Interest collect for a new Sofirn design: tube style18650, magnetic ring control, USB-C charging, 500 lm max (AKA grandma light)

[djozz]

@Sari33

interested if with infinite variable control ring
and very warm Led

That is not the flashlight of the OP.

[djozz]

@hank

Make sure it doesn’t have to require having the light turned on for the USB charging to work.
I have a couple of lights with that requirement and they’re quite confusing to new users.

I will add that to the wishlist

[djozz]

@blueb8llz

In for at least 5. I’m liking the concept. I would also like another same design but for the blfers, more lumens. Haha

Sofirn made a new version of the SC31 with more lumens, so I would not be surprised if such a version will be made after this one too.

[djozz]

@No-2-Ageing, as said before, I will not allow this light to become bulky or ugly, so a “bone shape” will not happen if it is up to me.

But adding a subtle anti-roll structure to the design could be useful, added to the wishlist.

Btw, some of you guys have pretty extreme ideas about ability loss of old people, most old people I know can physically operate a flashlight fine. Of course there is a category that is actually physically disabled and this flashlight is not for them, maybe a 2D Maglite is a better gift.

I almost wished that I left out the term “grandma light”, even though all grandma’s I know will be fine with the light of the OP.

[djozz]

@DrDevil

@djozz

We passed the 100, so 10% of the needed interest is met in little more than 1 day. I’m happy about that. Lots more needed but I feel that I can already show Sofirn that this light has potential.

Over on TLF there ist also a survey based on this Thread here.
It seems there is also a large demand on such a ´grandmas light´

“Sofirn AKA grandma light - TLF Interessenten Abfrage | Taschenlampen Forum

At the moment there is a demand on nearly 50

Wow, that helps a lot, thanks for starting that. I will follow the list on TLF to get accurate subtotals

[Gerrit]

Control ring, I’m in Jos.

[djozz]

@No-2-Aging

The underpinning philosophy is that the ideal of a great design always functions as a great design regardless of the user(s). Everyone rest assured that we are most definitely trying to create the best i.e. most usable hand held single cell light of its cell class. That means its fool proof. I stress that there is no need to try and think of something to be spastic friendly. Pardon my deliberate non-pc rude term to stretch a point. By creating the best i.e. most ergonomically usable light so what it does it does really well, one shall already de facto create a product suitable for senior citizens. It kills two birds with one stone.

That is my opinion as well, aim no 1 that I will not let go is making a good flashlight, and that will naturally be a good flashlight for all kinds of people.

Btw, I find “grandma light” not that patronising and I doubt that many senior citizens will, but that may also be the european in me. It is a reference to older discussions on BLF and has a function in the title as such, even if the term does not fully overlap with the light that this thread is about.

[Jerommel]

@djozz

@No-2-Ageing, as said before, I will not allow this light to become bulky or ugly, so a “bone shape” will not happen if it is up to me.

I don’t think he means it should look like a bone, Jos. :laughing:

He means that the head and tailcap diameter should be larger than the battery tube.
This is not uncommon in flashlights, it usually looks good too.

[djozz]

@Jerommel

@djozz

@No-2-Ageing, as said before, I will not allow this light to become bulky or ugly, so a “bone shape” will not happen if it is up to me.

I don’t think he means it should look like a bone, Jos. :laughing:

He means that the head and tailcap diameter should be larger than the battery tube.
This is not uncommon in flashlights, it usually looks good too.

The actual design will be done by sofirn anyway, then we can ask for a couple of adaptations if needed.

[christoph]

I’m in for at least two
Chris

[bobkido]

I’ll commit to at least one or two.

[f0xx]

Put me on the list for one. Looks like an interesting project

[PiercingTheDarkness]

Add me to the list

[adam7027]

Hello djozz,

if this would be called a ‘Grandma light’ I think, 5000K CCT is too cool for the grandmas. 3500K would be much more comfortable.

If this could be realized with 3500K, then I would be in for 3 units.

[zak.wilson (Zak)]

Some anti-roll texturing does seem like a good idea, but if it comes with a pocket clip (and it should), that won’t be terribly important.

[b4d17]

Interested.

[eicca]

I’m interested! I love mag ring lights. Best UI IMO. My personal wish list for this light would be the following:

-Max 200 lumens so grandmas don’t blind themselves, and to guaranteed no overheating, and for a pretty decent max runtime with an 18650.

-A “moonlight” mode of 0.5 to 1 lumen. Most of my flashlight use is in the middle of the night, and even the 5 lumen low mode of my Fenix PDs is too harsh. My SRT7GT bottoms out around 1 lumen, which is the maximum comfort level for my dark adapted vision, and I greatly prefer the ~0.1 lumen of my SRT3.

The stepped output sounds great though. Infinitely variable would be nice, but I don’t feel it’s essential. OFF - MOONLIGHT - LOW - MED - HIGH would be sufficient and probably make the manufacturing process easier and less expensive.

[moderator007]

Im interested as long as the “Infinite Variable Control Ring” is in the design. Not the turn to modes type but stepless variable output with low’s similar to a RRT-01.
No tail cap switch, the ring controls on and off maybe with a detent or something that locks in off.
The simplest and easiest UI to operate on the planet .

[Big_Sam]

Interested x 2

Thank you,

[Jerommel]

@eicca

I’m interested! I love mag ring lights. Best UI IMO. My personal wish list for this light would be the following:

-Max 200 lumens so grandmas don’t blind themselves, and to guaranteed no overheating, and for a pretty decent max runtime with an 18650.

-A “moonlight” mode of 0.5 to 1 lumen. Most of my flashlight use is in the middle of the night, and even the 5 lumen low mode of my Fenix PDs is too harsh. My SRT7GT bottoms out around 1 lumen, which is the maximum comfort level for my dark adapted vision, and I greatly prefer the ~0.1 lumen of my SRT3.

Ah,another member of the dim-moon-mode-cult…
Maybe you just shouldn’t point the light towards your face when you turn it on.
Or maybe squint a little and let your irises adapt to the ‘wall of light’ coming from a 25 Lumen low mode.

The stepped output sounds great though. Infinitely variable would be nice, but I don’t feel it’s essential. OFF - MOONLIGHT - LOW - MED - HIGH would be sufficient and probably make the manufacturing process easier and less expensive.

No!
The gap between moonlight mode and low mode is ridiculously large.
Or you can space the modes too far apart or lose another usable mode because of it.

Sorry, but i’ve totally had it with this moon mode hype.
Get a single 5mm LED light to put on your bed side if you think your 500 Lumen or more lights are too bright.
This is the same nonsense as the “one short click for off” prophets, who fail to think what consequences it has for the other driver features.
Get a tailswitch light if you want a short click off light.

You know, i suspect these poorly thought through wishes have a really bad influence on the drivers in today’s lights.
Please, stop it.

Thank you.
As you were.