I got mine primarily for my CPAP. Right now, mine is powering my cable modem and router because a storm dropped a tree across the power line to my house and it will be a few more days before I have it repaired.
Received my GT Micro today. Installed a fresh Vapcell 14500. At first all kinds of crazy flickering happened. Used the ramping feature to increase output and looked like I was in a disco for a bit. Changed to a new protected battery a few disco flickers and bam it started to work correctly. Tested max output next to a few other 1000 lumen flashlights and it was either just as bright or a bit brighter. Can not make heads or tails of the programing instructions. Not dexteris enough to push the button fast enough to program is my guess. Very happy with my new toy if it does not burn out soon. Thanks Peg.
01/05/20
Sadly the flashlight crapped out just after a few days of use. The switch was never reliable from the start. Thought I just could not press the button fast enough to program it. I tried 3 different 14500 batteries today and the flashlight will just not turn on. I did not lock out the flashlight beforehand. They should use better switches in the manufacturing of this product. It is now an Amazon return.
Just had a quick question regarding this light and the 21700 battery: I got this at the end of July, probably used it a couple times a week since then, I charged it last night with the usb port and an Ipad charger, when I went to use it tonight it stepped off turbo immediately. I also had it in lockout for 1 day, could the parasitic drain be that bad overnight in lockout or is battery getting week after such a short ownership time? I dont think My regular chargers(Opus 3100 and zanflare) can fit 21700 unless someone knows otherwise.
I’m charging it again now, will test voltage when it’s done.
well it seemed to finish the charge very fast like 1.5 hours and terminated at 4.13V, it will hit turbo now but I’d prefer to get it to 4.20 ish, also have a Nitecore I2 that says it takes 21700 but battery is too big lol, might have to make a spacer with jumpers, or invest in another charger, but seems like a waste as the only other 21700 light I have is a Olight seeker 2 with proprietary battery.
I got mine late last week. Took me a while to get used to clicking/programming properly (could have just left it alone to default ramping), but not turning on at all is another matter altogether. Wish troubleshooting would have helped. Oh well, this is one of the best reasons to buy from the jungle.
4.13 and 4.2 is not much usable difference and all of my miboxer and xtar chargers end up with that charge too after you take the battery off the charger.
Thanks, good to know. Will just have to check voltage after charging to see if it was a one time low charge or not, or keep light mechanically locked out instead of electronically.