FW3A, a TLF/BLF EDC flashlight - SST-20 available, coupon codes public

[EnlightenMe]

When experiencing problems, it is recommended to remove the head, remove the tail, tightly re-install the tail, then re-install the head.

[Spiderlight]

Shipped on 27th of April still no tracking possible.

[Buzzy243]

I love all of these mods that are popping up. But stuffing a quad into the FW”3”A is a little ironic. And it defeats a great design feature:

@ToyKeeper

…One other nice thing about the FW3A is that it doesn’t cover any of the optic. Most Carclo triples obscure the outer edge of the optic, but the FW3A lets all the light through un-hindered:

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[X31 (-X3-)]

This^
There’s not much to gain if you cover 20% of a quad, while the FW3A is the most efficient triple ever (in term of output of course)

[Buzzy243]

@Stippier

I have a problem with mine. I treid 3 clicks from off to get to the to the thermal config. After that light did nothing…

What am I doing wrong?

To enter thermal config mode from off:

Triple click (to enter “blinkies” modes) The first blinkies mode is battery check, it blinks out the battery voltage.

Double click 3x (to select Temp Check) Temp check mode should blink out the temp in C.

Quad click (to enter thermal config) The light will flash once, then “buzz” for a few seconds waiting for input that will set the current temp (click N times for N degrees C). Next the light will flash twice, then “buzz” for a few seconds waiting for input that will set the temp limit (click N times for 30C + N). Note that it’s not necessary to input anything while the light is “buzzing” if you don’t need to change the setting. Just wait a few seconds and it will stop buzzing and and advance to the next setting or exit thermal config.

Edit: definitely check out teacher’s thread that he linked below. A lot of good info in one place.

[teacher]

@Stippier

I have a problem with mine. I treid 3 clicks from off to get to the to the thermal config. After that light did nothing. On one moment I got it to do momentary with moonlight. But now nothing. The battery is 4.1 volt so that is not it. When I put it together it does give one flash. Have taken it apart for more then 10 min. in the hope it would get back to normal but, no. Also strange when I close the head there is a gap of about 1 mm.

What am I doing wrong?

Go HERE and do things step by step.

Pay special attention to the driver retaining ring part. Sounds like yours could be loose.

[Stippier]

Loose driver retaining ring it is! Thank you. Thought I broke it.
Great thread there. Learned something from the teacher today!

[Jiffy]

Yodel finally delivered mine! Only took them 6 days…

Anyway, love the light. Thanks to all involved in this project.
Neal - Congratulations!
Toykeeper - Love the candle mode! I’ll have to see about upgrading my other lights to this.

[Scallywag]

@Boaz

Happy to see mine has landed in the states and hiding somewhere in Kentucky ..should arrive today or tomorrow. :)

Also being from the birthplace of aviation, mine went through Hebron, KY yesterday and is out for delivery today :)

[teacher]

@Stippier

Loose driver retaining ring it is! :+1: Thank you. Thought I broke it. :person_facepalming:
Great thread there. Learned something from the teacher today!

:+1: … Good, glad that solved it!

[Gunga]

Congrats Neal!

You guys are lucky. I ordered both tints and a couple batteries on April 26, and my order still hasn’t SHIPPED!

[id30209]

@Gunga

Congrats Neal!

You guys are lucky. I ordered both tints and a couple batteries on April 26, and my order still hasn’t SHIPPED!

Gunga you’re not alone…i have order it on 28thApril :laughing:)

[Yourrid]

@djozz

@Yourrid

I’ve gotta say, the more I play with use this light… the more I love it. Such a nicely refined light that looks great! I usually have a Emisar D4 with a 18350 tube in my pocket, but this is quickly taking its place.

Took it flying today!

I was just wondering the other day: there was a massdrop offer of the new Surefire Aviator (with additional colour led)( link ). It looks like a nice (but bulky for CR123, and overpriced) flashlight, but what makes it an “aviator” light?, other than you may expect a Surefire to always work which is always good for a work light.

djozz, “aviator” style lights normally have a red emitter along with the white ones. It’s been said (not sure how true it is) that red light is “non glaring” and doesn’t affect night vision as much as a white light does. So red is supposed to be preferred over white. The problem is trying to read red text with a red light, the text disappears. Along with that massive red puddle of hydraulic fluid you just missed with your red light :person_facepalming: So they sometimes include blue and green emitters in the same light.

For me, I don’t fly with a red/blue/green light just because it’s not all that necessary. I’d rather use an extremely dim (1 lumen) white light than find out later we have no brakes, flaps, or gear, because I missed the puddle of hydraulic fluid on the ground, and I can’t read the emergency checklist because it’s written in red ink :weary: Here is what I use in the cockpit, along with the awesome FW3A for everything else.

[Firelight2]

@Stippier

I have a problem with mine. I treid 3 clicks from off to get to the to the thermal config. After that light did nothing. On one moment I got it to do momentary with moonlight. But now nothing. The battery is 4.1 volt so that is not it. When I put it together it does give one flash. Have taken it apart for more then 10 min. in the hope it would get back to normal but, no. Also strange when I close the head there is a gap of about 1 mm.

What am I doing wrong?

Definitely read the instructions in detail on how Anduril works.

If you’re only getting momentary moonlight, you’ve entered lockout mode (4 clicks from off).

Repeat 4 clicks from off to exit lockout mode.

[teacher]

He had a loose driver.

[RobertB]

Mine showed up. 12 days, not bad at all. Flashlight looks perfect, works perfect, zero complaints. Great job team. TK, your work is what makes this light, the awesome little light it is. Here’s to you!

[Klayking]

@Firelight2

Definitely read the instructions in detail on how Anduril works.

If you’re only getting momentary moonlight, you’ve entered lockout mode (4 clicks from off).

Repeat 4 clicks from off to exit lockout mode.

I believe that’s Emisar’s Ramping IOS. Anduril should be six clicks, and you need to loosen and tighten the tail again to cut the battery connection and reset back to normal operation.

[ryukin2000]

Ordered a 3D on April 28. just got notice of delivery. that was fast. Cant wait to check it out. too bad i have no unprotected cells. i didnt know about you could order a cell with the light after the fact. just ordered some for BG now i have to wait a month. thank you to all involved! this will be my first single cell multi emitter so i am excited!

[Scallywag]

@Klayking

@Firelight2

Definitely read the instructions in detail on how Anduril works. If you’re only getting momentary moonlight, you’ve entered lockout mode (4 clicks from off). Repeat 4 clicks from off to exit lockout mode.

I believe that’s Emisar’s Ramping IOS. Anduril should be six clicks, and you need to loosen and tighten the tail again to cut the battery connection and reset back to normal operation.

I just wanted to comment: Loosen the head on the FW3A, not the tail. Open at the head end always.

[Firelight2]

@Klayking

@Firelight2

Definitely read the instructions in detail on how Anduril works.

If you’re only getting momentary moonlight, you’ve entered lockout mode (4 clicks from off).

Repeat 4 clicks from off to exit lockout mode.

I believe that’s Emisar’s Ramping IOS. Anduril should be six clicks, and you need to loosen and tighten the tail again to cut the battery connection and reset back to normal operation.

Other way around actually.

• Emisar’s Ramping IOS is 6 clicks to activate lockout. And once it’s locked out nothing happens till you unlcok.
• Anduril’s lockout is 4 clicks. And while locked out it still operates moonlight momentary mode.