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

Just saw this thread and couldn’t resist. Sofirn just happens to have this onsale, and I have a 10% off coupon. Bingo. Maybe no more gas lanterns for me, too.

You won’t regret it, welcome to the show. :beer:

don't think I ever received my code for the LT1 but that's fine. Any chance one day to possibly program a LVP shutdown at our own selected voltage? I usually don't like to run my batteries below 3.6V and if the lantern had a feature to allow us to adjust this, would be nice. This way if we had it on at night and fell asleep, we could care less what happens as it drains down.

That day could be today, because the lantern has a feature to allow people to adjust that: It’s open-source.

Programming the LVP level only requires changing one line:

#define VOLTAGE_LOW 36

Wow, nice, thanks ToyKeeper! Can you suggest a free linux or window editor and compiler for Anduril?

If you click either of the first two links in my signature, then look at the README file, it has info about getting started. Some of the info in the readme might be a little old though, need to update it, so it may also be helpful to try the steps listed in this post.

Thanks for the update, Den, and good luck with your move! :+1:

I’m looking forward to your offgrid videos. Will you be set up in one spot for a couple months, or moving around occasionally?

I will be in one spot for a couple of months likely.

:+1: Den, all our best to you

Ok, will do thanks for helping me out!

Just a heads up. I was changing the batteries instead of charging. After opening the light several times the junction between light and tube got dirty and the light developed a flicker and surging. I cleaned it and put nygel on threads. Seems to work ok now.

Would that dielectric spark plug grease be a better choice to keep bare aluminum from oxidizing?

hmm, don’t know anything about spark plug grease, but I do know the aluminum will oxidize over time. But my experience is its typically months, not weeks. Generally a simple wipe with a napkin, handkerchief, etc cleans that off.

Has it gone on sale in orange?

Found some no-oxidation grease at home depot
NOALOX 4 oz. Anti-Oxidant Compound

* Anti-oxidant *compound improves efficiency and service life
Reduces galling and seizing on aluminum joints
For aluminum to aluminum or aluminum to copper connections

Use the Ideal NOALOX 4 oz. Anti-Oxidant Compound to improve the efficiency of aluminum conductor connections. This compound provides additional inner-strand and inner-conductor current paths.

Anti-oxidant and anti-seizing compound improves efficiency and service life of aluminum electrical applications
Suspended zinc particles penetrate and cut aluminum oxide
Provides additional inner-strand and inner-conductor current paths for improved conductivity and cooler connections
Reduces galling and seizing on aluminum conduit joints to promote good ground continuity
For use with pressure type wire connectors including screw-on, tap, service entrance and split-bolt

sounds like a winner :beer:

Thanks, I am glad I came for a look.

Just bought 4. I was waiting for orange. That’s Xmas presents myself and men in the family taken care of.

Darn, just missed that.

Pretty sure there’s still time. I just bought an orange one today off aliexpress and (who knows how accurate it is) the stock count said there were a few more available. (Allegedly getting to me by 11/15/2020.)

I bought an orange one yesterday. Aliexpress just messaged me to say they only have black. Hopefully you guys have better luck…

Nope, I got the same message, requested cancellation of order