I did One click and it DISABLED AUTO [TIMED] step down that is why I can run it 20 minutes. If you look at some of the tests/ reviews it shows the light stepping down much earlier. The light is obviously losing output from turn on until 20 minutes when I change a battery. It is hardly noticeable. If the Timed step down was still activated the output would drop and it would be noticeable.It is in the graphs of people who tested the light.
You shouldn’t disagree, if the manual says “2.TEMPERATURE[Default]” then it means the default is Temperature based and not Timed. There are 3 initial options, Off, Temp, Timed and then Timed has it’s own submenu. See? So you can choose 1 2 or 3.
It’s no big deal, I just didn’t want future readers to think the FT03 came set to Timed by default.
I. am NOT debating whether DEFAULT is temperature based or timed. I DISABLED AUTO STEP DOWN[TIMED] NOT Temperature.
EDIT: Here is the most important thing. I can run the light until battery depletion without any noticeable drop in output, it does not get hot and there is NO timed step down in 3m,5m,10m ect. that is all that matters to me. :partying_face:
You can run the light for 20 minutes without any noticeable decrease in output tells me both types of step down are disabled. The fact it doesn’t feel that hot is a little disconcerting. But if it keeps on ticking, that’s what counts. Mine would not allow me to run turbo very long after the default setting stepdown, the sensor must be picking up the internal heat but it is failing to escape.
Not summer like,but a little more challenging tonight. 70F/21C Compared to ~ 54F the Two nights prior.
Same routine, ran Turbo for 20 minutes Three consecutive times with the battery changes[every 20 minutes] being the only rest.
The last Five minutes of the second and Third 20 minute runs the handle/battery tube was getting hot. I toughed it out for prosperity!
I would also say that the last 5 minutes of the 20 minute run I can notice a slight drop in output,still much brighter than MAX Ramp.
All I know is I chose SETTING #3-Auto step down-Disable[1 click] If I am DISABLING an Automatic step down, To me that means timed.
Have you taken the MCPCB out and sanded it down? The contact was pretty poor out of the box; after sanding down and re-doing thermal paste, the light is noticeably hotter, which means the heat is transferring from the emitter to the heatsink (body) better.
The latest response from the helpful folks at Banggood regarding my Defective FT03 replacement request. You will love what they suggest as a solution.
Quote:
Dear Will Eklund,
Thank you for your feedback regarding order 62622943.
After checking, we think that this problem is caused by the defective lamp beads, we would like to reship the accessories for replacement, would you like to receive and replace it by yourself?
Looking forward to your kindly reply.
It was lovely assisting you. If you need any further information or help, please feel free to contact us again.
LOL!! What the hell are lamp beads!!! The LED?! Unbelievable ,they need to replace your whole light, not yours or anyone elses to fix their defective product! :smiling_imp:
BG … Sorry, we sent you a POS but if you’re not busy we can send you some parts that our flashlight psychic has determined will fix your brand new light and you can install them yourself as a fun project with the whole family. OK …
When your in the ramping menu and you see the 2 fast blinks then 3 slow blinks you can choose ONE of the 3 options:
1. Disable
2. Temperature
3. Timed
You can’t have temperature and timed. Only one of the three.
Option one means No Stepdown at all.
You don’t need Tom E to tell you. It’s fairly well known. I’ve got specific videos showing how to set the Temperature limit and how to set the Timed options. Choosing the disabled option is easy and straightforward.
It’s a fairly in-depth review with some brightness and runtime tests, but there are no night shots, unfortunately .
The temp limit cut in at ~40-degC after about 4 minutes, indicating the low mass of the head. We don’t know how well this unit is transferring heat, but from the photos we’ve seen so far, all of the [many] MCPCB’s likely have a wood-grain surface. The chart shows the light twice cutting to Moonlight at this point, which I don’t understand. I’m confused and don’t see why the reviewer ran the light for 2 hours if it was in Moonlight most of that time.
As wolfdog is running his light with no step-down, it would be interesting to see how high that temperature curve will go after 20 minutes.
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