ohaya
(ohaya)
March 21, 2013, 1:43pm
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Hi,
I pre-ordered. This is my first time doing this, so hope it works out (for all of us :laughing:! Titanium and NW.
Am I correct that these also ship from China (I’m in the U.S.)? I have several orders from various places that are in-flight, including Fasttech (“in the mail”), so getting impatient with these :(…
Jim
Haterade
(Haterade)
March 21, 2013, 1:54pm
214
Yup.
Also, looks like they won’t ship until April 5th… so try to be patient!
JohnnyMac
(JohnnyMac)
March 21, 2013, 2:08pm
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NightCrawl:
Thats Rics answer to my above quoted question I asked because in the post before that he said "3 Mode—- High 2A ; Mid 0.5A; Lo 0.1A;"
Also, I guess the dark color we see on fancyflashlights is black. If you look at this pic from the first post:
it seems not as dark. Might be wrong tho, so maybe we should wait for Ric to post some pics with both color versions available.
I guess its moddable.. maybe a 3up Nichia board? :D
Also, I would like to know a little bit more about the driver. Is it simple linear/buck regulator or is there a boost circuit included, like with the DQG AA?
Since it’s designed to only run on an 18650 I see no reason why it would have a boost circuit. I’m sure it’s just a simple linear regulator. There is literally no room for boost circuit as the driver would be too thick.
ohaya
(ohaya)
March 21, 2013, 2:39pm
216
I’m confused about something. I thought that I saw something about not being able to use protected 18650 batteries?
But, the website description says:
Does anyone know what the actual situation is (this would be for a Titanium/NW one, in my case).
Thanks,
Jim
NightCrawl
(NightCrawl)
March 21, 2013, 2:46pm
217
You've never seen the DQG AA driver? :P Its so tiny.. but it can boost.
JohnnyMac
(JohnnyMac)
March 21, 2013, 2:54pm
218
LOL! You’re right, I haven’t. Still would have no need for a boost circuit in this one though.
NightCrawl
(NightCrawl)
March 21, 2013, 2:57pm
219
Well, if its XML2, a buck/boost circuit would be helpful.. but we will see. :)
indenial
(indenial)
March 21, 2013, 3:37pm
220
Order placed for xml2 version in Ti color… couldn’t resist great price…
Haterade
(Haterade)
March 21, 2013, 4:27pm
221
ohaya:
I’m confused about something. I thought that I saw something about not being able to use protected 18650 batteries?
But, the website description says:
Does anyone know what the actual situation is (this would be for a Titanium/NW one, in my case).
Thanks,
Jim
That will probably come down to the particular battery. There is not really standardization for cells. Length can differ from brand to brand or even one mAh to another.
Plus, no one physically has the light in their possession yet so know will really know for sure yet. The risk you take to be a trendsetter.
ohaya
(ohaya)
March 21, 2013, 4:37pm
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Haterade:
ohaya:
I’m confused about something. I thought that I saw something about not being able to use protected 18650 batteries?
But, the website description says:
Does anyone know what the actual situation is (this would be for a Titanium/NW one, in my case).
Thanks,
Jim
That will probably come down to the particular battery. There is not really standardization for cells. Length can differ from brand to brand or even one mAh to another.
Plus, no one physically has the light in their possession yet so know will really know for sure yet. The risk you take to be a trendsetter.
Hi Haterade,
Understood. This is the first time I’m doing a pre-order like this (before it really exists). Hopefully what is on the website will be accurate.
Thanks,
Jim
Haterade
(Haterade)
March 21, 2013, 4:53pm
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My fingers are crossed too!
Maybe Ric will chime in again at some point but I am sure hes a busy gent.
I think it’s just bad English on their website. It’s trying to say it supports 18650 protected & unprotected cells, however when you buy the light you won’t get a battery with it.
pod7381
(pod7381)
March 21, 2013, 7:51pm
226
Ordered…. xml2(cw)version in Ti color. Now the wait
At $30 I cant resist a titanium xm-l2….
Really good price!
Remember that titanium is only the colour, not the material. Still a really good price though.
Kevin
(Kevin)
March 21, 2013, 8:31pm
229
Would the producer of this flashlight please comment if a warm white XM-L2 version will be for sale? Thx
RedForest UK: I know, titanium in color only, otherwise it would really be a bargain!
ohaya
(ohaya)
March 22, 2013, 1:22pm
231
Any updates on this? I pre-ordered, but haven’t heard much :(…
Jim
Ric-CN
(Ric-CN)
March 22, 2013, 7:05pm
232
Hi
We can only source back XML2 CW 1C tint for the moment.
XML2 NW has to wait 1-2 months, it’s too long for this project. So we chose XML T6-3C emiiter for DQG 18650 NW. It looks very nice too.
Thanks
RIC