2/9/15
Apparently there were only 20 at this price :~
Well, if you missed the GB, now is your chance to get it for the GB price for about a day-and-a-half.
+ $1 for 4C tint.
12/17/14
GB is over, but you can still get a good price on the Eagle Eye BLF X6-SE, code:KNX6SE price:$24.99
krono
12/14/14
Neal has advised me that 1A and 3C are shipping out. 4C should be stock tomorrow, and will ship out shortly after.
krono
12/8/14
For some reason the GB code previously sent would not work with BG’s system. A new code has just been PM’d out. Sorry for all th drama!
krono
12/8/14
Last GB code PM just went out.
I don’t think Neal has ‘flipped the switch’ yet, so be please be patient. I will try to post again when it is active on BG.
krono
12/8/14
The last run of BLF X6-SE GB lights will be completed this week! I will PM the new code out, probably Monday or so. Then, purchases for GB price will be open for 5 days only!
Important…Please read this!: BG’s system can’t limit the total amount sold. :~ Their system can only limit the timeframe. Therefore, in order to avoid overselling, and to avoid some people getting messed over because of the few bad actors that are overbuying, I have come up with the following.
We will be making extras to avoid this issue!
I know…I know. At first, I only wanted a limited amount made…but due to the unbelievable popularity of this GB, as well as conditions beyond my control, it just makes sense to make more. Any ‘leftovers’ after the GB is done, and BangGood will sell those at the ‘regular’ price. They might also make more later, but keep the ‘regular’ price. This would allow them to at least make some profit off of this light. I think this is fair, considering all they have done to make this great light happen.
Nevertheless, I will PM the code out earliest Monday evening, CST. Please complete your GB purchases immediately afterwards to avoid availability issues!
krono
12/1/14
Well…there’s some good and bad news.
Bad news first. 7C Warm White was not available. Thought we had a line on that emitter, but it didn’t pan out.
Good news is that it will be replaced by 4C tint…100 total will be made!
If you are ok with that change, you don’t have to do anything. Your tint choice can be made upon purchase.
If you are NOT ok with changing from 7C to 4C, please let Yourrid know so he can take you off the list.
There will still be a total of 1000 X6-SEs made. Since lights have been overselling the commitment list, we have taken sales offline until these items are closer to being stock. We will then come up with a new GB code so that people later on the list can have an opportunity to buy their lights. It should be within about 1 week when they are ready.
Thanks again to everyone that is helping!
krono
11/22/14
Some of the BLF embossed boxes have clear tape on them from the shipment department. One user came up with an easy way of getting the tape off without ruining the nice gift box. He advised using a hair dryer or heat gun/reflow gun to heat the tape up, then slowly remove.
I can’t recall who came up with the solution, but THANKS!
Almost 4,000 posts…amazing!
My 2 lights are still in China…bummer
krono
11/17/14
I’m biting my tongue on some of the unfounded accusations and assumptions…especially from those that haven’t even received their X6-SE yet…lol
What I will say is that I am sorry this light has not lived up to the expectations of some folks. I, too, wish the amps could have been higher. But honestly, you would probably have a hard time telling the difference. Despite the limited negative talk, this light performs exceptionally well.
I find something else curiously amusing. Remember, also, that there was concern about the production AR lens since it had not actually been tested (and the first AR lens was a bust). Nevertheless, I trusted Neal and EE on their assurance that this newer lens was the real deal, and made the call to go with it sight unseen. Turns out that it is an excellent lens, which, ironically, helped recover some lumens lost from the driver. EE/Neal/BangGood came through on that promise. The usual naysayers haven’t commented on that. Why not?
This process has been a long an arduous one…with countless communications back and forth between Dale, JM, Neal and I. We have spent countless hours trying to make a light that hits on all cylinders. As JM pointed out, this light would never have seen the light of day if not for the patience of all involved. The testing was unlike any other light I have seen…just ask Dale’s wife :bigsmile: The multiple samples sent out by EE/Neal were unprecedented. All in all there was an incredible amount of work…both seen and un-seen…put into this project. The process was not “rushed” at all, and I take strong exception to anyone implying that.
That being said, this GB has truly been an awesome experience. I can’t tell you how much I have learned through this process. I really appreciate all the kudos from my fellow BLF members! Best of all, this is a process that doesn’t stop here. I intend to keep working with manufacturers to produce lights that we all want. Keep in mind, this is the first of potentially many lights I hope to have built…shaped by the wants of true flashaholics. I think the X6-SE is a pretty solid start.
Work has already started on a second light…one that will be built from the ground up. Dale, JM and I have been looking at preliminary designs, and I can’t wait to see what we eventually come up with. More on that later.
Cheers,
krono
11/14/14
I have asked Neal to look into the amp issue. Please continue to be patient everyone…we’ll see how all this plays out.
Thanks also for everyone posting pics. Light looks very nice with the gift box!
krono
1st image of delivered production light from BLF user caleb:
Whatcha think
11/9/14
An important meaasge from Neal:
“Hey Guys,
I just checked, for the BLF X6-SE, there are 38 orders from affiliate, so I hope members do not use aff-link for this light which we spend so much time but with a price which under much of the real worth($20 we lose money).
If you like this light and want more people join us, pls share to others but do not use aff-link,
Thanks.
Neal”
So please be respectful and do not attach affiliate codes to this Group Buy.
Thanks!
krono
11/8/14
More good news.
The next 200 NW units should be finished by this coming Wed. the 12th, and should ship then or soon after. Website shows Nov. 19th, but that should be worst case.
Cheers,
krono
11/7/14
The next 300 units will be ready soon (100 CW will be available about Monday, and 200 NW sometime later in the week, possibly not until the following week).
We will go ahead and release the code via PM (to those committed to units 501-800) in advance of BG receiving more stock. I am not sure Neal has yet allowed BG’s system to accept orders when the items are not in stock yet, so you might have to wait until that point. I will confirm that with Neal asap (probably after this weekend).
Thanks everyone for making this GB as smooth as possible! 
krono
11/6/14
Thanks everyone for keeping this massive undertaking as civil as possible! There are some awesome folks here at BLF!
There will be 300 additional lights with projected availability this coming Monday. We will send out the GB code tomorrow (Friday) so that you can go ahead and make your purchase in advance.
200 more will be available sometime after that (probably about two weeks).
krono
11/4/14
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THIS GROUP BUY, DO NOT POST IN THIS THREAD! YOU MUST POST ON BLF MEMBER YOURRID’S THREAD. HE IS UPDATING IT REGULARLY
The thread can be found here:
11/4/14
440 sold. Neal sez the are 30 NW and 30 CW left!
I would say don’t hesitate ordering NW. The next shipment will have more NW as well.
11/4/14
404 of 500 taken out of the first production run…wow!
11/3/14
A couple of updates.
Pricing does not include tracking. I thought I had covered everything, but totally overlooked this detail. I’m very sorry about this 
A Warm White 7C tint is going to be added as an option. There will only be 50 units with this emitter. It will be ready in about 3+ weeks. More details to follow.
krono
11/2/14 Part 2:
It’s finally here! The day has arrived, and the Eagle Eye BLF X6-SE is starting! The first 500 lights will hit BangGood’s warehouse in the next few hours…ahead of schedule!
BangGood/Neal was good enough to commit to producing 500 additional units…all prior to the official start of this Group Buy! The second run of lights should be finished only a week after the first 500. There will be a maximum of 1000 X6-SE lights produced.
The first 500 units will be limited to those that committed to them in the interest list. The amount of time you will have to purchase your light/s will be approximately 7 days (depending on how fast they sell). The BLF members that spoke up first will receive the GB code via the BLF PM system. Others later as needed. [Major shout-out to SB (BLF Site Owner), as he supplied me a comma-delineated list to PM everyone with. Then things changed, and Yourrid stepped up and is providing me an updated list. Thanks SB and Yourrid!] This is VERY time consuming. Therefore, there is the possibility of error in which you do not get the PM. If that happens, PM me and I will do my best to get it to you. Please be patient. I have a regular job in which I rarely have access to the internet, so I might not be immediately able to get you the code, etc.
Things that will make this GB smoother:
1) For those of you that chose NP/no preference on tint, please choose the CW option! This will help availability for your fellow BLF brethren!
2) If you no longer want your light, please speak up so the next person on the list can take advantage of the first run of lights.
3) Only buy the quantity of lights you committed to as listed in the first 500 spots. If you expressed interest in additional lights AFTER the initial 500…Please…DO NOT PURCHASE THOSE NOW! You can purchase those later if lights don’t sell out fast, or when the second round of lights is available (approximately 1-2 weeks after first round). This is a little something called the honor system. Let’s show this courtesy (that sometimes doesn’t exist on other forums) to your fellow BLF members by respecting this request. Your help will insure more people have a chance at this light!
4) Do NOT share this code with anyone else! Again…this is the honor system.
5) Please refrain from incessantly b*hing about the way this GB is run, the specs chosen, other members who don’t agree with you, etc. Doing so only encourages me to exclude you from the GB and leave your name off the GB code PM. Just kidding…kinda…but seriously…please don’t clutter this thread with the aforementioned irritating behaviors! It won’t do you any good anyway as I tend to refrain from entering your drama. If you feel like you are not getting the light you want, please(Soapbox Alert!):
1) Spend countless late nights/hours on Skype, with multiple communication errors/challenges requiring multiple clarifications.
2) Endure unsubstantiated accusations and false claims.
3) Keep up with a thread approaching 3,000 posts.
4) Spec a custom light with BLF logo, quality copper board, improved lens, unglued threads, custom modes/driver, custom logo gift box, higher amperage…all for under $20.
5) Commit manufacturer/distributor to build multiple sample lights and rush deliver them across the globe for approval.
6) Further commit said man./dist. to build 1000 lights in advance at their cost.
7) Assemble a crack team to sample lights with countless back-and-forth PMs.
8) Vett a PM list for hours on end only to have it corrupted, then do it again…uhhh! (my first attempt).
Then, you are welcome to structure your GB the way you want it to run. Capice?
Don’t get me wrong…I absolutely LOVE doing stuff like this! Just have some respect for those that have spent a HUGE amount of time for everyone’s benefit.
Thanks also to everyone else that is making this possible: DBCstm, JohnnyMac, unknown00101, bugsy, Neal, BangGood, SB, Eagle Eye, Ledsmoke, Yourrid and the rest of the BLF members that added so much to the…ahem…spirited conversation regarding this GB. If I left your name off this thank you, my apologies in advance.
For those of you on the GB list after the initial 500, don’t worry! More are being produced and will be available VERY soon.
Blessings/krono
11/2/14
Hello X6-SE GBers!
FYI, first run of 500 lights sould be ready any day now. I will update this OP in a few hours after I have confirmed some last minute items with Neal. I will also send out a PM with GB instructions to those that have committed to the first 500.
Please help Yourrid and post any changes on HIS thread (not this one). Watching two threads is way too tedious!
More details to follow very soon!
krono
10/28/14
More good news. EE is beginning a second production run of 300 units. These 300 are estimated to be ready on Nov.12th, just 1 week after the initial run of 500!
Group Buy will be conducted with a special code that will be PM’d to GB participants. I will give more details later as we get closer to the GB.
Thanks again to Yourrid for updating the interest list here:
krono
10/26/14
Hello BLF Special Edition Eagle Eye X6-SE Group Buy participants!
There is something everyone should realize. The X6-SE lights are being manufactured as we speak. There will only be a certain number of each type of tint available when the first production run is available (on or about Nov. 5th).
That means, depending on what people buy first, there might be an overavailability of CW (Cool White) or NW (Neutral White) tint…especially with all the horse trading that seems to be going on with people giving up their spots for others. While admirable, this could potentially result in one tint (likely NW) not being available for others on the list!
What can you do to help? Here’s how. I encourage those that chose NP (No Preference) on tint coice, and others that jumped the line, so to speak, to please pick the CW option. This will help assure that more people are getting the tint they want.
Thanks,
krono
10/24/14 Part 2
If you are still wanting to be added to the interest list, please do so here:
Yourrid has graciously offered to keep it updated for us.
10/24/14
Final specs for the BLF Special Edition Eagle Eye X6-SE:
> 4 modes with last mode memory. Mode spacing as follows:
> Mode 1/Low/Moon ~5 lumens.
> Mode 2/Med. ~250 lumens
> Mode 3/High ~600 lumens
> Mode 4/Turbo (~3.3 amps with 3 min. step-down to High) ~1000 lumens
> Copper MCPCB w/DTP (Direct Thermal Path). Excellent, high quality board from MaxToch.
> Improved lens (Double-sided/coated AR lens).
> No glue on threads.
> Driver voltage range: 3v-4.2
> Reverse clicky.
> Matte black HA III anodization.
> “BLF Special Edition” custom logo on one side, Eagle Eye X6-SE logo on the other side.
> Gift box with BLF graphics.
> Two tint choices: XM-L2 U2-1A or XM-L2 U2-3C.
> Comes with: Adjustable Lanyard with quick-releasae, clip, extra button (GITD) and 2 extra O-rings.
> Reverse polarity and low voltage protection.
Final pricing: $19.99.
The first production run of 500 units should be finished around November 5th. We will release the GB code to BLF members that committed to the first 500 units around that time. We don’t want to release it too early in case of production/shipping delays, which would obviously end in paypal disputes, etc.
I will have more info on GB instructions in the next few days.
Thanks!
krono
10/22/14
Very good news for this group buy! Dales sample is testing very well. See Dales most recent posts. As a result, we will be moving forward on the GB soon.
I have some loose ends to tie up with Neal. When I complete them (1-2 days) I will post GB insteuctions here.
Cheers
krono
10/19/14
Latest samples are being evaluated. Preliminary results indicate driver not performing to 3.5 amps on turbo.
Sample being forwarded to Dale for confirmation of specs. He should have sample by Tuesday, and we will release final specs after he has a chance to evaluate it.
I will make a decision as to how to proceed after that.
krono
10/15/14
Samples are stateside!
Wednesday, October 15, 2014 Location Time
18 Customs status updated CINCINNATI HUB, OH - USA 11:31
17 Departed Facility in HONG KONG - HONG KONG HONG KONG - HONG KONG 17:53
16 Clearance processing complete at HONG KONG - HONG KONG HONG KONG - HONG KONG 11:16
10/13/14
DHL shipments are still snarled up in China:
http://www.ecommercebytes.com/cab/abn/y14/m09/i25/s01
Latest samples are stuck in Hong Kong. I will let everyone know when there is progress.
krono
9/30/14
Two identical new samples are being shipped out…one to JM and one to me. They should arrive via DHL sometime next week. Here is the amp reading on this current batch of samples:
As soon as we have had a chance to look them over, we will pass along the results.
krono
9/26/14
The latest sample was not acceptable to the sample team :~ (I don’t have time to elaborate now…gotta go to work).
Eagle Eye will be sending out another revised sample (hopefully the last!) to us for another evaluation. I apologize for the further delay.
I will try to address this further over the weekend.
9/15/14
Good news! Eagle Eye/Neal is sending this new sample to JohnnyMac for review via DHL. Hang in there folks. Hiccups are to be expected…were dealing with them.
9/14/14
Thanks everyone for their input. I am just as guilty as anyone one on this change. My lack of technical knowledge and limited mod experience doesn’t help here. What I do know is that jumping to conclusions and going off on tangents rarely helps. That is why I don’t usually respond quickly or at all to the ‘drama’ that occassionally goes on in this thread. I learned that very early here on BLF…lol.
Overall, Neal and Eagle Eye have been VERY cooperative in getting this project rolling along. I don’t believe it does anyone any good to make unfounded accusations when all the facts are not out there. Maybe I am being a bit naive, but I don’t think there has been any intentional deception. IOW…I can’t see how plastering photos of the new driver on BLF would qualify as trying to pull a fast one. Seems illogical to me.
The driver situation will be looked at and we will determine what the next step will be. It is the weekend and I don’t expect to hear back from Neal until late tonight via skype.
That being said, I understand the passion and interest in getting this right. We are flashaholics, after all! I am willing to take more time to evaluate this light and make it worthy of carrying the BLF logo. So…everyone relax and please be be patient.
Cheers/krono
9/10/14
Eagle Eye BLF Special Edition X6 - NOT YET Final Specs:
> 4 modes with last mode memory. Mode spacing as follows:
-Mode 1/Low 3% ~30 lumens.
-Mode 2/Med. 20% ~200 lumens
-Mode 3/High 50% ~500 lumens
-Mode 4/Turbo (@ 3.5 amps with 3 min. step-down to High) ~1100 lumens
> Copper MCPCB w/DTP (Direct Thermal Path). Excellent, high quality board.
> Improved lens (Double-sided coated lens. Same type as used on their F30).
> No glue on threads.
> Driver voltage range: 3v-4.2 8.4v
> Reverse clicky.
> Matte black HA III anodization.
> “BLF Special Edition” custom logo.
> Gift box with BLF graphics.
> Two tint choices: XM-L2 U2-1A or XM-L2 U2-3C.
> Comes with: Adjustable Lanyard with quick-releasae, clip, extra button (GITD) and 2 extra O-rings.
> Reverse polarity and low voltage protection.
Working on final pricing (still estimated around $20). Might not know until next week.
I hope you guys like it. More info to follow…
krono
9/9/14
Specs and pricing are being finalized now that Chinese Moon Festival has ended. I hope to have that information by tomorrow. First 500 units should be ready to ship less than 2 weeks from that point. More details to follow…
OP interest list also updated…to 592!
krono
9/8/14
Chinese holiday will delay getting feedback on changes/clarifications we need. I will keep y’all advised.
9/6/14
There are a few details that we are seeking from EE and BG. Since it is the weekend, it will be a few days until we hear back.
Meanwhile…rigorous testing continues!
Dale and his 60 MPH drop test…and JM with his overnight water ingress challenge. Results? The BLF Special edition X6 passed both highly scientific (lol) tests with flying colors! Check out their individual sample review posts for details.
Interest list also updated in OP…heading toward 600…I can hardly believe it!!!
Cheers/krono
9/4/14
There are a few small changes the test sample group has come up with. This will take some time to ‘run up the flagpole’…so I appreciate everyone’s patience.
krono
9/2/14
Most samples are here and look good! I’ll update interest list later, but looks like we have over 500! More info to follow…
9/1/14
List re-updated to 464. Also took a look at ratio of NW to CW tint and its 2:1.
9/1/14
Samples should be delivered via DHL on Tuesday! And…we are over 450 units on the GB interest list (updated below…thanks JM!).
8/27/14
Samples are done and are shipping out! Pics from Neal look great! We will be sure to give you guys as much information as we can once received. OP also updated with 430 on interest list…WOW!
8/23/14
This is crazy…over 400!!! Thanks Johnny Mac for helping me keep up with this ever-growing list…and Dale for answereing many of the questions that are posted…and everyone else that is contributing here!
Blessings/krono
8/21/14
Eagle Eye BLF Special Edition X6 samples should be finished any day now, and shipped DHL (To Unknown00101, DBCstm, Johnny Mac and me) sometime next week!
Also updated interest list below in this OP. We’re approaching 400 @ 398 units!
krono
8/18/14
Interest now up to 374!! Updated below in OP.
8/13/14
Interest list has grown to 358. Updated in this OP down below.
Another small update. The 4 samples being assembled for testers will not have the copper star with Direct Thermal Path (they have to be produced). But the production run of 500 WILL have Copper/DTP.
Dale is excited though…cuz he’s gonna put a Noctigon in his sample and tell us all about it.
krono
8/12/14
Neal advises that the X6 Special Edition samples should be complete and shipped out (via DHL or other fast shipping method) in an estimated 7-10 days. So…were looking at around two to three weeks (I always add a week to be sure) until samples are in our hands. Slowly…but surely!
8/8/14
Updated list down below in this OP.
8/7/14
Howdy everyone!
I am really pleased with the excitement surrounding this GB! This has been a very interesting and educational experience, and I hope it culminates with a light that everyone can appreciate and consider worthy of their collection.
Regarding Mode Memory:
I realize I have not said too much on mode mode memory. It has been on purpose. I have been avoiding this because I simply do not have the time for the countless lists of pros and cons for everyone’s favorite form of mode control. So…don’t take it personally if I have not responded specifically to your input on this subject. I value and like the input, and especially the passion (after all…we are flashaholics), I just haven’t the werewithall to handle the hundreds of posts and the plethora of PMs that have come my way. I hope everyone understands…I have to have time to work and at least spend SOME time with family before they think I have totally gone off my rocker! Lol…
Anyhow…the samples we have coming to us do not have mode memory. They start L>H. However, that doesn’t mean that I can’t change it. Everybody chill and wait for unknown00101, Johnny Mac, DBCstm and I to evaluate the samples, and we will make changes if necessary.
Thanks again for all the interest and passion for this light :exmark:
Blessings,
krono
8/5/14
I have some really cool news!
Once samples are approved and recommended changes made (if any), Neal (BangGood) will immediately order 500 BLF Special Edition Eagle Eye X6 lights! BG is committed to have a sizable amount in stock due to the popularity of this Group Buy. Thanks Neal!
krono
8/3/14
See list updated below…300 units!!!
8/1/14 - NEW UPDATE
1) BLF Special Edition engraving at minimum 200 units.
2) Amps to 3.5, Turbo w/3 minute stepdown to 2.5 amps (about 71.4%).
3) Modes: (Turbo/100, High-stepdown/71.4, Med./25, Low/5 and Moon/1%). Starts on moon. One 1/2 click to get it back on Turbo after stepdown.
4) Tint choice of XM-L2 U2-1A or XM-L2 U2-3C.
5) AR Lens.
6) Reverse polarity protection.
7) Low voltage protection.
8 ) Copper MCPCB with direct thermal path (probable).
9) No glue on threads.
10) Clip.
11) Lanyard.
12) No blinkies (sorry blinky fans ).
13) Reverse clicky.
16) Price: +/- $20 delivered! Final price hopefully next week since it is the weekend…
17) Method of payment: BangGood website through special BLF X6 GB link.
A total of 4 samples will be sent to:
- kronological
- Johnny Mac
- DBCstm
- unknown00101
NOTE: It will take about 3-4 weeks just to produce the samples. Then at least another 2 weeks for us to receive them for scrutiny. Bottom line…this is going to take some time, but I hope this is going to be a light everyone will be proud to own.
Cheers/krono
8/1/14
Well…the first copper board EE sourced did not have a Direct Thermal Path. But I found a source for them, and I think we still might pull off the Copper MCPCB.
AR lens is also a go!
They have also agreed to send out samples. All of this will take time, but is worth it to get the light as perfect as we can. I will give more details this weekend when I’m off from work, and after I spend some time with my family before they really think I’ve lost my mind over this weird flashlight fascination thing…lol…so thanks to everyone for your patience!
Blessings,
krono
7/30/14
Quick update. These are the dimensions according to Dale aka DBCstm. Thanks Dale!
Bezel diameter is 38.9mm
Inside reflector diameter is ~ 29.8mm
Reflector depth is approx 29mm (measured in light, this is an approximate only)
battery tube diameter is 23.5mm
Tail cap diameter is 23.9mm
Overall total length is 132.9mm
Head is 55.3mm long
Battery tube is 77.6mm long
30.3mm of tail cap above the clip, or this will be exposed if clipped in a pocket.
7/30/14
I thought I would update the specs we are working on. Some are confirmed, as noted:
CONFIRMED:
Unglued threads
XM-L2, choice of U2-1A or U2-3C
3.5 Amps confirmed (Turbo), with stepdown after 3 minutes to 2.5 amps (about 71%)
5 modes: Turbo/100, High/75, Med./25, Low/5, Moon/1%
BLF Special Edition Logo at 200 units
Low voltage & reverse polarity protection
UNCONFIRMED/WORKING ON:
AR Lens
Copper MCPCB
7/28/14
Quantities updated in the OP below. Approaching 250! Many thanks to Johnny Mac for keeping up with it! I have added a few people that pm’d interest…but the best way is to post your interest in this thread itself.
Thanks/krono
7/27/14
At this point, there is sufficient interest in this light to reach 200…which is the majic number to have it engraved with BLF logo (should the majority of people follow through on purchasing).
That is the why I haven’t been keeping up with the totals…that, and I have been pressed for time lately…add in my struggle with insomnia and you get the picture…so, thanks again for doing that JM! It is kinda fun watching the numbers rise…and there are several more that I can add that have pm’d me.
That being said…please don’t over expect on the amps/features. It has been quite a chore just to have EE consider 3.5 amps. You have to consider liability from a distributor/manufacturer point of view. I am trying all I can to have them build a light that is worthy of the BLF logo, and in doing so, deserves time and forethought…as well as realistic expectations.
This week I hope to have a much clearer picture of what this light will be. Thanks everyone for your input!
krono
7/25/14
We don’t have any new info from Eagle Eye yet…and it is the weekend. So, it will probably be a few more days…Monday at the earliest, until we hear something.
Have a great weekend and I will update whenever I have something new.
krono
7/24/14 Continued
Member saypat requested some info regarding my chat with Neal, which I posted later in this thread. I’ll go ahead and post it here also:
Well…one reason it was a looong chat…is that there is a slight language barrier. Many times we have to get clarification from eachother. And I am sure Neal has other work duties as we chat. Nevertheless, here are a few things we are working on:
Copper MCPCBs…they have found a source. Trying to find out if they have a direct thermal path.
Possibility of AR lens.
Also looking at amps/turbo mode/stepdown concerns.
Remember that this is still preliminary…so take that for what it’s worth.
07/24/14
I had a rather long skype chat with Neal last night. We are still hammering out the details and awaiting answers from Eagle Eye on some questions. Hang in there…
07/22/14
Some excellent progress is being made! Neil has told me that Eagle Eye has agreed to the following for the BLF Special Edition X6 Group Buy:
1) Amps will be upped to 3.5.
2) Turbo with 2 minute stepdown to 2 amps.
3) Have a source for copper MCPB.
I am very excited about this! It is good to see anoher manufacturer that listens!
No idea what this does to pricing. More info as it becomes available.
Krono 
07/17/14
I’m back but barely coherant…lol. I’m working on very little sleep…so I appreciate your patience…and mega-thanks to peeps like Johnny Mac for keeping track of the interest! This has really blown up to something bigger than I had imagined!
As you can tell…l really want to get the numbers up to 200 for the logo. I do not have a light yet with this designation, and I really want one because of my affinity for BLF. Many others indicated similar thoughts.
But…there are so many variables to take into consideration. And now that a host might be available…that might confuse things further when considering total numbers for BLF logo. I don’t yet know if Eagle Eye will include hosts as part of the 200, or if hosts will just be available later on. This is a new wrinkle that will have to be bird dogged.
Further complicating things…BLFers that indicated a light earlier might switch to a host only, etc. And then there are those that want noctigons, 4 amps…etc. Egads…my brain is starting to hurt just thinking about all the possibilities.
Nevertheless, I will continue to get additional info from Neil. He has a good idea of creating a google form that everyone can vote on for the final version. We see what that looks like. We might need to tweak it a little bit to include all possibilities.
Thank you all for your patience!
krono
07/15/14
Thanks Johnny for keeping up with the count! I am away and thought I would have internet…but not even close! I had to go into town and I am sitting at a Whataburger using their wifi trying to update this on my kindle!
I think we have enough to start the GB very soon. We might not have enough (200) for BLF logo, but we certainly will have enough interest for quite a few. Still waiting for info from Neil. BTW…if Neil is reading this…feel free to answer any questions.
I will be back in town by the end of the week and will have a better update for everybody then. Thanks for your patience!
Krono
07/12/14
We are almost at 150 units! Wow…I must admit I didnt think at first we would get to 200…but it looks like we are well on our way!
I still don’t have final specs or pricing, so it might be a few days until that happens. I will also be out of pocket for most of the day, and in and out of pocket for the next week or so. I will update when I can.
The way I see this playing out is:
1: A final spec and price is determined.
2: BangGood takes orders and you pay them directly.
3: After a certain amont of time (deadline), BLF X6 is built. If 200 units are bought and paid for, BLF logo is added.
4: BLF X6 is shipped and received and there is much rejoicing.
This is not official. I still have to confirm all this with Neil at BG.
krono
07/11/14
OK…estimated cost for special edition BLF X6 with driver boosted to 3 amps and 3 modes is estimated at +/- $17 delivered. This is not final as I have asked Neil for pricing on other options BLF members have requested.
Also…we can have BLF Logo or whatever at 200 units. Phew…I know that is a lot, but consider this. I’ve only had this posted for one day, and there is already enough interest (almost 100 units) to get us half way there (of course…if everyone followed through)! Can we hit 200 lights
I also included some additional info in this OP (ledsmokes thread, additional interest question). Please review it and let me know if your specs must be met, or if not…is it a dealbreaker?
More info as I get it/krono
This looks to be an exceptional budget light already for sub $19 “(unknown00101’s excellent review here)”:Review: Eagle Eye X6 (1x XM-L2, 1x 18650) . ledsmoke’s excellent mod/review here . Here is the BG link/pic.
Standard Specifications listed on BangGood (Note: BLF GB specs will be different!):
Product name: Eagle Eyes X6 CREE XM-L2 U2 LED Flashlight
Brand: Eagle Eyes
Model: X6
Emitter Brand CREE
Emitter Type: XM-L2 U2
Color BIN: U2-1A cool white(6500K—7000K),warm white U2-3C(5000K)
Material: Aviation aluminum
Mode: high,middle,low,strobe,sos
Battery Configurations: 1 x 18650 battery (do not included)
Circuit: constant current circuit
Switch Type: clicky
Switch Location: tail of the flashlight
Brightness: 350lm
Runtime: 1-3hours(according to the mode)
Carrying Strap: yes
Waterproof: IPX-8 Waterproof
Color: black
Weight: 120g
Size: 133mm (length)
Package included:
1 x Eagle Eyes X6 CREE XM-L2 U2 LED Flashlight
1 x flashlight carrying strap
2 x o-rings
1 x tail cap
The reviews/posts have generated a lot of interest in a Group Buy. I contacted Neil at BG and he has had positive results with the manufacturer. They have already agreed to up the drive current (to 3 amps), and they would like to get opinions on driver modes! Heck…we might not want to change driver modes at all considering that it might up the price.
Regardless of mode selection, I am in for a minimum of two…maybe more considering price.
Anyhow, we need some sort of concensus on modes so we can get a final GB price. We won’t be able to keep everyone happy, so try to select something that a majority will agree with. There are a few suggestions on the review thread already. So, let me know the following information:
Please remember that the more we deviate from the original X6, the more difficult it will be to pull this GB off…and the pricier it will be. Noctigons, 4 amps and other goodies are nice…and I don’t mind asking…but remember we are talking about a $19 +/- light here!
A) Quantity you are interested in.
B) Mode selection preference.
C) Flexability…as in…how likely are you still to buy if all your preferences are not met?
THIS IS AN OLD LIST. IF YOU WANT TO BE ADDED, YOU MUST POST TO BLF MEMBER YOURRID’s POST!!!
-Interest Count (updated 09/06/14):
Updated list.
1 kronological nw
2 kronological nw
3 Bigblockmopar cw
4 ImA4Wheelr cw
5 Legolas Jr. cw
6 Ryansoh 3 cw
7 Yourrid nw
8 Yourrid cw
9 aussiet6 np
10 harry218 nw
11 harry218 nw
12 Werner np
13 freeme nw
14 freeme nw
15 ohaya cw
16 aL1 cw
17 DBCstm cw
18 DBCstm cw
19 Muto cw
20 DanielM nw
21 Tom E nw
22 Tom E nw
23 troisanh cw
24 RaceR86 np
25 RaceR86 np
26 jmpaul320 nw
27 David EF nw
28 David EF nw
29 Chicken Drumstick nw
30 netjrb nw
31 Cereal_killer nw
32 Cereal_killer nw
33 Chazzy nw
34 velectron nw
35 cellguy np
36 downlinx nw
37 p_k nw
38 The Spaz np
39 Defaut Username cw
40 mrmatt np
41 Gj nw
42 aoeu np
43 The Burgh cw
44 JohnnyMac cw
45 JohnnyMac nw
46 shimey nw
47 Kurt_Norway nw
48 djozz nw
49 Boro nw
50 Boro nw
51 Blinky1 nw
52 penumbra nw
53 cnrffl1 nw
54 bgyen cw
55 max cw
56 max cw
57 max cw
58 mhanlen nw
59 andyz nw
60 sunnycoaster np
61 spamman np
62 tkmckay nw
63 tkmckay cw
64 Buwuve nw
65 Strongest2004 nw
66 Strongest2004 nw
67 Light Dispels Darkness np
68 Light Dispels Darkness np
69 syracuse nw
70 GTsuperheros cw
71 The Burgh nw
72 tristanxoxo nw
73 zelee nw
74 HHCC cw
75 Ray-o-Light nw
76 Ray-o-Light nw
77 CJW np
78 LowLumen nw
79 Ejected Filament nw
80 Ejectef Filament nw
81 Beachlogger nw
82 Beachlogger cw
83 Qandeel nw
84 blueb8llz nw
85 aoeu np
86 southland cw
87 southland cw
88 Nightbird95 nw
89 atrroger cw
90 retiro675 cw
91 gouldy cw
92 gouldy nw
93 backtoback nw
94 cellguy np
95 Calmaja nw
96 Calmaja nw
97 hein11ag np
98 hein11ag np
99 Lightsaber nw
100 Aardvark nw
101 antoninodattola nw
102 cajampa nw
103 saypat nw
104 aslpg nw
105 Siata94 nw
106 Siata94 cw
107 NeoGeo np
108 meti nw
109 ledsmoke np
110 ledsmoke np
111 ledsmoke np
112 dodo nw
113 Billy X nw
114 Moridin nw
115 bikenber73 nw
116 Lyubo Yanev nw
117 johnnydoe nw
118 g60 np
119 Ricflair cw
120 sunnycoaster np
121 sunnycoaster np
122 BILL G np
123 chenko np
124 Default Username np
125 Boaz nw
126 bugsy36 cw
127 bugsy36 cw
128 buggy36 nw
129 dangerous np
130 banker nw
131 Slim Pickens np
132 KawiBoy1428 cw
133 KawiBoy1428 cw
134 velectron np
135 ChibiM cw
136 flashination nw
137 18sixfifty np
138 alphazeta nw
139 Banglabob nw
140 dave_ nw
141 Fmc nw
142 Scooter000 nw
143 kafar cw
144 jealous57 cw
145 sbradd np
146 lionheart_2281 cw
147 guitar89 nw
148 guitar89 cw
149 doslyn nw
150 doslyn nw
151 sandanbob np
152 dantemens nw
153 raven38571 np
154 bdiddle np
155 bdiddle np
156 litefella np
157 crowne np
158 crowne np
159 D10ten np
160 cicciocant np
161 processengr nw
162 B42 nw
163 allthumbs nw
164 allthumbs nw
165 luckyseven np
166 M78 np
167 peterscm nw
168 richnpc nw
169 thebaum np
170 soddo np
171 tapir cw
172 hideehoo nw
173 arekm nw
174 Muto nw
175 Muto nw
176 gpapa693 np
177 flashpilot cw
178 aussiet6 np
179 drudragon np
180 akoposilester nw
181 GeoCan46 cw
182 GeoCan46 cw
183 Rufusbduck nw
184 flashhole np
185 Legolas Jr. nw
186 Scotlarock np
187 Scotlarock np
188 flashination np
189 OscarM nw
190 SirPaul cw
191 MRsDNF np
192 grantman321 np
193 johm nw
194 johm nw
195 ohaya np
196 eebowler nw
197 keengeorge nw
198 theoldbill cw
199 KawiBoy1428 nw
200 KawiBoy1428 nw
201 big block Mopar nw
202 Bak nw
203 Bak nw
204 dperreno np
205 s1m88 cw
206 zeremefico np
207 tryps nw
208 glowz nw
209 angler np
210 mizjif np
211 antilop65 nw
212 NobleX13 np
213 the nw
214 the nw
215 scdaf np
216 torchjinkie np
217 BLightSam cw
218 magnet np
219 lamper np
220 meteorxs nw
221 ACmech cw
222 ACmech nw
223 locusto03 nw
224 locusto03 nw
225 2DOGS np
226 Ohaya nw
227 Wojto nw
228 fireblade893 nw
229 Fireblade893 nw
230 The Burgh nw
231 mhemling33 np
232 saypat cw
233 Saigon cw
234 Saigon nw
235 DanielM nw
236 Charga cw
237 LSX cw
238 LSX nw
239 raccoon city nw
240 flitsmal nw
241 WarHawk-AVG np
242 Down_South nw
243 Down_South cw
244 will manners nw
245 Lightning Bub np
246 Lightning Bub np
247 keengeorge cw
248 keengeorge nw
249 keengeorge cw
250 I ant np
251 LANTUS nw
252 chesterqw cw
253 Boaz nw
254 mhanlen np
255 nthesame np
256 Buwuve nw
257 Kafar cw
258 Kafar nw
259 tristanxoxo cw
260 DanielM nw
261 Ray-o-light nw
262 Nbabu nw
263 Pulsar nw
264 Pulsar cw
265 rchiang nw
266 rchiang nw
267 C-channel nw
268 C-channel nw
269 Lotus_Darkrose nw
270 Peetz nw
271 Peetz cw
272 saypat cw
273 chenko nw
274 chenko nw
275 jacktheclipper nw
276 Mikk0 nw
277 Mike72 nw
278 iron potato nw
279 264 nw
280 eta np
281 0elcid0 nw
282 nitro cw
283 nitro cw
284 ouchyfoot np
285 processengr nw
286 processengr nw
287 processengr nw
288 processengr nw
289 HBomb nw
290 peterscm nw
291 peterscm nw
292 peterscm cw
293 peterscm cw
294 calmaja cw
295 saypat cw
296 Adoby nw
297 Adoby cw
298 ilovejesuschrist np
299 jealous57 nw
300 billyx cw
301 JohnnyC nw
302 JohnnyC nw
303 vuanhquoc np
304 apt323 nw
305 Slow2go cw
306 Slow2go cw
307 Slow2go cw
308 Lopan nw
309 Mot cw
310 Mot cw
311 Mot cw
312 Lyubo Yanev nw
313 djozz nw
314 djozz nw
315 strayz np
316 theoldbill nw
317 banker cw
318 southland cw
319 southland cw
320 southland nw
321 southland nw
322 GioLight nw
323 CrashOne cw
324 netjrb nw
325 netjrb nw
326 netjrb nw
327 andyz nw
328 texas shooter nw
329 texas shooter nw
330 texas shooter nw
331 Triple A cw
332 Triple A nw
333 Day Lighter cw
334 Day Lighter cw
335 tryps nw
336 sxv nw
337 sxv nw
338 sxv nw
339 fyesilova nw
340 scottyhazzard nw
341 scottyhazzard nw
342 scottyhazzard nw
343 scottyhazzard nw
344 scottyhazzard nw
345 264 cw
346 GeoCan46 nw
347 GeoCan46 nw
348 steepdrop nw
349 steepdrop nw
350 Randolph cw
351 Randolph nw
352 khan nw
353 khan nw
354 carmantl cw
355 carmantl nw
356 e10sno nw
357 Cyrus AM nw
358 Gerrit cw
359 NobleX13 np
360 NobleX13 np
361 DavidEF cw
362 cicciopanzarotto np
362 JaredM nw
363 Scooby cw
364 Scooby nw
365 B42 nw
366 B42 nw
367 B42 nw
368 devman nw
369 devman nw
370 Legolas Jr. cw
371 Legolas Jr. cw
372 Legolas Jr. cw
373 Joat np
374 Joat np
375 Aznsw1mr np
376 beanhill911 nw
377 Cereal_killer np
378 wedlpine cw
379 wedlpine nw
380 Tete cw
381 Tete nw
382 akoposilester cw
383 vito76 nw
384 serifus nw
385 serifus nw
386 Cereal_killer np
387 steepdrop cw
388 Ashayuni nw
389 unit 311 cw
390 Cereal_killer nw
391 nitro nw
392 Plato nw
393 koyotee nw
394 Juggeli nw
395 jamjar nw
396 jamjar cw
397 Hopback nw
398 Hopback nw
399 agarb np
400 kralyevski nw
401 Otanacious nw
402 clagged nw
403 bugsy36 cw
404 clagged cnw
405 Kurt_Norway nw
406 Transnodel cw
407 BrightBob nw
408 Trigger619 cw
409 Trigger619 nw
410 Livinloud cw
411 Livinloud nw
412 Buwuve cw
413 will manners cw
414 eas nw
415 strongest2004 cw
416 arekm cw
417 beanhill911 cw
418 zipelgas nw
419 sparkey762 cw
420 nads nw
421 Bacon n Eggs nw
422 264 cw
423 Vito76 cw
424 Syracuse nw
425 Sparkey762 nw
426 Ruke cw
427 Ruke nw
428 alk007 nw
429 Mike72 cw
430 Caleb-v nw
431 gehrmo cw
432 ichoderso nw
433 FmC cw
434 Caleb-V cw
435 galex nw
436 meti cw
437 Catnap nw
438 emerel cw
439 Angry Zeka nw
440 bkling nw
441 Dugan661 cw
442 strumble cw
443 Major cw
444 Yoav.Klein nw
445 mikid nw
446 Komichi nw
447 Komichi nw
448 Altair nw
449 Altair cw
450 BIG-P nw
451 zeelee cw
452 fnksb nw
453 JaredM nw
454 JaredM nw
455JaredM cw
456 acml nw
457 NightSpy nw
458 ChiggerPepi nw
459 fragolino cw
460 theLIGHTINGDUTCHMAN nw
461 Trevi_lux nw
462 Hagg911 cw
463 ToyKeeper nw
464 KenCam cw
465 caffeine_addict nw
466 IN Caver cw
467 one41 nw
468 MountainMan nw
469 IH8MYX np
470 IH8MYX np
471 ilovejesuschrist np
472 ilovejesuschrist np
473 DenBarrettSAR np
474 jim_r nw
475 Prometheus nw
476 wedlpine nw
477 wedlpine cw
478 dhsvcs nw
480 dhsvcs cw
481 tryptamin cw
482 tryptamin nw
483 Yourrid nw
484 Yourrid cw
485 netprince nw
486 netprince nw
487 IH8MYX nw
488 IH8MYX nw
489 IH8MYX cw
490 IH8MYX cw
491 Serifus nw
492 Serifus nw
493 tristanxoxo cw
494 Minimoke nw
495 Minimoke cw
496 Rufusbduck nw
497 antilop65 cw
498 kst nw
499 kst nw
500 kst nw
501 kst nw
502 Richie086 nw
503 can nw
504 Streamer cw
505 eas cw
506 PaulorNuthn cw
507 PaulorNuthn nw
508 bawilson2 nw
509 bawilson2 nw
510 jim_r cw
511 dolbysys nw
512 dolbysys nw
513 dolbysys cw
514 dolbysys cw
515 Bar co nw
516 Bar co cw
517 Rod911 nw
518 Rod911 nw
519 Rod911 nw
520 Rod911 cw
521 Richwouldnt nw
522 Richwouldnt cw
523 krikstas nw
524 hank nw
525 Infinite nw
526 gorky cw
527 cnrffl1 nw
528 vasa_visost nw
529 cabfrank cw
530 baldo21 cw
531 flydiver nw
532 bkling cw
533 Ricflair cw
534 Ricflair nw
535 Manx nw
536 backtoback cw
537 cone nw
538 SVG223 nw
539 SIG Shooter nw
540 FastEddie nw
541 FastEddie cw
542 Pulsar13 nw
543 blackhorse95 nw
544 DenBarrettSAR nw
545 acml cw
546 Finnish flashlight nw
547 WarHawk-AVG nw
548 WarHawk-AVG nw
549 arekm cw
550 zipelgas nw
551 DOCFAR nw
552 DOCFAR cw
553 Suncoaster nw
554 vasa_visost nw
555 Sigster nw
556 G0OSE np
557 Chicken Drumstick cw
558 Roberrt777 np
559 Bladesmith3 cw
560 264 cw
561 fishlite5 nw
562 fishlite5 nw
563 Bort cw
564 jack83 cw
565 ReAvenger
566 BorisBar nw
567 Lyubo Yanev nw
568 Lyubo Yanev nw
569 Lyubo Yanev cw
570 cabfrank cw
571 famous36 nw
572 LarryB nw
573 Caleb-v nw
574 nclce5 np
575 Megalodon nw
576 Hairy_Steve nw
577 RTV DEALER cw
578 jps nw
579 p_k nw
580 rova2014 nw
581 Woody nw
582 IRONMAN nw
583 vas nw
584 BIGWOOD nw
585 Gothmog cw
586 Gothmog nw
587 Davx cw
588 sledger17 nw
589 Pokemonrules cw
590 DavidEF cw
591 Bergtjie nw
592 Bergtjie cw
Almost to 600!!!-