Do you know approximately the lumen levels. That’s really great Rey! No low frequency pwm right?
I think about 100 lumens, not so sure, because Nichia is less efficient than XPG2.
Stock Tool AAA uses the CC driver, copper will do too.
so no Nichia 219C?
Can’t do 4 level right? .5-3-20-100?
Sorry, there isn't any source of 219C.
Modes, just leave it for now. No biggie, most people will like it,and some will accept it too. Otherwise,there will be endless discussion.
Is a good price for 200 or for 500 pcs.
I like 2 modes,3 modes, 4 modes,…I like L/M/H or M/H/L……I do not care, I like it, it is a good and exclusively flashlight….
I want to buy one unit…. this year!!!
Let the waiting begin :evil:
I think the spacing between moonlight and low would be better than how it is now. It reminds me of the thrunite type levels that annoy people a bit. That said, the L-M-H and nice low are appreciated!
I’m in.
It’s perfect for me as is!
These modes would be perfect for me :-)
Two concerns: 1) will the PWM frequency a bit higher than the stock Tool? 2) will a 0.5% PWM-generated mode be stable with this led? : I know that going lower than 2% has caused trouble before, but that was also PWM-frequency dependent if I remember well (I'm not an expert).
I think Tool AAA uses a constant current driver? not PWM controlled.
The 2-mode Tool that Selfbuilt tested more than a year ago was current controlled, the newer model 3-mode Tool that I tested half a year ago was PWM controlled, with a fairly low frequency. So Lumintop changed that at some point.
It would be great of course if this copper GB Tool would use current control for the three modes, but I guess that would imply a new driver design by Lumintop.
(btw, if this gb works out with this 0.5%-20%-100% driver (PWM or current controlled), I would be interested in a couple of separate drivers for modding, if that could be arranged :-) )
Thanks for the tips, wasn't aware that there are 2 different ones. Will ask them to use CC instead of PWM.
Might ask them to make some spare drivers too.
good, I hope it works
fwiw, the Copper Tool looks and acts just like a Maratac Rev3, which uses PWM and has a 40-1.5-132 lumen sequence with XP-G2. Even the pocket clip matches.
My bet is all the parts are already made, we wont have a choice of driver, it will be PWM M-L-H… now prove me wrong please! Im impressed that the BLF Tool WILL have a Nichia… I LIKE!
And, IF this copper tool gets a no PWM circuit and Nichia, Im guessing the next Maratac will offer those as well.
so, Kudos! for pushing Lumintop in a no PWM, yes High CRI direction…
Didn’t the CC two mode tool only work with NiMH vs. PWM three mode tool for both Lithium and NiMH?
Two mode was very efficient but not as bright or adaptable at three mode.
I would like ” Two ” of these…
Thanks
Thanks for doing this. 
FWIW, my lumen calculator says that even mode spacing would be:
- 0.5 lm - 20 lm - 100 lm
- - or -
- 0.5 lm - 9 lm - 38 lm - 100 lm
I prefer the 4-mode spacing, but it looks like the 3-mode version is leading the poll right now. In that case, there is perhaps no change needed.
Its very difficult to please everybody, but .5 lumens is a setting that would be too low IMO.
Consider that the .5 lumen setting is not a usable amount of light for 99% of the time (perhaps even greater than that). The light will come on in a mode that is useless for 99% of the time? It just doesn’t make sense.
AAA lights are best with 3 or fewer modes, and I think that the poll proves most people agree with that. Again we all want what we feel is our own vision of the perfect light, but simpler is better IMO.
The original tool had a low of ~1.5lm and a high of ~70lm. If you could get the low to be anywhere above 1lm, the med to be somewhere around 18-25lm, and the high to be the highest lm you can get at least 1hr of regulated output with an Eneloop - That would be perfection.
You have chosen the best emitter, the best clicky AAA body, and what I believe is the best 3 mode circuit in all of AAA lights. I’m sure whatever you decide, the modes will get the same consideration.
You’re right, it’s hard to please everyone. I find 0.5 lm a bit on the bright side. 
But seriously, I’ve been trying to figure out what people can agree on and what they can’t, and I think moon is one of those things people will never agree on.