First you need to ask if there is any advantage to the SST-40 over the xph-35hi?
I think lumens is about the same, but SST-40 has a tiny bit smaller die. 1.99x2 to 2.35x2. I doubt the small increase in throw would be worth the effort to design a new 3v driver for it. Botton line, I dont think it would sell well. Maybe Lumintop can test the waters to see if people are interested.
ah okay… was thinking since the ft03 is such a great thrower with that emitter maybe blf gt would be also but if not much difference between i guess not hehe…
BLF GT70 Issue.
Light will only ramp up to maybe 20%. I get a double blink when its at its low output max.
Double click of the button for turbo mode yeileds the same result in output.
Cells all measure 4.17-4.18v Samsung 35E button tops
Factory reset also yeilds the same results.
Any ideas?
Could be a bad connection by cells / carriers. Or a bad driver. Or a bad LED depending on exactly how bright it is, this is the most likely issue based on what you said.
To rule out the carriers and batteries, clean all the springs, and connection points on battery tube and driver
For it to drop in output suddenly while using sounds like the LED or driver.
You still might be able to get a replacement over at nealsgadgets. This would require you learning to solder but the hardest thing is opening the head. You’d need two rubber strap wrench and a maybe vice
So I’m guessing this thing eats batteries for breakfast ? Own the original GT XHP35 but have never ran it to exhaustion. How long would this new 1 run at say half power ?
Edit: Didn’t realize it was lower voltage, nevermind.
Sending the light to Texas ace for diagnostics. I just don’t have the time to tinker. To many other hobbies going on. Appreciate the recommendations and help!
It shouldn’t draw any more power than the GT70 does. These are rough numbers as the voltage and amount of voltage sag will vary based on the batteries used.
4v x 30A = 120 Watts
15v x 8A = 120 Watts
Shame I got the 1st one, although I am still happy with it, and the price was spectacular. This thing is really powerful as far as throw, I’m still amazed, but 7,500 lumens vs my 1,800. No doubt, I would be giggling.