BLF friends ,nice to meet you,again
sorry for busy ,i have no time to login forum
today ,i introduce flashlights to you ,new charging design.
as long as you can find 5V power,you can charge the flashight
for example ,using phone 5V adapter at home ,using mobile power band when you are riding,using 12V to 5V adapter in your cars,etc.you never worry about flashlight strike
1. This series of products use the following proprietary patented technology:” Integrated switch-direct-rechargeable structure” ( Patent No. 201320292675.9 ),and use high performance LED and intelligent driver.
2. In addition to energy efficient, durable , this flashlight has the following characteristics :
3. This flashlight can be recharged without removing the battery,you just connect the switch with the charge-connector,then use the USB to microUSB cable to connect the 5V power.
4. You can click the charge-connecter to make the flashlight work when charging.
5. Charge-connector firmly clasps the switch non-magnetically.
6. The driver has battery-protection and charging display function.
7. The driver is intelligent ,supplies constant current,has three lighting modes and two flash modes,has Low-voltage alarm function and memory function.
8. The pill is integrated the host to make the heat of LED spread faster.
9. The host is made of aviation aluminum.HAⅢ oxidative surface,good wear properties.
10. The reflector is made of aviation aluminum.Vacuum Coating
11. IPX-7 waterproof
The thing I like most about the Convoy L4 is the two switch design. I’ve grown fond of the simplicity of having one switch that just turns the light on and off, and another switch to change modes (with well hidden, useless strobe modes)
Using a single momentary switch means I have to learn and memorize the timing for operation. Long press for this, longer press for that, double or triple click for something else, tap then hold for even more.
I like the charger idea, but I will probably pass on this one.
I'm not sure I care about the charger, especially since I'll probably swap out the driver to get one with higher current and better modes. I do like a flashlight that uses a 26650 cell, has a side clickie and anodized tailcap threads, so I'll probably get one if the price is agreeable. Given the price of the L4 that doesn't have charging capabilities, I think the may be higher than I care for. Would you sell this as a host? That would be perfect for those of us that don't want the charger and the downsides that come with it.
Looks somewhat decent. Here is the problem, it uses a non-proprietary piece that, is that it will surely get lost. Convoy, why not make a light that has a waterproof microUSB port to charge battery instead. That is the most common charger cord/cable used around the world. It would make sense to go MicroUSB.
And whats going on with no Stainless steel bezel or tail cap? Convoy, you know we like a little stainless steel so the lights look good.
For your next design, please incorporate microUSB charging port built into flashlight, and add stainless steel bezel and tailcap. Also can you make it with both side switch and rear switch, like on convoy L4? Last, please make an 18650 version, and a separate 26650 version with 18650 adapter. Not everybody like fat 26650 design.
You combined nice features - recharching and the plug looks interesting, colored LEDs and important for me: Long batteries (protected - I notice the information about the battery-protection of the driver, but most batteries I use are protected) will fit - there is a long spring and the pictures shows a protected 26650.
I hope the flash modes are hidden. If not, this is a big disadvantage.
Well, its an interesting charge connector. I would be concerned the clips could get weak & no longer clip-on as well. Concerning the 26650 flashlight, I also have to wonder what the benefit is of connecting at the switch instead of the opposite side. Adds complexity, more to fail. It is good to try different approaches though. I can see it getting sales merely because its different.
i have a light that USB charges (just not this one)
this was before i got my first couple 18650s, and my first little charger… so, i was still wondering about “weird batteries”. This “wondering” led me to AA lights instead of 18650 lights…
but, wal mart had an ozark trail light, that had the 2x18650 pack with it, and a usb charger. The light charges my cell phone too, when its topped up, as a bonus when fishing.
i’m a fan of this USB recharging built in… i’m not sure i am in lobe with the USB connector itself… i have seen too many cell phones you “have to know how to SET them to get them to charge” as the pugs go loose, and are integral to the device…
the “couple mm barrel plug” on the end of the USB cord makes more sense to me, so as to not work loose as easy.
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prolly the only reason i dont use that light more? the one i describe? its a 2x18650, and the tailcap is a little awkward to use with such a big light.
the charging is easy and convenient.
it will “drag” non-flashaholics with a few bucks to spend kicking and screamign into the world of decent flashlights, though… I suppose once they are charging their light with a USB cord? you can easily show them how they can get AOTHER 18650 light? and a cheap charger that has the USB charging port on the little charger, LMAO…
you know, to sweet talk them into the world of decent flashlights.
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I’m going to “second the motion” that that little “piece” is going to get LOST for a year at a time in some ones bedroom or car, lol… it should be permanently attached to the end of the cord…
