Well, they did make a side switch version. It’s not as unique, though
I had one of my FW3A powder coated. sort of…
I guess the first one went bad, after a couple tries… the guy replaced the light and powder coated the body and tail cap….
He assembled it and sent it back.looks kinda cool.but it Doesnt work
I am still trying to figure out where it all goes south…The light engine may be faulty.I can , by swapping things around, and omitting the clip, get the light to work in a basic fashion.
it turns on, ramps about half way…will not go turbo with a double click. Will not show battery with triple click…
it’s all wonky. a failed experiment I am afraid.
The inner black tube, I have two now, and they are markedly different….no idea if the paint is screwing up continuity or what
I cant screw the brass retaining ring into the painted tailcap, overspray?
It lights with both tail caps, with no clip… but no turbo or other multi button commands… odd
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1gP8WMZWp7Vl2ndVzUO6lkfeqhnAw1m1V
I will probably box it up and give it to Dale or something
Sounds like your in muggle mode or basic mode. Try 6 fast clicks from off.
Didn’t really think of that…
If that’s it, it’d be nice to get it running with the clip on…
The clip just needs room. As long as it doesn’t prevent the tail cap from fully screwing down (with head loose, then tighten head fully), it should not make a difference in functionality. Sometimes you have to tighten pretty hard.
Derp
You were spot on. I didnt think a ‘new’ light would be in muggle. The clip is in the way. I may try to clean that area out on the lathe tomorrow to remove any PC that got in that area…
But, yea its nice that it works.
If only it was 100% orange. The part he dd looks great !
I agree I think the inner tube really is just too short. I tried to stick a piece of aluminum foil at the tail cap end and tied to check for continuity as JasonWW suggested and it does beep.
Would adding solder cause an issue with friction against the inner tube when screwing it in? Sorry not all that familiar with solder.
FW3A V2 Titanium proto (yes I realize it should be FW3T V2 but it’s lumintops naming scheme they went with)
Wow. Any plans to do this with the FW1A?
I have absolutely no clue, the pics were posted on their FB. I have zero inside info nor any direct communication with them in any way. Just sharing the photos here.
It seems they’ve come up with a new way to do the tail cap!
It depends on how you do it. It should be okay as long as the solder is fairly flat and thin.
Hmmm, seems like a rotary switch in the tail. If not, it’s a lot of extra work just for cosmetics. I’m not even sure that’s related to the FW3A. It looks like another brand entirely.
If you look close you can see the wider part that is the tail cap on the v1 is now all one piece with the body tube. What you’re calling a “rotary switch” is just the retainer for the tail parts (with some added flair) .
I think this is a good update that should help to reduce some of the tail cap issues.
Having said that, I 100% agree this is a different light and should be named something else, afterall FW3A = Fritz Works and this is no longer his design…
As mentioned, I got the pics and caption directly from lumintops Facebook, posted about 12am EST 11/18/19
You say that as if it means something. Not every picture they post on there means it’s their own design or brand. They would need to say “New prototype, what do you think?” Or something that confirms it’s from them. I try not to jump to conclusions.
Why are you so argumentative all the time man?
Me? I’m not argumentative at all.
Nice, they confirm it is their design. (I don’t do Facebook)
This is quite the radical change.
It’s ok. I like some parts but it seems too busy. Kinda ugly in some respects too.
I think the opposite , but that’s taste for you lol! I love it - trouble is every time I think, ‘oh, I’ll have that one’, they bring out another! I hope it’s a 21700 quad 
Maybe the ‘XXX’ around the front part is a bit yucky, better off with knurling.
Here’s another look at the F3Wa Titanium prototype: (this is not the final copy as of yet and subject to change without notice)
it looks cool that design but probably will cost an arm and leg…