The flashlight uses 2xAAA cells and Nichia 219B LED with CRI over 90 at CCT=5000K. It has 3 modes and always starts in low (4lm), medium is at 45lm and high at 180lm.
To utilize LEDs to max extent and be able to get the most light it’s best to use 18650 high current drain cell.
Matching extension tubes are available:
note the opposite orientation of the tube on the 18350 tube
that is the wrong way to use it as the threads are not long enough on that end to have the body reach the contact ring
it works on the stainless because the threads are not anodized so current goes though them to the copper head
it won’t work on the black tubes
even though I think it looks more balanced the way it is
with the stainless model you can have a reversible clip position by reversing the tube :+1:
Lumintop ED25 XM-L2 620LM AA 6-mode Tactical Outdoor LED Flashlight use code LMTED25 to lower the price to $17.95 (-$7.05).
Holster is included, registered shipping as well.
This is one of the brightest 2xAA lights, has 3 normal and 3 blinky modes (those are hidden: need to loosen the head 1/4 turn to access -> no way to accidentally activate and provides fast access at the same time :+1: ).
Machining and overall quality is truly incredible for this price range. Hard to beat value for money.
Lumintop SDmini XP-L HD/XP-L HI 1000LM Rechargeable EDC LED Flashlight using code LMTSDMIN lowers price to $39.99 (-$9.91)
Holster and USB charging cable (standard micro USB) is included. Flashlight has 4 constant modes and 3 hidden blinkies, max 1000lm, two LED options are available: Cree XP-L HI for better throw or Cree XP-L HD for more light.
The flashlight features micro USB charging port, backlight LCD screen and is capable of delivering anywhere from 1lm to 1000lm of cool or neutral light using Cree XP-L HI. Package includes holster, charging cable, lanyard and spare orings. Registered shipping included as well in the price.
It’s easiest way to convert flashlight into micro USB rechargeable one. Internally it uses Panasonic NCR18650B 3400mAh cell and is longer like all protected cells at 70.7mm so be sure to check if it will fit.
Using BG points price can be lowered even more to:
This is exactly the same driver that powers Astrolux S1, Astrolux S41 and BLF A6 flashlights. It’s capable of delivering 6A of power (with quality high drain cell of course) and also features one AMC7135 for efficient low and moonlight modes. Sub lumen moonlight is possible with XP-L (3-4mA which would be about 0.2-0.4 lm). User selectable memory and two mode groups (3 and 7 modes accordingly), hidden blinkies include bike flasher and voltage indicator mode.
UI is very ergonomic - using short click you can go one mode upwards and using medium tap (0.5-1.5s - very intuitive once you try) you can change the mode backwards - no need to circle back whole mode bank.
This driver was conceived here at BLF, designed by Wight and the firmware was written by ToyKeeper. It’s open source and available here: ToyKeeper BLF A6 Firmware