A thumb operated switch but not the standard push down click switch, maybe push forward to increase brightness.
I hate having to go through the modes, I should be able to move from a medium setting to high and back again without having to use the low setting or the flashing one.
The switch in the tailcap is easy to design and manufacture but it’s not in an ergonomical position.
I was away for a long time bought a few lights and played with them for a year and now need a few new flashlights and saw this…
-Offer customers different leds and Led options: Nichia high cri led option
-Simple modes, simple drivers with no advanced options for long life, stable operation
-Driver with no pwm
-Low / moonlight mode must be usable, 1 or 2 lumen
-Big heatsink if powerfull flashlight
-DTP copper mcpcb if too many amps
-Tailstandable
-No or hidden disco,flashing, sos mode
-A medium mode with long runtime and 10ish lumens
-Use double o rings, thin and clear glass lens, a strong clip
-Keep it simple to make it a budget light
With successive button presses it will cycle through white, red, blue, green, red-blue alternating strobe.
It should also have a color change ramping mode where the color continually changes from one end of the spectrum to the other with the ability to stop at any color.
Any battery type would be ok, but preferably Lithium.
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……And in the brainstorm category: The color-changing flashlight will have a bluetooth interface allowing smartphone control of all color features.
I would like to see a 1x18650, Nichia 219B triple in a host that is large enough so that the optics are not partially covered by the bezel. Something like an EagleEye X6 host would work.
I also like the idea of thermal management in a flashlight like this, otherwise, heat can be a problem. Bistro might be an option.
Additional reflector or spacer if want to change it to triple led. Will be great if can make it customized triple alumunium reflector otherwise triple carclo is fine.
4AA with 4S exchangeable with li-ion, e.g. Lumintop SD10.
Moonlight mode, max 5 modes, hidden strobe or using ToyKeeper Attiny 25 driver (using good components, it don’t cost too much).
Screw in mcpcb to pill, make it flat and using thermal paste, don’t solder/glue it for easier to change led later.
Neutral white led
Good anodize, like BLF Eagle Eye X6.
Good enough tail switch.