I don’t have the i5T Plus, so I cannot talk much about that light. Normally they Olight are solid lights, the LEDs are not High CRI (I guess), and they have 2 modes, Low and High. They are not easily modifiable, though.
As for the amount of lumens you will need, that is a very specific thing. You’d need to test it to see what you really need.
You can opt for different types of AA lights, though, that will allow you to “choose” a certain output level.
Sofirn SP10 Pro, is side switch light, a uses 1xAA /1x14500 battery, runs Anduril, and allows you to configure it to allways use a single brightness level (if I recall correctly).
It doesn’t come in 2700K but maybe you can modify it or ask someone to do it for you.
Thanks, I will look into that. Hopefully I can find a a warm dim light that does not require modifications. So far I really have not came across a warm light that fit my requirements so I may need to modify.
The now discontinued Sofirn C01 is what you seek. AAA, 3400K Sophia 5mm LED, twisty one mode, 7-8 lumens. They were sold anywhere from $3.99 - $7.99 USD. They also manufactured a red LED version. Might be able to find some on the secondary market, like eBay.
Has anyone bought a discounted light from AE. I don’t really trust they will actually send me the right light. It seams to be sold out everywhere else and it is not even mentioned on the sofrin website any more. Hopefully I can find one in 3400k and red, they are what I’m looking for.
What about a Sofrin SP10 Pro? Although it is a 1 AA light with Anduril 2. Not sure how well it would perform when the floor and ceiling set to the 5 lumen range.
+1 for the Sofirm C01 at 3400K from Sofirn Store on AE and they also have the Red LED in same form factor.
If you are so inclined and prefer more runtime, a warm 5mm LED tweaked to fit a 2xAA Maglite might serve your needs as well. The tweak is a matter of resizing the LED and reflector, then pairing with rechargeable constant 1.5V lithium you can get consistent regulated output for days.
Here is photo of 5mm Yugi 3200K Hi-CRI in -
1xAAA on left, Mini Maglite 2xAA on the right
Those gchart joule thief drivers are excellent. I swapped one into aNOS four sevens atom along with a 219b sw35. Just an awesome little light. I agree with others, though. Sounds like the Sofirn c01 is exactly what you want. Alternatively perhaps peak can make an Eiger to suit you?
Search for medical pen lights. Most have a very warm emitter, several good ones to choose from (and they aren’t priced like typical “medical” tools, thankfully). Lots of the weird-name cheapies do use a 5000K or 6000K emitter, though, but most of the med-specific stick to 3000K.
Weltool has a couple…not sure if the multi-mode brighter ones would suit you but single mode does limit your choices. Nitecore and Streamlight have some that I know are well regarded by EMTs and nurses, and seems like Wuben and Lumintop also have one (but I think the Lumintop may not have a suitable mode for you if memory serves).