Right. I should have mentioned that my version of the firmware is originally based on JonnyC's STAR.. Just refactored it here and there, heavily optimizing for size, adding hidden blinky modes, voltage monitoring which works also in blinky modes etc.
..but the idea of GB is that also those members who can't program their own drivers would get a most optimal firmware in their GB lights => that allows changing three options by soldering (or marking with pencil, or conductive paint, or..).
This poll is about which three options are the most wanted ones. :)
Assuming mode memory applies to the strobe setting, once it’s accessed — it’s fine as is.
(I carry a light as a pedestrian, turn it on in crosswalks — always to strobe before stepping off the curb, because I’ve had cars come up so fast I didn’t have time to puzzle through multiple clicks on other lights. I always carry one I can leave set on blinkenlight).
Ah shoot…I guess having the hidden clickies…would like to see a double tap and hold for flashies, release back to mode before you double tapped to get strobe
Yes, also the blinky modes are memorized. You are fine as long as you use it more than 1s at a time.
Seller (or manufacturer) flashes the drivers.
See your PM. :)
Half time results:
Judging by the answers so far, it seems like the three settings which can be modified with stars would be: 1. Mode order
2. Mode memory 3. Turbo timer
..which would leave the lowlow mode enabled and hidden modes available. At least I would be ok with those settings. Any objections?
I have to add that turbo timer is a requirement by the manufacturer. They say that 6x7135 is the maximum they are willing to do, or warranty will be void. 8x7135 + turbo timer should be ok for them. That would leave the buyer the option to disable the turbo timer and thus void the warranty. ;)
Disable turbo timeout: 2.8 amps is not that much for a large light with good heat management, say direct thick copper star, well fitted to a solid pill screwed into a finned hard anodized head. Also, as mentioned at the top, air flow such as on a bicycle improves cooling.
Change mode order.
Disable mode memory.
For example, if you use it in a place that is very dark you would want it to start very low, not to lose night vision, or if you use it indoors a lot to supplement room lighting you would want it always to start on turbo.