How's the spot pattern? It looked extra wonky on the other thread.  Not that one can be too picky for $75 LEP, lol

Funtastic wrote:

He posted another photo with a perfect spot, just had to reseat the lens

That's great to hear. I was on board even with the bad pattern, but with a clean pattern, im certainly getting one.  Awesome. 

Funtastic wrote:

Yeah, there's nothing wrong with the spot, looks perfect. Nice white round spot with a slight purple corona. I was really pleased I didn't have to review a dud.

Sealed the deal.  Ordering one now!

Hi everyone. Having seen this thread as well as the very reasonable price for this LEP, earlier today I placed an order online.

While I was on Aliexpress I had the chance to have a chat with the manufacturer. I was curious if they could produce an LEP with a lower CCT (to avoid blue light glare/light pollution especially in the presence of dust and/or humidity) and I suggested they gauge potential interest by our community by posting on the commercial sellers forum.

They now have made such a post, a poll, in fact. I already responded, indicating interest without a prepayment (I have never seen prepayment being discussed on this forum).

Anyone interested in such a LEP, you can indicate it in the poll. Myself, I am but a flashlight enthusiast, no technical background, so anybody with more knowledge who is inclined to do so, you can comment in the poll and/or make any suggestions/talk to the manufacturer.

It is not every day we as a community find a manufacturer that might be willing to make something tailored to our community, maybe something will come out of this.

I admit i was a little surprised to see this light was true lep. If i had a use for it i would definitely be ordering one.

Does anybody have 240m image with non-LEP light with similar cost?

Could you elaborate on the built in 21700?

Thanks making that happen. Pretty work!!

Funtastic wrote:

Sorry everyone who has gone ahead and bought one without waiting for my finished review

After a 35 min test the low and med levels are shimmering. Not sure why. Most likely is unrelated to the test, it maybe that I never noticed before since only used the low, med group very briefly for measuring candela, otherwise its been on the High only group

I think everyone needs to put the breaks on until reviews are finished from myself and 1Lumen.

Great range etc on High, but annoying low and med, on a white wall at least

I got one coming for review on 1Lumen but not sure when it will get here due to the covid deal in China. Thanks for the prelim…maybe this has the same internals (LEP module) as that Nealsgadgets LEP? Performance looks awesome for under $90 bucks. To get that performance in an LED light you’re spending at least $150 or more.

Looking forward to your review. I’d be interesting in seeing the beam somewhere in the neighborhood of 700m-800m if you can manage a place like that. Assuming the shimmering doesn’t mean these are destined for the bin…

Yeah, the tiny spot size is why I haven’t been too interested in these overall, as impressive as they otherwise are. But if it can do a little at 700m then it might be worth it to me. Medium-compact throwers keep me happy now out to around 400-500.

If you have something furry to shine it on (without blinding the poor thing) at a good distance, that would be awesome, too…but not something too bright like a sheep.

Random note…have you ever seen the film/documentary called Sweetgrass? From some years back about herders in Montana…some of the last of the true mountain cowboy herders. I watched it last week for the first time and thought it was fascinating. I knew nothing about sheep other than a bit about wool fibers.

Maybe a soldering iron tip would loosen the glue? Is there any gap where a good thin spring steel hook/pick could fit…like the thin dental pick types but good quality.

Funtastic wrote:

I haven’t, no, nor do I want to see anymore of anything sheep related lol I’m surrounded by them.

After watching this film, I think I understand you 100% there.

I’m tempted, but non removable battery makes it a hard sell. Also no lockout is a big negative too.

Watching with interest.

Funtastic wrote:

…If someone doesn’t have a spot welder…

A local Batteries Plus store once graciously spot welded tabs on a nihm cell for me. They were quite kind and offered without my having to beg.

Funtastic wrote:

Okay, this is a NCR 21700T which seems to be from Tesla.

There was a black sticker over the plate with holes to remove it. Not so good news is that it’s spot welder with wires, there’s no rear spring. I have a spot welder, so no issue for me, but everyone else won’t be able to replace it, should they ever need to.

That’s a sticker?!

I mean, I have the light right here in front of me – would NEVER have thought there was a sticker on the back. Perfectly applied i must say.
THANKS A LOT for taking it apart! Now I know exactly what to do, should I ever need it.

P.S. Regarding the replacement cells, if you’re EU based, NKON f.e. sells cells with tags already soldered on.