CLOSED! Group Buy: Starry Light SA-22 BLF Edition (NW emitter, better modes, faster PWM, BLF logo)

[hanshanshans]

In for one - if the issues are fixed.

[DPRoberts]

I’m in for 1, pending review - as with others, I’m concerned about the threading, but also the heat issues some have reported. If I can’t hold it after 10 minutes, that’s not good for me.

I assume that this will this come with a holster like the original IS version does?

[bibihang]

I hope if this GB success this light will have a nice looking BLF logo on it. A signature font?

By the way, let’s say they have improved the threading issue with this BLF version of SA-22, does that mean in the future mass production the threads of this light will be improved as well? I hope yes because they should be keep using the same machining parameters all the time.

[musicmagic]

I forgot to ask, if I ask for no writing on the light, can I laser engrave it later?

[Streamer]

@musicmagic

I forgot to ask, if I ask for no writing on the light, can I laser engrave it later?

No. If you do, the laser police will break down your door and take all your flashlights etc.

Just kiddin, you can do anything you want to to it...it would be yours.

And, welcome to BLF...

[Ejected_Filament]

Im not sure he was looking for permission. Im guessing here that he is asking is it possible.

[Bort]

Has anyone actually checked the current draw of this light?

[B25364]

Can we get the body made of metal. And have it use 18650s as well as AA. If so, I will take 2 with the green LEDs. No, one green LED and one red LED. Thanks

[bibihang]

@B25364

Can we get the body made of metal. And have it use 18650s as well as AA. If so, I will take 2 with the green LEDs. No, one green LED and one red LED. Thanks

That way you should pretty much look for the other lights especially the 18650 part.

[Bort]

@B25364

Can we get the body made of metal. And have it use 18650s as well as AA. If so, I will take 2 with the green LEDs. No, one green LED and one red LED. Thanks

hahahaha good luck, they won’t make more then minor changes, and even those have to be fought for, even my my idea about thermal power reduction is about as likely as being hit by lightning

[_the]

@B25364

Can we get the body made of metal. And have it use 18650s as well as AA. If so, I will take 2 with the green LEDs. No, one green LED and one red LED. Thanks

Sure. Do you want fries with that?

But seriously: They are also planning small changes after which it would make coffee too!

[koyotee]

I’m in for one if it proves to be good.

[Bort]

@*the*

@B25364

Can we get the body made of metal. And have it use 18650s as well as AA. If so, I will take 2 with the green LEDs. No, one green LED and one red LED. Thanks

Sure. Do you want fries with that?

But seriously: They are also planning small changes after which it would make coffee too!

venti or grande?

[jamjar]

I am in for one at least depending on the review

[penumbra]

BLF logo + “where Frugal meets with Flashlight” on otherside

[watkins]

In for a couple.

[ezarc]

@*the*

I assume it’s plastic, just like the PA40 (had two of those, gifted them away, still miss them…)

That’s why I’m looking forward to see manufacturer solving the issues -> we might be able to get a good clone for half the price.

The PA40 has a “carbon fiber reinforced composite body”, not sure what plastic they use though as they don’t provide much details.

The SA-22 uses PA66 (nylon 66)

From wiki:

Nylon 6-6 is frequently used when high mechanical strength, great rigidity, and good stability under heat is required. It is used for ball bearing cages, electro-insulating elements, pipes, profiles and various machine parts. Other popular applications are: carpet fibres, apparel, airbags, tyres, zip ties, ropes, conveyor belts, hoses and the outer layer of turnout blankets. Nylon 6-6 is also a popular guitar nut material.

I wouldn’t be concerned about the the threads holding if they are made well with good tolerances as its pretty tuff stuff.

Also I hope no logo will also be available from Ric if this goes through instead of BLF by default.

[Essexman]

@*the*

@B25364

Can we get the body made of metal. And have it use 18650s as well as AA. If so, I will take 2 with the green LEDs. No, one green LED and one red LED. Thanks

Sure. Do you want fries with that?

But seriously: They are also planning small changes after which it would make coffee too!

What about another model for us Tea drinkers?

[ezarc]

better modes

0.2% of 880 lumens is 1.76 lumens which I would find pretty useless myself

Also any chance of OP reflector? That would be high on my list of wants for this light as it would eliminate any chances of a crappy beam pattern leading me to give it away and writing it off as a loss/wasted money.

edit The lowercase “h” in “STARRY LIGhT” looks like a unnoticed error by the manufacturer.

[Stittville_Ed]

If this can make Coffee I will need a dozen, to go