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

The closest we have right now is either the Cree XP-L U5 7A3 , or Cree XM-L2 T4 7A4. (which i will be testing both in the lantern project.

Thinking about ordering this
Flash diffuser

Mod it so it fits either the Uniquefire UF1401 (if I wor it out with Gearbest to get a working one) or a SRK with the V2 moonlight enabled driver.
Would that not make an ideal tabletop camping light?

Or with this

Thanks for the suggestion. Looks like a great adapter but a little pricey. I was hoping someone like Den could design something cheap that can be attached to various flashlights around the house during an outage.

Which is why you’d be a great candidate to design an ultra cheap universal adapter for mass production. Heck you might even make a buck or two. Just be sure we forum members get a discount :wink:

Great project! I’m in!

Sounds good as long as it’s not too expensive.

Sounds interesting! I am interested.

Interested, depending on cost. I’ve been working on a “lid” light for a while, though much less powerful than this (two 18500s). Adafruit makes a stand alone Lith Ion/Li Poly micro USB charge board 3/4” square for 7 bucks. It’ll only push 500ma, but it’s self contained, affordable, available, and made here. Also, should it be of use to you, Nalgene 4 and 8 ounce polycarbonate straight wall jars have Mason threads on them (very close to the diameter you’re working with—2.625” thread OD and 2.52” jar ID). Stainless one piece Mason lids and silicone seals are available from Mason Lifestyle. I’m thinking that riveting a stainless lid to the base plate would be an easy and waterproof way to join the diffuser (if using the Nalgene jar) and body. Even better may be to cut mason threads in the aluminum housing itself and skip the lid, though the two may not work out diameter-wise.

This looks extremely promising. I’ll be in for at least one. If it had usb changing, it would definitely make it more appealing to the non-flash crowd and boost sales and gifting. Very cool, getrdun!!

the prototype under construction, though been over busy at work the last few weeks to do much progress on it, but i hope to get it ready by end of April. :slight_smile:

I’m interested :beer:

Exciting! Just don’t post it April first :wink:

lol i may stay away from the computer on April 1st

I live in the mountains of East Tennessee, and with lots of trees and power lines, its not uncommon for power outages. I once went three days without power. I have a 6000kw generator, but you don’t run that for a light bulb. I’m interested for a few of these when finished. Thanks for all your work!

I need a new shed light.
I’m in…

it is starting to itch to see what is gong on, so if you do have input, please post is, even on April 1st :wink:

More progress updates on the BLF Lantern project in the lower part of the OP on the first page! :slight_smile:

Looking good! Can’t wait to see this this thing light up. Keep up the good work. Could you add dates on your updates? It would be much easier to follow.

Good point. :slight_smile: i will add dates to the OP.

Wauw! That build looks amazing!

Nice progress! What kind of price point are you reaching for with this lantern? I can think of about 200 uses for this light.