That’s a great question.
2x SS ordered, thanks!
I bought my SS, with tracking.
I didn’t see anything in the product page or review about low-voltage protection or a way to check the charge. I might end up pulling the cell out a lot to check its voltage, which is a bummer. Then if it’s low I could toss it into a small charger. If that’s the case, the similar DQG lights might be nicer since they’re smaller. I’ve been thinking of getting the brass one for use as a necklace. This copper/brass one is pretty too though, albeit significantly longer. The ti-blue one would be cool if it could hold its nice blue finish.
One could also use the built-in charger to top the light off frequently, but over-charging is about as bad as over-discharging. Maybe keep a mental tally of how much the light was used since the last charge, and only recharge when it’s probably getting low? Or maybe it’ll get dim when low. I’m not sure. My 1xAAA keychain light goes over a year between charges, but since it’s an Eneloop that’s okay.
I’m totally thinking out loud here, sorry. Rambling train of thought.
It might have low voltage protection, from the looks of this:
http://des.gearbest.com/uploads/2015/201508/heditor/201508131129406578.jpg
It’s supposed to have thermal and reverse polarity protection. Looks like they integrated the protection circuit into the light instead of putting it on the battery. This is speculation though.
The “Overheat protection” in the image is pointing at the charging circuit. Most li-ion charging chips do have that built-in. So this is very likely simply the standard charging thermal protection, not led or driver protection. Also the charge current for 10280 is so low it’s not even likely to get near the thermal limit. Reverse polarity protection is often just physically blocking battery contact unless it’s a button top.
So I’m afraid thermal and reverse polarity protection wouldn’t really be a reliable indication of LVP here.
I think this light doesn’t even have a driver, just an in-line resistance for low mode and direct drive for high. The LVP is controlled by the charging circuit. I guess we will have to wait for a tear down…
But will it be glued?!
More questions than answers with this light. :~
I’ll wait. No Low Voltage Protection would be an absolute deal breaker. Plus I love modding, so for me, a glued head would be a major disappointment. No nichia swap. Plus this brand is a total unknown. Great potential though, hope its all good and we see more nice lights from them.
Just for your information, this brand is pretty new on flashlight area.
But I have seen this brand on knives and baton/kubaton and some self defense stuffs.
I'm sorry I seem to have created so much confusion with such a simple question guys.
I somehow missed this thread earlier and was almost gonna buy one until I realised no one had been talking about the cutoff.
i suspect that it will just get dim as Toykeeper speculated but until I know at what voltage this happens I'm gonna hold off. Of course, I'm guessing that by the time we find out, the "coupon code" will have expired!
Other than that, it looks like a great little light, potentially ripe for Halo's Nichia transplant.
REY - would you please put me on the list for one in copper, pending clarification of the cutoff question.
Come on copper! I almost thought it was a go.
I have many DQG 10180, and never hear about low voltage protection. I do not know what is the problem…, when flashlight lost bright I recharge my battery…
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Copper must go to 50 to make it a really good deal.
(for comparison: @everbuying+free shipping, although AVOID!, one of the worst vendors out there : SS 25.24 brass/Cu 30.11 Ti/Tisandblasted/Tiblue 37.39)
WWEFANS, is it possible to find out if it has low voltage protection?
Rey, please add me to copper list.
Thanks!
Hi, there is no reply yet. I'm waiting.
everbuying has it onsale too? I checked the site and did not see. Their search bar tool wasn't working. Always showed "page not found" even when I searched "flashlight".
Ordered my TiB, Thanks for this group buy WWEFANS !!
I read several questions in these replies and just got the answers.
1. 10180 doesn't have a protective PCB.
2. 1A tint.
3. Red indication when charging, turns to green when full. It has over charging protection, reverse and shortcut protection,but no discharing protection and low voltage protection or warning.
4. No thread glue.