Brinyte B158 Flashlight GB- Ordering is a GO with coupon, all details in the OP! Updated: 12-09-15

[emarkd]

Hey you’ve got me on the list already for a finished light but I’m gonna want a couple of those empty pills, too. Put me down for 2 of then please.

[mhanlen]

@emarkd

Hey you’ve got me on the list already for a finished light but I’m gonna want a couple of those empty pills, too. Put me down for 2 of then please.

Got it!

Also, everyone just double check I have your quantities right. If I screwed up let me know and I’ll fix it. This thing is really blowing up! I don’t think Gear Best anticipated demand to be this high. So please have patience, because they will have to restock. I got a message from Brinyte last night telling me the exact quantities they ordered.

Gear Best purchase list this time, no complete drop in module:

1.White led flashlight, 20pcs, 5 modes(low-middle-high-Strobe-SOS)
2. red led flashlight, 45pcs, 2 modes(low-high),
3.green led flashlight, 5pcs, 2 modes(low-high),
4.empty module(with LED spacer, white plastic dis & ring), 30pcs

So yes, they still haven’t ordered the complete Red/Green modules yet. I have sent them an email this morning to recheck this thread because they need to update their quantities. I’ll hold off on ordering my 5 pills for now, so others have a chance.

[shrick]

I see Gearbest specifies the LED as being U4 binned? Is this correct? And, what will the tint be? If this is actually the case, this LED might actually be useful to me :).

[mhanlen]

@shrick

I see Gearbest specifies the LED as being U4 binned? Is this correct? And, what will the tint be? If this is actually the case, this LED might actually be useful to me :).

I’ll get confirmation on that xml2 Bin… But I just heard back from Brinyte that both red and green modules use xp-e emitters. Not xp-e2. My version from Brinyte is a cool white.

[johnvilla136]

I hope i am not too late for this GB. Please sign me up for 1 red light and 1 bare brass module.

[djozz]

The output improvement redXP-E -> redXP-E2 is considerable btw, like 20%

[shrick]

@mhanlen

@shrick

I see Gearbest specifies the LED as being U4 binned? Is this correct? And, what will the tint be? If this is actually the case, this LED might actually be useful to me :).

I’ll get confirmation on that xml2 Bin… But I just heard back from Brinyte that both red and green modules use xp-e emitters. Not xp-e2. My version from Brinyte is a cool white.

Ok, thanks mhanlen. If its U4 binned around 6500K I might switch my order to white… If possible, can you also find out the tint? Sorry for the hassle. I’ll await your feedback.

[JamesB]

Could you add me for

1x White B158
1x Bare brass pill

?

Thx Mhanlen

[mhanlen]

@shrick

@mhanlen

@shrick

I see Gearbest specifies the LED as being U4 binned? Is this correct? And, what will the tint be? If this is actually the case, this LED might actually be useful to me :).

I’ll get confirmation on that xml2 Bin… But I just heard back from Brinyte that both red and green modules use xp-e emitters. Not xp-e2. My version from Brinyte is a cool white.

Ok, thanks mhanlen. If its U4 binned around 6500K I might switch my order to white… If possible, can you also find out the tint? Sorry for the hassle. I’ll await your feedback.

I’ll try to get the color temp, but no promises on that. These answers usually have a day or two delay time because I get the emails in the middle of the night oftentimes. Although the guy at Brinyte keeps long hours… I’ll get emails all the way until 7a or 8a and as early as 9pm at night.

[shrick]

@mhanlen

@shrick

@mhanlen

@shrick

I see Gearbest specifies the LED as being U4 binned? Is this correct? And, what will the tint be? If this is actually the case, this LED might actually be useful to me :).

I’ll get confirmation on that xml2 Bin… But I just heard back from Brinyte that both red and green modules use xp-e emitters. Not xp-e2. My version from Brinyte is a cool white.

Ok, thanks mhanlen. If its U4 binned around 6500K I might switch my order to white… If possible, can you also find out the tint? Sorry for the hassle. I’ll await your feedback.

I’ll try to get the color temp, but no promises on that. These answers usually have a day or two delay time because I get the emails in the middle of the night oftentimes. Although the guy at Brinyte keeps long hours… I’ll get emails all the way until 7a or 8a and as early as 9pm at night.

Ok, thanks

[adnshel]

One white B158

[Beachlogger]

Did you miss my post at 180?
Also could you add a bare pill too 8)

[mhanlen]

Yes I did. Fixed!

[fireblade893]

Do they have any option for a XPL-HI in this ?

[evankouros]

Please count me for 1 White Light.

BTW, hi from a G_reek flashoholic newbie and many thanks to mhanlen for the effort and the will to inform everybody on this project. Thanks also to everybody who posted things that helped me understand the project, especially KKW for the info regarding the mod he did (even if I don't understand it well without pics or/& video).

Notes:

1. I'd also like to order a couple of Bare Brass Modules, but as KeepingItLight wrote (p#199) "I don't have the tools or know-how to add the emitter and driver I would like!" I'd order them if somebody could upload a video (like mhanlen wrote @ post#200) and give me links for buying the parts needed for the mod (only trustworthy sellers & e-shops that can ship to Greece pls). I really like the idea of having a moded B158 with 300k+cd like KKW's!
2. I haven't understand if what we'll order comes with XML2 U2 CW (as described at the list @ post#2) or U4 (as shrick wrote @ post#203).

I'm new to flashlights, so please forgive me if I say (or/and ask) dull things for flashoholic experts!

[mhanlen]

@fireblade893

Do they have any option for a XPL-HI in this ?

Nope. At least not through the Gear Best channel. You are more than welcome to contact them through their aliexpress store, and see if they offer any other configuration options.

Here is the store:

http://www.aliexpress.com/store/all-wholesale-products/100129.html

If you’d like the email of the individual who runs their store you can PM me.

[mhanlen]

@KGB

Please count me for 1 White Light.

BTW, hi from a G_reek flashoholic newbie and many thanks to mhanlen for the effort and the will to inform everybody on this project. Thanks also to everybody who posted things that helped me understand the project, especially KKW for the info regarding the mod he did (even if I don’t understand it well without pics or/& video).

Notes:

1. I’d also like to order a couple of Bare Brass Modules, but as KeepingItLight wrote (p#199) “I don’t have the tools or know-how to add the emitter and driver I would like!” I’d order them if somebody could upload a video (like mhanlen wrote @ post#200) and give me links for buying the parts needed for the mod (only trustworthy sellers & e-shops that can ship to Greece pls). I really like the idea of having a moded B158 with 300k+cd like KKW’s!

2. I haven’t understand if what we’ll order comes with XML2 U2 CW (as described at the list @ post#2) or U4 (as shrick wrote @ post#203).

I’m new to flashlights, so please forgive me if I say (or/and ask) dull things for flashoholic experts!

It’s definitely the XML2-U2 that comes with it. I verified this today with Brinyte. The version I reviewed was the U4, but Gear Best ordered the U2. It’s a cool white emitter.

[Kloepper_Knife_Works]

You need 4 parts to hit 300kcd+.

A dedomed XP-G2 S4 2B on a 16mm Noctigon, solder or thermal adhesive to mount it, a good FET driver like the 17mm MTN-DD driver, and a wire jumper on the tailcap spring. All of these should be easy to order from the Mountain Electronics international store.

[veer (vēer)]

Is it worth ordering XP-G2 S3 3D LED on Noctigon @4750-5000K in neutral white?
Or will the lens shift the tint so the light wont be within specified range tint wise?

S4 seems to be the most efficient lumen wise, but S3 doesnt lag behind much(I understand that CW at the same lumens will look brighter than NW/WW?).

Looking into cool white or neutral white XP-E2 on Noctigon as well, should I try one of those also(depending on what you say about tint shift in zoomies)?

[evankouros]

Thanks for your immediate reply guys! :)

@mhanlen

It’s definitely the XML2-U2 that comes with it. I verified this today with Brinyte. The version I reviewed was the U4, but Gear Best ordered the U2. It’s a cool white emitter.

OK, that's clear now. "Cree XM-L2 U4" is gb's mistake. I wish I knew what's the real difference between them (U2-U4 etc) though...

@Kloepper Knife Works

You need 4 parts to hit 300kcd+. A dedomed XP-G2 S4 2B on a 16mm Noctigon, solder or thermal adhesive to mount it, a good FET driver like the 17mm MTN-DD driver, and a wire jumper on the tailcap spring. All of these should be easy to order from the Mountain Electronics international store.

I believe I know what "solder or thermal adhesive" is. I've got a cheap soldering iron (could be this), but never had to use it since I've bought it.

I don't know what are the rest, so I searched them on mtnelectronics.com and found these:

• Regarding "dedomed XP-G2 S4 2B on Noctigon 16mm" I found this result.
• • I've searched for "dedome" @ BLF and found 223488 results! :O Could you (or/and someone else) give me link to understand how I could "dedome" it?
• Regarding "good FET driver like the 17mm MTN-DD driver" I found these results. Which one do you suggest?
• I'm really sorry, but as a newbie (who doesn't speak english as a native language) I don't understand what "wire jumper on the tailcap spring" is. I couldn't find "wire jumper" as a part in mtnelectronics.com, so I googled it and found some info @ wiki. The problem is that I don't know where to find (or how to make) it as part and -mainly- how to use it if I find (or manage to make) it!

Bottom line: I need a "How To" guide with pics/video in order to go on for the DIY and get the various parts (assuming somebody gives/confirms the links for the right parts), else I'm gonna RIP with the standard GB's White B158 XML2-U2 version.