lume1 for FW3A/C/T - Constant Current Buck Boost + FET Driver with Anduril - Now for Sale!

Am I correct that the google sheets is now moot? Is there a way to get added to the google sheets so I can get notified when these become available? Just started getting into flashlights, and really excited about this!

“LED is 2.8Vf or 3Vf” - what LED, people are using different LEDs, what if someone is looking to drive high power UV LED, those have Vf in 3.5-4.0V range. This driver is perfect for it.

That’s kind of my thoughts too. This driver makes led choices much broader.
Great work Loneoceans, looking forward to using a couple of these. :+1:

Hello all,

For those still following this thread, I have some updates from Neal in the first prototype factory batch of the Lume1 driver!

Thanks!

Hello all,

Just wanted to post a note for all those who subscribed to this thread. Thank you all for patience. Also, many thanks to Neal from Nealsgadgets for his hard work getting the logistics to line up well. It was a challenging process due to all the delays and logistical issues due to the pandemic, but Neal has finally got the first batch of the drivers for sale!

These drivers are just off the production line and they're so new that I haven't yet got my hands on them yet, I've only done validation work with pre-production samples.

You can buy them from Neal here! https://www.nealsgadgets.com/products/lume1-fw3x-driver

For a limited time, use Coupon Code LUME1 for 20% off!

Thanks everyone! Future updates will be posted in the main thread here: https://budgetlightforum.com/t/-/60947

Thank you Loneocean!

I hopethey didn’t deviate from your design...

Thank you loneoceans for making this driver possible.

I ordered 4, to replace in all my compatible lights. I hopethis design will become available in other sizes so it can be used in other lights as well, even though making it smaller may not be possible.

I would suggest to Neal to include the required wires with the set of driver and aux board, as many of us, myself included, do not have coloured silicone wires of the appropriate size.

Snagged 3 of them… Thanks lone oceans for making this and making it happen! :beer: :+1:

Thanks, ordered 5 to start

Neal verified that no cables are included with the Lume1 driver / aux board set. Can anyone give me the specs for the cables so I can get some?

Quick google search:

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Thanks! That’s what I needed to know, the 30AWG part :wink:

Should they not be silicone insulated, to handle the heat? Are PVC insulated wires good enough?

30AWG part you could have read it few posts above and PVC part you need to research more...:)

“A typical PVC insulation material has a temperature range of –15°C to 70°C for applications. Silicone rubber typically has a temperature range of –60°C to 180°C”

So, shouldn’t it be silicone in a flashlight?

30AWG silicone should be fine. Teflon would be thinner but IMO is more of a pain to work with otherwise.

Thanks

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Thanks, I’ll probably look for a local source, as I will not have the patience to wait for the wire to arrive once I have the drivers :slight_smile:

I do not believe the tweaking of the resistors to equalize auxiliary LED brightness actually happened or was successful. In my Mokume FW3A, blue is quite dim, red is slightly brighter and green is way brighter than both.

Also, the Aux board was wired using one black, one white and two red wires, which works electrically but does not work with my OCD, so I replaced them with the proper colours.

My Mokume FW3A has the same issue.