Q8, PMS SEND TO THOSE WITH ISSUES BLF soda can light

I’m in.

In! :beer:

I’m in, thanks

This mini 14500 / Eneloop SRK sounds like a great idea. I would definately participate if someone honchos a GB.

I just bought one of RMMs Supfire M6s with the full upgrade and 5D3 tint. It is a wonderful, powerful, floody and throwy light. The contrast and detail from the 5D3 tint is far superior to the cool tint floody lights I have.

I will wait and see how this full SRK GB progresses. Subscribed.

Hmm, IDK if 4 P cells can be charged safely.
But the idea of having a system like the Convou BD0x sound really good.
Snap on, waterproof, usable while charging, no internal micro USB port,
I do not know how much it would add to overall build costs but think it is worth exploring right?

Put me down for 1.

Now that would get me interested…
Any chance on using the light as a usb backup charger then as well? Maybe with an external usb cable attaching to the waterproof connector?
In that case I will be in! Would make it a nice travel light and have a backup charger during the zombie apocalyps :stuck_out_tongue:

For me no handle, the smaller the better.

I´m In

heheh just thinking about it also adding the feature of powerbank might be hard to do.
Maybe not hard, but in terms of costs.
The convoy/dipper system is there, it works and looks good, well balanced with the small micro usb connector on the clipon thing…
Please check this review for the charging system

Making it charge other devices means adding a bigger USB out port to the clipon charging thing.
Internally more components are needed.
Using th BLF Premium on site with a powerbank means having something to charge a phone/tablet, so you would be able to distract the zombies with Flappy bird anyway :wink:

If we go this route than we can make the clear insulator between the pieces of te button a battery indicator.
But charging 4 18650s in parallel is going to take a loooonggg time.

I rather have a lower price than the ability to charge the cells inside the light.
Just my €0.02

Maintaining the low price needs to be paramount to it being a successful group buy in terms of numbers.

Yes agree!
It would be cool if charging could be done and keep the pricing.
Same with the tripod nut.
Always good to have something to give a party one is negotiating with.

Add me for 1 please.

I’d prefer no internal charging, spend budget on better quality/driver/emitters. Internal charging I wouldn’t use, it can cause issues (was it supfire that had major issues?) and adds to cost. Power bank is a better idea but not much, keep it simple, just a great flashlight :wink:

I’m in.
Mike

please add me to the list

I’m interested as well.

Against:

- handle, nut for tripod

- lanyard

- internal charging

- AR coated lens

- tailcap button

- any odd accessories like colorful manual, gift box, spare lenses, etc (except o-rings)

  • ???

For:

- good design for better cooling (led shelf integrated into body)

- moonlight + turbo (3-4+ kLm for just few minutes until stepdown)

- srk like size and weight

- DTP star

- neutral tint (not the cold one)

  • ???

Expectation:

  • a lot of flood light, 3 (Low-Mid-Hi) modes (+moonlight, +turbo, hidden strob).

Just as an idea: what if use 3*xhp35/xhp50 instead of 4*XP-L(xm-l, 219c) ?
Will it increase price a lot ?

As for miniSRK…
instead of 4*14500 in parallel won’t it be better to apply for 1*26650? 1.5cm longer…

Good list you made there!

Definitely an interesting idea.
But the xhp35 and xhp50 are higher voltage LEDs so in order to get it to work the batteries needs te be in series instead of parallel.
And most guys don’t like a 4s setup.
Also don’t forget it will probably increase price.

Count me in, but if we have advantage of 3-4 batteries then i prefer having something like mt-g2 or 6*219c. I also prefer neutral colored leds instead of xp-l

my chinesee srk clone uses 3*xm-l2 in parallel and 4*18650 in parallel
roche m170 uses 3*xm-l2 in series and 4*18650 in parallel (LD35 -stock driver from roche m170 designed for 3*XM-L2 in series ~$10 in GB store.)

from cree site:

  • XM-L2 - Typical Forward Voltage 2.85 V @ 700 mA
  • XP-L Typical Forward Voltage 2.95 V @ 1.05 A
  • XHP35 Typical Forward Voltage 11.3 V @ 350 mA
  • XHP50 Typical Forward Voltage 5.75 V White @ 1400 mA (6 V) or 11.5 V White @ 700 mA (12 V)

I ’m not sure about the original idea but if we are to use 4*xp-l in series (i.e. forward voltage 2.95 * 4 = 11.8V) it is almost the same as if we use 3 * xhp35 in parallel.

to put all in a nutshell - we can use “s” or “p” for 18650 . all depends on driver :slight_smile: