*BLF LT1 Lantern Project) (updated Nov,17,2020)

very cool, interested. Thanks.

I’m interested in one for sure. I can use another lantern. Maybe 18sixfifty can chime in.
He’s built a few lanterns in his day.

I WANT ONE !

Interested depending on price.

Phil

Actually i already modified a Roche F6 single-18650 with warm white XM-L, a Q-lite 105 with reduced number of 7135 chips to increase the run times, and built a special removable diffuser that converts in into a functional lantern much better than diffusers does. On medium-mode with a 3000mah cell it runs for 12 hours non stop, and puts out roughly 200 lumens, brighter than most store bought “crap” led full size lanterns. ( can take photos if wished)

not that i know of, though i built a few to try on SRKs, they have to many limitations on stock SRK lights to use as a lantern.

I’m in too. I love a good lantern.

Excited about this project! I have been looking for a good lantern for some time now. :slight_smile:

This is an excellent idea, count me in for anything you need!

In, please. Thanks.

I’m in.

Interested depending on price.

My SRK-Based Lantern… This is an old SRK clone with five genuine LB from GB and disposable plastic cup.

I’m going with this lantern.

Looks perfect. Thank you for the idea……

Great idea and another group buy, so I’m in!

interested

Interested.

Excellent concept! Very interested to see how you execute this… seems like it would have potential to be a very popular group buy. I have no doubt that the vacuum of worthwhile LED lanterns will finally be facing elumination! Lol, Oops.

I am definitely in if the price is able to be kept or optioned on the economical side, or probably as soon as my budget will let me.
I had just recently broke down and started brainstorming ideas to mod a small, cheap, poorly executed 4x AA 5mm glare emitter/lantern to run on an 22650 or maybe 2 18650(s) adding a diffused output and efficient warm emitter and driver. I really like the downward firing emitter idea, sounds like the kind of thinking that has been absent from commercial LED lantern manufacturers all along. Sounds like you are off to a very promising start!

I have one more consideration, even though I’m sure I can trust that aspect with you: make the lantern very attractive looking :slight_smile: (even though IMO it does not necessarily have to mimic an old-school kerosine lantern)

In my opinion this is much more important for a lantern than it is for a flashlight: a lantern, when camping, is often the center of the attention, and must add to the good vibes of being in the open. I see the cheap plastic angry-blue crap everywhere and that immediately makes me feel depressed, while my handsome old Feuerhand always makes me smile.

Interested depending on price.

interested depending on final specs and price :slight_smile: