Review: Trustfire Mini-01

LED Flashlights – General Info CR123A Flashlights
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This is where i got mine http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/270983599351?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&\_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
It came in a plastic clam shell type package with the battery and light. No paperwork or any card insert identifying the light, just a clear plastic package.
The light was perfect though with no blemishes, just needed the threads cleaning and greasing.

Cheers
Matt

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I’ve ordered from DX in the past with a track record of an average of 10 shipment days to doorstep. Waiting for supplier and getting the package out the door from DX was another issue :bigsmile:

I’ve recently ordered off of Ebay from a few suppliers and packages usually ship within a day or so. Now how long before they are received is another story. Currently waiting on 4 items to arrive.

Really looking forward to receiving this little guy. Having so much light power in such a small form factor is a great feeling.

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My Mini took a month, but normally shipments are around 3 weeks. Solarforce is always quicker - certainly within 10 days.

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10 days isn’t too bad then. Hopefully your mini-01 arrives soon :slight_smile:

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Ill have to get saving and get another Solarforce or two :slight_smile: It’s nice not having to wait 3-4 weeks for a new light.
But i want a second Mini-01 first :bigsmile:

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I have not even received my first one yet and I feel like ordering another. I almost know I will get a kick over this little light.

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:smiley:

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I broke down and ordered one from the eBay seller. I think it was $14.40 shipped. Anyone else buy from him? If so, how long to receive?

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was it from trading_one?

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Mine was from trading_one. Took 3-4 weeks to Ireland.

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3 - 4 weeks delivery is nothing but painful for us flashaholics!!

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It was rray009. http://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/e11400.m1842.l3160/7?euid=d51979e878c44474a3eae2534e5ae1ee&loc=http%3A%2F%2Fcgi.ebay.com%2Fws%2FeBayISAPI.dll%3FViewItem%26item%3D150866341110%26ssPageName%3DADME%3AL%3AOC%3AUS%3A3160

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It sure is :smiley:

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Mine was ordered from trading_one also. The long wait is indeed torture.

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mine only draws 1.08 Amps on high , and 0.24 Amps on low , on a freshly new charged Trustfire Flame 16340 …and I’ve also connected a new Hi-Max 18650, 2600 mAh to the mini-01 , and the same thing , it draws around 1 - 1.05 Amps on high …

I can’t complain because it’s a lot of light for this little thingie … but it would have been nice to have a tiny monster, with double the output…

So , the question is…only mine draws ~ 1 Amp on high ?

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How do I go about testing the current draw of my mini-01? I have a multimeter.

Cheers
Matt

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Hi Matt!

It’s very easy , set the DMM like in the picture, hold the head of the flashlight , put the 16340 (RCR123A - CR123A) in , connect the black lead to the flat end of the battery (-) , and slide the red lead between the body and the battery to touch the outer ring of the flashlights circuit board, and that’s it , the DMM should show you how much Amps does you’re flashlight draw…

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Thanks for the help, I’ll give it a go and post my results.

Cheers
Matt

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Here’s my current draw results for the Mini-01

Trustfire primary - Low 0.08A, High 0.8A

Surefire primary - Low 0.06A, High 0.75A

Ultracell 3.2v LifeP04 - Low 0.1A, High 1A

AW 3.2v LifeP04 - Low 0.13A, High 1.09A

Yezl 3.7v 16340 - Low 0.25A, High 2.4A

This explains the brightness and hand burning heat when using the Yezl cell :bigsmile:

Edit: I have just tested the Mini-01’s current draw on 2 different 18650 cells.

Senybor 3100mAh(Panasonic) protected - Low 0.27A, High 2.55A

Panasonic GCR18650CH - Low 0.30A, High 2.9A

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Thank you Matt for the readings… it seems that I have a faulty one.
hmmm…

Anyone else has a mini-01 that draws only 1 Amps in High mode on 16340 ?