[Available again! - BLF special edition light] new Sofirn AAA twisty high CRI 5mm LED

jon_slider · 2018-12-11T17:58:53.000Z

RobertB:

Nice comparison Jon. The 5600k looks fantastic on that colored cloth

djozz:

I’m always disappointed in beamshots that are supposed to show tint (never matches reality), but these shots are very good! Nice comparisons!

slowtechstef:

Jon_slider: nice comparison pictures :+1:

Streamer:

Great Work Jslider! Thanks for posting this and making it nice and clear! :+1:

Thank you all for the very kind words

Im very happy with the 5600k, and glad I got it. It is working perfectly and makes a great light for close range such as in my Westfalia camper.

I also really like the 3200k option, including its color, as it is not overly yellow. And after sunset it is very nice to have the warm Color Temperature, particularly since I use Incandescent light at home, which is a very close match to the Yuji.

The only issue Ive had with the lights so far, is that the 3200k is a bit stiff to turn on one handed, and sometimes if I bump it, it turns off. I have found my Fenix has the same behavior. These lights want to be turned on with a firm twist to make good contact.

I feel a little guilty for making Sofirn provide a reversible clip, since I removed one of mine, just to feel the symmetry of the tube without the clip. To use a clipless light as a headlamp, I just tuck it under my hat, and it works very well. In fact, this makes it easy to shield others from the line of sight to the LED on my head. I can use the edge of the hat to ensure that someone in front of me only has their chest illuminated, not their face.

I lubricated the Orings slightly, and did a few dozen twist cycles to start to break the Oring in so it becomes easier to use the lights one handed. The 5600k feels perfect to me, no issues. The 3200k is still a bit tight, but Im sure its just a matter of a few dozen more twist cycles and all will be smooth in Paradise.

Thumbs up and respect to slowtechstef and djozz for all the time, and effort bringing us these lights, and thanks to Sofirn for taking on the project.

These lights are actually a culmination of many good suggestions by many people here. Thank you all for adding a couple great Cockroach Lights to my selection. I can see these little lights could make handy tools for Elderly people like myself, that need help reading a menu in a dark restaurant.

thumbs up all around
Merry HolyDays

tastewar · 2018-12-12T03:44:16.000Z

So, for installing magnets and trits, is the approved method basically a drop of superglue for each?

shirnask · 2018-12-12T05:21:52.000Z

I think the recommended adhesive is Norland Optical Adhesive-61 - it is what I use but is rather expensive (requires UV light to cure)

danak1000 · 2018-12-12T05:23:00.000Z

agreed,worth the price and works great!!

lumenzilla · 2018-12-12T07:17:18.000Z

superglue will bond the trit to the body but the dried liquid will develop color by the age.

djozz · 2018-12-12T08:44:07.000Z

There are cheap variants of UV-curing glue, I suppose they will do the job too. I bought this one: https://www.banggood.com/UV-Light-Cure-Glue-Strong-Bonding-UV-Light-Cure-Adhesive-50g-K-3181-for-Metal-Glass-p-1156431.html?rmmds=myorder&cur_warehouse=CN . When I get it I will post an impression of the stuff.

teacher · 2018-12-12T10:23:15.000Z

shirnask:

I think the recommended adhesive is Norland Optical Adhesive-61 - it is what I use but is rather expensive (requires UV light to cure)

. Wow… that’s an understatement!! . :person_facepalming: . :money_mouth_face:

djozz · 2018-12-12T10:29:44.000Z

You need minute amounts of it when glueing in trits, mixglo.com (but also on Ebay) sells 1 or 3ml bottles of the stuff that are under 10 dollar and last for many many trits. Norland NOA61 UV adhesive (optical grade adhesive)

teacher · 2018-12-12T10:37:46.000Z

djozz:

You need minute amounts of it when glueing in trits, mixglo.com (but also on Ebay) sells 1 or 3ml bottles of the stuff that are under 10 dollar and last for many many trits. Norland NOA61 UV adhesive (optical grade adhesive)

Thanks djozz, I’ll get that or the stuff you mentioned from Banggood. :+1:

tastewar · 2018-12-12T15:44:13.000Z

lumenzilla:

superglue will bond the trit to the body but the dried liquid will develop color by the age.

OK, but if the glue is on the underside of the trit and magnet, against a black flashlight body, why would it matter?

teacher · 2018-12-12T16:05:15.000Z

tastewar:

lumenzilla:

superglue will bond the trit to the body but the dried liquid will develop color by the age.

OK, but if the glue is on the underside of the trit and magnet, against a black flashlight body, why would it matter?

Hmmm, interesting question. :+1:

djozz · 2018-12-12T16:10:28.000Z

tastewar:

lumenzilla:

superglue will bond the trit to the body but the dried liquid will develop color by the age.

OK, but if the glue is on the underside of the trit and magnet, against a black flashlight body, why would it matter?

Because people like thorough solutions. In case of the C01 the trithole will not be easily crushed on impact, but if it does, it helps protecting the glass vial if the solid glue around it is keeping the cavity in shape.

tastewar · 2018-12-12T16:12:36.000Z

djozz:

tastewar:

lumenzilla:

superglue will bond the trit to the body but the dried liquid will develop color by the age.

OK, but if the glue is on the underside of the trit and magnet, against a black flashlight body, why would it matter?

Because people like thorough solutions. In case of the C01 the trithole will not be easily crushed on impact, but if it does, it helps protecting the glass vial if the solid glue around it is keeping the cavity in shape.

I see. Thanks for the explanation, djozz.

teacher · 2018-12-12T16:23:19.000Z

tastewar:

djozz:

Because people like thorough solutions. In case of the C01 the trithole will not be easily crushed on impact, but if it does, it helps protecting the glass vial if the solid glue around it is keeping the cavity in shape.

I see. Thanks for the explanation, djozz.

Yeah, that makes perfect sense. Thanks djozz.

djozz · 2018-12-12T19:03:00.000Z

I wonder if all people on the list are aware that the black C01 is still available on aliexpress (currently 90 pieces according to the Sofirn store).

The C01 did not appear on Amazon, right?

defloyd77 · 2018-12-12T19:15:35.000Z

djozz:

I wonder if all people on the list are aware that the black C01 is still available on aliexpress (currently 90 pieces according to the Sofirn store).

The C01 did not appear on Amazon, right?

I think a lot of people are waiting for the colored variations, I know I am for my second light.

djozz · 2018-12-12T19:22:19.000Z

I ordered a few extra (but within the numbers on the list) because I demolished one by accident, don’t ask what happened . At least I can confirm slowtechstef’s observation that the potting is very solid and fills the complete cavity

cyclops · 2018-12-12T19:32:21.000Z

So…. What happened?

MascaratumB · 2018-12-12T19:47:48.000Z

djozz:

I ordered a few extra (but within the numbers on the list) because I demolished one by accident, don’t ask what happened :person_facepalming: . At least I can confirm slowtechstef’s observation that the potting is very solid and fills the complete cavity :+1:

Nhami nhami, seems like a decapitated Yuji panna cotta

dealgrabber2002 · 2018-12-12T20:18:29.000Z

Why you slice it, djozz?

Gave mine a shower last night, passed the waterproof in flying color.