it's 60+ orders from paypal. total is over 100 pcs.
But sorry that factory won't give us a lower price any more.
The IC and reprogramming cost them a lot than they expected.
I also read more Paypal rules.besides the 4% commission,the cost to take the money out is really High.
35$/time to PP, 20$(or more) for the bank.it's worthy another few minis.
5-10 pcs are still possible for this batch,
Best Regards
Rey
1) I forgot to add to my last post that we seem to have the best of both worlds:
… - with the IMR one can amaze with JohnnyMacs OTF 500 lumens. (A recommended minute, or so, initial draw/s to drop battery voltage to safer levels, seems to be covered by this rapid heating effect).
… - and with a safe primary extended run times are available - still with bright output. (From memory I can recall one CR123 torch specifications giving 180 lumens for 1.8 hours. Don’t know whether that was LED or OTF lumens though; to compare with JohnnyMacs 170 OTF lumens).
2) Might I ask Thee if the L & M tailcap draws were measured or calculated? 2% of the full 2.2A is 44mA (0.044A); and 30% 0.66A.
3) It should be interesting to see how efficient our BLF MINI is, in terms of converting lumens into runtimes for the two battery types.
Tailcap current, duty cycle, and PWM were all measured.
I understand the Trustfire company is having quite some extra costs. But Rey, I am curious, is this whole process of customising the mini to our ideal specs also in any way seen by the factory as an investment in how to make a better product? Or is this just a too arrogant thought, and is it a one time experiment for them for the benefit of some freaks and this has nothing to do with what the average customer is interested in?
Is it possible to ask them about this?
djozz
hi djozz,
it's an idea of BLF members,we decided the spec and I requested the factory to make this come ture.
I was just curious about how such a small order is regarded by the factory, just as business, or also as a dialoge with customers
djozz
Have a nice time here, Damian!
do you just send the paypal to address list in first post then tell them what is for?
Payment sent for 2 units.
Regards
Volk
Haven’t bought any (yet), apt 
I was waiting some preview (the already made it) and a lower price (after we reach 100+ units)
So how long before we can buy it or maybe I dont understand the procedure.
Perhaps we are just arrogant freaks :bigsmile:
Playing with the stock-standard $13.50 product, we enthusiasts/freaks can hot it up with a finger burning IMR. The far, far greater number of ordinary users can shock & amaze the multitudes with the flashing strobe; greatly impress with full brightness, and still get a decent runtime [and brightness] on low.
Ask JohnnyMac. I think he may be finding the existing model quite worthwhile; I know I am.
It's a preorder. You pay and then he ships it out once they're ready.
With the new restrictions on lithium batteries, is the primary still included or would it be better to send just the flashlight by itself?
You can ask him by pm to leave out the battery!
PayPal payment sent for one BLF Mini.
I'm looking forward to this one !
It seems like it would be better to not include any battery at all if they are filtering mail at the source end.
Would it be a big problem to you if I don't send the CR123A battery?
Post Office and Custom are REALLY STRICT.due to China Government 18th Meeting and Voting.
I shipped battery in XiaMen Post Office,but yesterday I was informed their office was on fire.
They reject to ship anything now.
battery can also be sent from BeiJing, but it happens to be returned.
The following may be a good news.
DHL GLOBAL MAIL,SG,SE MAIL are ok to ship with battery.
that means, who ordered 2pcs or more, or ordered 1pc but paid the extra 2$(for a faster shipping), can get the battery.
Very sorry for the trouble.
Rey
I dont need the battery,
so when will they be sent?
Looking forward to receiving it !
Thanks a lot for making this group deal!
will send after weekend's back. on Monday and Tuesday