Should we have yet another GB for BLF-348?

[MascaratumB]

@Jchang76

Any possibly of fwd clicky since it’s single mode?

Maybe someone said that already? I’m late to the party as usual

I guess the reply from the answers that:

Should we have yet another GB for BLF-348?

I may agree to arrange a new GB, but only if they are like the originals , high CRI and one mode only . Like someone mentioned, GB (the shop) is not what they used to be back then => If I would run a new GB, it wouldn’t be with GB. All I can say now is that you got me interested. I’ll explore some options and come back after some time. Don’t hold your breath. Quick answers to some of the questions: Two modes => NO! Waterproof => Probably not possible. Would be nice though. (A …

@*the*

I may agree to arrange a new GB, but only if they are like the originals , high CRI and one mode only . :sunglasses:

Like someone mentioned, GB (the shop) is not what they used to be back then => If I would run a new GB, it wouldn’t be with GB.

All I can say now is that you got me interested. I’ll explore some options and come back after some time. Don’t hold your breath.

Quick answers to some of the questions:

1. Two modes => NO!
2. Waterproof => Probably not possible. Would be nice though. (A couple of my 348’s have been through washing machine: Worked fine after drying )
3. Very bright => No. The original had a suitable amount of lumens (on AAA) so that it can be given to any non-flashaholic (child, your grandmother)
4. Better switch => Probably not. We asked for fwd clicky earlier and it was deemed as “no go”
5. Better clip => This would be very nice to have, but impossible with low price. Maybe as an optional addon for a couple of dollars more?

[Jchang76]

As i suspected, question answered though, hidden in plain sight! Shame, prob dead horse time but…it’d be nice with fwd click for momentary.

I got one of the “blf 348”s with nichia and it was a horrible 219c. Luckily the reflector was open enough for 219b 45 swap. Gave it to my dad. I like the modest output. It did get pretty hot when left on though.

[MascaratumB]

@Jchang76

As i suspected, question answered though, hidden in plain sight! Shame, prob dead horse time but…it’d be nice with fwd click for momentary.

I guess it is hard to get small FC switches. A while ago I bought some small ones from Kaidomain store at Aliexpress, thinking that they would be FC, but they are reverse switches. So I guess that is one of the main factors.
Olight has the i3T but I guess the switch is customized by them to that light, not commonly available.

[lionheart_2281]

Sooooooo…….is anything going to come of this thread? It’s pretty clear people are interested in buying more of this light

[patmurris]

I’ve been gifting quite a few of those lights - sometime the plain non BLF ones though, and i’m missing them. The slim brushed SS body is quite nice compared to most other AAA lights. I’d buy more if they become available again.

Hoping for better threads… They were really cheap and prone to mishandling.

[electromage]

I’d like a couple more. Keep it not too bright, high-CRI. Maybe E21 would be a good fit since it’s low vf? My sister in law took one and I only have one more.

[Lightbringer]

If I ever find the 3 extra NIB ones I got (219Cs, I think), I’ll let youse know.

Wasn’t a fan of the hair-thin threads, either.

They were nice in theory, but I never “got into” them like others did.

[lionheart_2281]

@Lightbringer

If I ever find the 3 extra NIB ones I got (219Cs, I think), I’ll let youse know.

Wasn’t a fan of the hair-thin threads, either.

They were nice in theory, but I never “got into” them like others did.

Those were my fav ones with that emitter, shoot me a PM if you come across them and want to sell me one (or more)

[wle]

thread started in 2016

is anything going to actually happen?

wle

[Sirstinky]

Seems dead, unless we really bug the right people. As of now, I don’t think they are paying much attention. Plus, you can get a Singfire clone for like $16 or something like that, but with a lame xpg3. You could swap it for a 219 though.

[angerdan]

@wle

thread started in 2016
is anything going to actually happen?

GB was in 2016, so now the attendees need more lights

GBGB: 4th batch of BLF-348 (Classy and Small 1xAAA Stainless Steel light, with Nichia NVSW219B-V1 R9050) - Coupon published!

Ok. Participants have had enough time to buy the lights they reserved, so I decided to publish the coupon for anyone reading BLF! Rest of the produced lights are now available for anyone => Feel free to buy any model, as many as you like. Coupon and purchase links can be found from the OP.

And the (creator of the GB) is aware of the increasing interest:

@*the*

No worries. I’m not currently planning to put Osram’s into these. Just wanted to hear your opinion.

[merlot]

There’s a Singfire sf-348 (with a pretty awful green xpg) for $7 available at fasttech:

https://www.fasttech.com/product/4129503-singfire-sf-348-led-flashlight

I bought one and put a 219b in it and its lovely

[merlot]

Does anyone know of a replacement driver for this which has more than one mode and still can take NiMH and 10440 batteries?

[Sirstinky]

I saw the SF-346 on there. Bigger reflector? Wonder how that one is.

[ArtieT59]

@merlot

There’s a Singfire sf-348 (with a pretty awful green xpg) for $7 available at fasttech:

https://www.fasttech.com/product/4129503-singfire-sf-348-led-flashlight

I bought one and put a 219b in it and its lovely

I want to buy one of those, but how difficult is it working in that small 12mm head? I have swapped LED’s in my ~19mm xeno e03, and that was tight . I don’t know if I can not ruin stuff in such tight quarters… :person_facepalming:

[slickpenguin]

I’d be interested in a few.

[merlot]

@Artiet59

@merlot

There’s a Singfire sf-348 (with a pretty awful green xpg) for $7 available at fasttech:

https://www.fasttech.com/product/4129503-singfire-sf-348-led-flashlight

I bought one and put a 219b in it and its lovely

I want to buy one of those, but how difficult is it working in that small 12mm head? I have swapped LED’s in my ~19mm xeno e03, and that was tight . I don’t know if I can not ruin stuff in such tight quarters… :person_facepalming:

Its quite straightforward, the mcpcb heats up really quickly so its easy to solder

[Andyman]

I’d be in for a few

[Lonelydad]

I’m not sure. outside of the sleek metallic look, the Sofirn C01S is bi-level and has a better price point.

[MtnDon (Don Miller)]

@Lonelydad

……outside of the sleek metallic look……

That is the reason I bought the 348