Love it
The old name Fireflies was better, Fireflylite is not as good.
This is amazing:
• Most efficiency 6A Constant current regulated Buck/Boost driver , Efficiency > 90%
• Built-in USB Type-C 2A fast charging
It is great to see more flashlights with efficient buck/boost drivers!
Could you also offer SBT-90 RED as an option? It has a low forward voltage, and it would really benefit from the buck/boost driver.
I’ve been scratching my chin over a small, but super powerful thrower with this emitter when I saw the Lumintop one and the one from Amutorch. I can’t wait to see a head to head in the future. This one has a pretty cool look to it. Their designers crafted a great looking light!
Noctigon K1 used to cost $80 but now it costs $90…
If this flashlight costs $60 - $70, it will make the K1 completely obsolete IMO.
Is there any ETA for release or info about pricing?
I doubt this will cost less than the K1 if it uses buck-boost driver.
Can't compete with the larger K1 - a 64 mm diam. head is smaller than the 72 mm K1.
I'm getting over 500 kcd on my K1 SBT90.2.
Am I missing something about the boost part ? I only see buck being mentioned in the OP.
Any idea of the preorder or release date?
I thought it was buck boost. Turned out it’s buck only.
Yeah only buck. That is the info they gave me.
EST Around 10th Nov
That’s around the corner but still quite a whiles a way. I’m really looking forward to this light, maybe I’ll purchase a k1 to keep me entertained for the time being.
This is interesting. I have to ask though. With SBT-90.2 and Anduril, will this light exhibit the premature throttling of the output like on the Astrolux FT03S?
Considering I haven’t heard of it occurring on the K1 w/SBT90.2 that probably comes down to component placement/overall design and potentially also having a proper firmware version that is calibrated for that version of the light - something Hank has for every light AFAIK, and which Fireflies may have for some of their newer models.
Is the release date still around the 10th?
I don’t experience that with my ft03s, wel when it does kick down I just double click it back up. Does get hot but that goes without saying. Looks like I need the K1 now, although I am too tempted at the copper ft03s… and this FF… crap…
Did Fireflies answer this? I'm curious if they actually sourced CULNM1.TG or if it's a typo and they really meant one of the other three combinations (CSLNM1.TG or CSLPM1.TG or CULPM1.TG). :X My understanding was that the CULNM1.TG BoostHXL 1mm was difficult to get a hold of. For example, Convoy offers many varieties of the Osram flat, but not the BoostHXL 1mm white.
I feel like most people don't realize how many versions there are of this LED.
White – KW CULNM1.TG – 4040 (1mm²) 3.3 A max / 4 A pulse (Boost HL)
White – KW CULPM1.TG – 4040 (2mm²) 6.6 A max / 8 A pulse (Boost HX)
There is no Boost HX in 1mm² size -- that one is called the Boost HL.
Hank has the Boost HL's, but not listed yet.
Here's more info:
OSRAM LED’s for max throw
Color Part # footprint (LED surface) Max/Pulsed Peak Output (A)
White – KW CSLNM1.TG – 3030 (1mm²) W1 3/3.3 A 4.5-5.0 A (W1/NM1)
White – KW CSLPM1.TG – 3030 (2mm²) W2 5/6 A 7.0-8.0 A (W2/PM1)
White – KW CULNM1.TG – 4040 (1mm²) 3.3/4 A ~6 A (Boost HL)
White – KW CULPM1.TG – 4040 (2mm²) 6.6/8 A 9 A (Boost HX)
Red – KR CSLNM1.23 – 3030 (1mm²) W1
Blue – KB CSLNM1.14 – 3030 (1mm²) W1
Green – KP CSLNM1.F1 – 3030 (1mm²) W1 3/4 A 6.5 – 7.0 A
Green – KP CSLPM1.F1 – 3030 (2mm²) W1
Yellow – KY CSLNM1.FY - 3030 (1mm²) W1
More OSRAM Website links
From oweban:
https://i.imgur.com/5K2rv1k.png
My mistake, I updated my post to reflect Boost HL for the 1mm 4040 and not Boost HX. I’m curious if this (the 1mm 4040) could still out-throw the SBT90, for example. The mcd provided by Fireflies seems to indicate it can.
Great info in your post, but my eyes hurt from a day of staring at the screen so I will have to review it all tomorrow. Maybe my question is answered there with actual measurements / comparisons.
Great summary, thanks! I wonder if someone has already made such a summary for Osram‘s Ostar Projection Power LEDs like LE A P0MQ (amber) or LE R Q8WP (red) which are also being used for flashlights.