[Review] Manker T01 (XP-L HI V3, 1x AA / 14500)

that would be an explanation on the cheap prices …

That’s exactly what I thought when they told me. I was irritated more so by FT since they told me that they were the most recent model before I ordered and then recanted and said they thought it might be another version after I had already placed the order.

Got one from FT.
Older version.
Works OK.

Got one today from Banggood… old style clip with one click moonlight mode. Works as it should on a AA, but auto turns on with Efest purple 14500. Any ideas?

I had similar problem in mine - works pretty much OK on regular AA, except blinky modes, but on 14500 - always on, can’t turn off. This sounds like faulty driver.

anyone tell me how to get the reflector out? thanks.

I believe it’s threaded in.

This light doesn’t have lanyard hole?? Why?

Well I took it out for a walk last night, burned through a Efest purple mostly on turbo… it now it shuts down as it should, but it has to cool down from a mildly hot state (not warm but definitely not uncomfortably hot) before it can be switched on again. I’ve contacted Banggood with this new issue and waiting for their reply.

BTW: ktsl my light came with the lanyard attached to it’s pocket clip.

Mine arrived today without any springs in tailcap. Filed complaint with gearbest. What does it take to put in spring if they can get me one? How did it get out of factory like that?

Just ordered A GODMES T01 from BangGood, US warehouse with 20% discount code: 2ae5a1. Price was too good to resist.

For some reason, the US warehouse price was much lower at $39.95, then applying the code, it came down to $31.96, under 1/2 the price what many paid. In US, only 12 left in black, 3 now in white(I ordered a white).

I really hope those screws are there to secure the pill to the body. If so, looks easy to tear down. I want to mod it. Weird that nothing has been posted about modding it.

From the pics here, the screws are the key to disassembling it. I'm not sure how UPz got the side switch out, or the tail PCB board out. doesn't look like the switch retainer is threaded, so must be press fit -- no idea how it could be removed without damage.

UPz hasn't been online for quite a while, so no chance in getting any questions to him answered. I wish he could provide details on the full, clean disassembly.

arow55 - probably could solder it down without taking the PCB out, but would be much easier if you could, assuming the PCB id in place. Might have a pry point, if not, I'd solder from the top down as best as I could, using flux. I'll know more once the light arrives.

Thanks! How'd I miss that??

Ohhh - it's just a LED swap. I plan on the whole thing - driver and LED. Just updated a U21, using the RED LED in the switch as an locator LED and batt status, plus full ramping Narsil. Converted to a dedomed XPL, and get about 6A with about 240 kcd.

On your OP post here: http://budgetlightforum.com/comment/940022, the GearBest link in the first line is broke, and if fixed it goes to the T11, not the T01.

Ohh - I searched on only the GODMES T01, otherwise known as the Manker T01, or Manker Quinlan T01.... Boy oh boy...

Pretty sure mine’s box stock Tom, and as a small light it’s a very surprising thrower! Very neat light, easily carried. Like it a lot.

[quote=Tom E]

Thanks! How’d I miss that??

Ohhh - it’s just a LED swap. I plan on the whole thing - driver and LED. Just updated a U21, using the RED LED in the switch as an locator LED and batt status, plus full ramping Narsil. Converted to a dedomed XPL, and get about 6A with about 240 kcd.

Excellent price you paid for this Godmes! I got mine for $38 a long time ago and thought I got a great deal. $31 and change is amazing. Envious of what are going to do to yours! I don’t care for the cool white on mine plus it is a rather boring UI, but it is a GREAT LIGHT, a must have. Are u taking orders ? :slight_smile:

patrick

edit: just double checked, I paid $48!

I'm really lik'n the U21, the style, takes the heat well, plus running Narsil now with that cool dragon eye showing in red with the light off (locator function) - awesome, quite unique. Yea I agree - find it quite pocketable. The T01 is similar styling and design - not the best pill design, but I've worked and modded pills like it before - I'll see what I can fit in it. Should get it soon from the US warehouse.

Guess you have to wait a year or so to get the good pricing...

I snagged one of these too for that price (thanks for pointing it out). Just got it today. This little guy has some throw for its size! Tint looks nice indoors but i forgot how ass cool white looks outside. Tint choice might make this my favorite little single AA/14500 light. I will say i thought my light was a dud at first but i really had to tighten the tailcap to get it to turn on. I mean beyond tightened. Hoping the spring doesnt damage my cells. Nice little light though.

Could not resist for $32. Ok buying ban is reinstated today!! Blast you BANGGOOD! And Gearbest has some upcoming sales event….not looking promising!

Mine finally arrived today, in white/silver. Real nice! Small size for sure. Mine does say GODMES on it, like listed on BangGood. That pocket clip is real tight, though a nice deep pocket style - same as pictured in the OP here. I'm not familiar with od style or new style, so can't tell what it is. Mine came with a Manker lanyard attached on the clip - seems to work well this way.

On mine that I just rcv'd from BangGood, the reflector is not threaded. I just tapped it a few times on the table on the front edge after removing the bezel, and the reflector just popped out.