Thanks, DrJones. You are one of the few I was thinking of
Too bad international shipping rates make it kind of expensive for us in the USA. I've wanted to try some of your work for some time now.
As for what I'm looking for: I'm thinking something with two modes and then maybe some hidden modes if that's not difficult. For the most part I mostly just need "turbo" and then a somewhat usable low. Basically push the XM-L to its max because the highest mode will only be used in short bursts. The idea is to keep it simple with just the two modes.
weiser701: International shipping is only 2 USD for my drivers.
Seems you'd like Tido's BLF-VLD firmware, classical modes plus an extended group.
luxdrv doesn't really have a main and an extended mode group, they are all in a row, but the UI (actually sixty545's idea) starts from the 1st mode like the no-memory flashlights, but actually combines that with memory: After using a mode (for >1.5s) the next time you switch it on it will use the same mode (memory), and the next mode after that is the 1st mode again. No need to cycle through all the modes. This effectively hides every mode behind it's predecessors, without making reaching it too troublesome.
It's pretty effective if you have your favourite modes at the start of list.
E1320, of course you're one of the others I was thinking of. I think you're 5-mode driver is becoming very popular already. The moon low is quite handy for this mode group.
DrJones, I didn't realize shipping for you was that reasonable. I'll have to definitely keep you in mind in addition to Erik. That unique memory programming is certainly practical. It's a good compromise for those who are on the fence about memory.
There was a third I couldn't put my finger on but DrJones just refreshed my memory - It's Tido. Hopefully he can chime in.
I just sold a driver to someone who didn't want memory. I convinced him to try it, and he likes it :)
It allows you to have many modes with memory but without the hassle to cycle through all of them.
Tido's firmware was the first I've seen, and the first 'programmable' one (i.e. configurable by the user, luxdrv has learned that much later, only a few weeks ago) and certainly an inspiration :)
Sorry, I prefer not mixing hobbies and business. I’ve got a day job writing kernel level code for eight to ten hours a day. Being obligated to code some more in my free time would suck all the fun out of this hobby.
Since the BLF-VLD is open source, anybody is free to sell drivers using it. Just make sure you are complying with the GPL by telling your customers where to find the source code.
I have no experience with XPEs but I can make you a single mode driver. If have to add 7135 chips to a driver I charge $10 bucks for it shipped mostly because it’s real easy to wreck them when trying to add chips.
I don’t know of any good programmable 16 or 17mm 8.4 volt drivers and I have no idea how to make a Nanjg drivers memory switch modes when you shut it off like the Manafont driver .
Just a 4.2v single mode XP-E R2/R3/R4 drop-in. Probably 6 x 7135? It’s not really that custom unless you consider a single mode driver as custom. Just wondering if I need to buy all the parts myself or if it can be done easier.
Just a 4.2v single mode XP-E R2/R3/R4 drop-in. Probably 6 x 7135? It’s not really that custom unless you consider a single mode driver as custom. Just wondering if I need to buy all the parts myself or if it can be done easier.