The replacement fan handle for my Astrolux MF05 from BangGood finally arrived after nearly 2 months of back and forth with BangGood customer services. However, the fan handle slide that’s slides into the slot on the light was damaged. I had to file off the damage portion of the slide to make it fit. And the tail cap spring was detached. I was able to reattach it.
All good now. Fan works: 3 quick clicks on, 2 quick clicks to change modes, 1 long click to turn off.
For those of you who have experienced that same issue, here's a video that I used to convince BangGood and Astrolux there was an issue: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dtu9nRiODSk
The MF04 should be able to light up something a mile away. I shined mine on a water tower at that distance and I could see it getting lit up.
If you have a tripod, aim the light at the windmill, and then step to the side so the beam doesn’t block your view. Then use binoculars or a camera with a long exposure to view it like I did for my water tower photos from two miles away.
I will have to take out the binos and try again,I didn’t use a tripod either. the windmill is white colored but may be less visible depending on how its facing . Also wasn’t sure how much humidity would affect my ability to see it.
I’ve tried it at 50%, just thought it would be easier.
I ordered the light two days ago,and it is on its way to me now,so I ask what batteries should I use?
I think the old good 30Qs for the 18650s,but I don’t know which of the 21700 one to buy.
I ask,because the price range is huge,ie in NKON.nl. store,I see the price is between €3.45-€19.95.
Any suggestions please?
Of course you would notice the difference. That’s a nice increase, maybe if it wasent as much of an increase. When you start looking at things further away is when that increase is really noticed…
Hey guys quick question. I just got my astrolux mf05 the other day and the little tiny lens inside the flashlight that goes over the led came off. Also the black plastic part that goes down in the flashlight around the led also came off right away: I tested it out like this tho and the flashlight seems to work better actually. The dot and the beam it throws is tighter and closer to a perfect looking circle. I’m actually very happy with how it affected it but kind of bummed out that it happened literally right away. What is that little lens for, it’s for ir light right or… also will the flashlight be fine to run without both of those things? Also how do I use the url thing to post pictures? One more thing, has anyone else noticed these things and does anyone else have problems with there beam and dot not being a perfect circle. I’m ocd and it’s absolutely vexing lol. Tho with the little lens and the black plastic protector around the LED off the beam and dot is nearly a perfect circle and just seems quite a bit nicer. I was like what the heck why is this Happening then tested it out and was like damn holy shit ok I’ll take it lol. Last question… So I know you can run the flashlight with just four batteries but if you use all eight is there any benefit to that or like will it last longer and turbo motor any of the molds?
So, the window is protective. Removing it manually increases performance somewhat, however the lens protects the LED. Also the removal process could damage the LED if you’re not careful (and the darned things are expensive).
I’m not sure what the black plastic thing you’re referring to is.
As far as posting images, feel free to reference this post