FastTech SolarStorm SC01/02/03 lights

[unknown00101]

You’re killing me Daylighter. I’m so pumped for the flashlight to arrive now!

[DayLighter]

the only other light is in this size and price range is Uniquefire UF-K21 it’s a nice light too ( I bought 4 of them ) but only has 1 mode, but this SC03 a lot nicer and brighter and better mode too

[blueb8llz]

@DayLighter

the only other light is in this size and price range is Uniquefire UF-K21 it’s a nice light too ( I bought 4 of them ) but only has 1 mode, but this SC03 a lot nicer and brighter and better mode too

do you have the mini 01? thats my smallest and brightest light. which one is brighter?
the mini 01 is about 500 lumens

[kloppholz]

@DayLighter

I’m running it with efest IMR 16340 battery, the light it self is so small… my pinkie finger is even longer than the light
there’s 3 mode with this light LOW-HIGH - hidden strobe and low is as bright as my 3 watts MXDL light from Tmart.
it’s definitely worth it for $15 ( that’s why I ordered 4 more for gifts)
shining it to the fan I can see PWM on LOW

Since it has no memory for the modes, in the infinitely dimming mode, does it memorize the selected output level?
Getting a little impatient now. Ordered the SC01 2.5 weeks ago.

Would be a nice light for a GB.

[Racer]

Ugh—my SC01, SC02 and SC03 are probably going straight into the “bag of shame” if the PWM is indeed that low. The high frequency PWM has no effect on me, but the low PWM is just too nauseating

This has to be a new record for me: the infatuation is over before I even receive the product lol. At least I’m still occupied with some recent purchases like the E12, D25LC2, F6, T10S and HC50

[DayLighter]

@blueb8llz

@DayLighter

the only other light is in this size and price range is Uniquefire UF-K21 it’s a nice light too ( I bought 4 of them ) but only has 1 mode, but this SC03 a lot nicer and brighter and better mode too

do you have the mini 01? thats my smallest and brightest light. which one is brighter?
the mini 01 is about 500 lumens

yes I have Mini01… even uniquefire is brighter than that
this light definitely brighter… I’ll say it the lumens is somewhere around 700-800 lumens ( not sure though)
but TOM E is also getting one and he can measure it correctly with his light sphere
but judging from the eyes and the lux meter… this light is brighter than both of those mini lights

[DayLighter]

@Racer

Ugh—my SC01, SC02 and SC03 are probably going straight into the “bag of shame” if the PWM is indeed that low. The high frequency PWM has no effect on me, but the low PWM is just too nauseating

This has to be a new record for me: the infatuation is over before I even receive the product lol. At least I’m still occupied with some recent purchases like the E12, D25LC2, F6, T10S and HC50

actually it’s not that bad… it’s not noticeable unless you pointed to the fan

[WarHawk-AVG]

@Racer

Ugh—my SC01, SC02 and SC03 are probably going straight into the “bag of shame” if the PWM is indeed that low. The high frequency PWM has no effect on me, but the low PWM is just too nauseating

This has to be a new record for me: the infatuation is over before I even receive the product lol. At least I’m still occupied with some recent purchases like the E12, D25LC2, F6, T10S and HC50

OOH OOOH OOOOH!!! Waves hands…if you are gonna chuck the SC01…I claim dibs

And yeah…the PWM on stock lights just bother the heck out of me…this is why I started running custom firmware on Nanjg 105C’s and upping the PWM frequency…the light looks more “solid” rather than flickery…kinda like changing the refresh rate to 70-75hz on an old CRT vs the 60hz…you CAN see the difference

[Tom_E]

My SC01 and SC03 are getting close, supposedly on the island, but getting bumped around - "out for delivery" one day, then next at a sort facility, yikes! This hasn't happened to me for a while. Hoping in the next day or 2, then I'll do some thorough measurements - amps, output, take a lookie at the drivers, etc.

[DayLighter]

want me to bring it over tonight Tom so we can test the output on this light? :bigsmile:

[Werner]

How bright are these in the real world?
I am more interested in the 14500 version but the specs are better on the 16340 version so I am confused. I would expect at least 350 lumen from a 14500 light…

If someone disassembles theirs please take some pictures and measurements…

[sanka]

@phsinvent

[…]
Were you running the sc03 off of a disposable cr123?
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@DayLighter

I’m running it with efest IMR 16340 battery, […]

I am using CR123A primary in the SC03s I am keeping in my cars’ glove compartments. From what I understand, Lithium primaries are better for glove compartment use due to their long lives and extreme temperature tolerance.

My extremely scientific conclusion is “Them lights put out plenty o’lumens with CR123A” The battery will probably last less than 10 minutes on High mode!

[DayLighter]

hmm… I never try to light it that long, I should give it a try and see how long does it last on HIGH mode and see if there’s any protection against heat

[Werner]

Lights with electronic switches have always a parasitic standby current, how high this is depends on the driver. Just think of that(or test it) if you want to use a light in a glove box for longer periods….

[garrybunk]

@Werner

Lights with electronic switches have always a parasitic standby current, how high this is depends on the driver. Just think of that(or test it) if you want to use a light in a glove box for longer periods…

Hmm . . . do these (particulalry the SC01 which I'm due to receive in a few days) do tailcap lockout easy enough because I do intend to keep it in a glovebox?

-Garry

[Tom_E]

This is what my FT package is going through. Kings Park isn't my regular post office, so could show up today, could take a week more...

Date & Time	Status of Item	Location
April 9, 2014 , 11:23 pm	Delivery status not updated
April 9, 2014 , 10:10 am	Processed through USPS Sort Facility	KINGS PARK, NY 11754
April 9, 2014 , 9:23 am	Out for Delivery	KINGS PARK, NY 11754
April 9, 2014 , 9:13 am	Sorting Complete	KINGS PARK, NY 11754
April 9, 2014 , 8:14 am	Arrival at Unit	KINGS PARK, NY 11754
April 7, 2014 , 9:01 pm	Processed through USPS Sort Facility	JAMAICA, NY 11430
April 7, 2014 , 9:37 am	Processed Through Sort Facility	ISC NEW YORK NY(USPS)
	Origin Post is Preparing Shipment
April 1, 2014 , 9:54 am	Processed Through Sort Facility	SHENZHEN EMS, CHINA
March 31, 2014 , 2:45 pm	Acceptance	CHINA

[Racer]

@WarHawk-AVG

OOH OOOH OOOOH!!! Waves hands…if you are gonna chuck the SC01…I claim dibs

That will work if I don’t like them. Or maybe trade one for a mod on another one. They should be here in a week or two.

[Tom_E]

DayLighter - does a 18350 fit in the SC03?

[DayLighter]

No Tom… it won’t fit

[DayLighter]

@garrybunk

@Werner

Lights with electronic switches have always a parasitic standby current, how high this is depends on the driver. Just think of that(or test it) if you want to use a light in a glove box for longer periods….

Hmm . . . do these (particulalry the SC01 which I’m due to receive in a few days) do tailcap lockout easy enough because I do intend to keep it in a glovebox?

-Garry

the tail cap be turn just about 1” and it lock the light (SC03)
so no worries about draining the battery here