radiancez567 wrote:

Can we have pictures of the black and titanium versions side by side?

+1

Hi,

I pre-ordered. This is my first time doing this, so hope it works out (for all of us :))! 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

Yup.

Also, looks like they won’t ship until April 5th… so try to be patient!

NightCrawl wrote:

Ric-CN wrote:

NightCrawl wrote:

So it always starts on high? Thats sad to hear.. low would be better.

It starts on Low, like other DQGs. RIc

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?

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?

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:

Quote:

LED: CREE XM-L2 T6 CW LED / CREE XML T6 3C NW Material: 6061-T6 Aluminum Reflector: optics lens for T6 Mode: Low>>Mid>Hi;Head twist ON/OFF Digital Current Regulation; Max 2A 500 Lumens Battery Type:1*18650 (Protection or Unprotected battery) (not include) Size: 91mm(Length)*25.5mm(head diameter)*24.5mm(tube diameter) Weight::38g(not include battery) Accessories: 1*stainless steel clip

Does anyone know what the actual situation is (this would be for a Titanium/NW one, in my case).

Thanks,
Jim

JohnnyMac wrote:

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.

You've never seen the DQG AA driver? Its so tiny.. but it can boost.

NightCrawl wrote:

JohnnyMac wrote:

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.

You've never seen the DQG AA driver? Its so tiny.. but it can boost.

Well, if its XML2, a buck/boost circuit would be helpful.. but we will see.

Order placed for xml2 version in Ti color.. couldn’t resist great price…

ohaya wrote:

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:

Quote:

LED: CREE XM-L2 T6 CW LED / CREE XML T6 3C NW Material: 6061-T6 Aluminum Reflector: optics lens for T6 Mode: Low>>Mid>Hi;Head twist ON/OFF Digital Current Regulation; Max 2A 500 Lumens Battery Type:1*18650 (Protection or Unprotected battery) (not include) Size: 91mm(Length)*25.5mm(head diameter)*24.5mm(tube diameter) Weight::38g(not include battery) Accessories: 1*stainless steel clip

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.

Haterade wrote:

ohaya wrote:

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:

Quote:

LED: CREE XM-L2 T6 CW LED / CREE XML T6 3C NW Material: 6061-T6 Aluminum Reflector: optics lens for T6 Mode: Low>>Mid>Hi;Head twist ON/OFF Digital Current Regulation; Max 2A 500 Lumens Battery Type:1*18650 (Protection or Unprotected battery) (not include) Size: 91mm(Length)*25.5mm(head diameter)*24.5mm(tube diameter) Weight::38g(not include battery) Accessories: 1*stainless steel clip

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

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.

Chicken Drumstick wrote:

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.

+1 I agree.

Ordered…. xml2(cw)version in Ti color. Now the wait

At $30 I cant resist a titanium xm-l2….
Really good price!

borstar_micke wrote:

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.

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!

Any updates on this? I pre-ordered, but haven’t heard much :(…

Jim

Ric-CN wrote:

Kevin wrote:

Would the producer of this flashlight please comment if a warm white XM-L2 version will be for sale? Thx

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

Okay, I’ll check back again later! Thanks for the info!

Ric can you also post a picture of both colors side by side?

Does the driver have boost function?

NightCrawl wrote:

Ric can you also post a picture of both colors side by side?

+1

Orion wrote:

radiancez567 wrote:

Can we have pictures of the black and titanium versions side by side?

+1

Orion wrote:

NightCrawl wrote:

Ric can you also post a picture of both colors side by side?

+1

+2

Just pulled the trigger on one in the Titanium color with neutral tint. By the time it shows up I’ll have forgotten ordering it and be super surprised.

I got an email from Ric earlier today, confirming my order (black, NW).

Hope I get one soon too. Where will they be shipping out of?
Got bit by the flashlight bug a few months ago and it has recently been running rampant, this will be my third light purchase this year.