I have ordered some Shockli IMR 26650 from banggood and those should be the same cells you mentioned just rewrapped (from what I heard). But I have those 2019 Liitokala 26650 I bought for a different flashlight and wonder to what extent I can use them in this one and what I can get from them.

I see… I had good experiences with the Liitokala black 26650 cells. Someone or somewhere on BLF should have some info on this.

[Future_Lights]

Output on turbo woold be lower but should keep up longer. We need some test to really know. The battery would be worn down, capacity lowered, faster but with turbo being so short it might not be too bad.

The black Liitokalla would be an alterntive inbetween them.

The Vapcell look very expencive, it is just for one battery.

[KevinZA1988]

@Future Lights

Output on turbo woold be lower but should keep up longer. We need some test to really know. The battery would be worn down, capacity lowered, faster but with turbo being so short it might not be too bad.
The Vapcell look very expencive, it is just for one battery.

I bought 2 for $25 so it’s not too bad… They are verrrrrry good cells.

[JasonWW]

@Dr.Phillip

Could I hear opinion of some battery experts on using MF01 Minis with these batteries:

10.64€ 38% OFF|Liitokala LII 51S 26650 20A Power Lithium akku 26650A 3,7 V 5100mA Geeignet für Taschenlampe|26650 rechargeable battery|lithium batteryrechargeable battery - AliExpress

I have no experience with Liitokalas 26650, I heard that these blue ones are good, but can they pump those 20 Amps this lights can handle in turbo?

The 5100mah are junk. Typical unknown cells. Probably work okay, but have a lot of voltage sag. No one has tested these other than your common battery charger capacity tests which show that these cells vary a lot. It’s not a good sign. They may be using a variety of cheap 26650 cells under this wrapper.

Your probably thinking of the older blue 5000mah LiitoKala. Those where the good ones. They don’t make them any more. They switched to the black and gold which were also goid. Unfortunately, these are sometimes faked, so you have to get them from a reputable source. Due to these factors, it might be best to go with a different brand 26650 cell.

[Watermanchris]

I just picked up my Green MF01 Mini today and it’s awesome! It’s SST-20 5000K which is pretty nice but if I get another, it will be 4000K.

I love 26650 lights for the vehicles or in the house as opposed to multi-cell lights. They have a great balance of runtime and output. I was planning on getting a MF01S but I think I may get another one of these.

[Flying_Luminosity]

I had an unexpected delivery today, after Yodel tracking was just telling me “We will have your parcel soon” each time I checked.

Going to charge that 30T for a – no doubt blinding – dog walk tonight.

[mortuus]

isnt 30t a bit overkill? better use a 40t or something longer runtimes.

[Flying_Luminosity]

@mortuus

isnt 30t a bit overkill? better use a 40t or something longer runtimes.

You’re probably right, the 40T was the one I was originally going to get, but I must have mixed them up when I ordered it. On the other hand, I only use a torch for about 20 minutes each day, on a modest setting, so I don’t need to recharge my batteries very often.

EDIT: After years of using them, your comment only just made me realise that the first two digits of Samsung’s Li-ion batteries describe the capacity! :person_facepalming: