** BLF LT1M-Mini Project - The little Lantern! ( PM's sent today June 21, 2022)**

[Lux-Perpetua]

Actually, I wish we could go even warmer than 2700K with the LT1-mini and LT2 (the even bigger one). For a cozy mood illumination, 1800K - 2200K like true candlelight would be a great add on to the warmer end of the tint ramp. Unfortunately, there are very few LEDs only in that spectrum, LH351D is not among them. 4x 26800 might be too big in diameter size. You would probably need two hands to hold this monster. :D Moreover, these batteries are hard to source for manufacturers and even more difficult/expensive to replace by new batteries.

[CvR_XX]

@Lux-Perpetua

Actually, I wish we could go even warmer than 2700K with the LT1-mini and LT2 (the even bigger one). For a cozy mood illumination, 1800K - 2200K like true candlelight would be a great add on to the warmer end of the tint ramp. Unfortunately, there are very few LEDs only in that spectrum, LH351D is not among them. 4x 26800 might be too big in diameter size. You would probably need two hands to hold this monster. Moreover, these batteries are hard to source for manufacturers and even more difficult/expensive to replace by new batteries.

There is a bigger one plannend (Lt2) ??? Do you have a link to a forum post about it? I would love a very big light.

[Perception]

@CR888

@Eatoff

So I just created and account to register interest in this light.

Any timeframe for release date? Nearly pulled the trigger on the full sized LT1

Just buy one, the LT1 is a fantastic product in itself. It has friggen adjustable color temperature!! How many lights do that! Has Anduril firmware so you have candle setting, lightening, battery check readout. It’s build quality is great, warranty is worth the paper it’s written on & for $AU67 delivered it’s almost a no brainer. I’d buy it direct from Sofirn. I bought mine off Amazon and it cost more. I have about 50 different Led flashlights lanterns etc & the LT1 is up there with both my favourite & most used lights. I’m writing this under the 2700k candle flicker of the LT1 ad we speak. Sure lights improve with time and tech but the LT1 is great now last year and in years to come it will still be relevant. I am hoping DBSAR makes a bigger not smaller new lantern, something like 4 X 21700 or even 4 X 26800 cells, over double the capacity and more power say up to 1500lm or something. I’d be happy if it was basically exactly the same just bigger. It really is a top product just the way it is. If I paid twice the retail price for it I would still say the exact same thing and it would be worth every cent.

Yes, just buy one. I bought one and it was so good I bought a second. They’re great for camping, but I actually use mine every single night before bed in candlelight mode. Turn it on, set it to low for a half hour or an hour, and fall asleep. Even after weeks of this the batteries still read north of 4V. I bet only used like this it would go for months or years without needing to be recharged, although I always charge them to full before I go camping so I’ll probably never know.

[Lux-Perpetua]

@CvR_XX

There is a bigger one plannend (Lt2) ??? Do you have a link to a forum post about it? I would love a very big light.

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

Yes Yes Yes! About a week ago I was starring at my LT1 I have mounted on a tall tripod stand & thought I’d rather a bigger lantern than a smaller one. Something with 4x 21700 or 26800 heaps of mAh’s….heaps of lumens if desired like 1-2000. Something that wasn’t focused on fitting into a hikers backpack instead focused on a camper who has a truck, tents and sets up a campsite. A light you could use for 4+nights, can be quickly topped up with the latest fast charging, maybe have some powerbank fu…

[PyriteParachute]

Interested, if there is an option to detach the diffuser. I’m just interested in driver improvements to the if25, and ability to adjust thermal cutoff.

[mt1000]

Interested for one or two
Thanks for your work!

[DBSAR]

@Lux-Perpetua

Actually, I wish we could go even warmer than 2700K with the LT1-mini and LT2 (the even bigger one). For a cozy mood illumination, 1800K - 2200K like true candlelight would be a great add on to the warmer end of the tint ramp. Unfortunately, there are very few LEDs only in that spectrum, LH351D is not among them. 4x 26800 might be too big in diameter size. You would probably need two hands to hold this monster. Moreover, these batteries are hard to source for manufacturers and even more difficult/expensive to replace by new batteries.

I’m not sure if there is a High-CRI LED in that range of tint of 1800K, but its probably not a big issue when its that warm close to a candle light color.

[Puffy_Panda]

Interested

[Slim_Pickens]

@DBSAR

@Lux-Perpetua

Actually, I wish we could go even warmer than 2700K with the LT1-mini and LT2 (the even bigger one). For a cozy mood illumination, 1800K - 2200K like true candlelight would be a great add on to the warmer end of the tint ramp. Unfortunately, there are very few LEDs only in that spectrum, LH351D is not among them. 4x 26800 might be too big in diameter size. You would probably need two hands to hold this monster. Moreover, these batteries are hard to source for manufacturers and even more difficult/expensive to replace by new batteries.

I’m not sure if there is a High-CRI LED in that range of tint of 1800K, but its probably not a big issue when its that warm close to a candle light color.

It might be awhile before we get true candlelight CCT emitters but I’d love it if we could get 2000k E21A as a new low end CCT

[cetary]

I was also interested in the 2200K-2000K E21A’s, but Sofirn supposedly had issues with sourcing them.

[CR888]

@cetary

I was also interested in the 2200K-2000K E21A’s, but Sofirn supposedly had issues with sourcing them.

As my flashlight taste palate evolved, I no longer like lights I purchased in the past due to the color temp. I have an SP36-pro that has 6500k emitters. I want to replace it and noticed the offer a 2000K emitter choice which I think is the E21. I have diffusers for the SP36 and I reckon with the uber warm E21’s, it might make a good tailstand 5600lm little lantern. Not that you would run it on turbo but turned right down on candle setting and it would be pretty nice.

[CR888]

I going to order another LT1…in that hawt orange color. But…I notice they are advertising the new updated Anduril 2 version, it’s significantly more expensive. Is there any difference other than the Anduril? I like my LT1 just the way it is I don’t want any new fancy more complicated UI, it took me long enough to master Anduril-V1. So is it just the programming that is different?

[electromotive_force]

No, the new LT1 version also functions as a USB-C powerbank. Even using a nice standard compliant chip

The actual flashlight circuitry is untouched compared to earlier versions, so you should be able to flash Anduril 1 onto it.

However, i would encourage you to give Anduril 2 a chance.
For basic uses, Anduril 2 is very similar and in many aspects more forgiving than Anduril 1.
More advanced uses do require some relearning of course.
I personally have reflashed all my lights to Anduril 2.

[SIGShooter]

Additions to the interest list since post number 1055

Post# / Added / User Name
1057 / 07/18/2021 / Backpacker Light
1058 / 07/18/2021 / trmgkl
1060 / 07/18/2021 / naota3k
1062 / 07/21/2021 / Chris P Bacon
1062 / 07/21/2021 / Chris P Bacon
1063 / 07/21/2021 / BigBeam
1064 / 07/21/2021 / Eatoff
1066 / 08/02/2021 / i-sonny
1066 / 08/02/2021 / i-sonny
1067 / 08/02/2021 / cap90
1067 / 08/02/2021 / cap90
1068 / 08/02/2021 / CvR_XX
1069 / 08/02/2021 / Ilmatic
1069 / 08/02/2021 / Ilmatic
1070 / 08/02/2021 / Renato Azevedo
1071 / 08/02/2021 / AoK47
1077 / 08/02/2021 / PyriteParachute
1078 / 08/02/2021 / mt1000
1078 / 08/02/2021 / mt1000
1080 / 08/02/2021 / Puffy Panda

[TentCityVIP]

Interested in at least one of these!

[CR888]

@electromotive_force

No, the new LT1 version also functions as a USB-C powerbank. Even using a nice standard compliant chip

The actual flashlight circuitry is untouched compared to earlier versions, so you should be able to flash Anduril 1 onto it.

However, i would encourage you to give Anduril 2 a chance.
For basic uses, Anduril 2 is very similar and in many aspects more forgiving than Anduril 1.
More advanced uses do require some relearning of course.
I personally have reflashed all my lights to Anduril 2.

Thanks, I was looking at the Anduril 2 operation sheet today, I wonder if they increased the type C charge rate to PD18w spec, that for me would justify the cost increase for sure.

[Mantion]

Interested. Not sure how to get added to the list. I haven’t read every page on the thread any idea what the price might be?

[SIGShooter]

I added you to the list. I asked Barry for an estimate of the price and since they are close to making a prototype hopefully he’ll be able to provide a number.

[DBSAR]

@Slim Pickens

@DBSAR

@Lux-Perpetua

Actually, I wish we could go even warmer than 2700K with the LT1-mini and LT2 (the even bigger one). For a cozy mood illumination, 1800K - 2200K like true candlelight would be a great add on to the warmer end of the tint ramp. Unfortunately, there are very few LEDs only in that spectrum, LH351D is not among them. 4x 26800 might be too big in diameter size. You would probably need two hands to hold this monster. Moreover, these batteries are hard to source for manufacturers and even more difficult/expensive to replace by new batteries.

I’m not sure if there is a High-CRI LED in that range of tint of 1800K, but its probably not a big issue when its that warm close to a candle light color.

It might be awhile before we get true candlelight CCT emitters but I’d love it if we could get 2000k E21A as a new low end CCT

Very true, Maybe sacrificing a bit of CRI to have a candle tint glow at it’s warmest setting is fine. I have some random-brand LEDs in modified lanterns in the 1800 ~ 2000K range, and love the near candle flame color tints, regardless of the lower CRI, and its not really noticeable when they get into that flame yellow range.

[djozz]

BLF member rngwn has had 1900K 5mm leds made with wonderful tint and CRI (1900K, 93CRI, duv –0.0010, I recommend these btw, he has many still for sale in his thread). I’m not saying that these should be used for the little lantern (at 10 lumen max per led you need too many of them), but apparently there are chinese led manufacturers willing to custom make leds with special tints, at low quantities (rngwn’s batch was 10,000 pieces). Maybe a route for the lantern?