*BLF LT1 Lantern Project) (updated Nov,17,2020)

The original version can only charge via a USB-A to USB-C cord.

A USB-C to USB-C will not charge on the original version as the required resistors were not included.

Not a deal breaker IMO.

Good to know. I have the original version,usb a to usb c suits me just fine.

There are already 5 versions of the LT1?

No, just 2. The driver circuit went through a few revisions before release, and then had one update after release.

Along these lines anyone found a good base for these yet? The base doesn’t have rubber and can easily get scratched when camping. Wonder if there is a foldable base like this collapsible shade. Looks great BTW.

Another hack here is the orange rubber ring for protection? The groove on the head of the lantern light is way too shallow and the rubber ring slides off at the touch. If it was meant to protect the lantern it’s not doing a great job. I just found an unused silicon wrist band and wrapped it around the top. Maybe one for the base will help too? It holds in place way better than the orange one which pops off in the case everytime I pull it out to play with. :slight_smile:

May need to find one for kids on the base.

Hope they change the design for V2 of the lantern.

A good base will make it more stable too.
A ranger station had those silicone wrist bands for kids and told me to take one, so I got a glow in the dark version. Works great and makes less noise if you knock it over.

Maybe something like a Universal Mini Tripod Stand as a base.
Lots available on Aliexpress

not sure if this link will work …

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000953453784.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0.7e1c6ba4f3f3UY&algo_pvid=4e9d584e-2dbe-48e2-b307-fcd5720ed0c7&algo_expid=4e9d584e-2dbe-48e2-b307-fcd5720ed0c7-10&btsid=0ab6fa8115947077514594915ee7b4&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602*,searchweb201603*

Hi everyone, just got my LT1 and I’m loving it. Thanks to everyone involved in the process.

I’m working on a detachable base that doubles as a bumper. This is the first version as I tweak with the tolerances (I have a very cheap printer that isn’t set up very well). It retains access to the tripod hole. I’m thinking of making it click into the ridges instead of being help in by friction. I’ll possibly do some different types of bases as well. I’m an amateur so we will see how it turns out.

This would also work well printed in TPU for the grip and anti-shock properties, but I do not have any TPU filament to test. Once I tidy things up I will share the file here :slight_smile:


Looks good, Cggzilla! :+1:

Good idea leaving the tripod hole accessible.

I’ll definitely print one for my LT1 when you get your design finalized! :partying_face:

Here is the Thingiverse link to the base I made. May require a bit of scaling based on your printer!

:+1: That’s neat! :beer:

Cggzilla, I just printed one of your LT1 bases and it works perfectly!

I sliced your model with Cura and printed it in PLA with 20% infill on a Creality Ender 3.

It’s a perfect fit! It takes a bit of effort to install and remove—exactly what I was hoping.

I also discovered that it fits my first-run BLF Q8, so I’m printing another for that now.

Thanks for creating and sharing your design! It’s a must-have for the LT1. :+1:

!https://i.imgur.com/80Viiw2.jpg !:https://i.imgur.com/80Viiw2.jpg

That base does look sweet. Mmmm…. I wonder if it will fit in the JBL-style carry case, maybe up top with the usb cord?

Awesome!! Glad it worked out great for you!

My JBL case is coming in the mail (I got one without the extra pocket at the top of the lantern). I’d love to test it for you but it’s coming from China so it will take a very long time :cry:

This is a really cool looking lantern!

Sorry if this has been asked before. I have seen the post from ToyKeeper saying there is no commercially available firmware update kit. Is there a guide on what we need to convert and use the D4V2 update kit on the LT1, since the pinout is different?

I had hoped things would standardize on a single layout, but that didn’t happen. :frowning:

Emisar/Noctigon lights use this pinout…

   RS V-
V+ SC MI MO

… and the LT1 (and several other lights) use Lexel’s pinout:

RS V+ V-
SC MI MO

The HQ ProgKey is designed to work with both.

That base stand looks awesome! :+1:

I brought a (thrift store…:laughing: Joby GorillaPod Original Tripod for point and shoot camera,it works perfectly at the base or side screw ,Need to pick some wrist bands to better protection,I agree orange rings always slides out ,every time I pop it out of my LTI case(JBL speaker case)

@Cggzilla +1 your efforts