Interest collect for a new Sofirn design: tube style18650, magnetic ring control, USB-C charging, 500 lm max (AKA grandma light)

djozz · 2021-12-11T19:19:35.000Z

Me too, I wished Sofirn was still interested.

JaredM · 2021-12-11T21:09:40.000Z

Maybe someday. Still interested.

Barry, are you listening?

Maybe Wurkkos can do better.

TheIntruder · 2021-12-12T08:45:10.000Z

In his “Story of SC31 Family” post, Barry makes reference to SC31B sales/profit not being up to snuff, which lead to its demise, and perhaps a reluctance to engage in further muggle-targeted projects constrained by a low price point.

Wurkkos is managed independently, and probably does pretty well with the FC11, so it may be more amenable to such a project. But, the FC11 is descended from the SC31, and aside from a few aspects, already fits most of the brief, so they might be able to make it work, but on the other hand, also question why a variation of what it already produces is necessary, or worthwhile.

djozz · 2021-12-29T14:45:10.000Z

After a year of silence there is some progress in this project, and as JaredM and TheIntruder above recently suggested, with the help from Wurkkos. In their Christmas giveaway I suggested to develop a flashlight with magnetic ring, and they contacted me about it because they want to develop a 18350 light, and after a PM conversation they may continue in the spirit of this grandma light. It is very early, nothing is designed yet, but there are intentions

JaredM · 2021-12-29T14:57:07.000Z

This is great news. Low parasitic drain hall sensors are a top priority imo.

Chatika_vas_Paus · 2021-12-29T15:12:43.000Z

18350 light would be great with extension tube.

SKV89 · 2021-12-29T17:04:27.000Z

That is great news! So looking forward to buying this!

hank · 2021-12-29T19:07:40.000Z

Thanks for the various comments about parasitic drain with Hall sensor (magnetic rotating ring) lights.
I checked mine and the batteries had all been sucked down to ten percent.

I’ll put the charged cells in a plastic case and rubber band that to the dive lights in the emergency cache

I still really like the simple rotating ring control for lending out. Just gotta watch the battery level closer.

Chinaheart · 2021-12-30T06:42:06.000Z

I'm in for 3 pcs

bhtune · 2021-12-30T16:36:31.000Z

In for 2!

JaredM · 2021-12-31T23:30:48.000Z

Djozz, maybe point wurkkos to this thread and notice all the longing for a compact rotary…

Which Out Of Production Flashlight(s) Should Be Resurrected? LED Flashlights – General Info

There must be a thread like this, but I haven’t seen it - So which light(s) do you think are worthy of being brought back from the dead? My vote - Nitecore D10 and EX10, with ramping. I have a lot of lights in AA and 123, some are really nice, but none I like as much as these.

djozz · 2021-12-31T23:39:28.000Z

I did that already, and I hope that they will report any progress in this thread.

(and a happy newyear everyone, it is 2022 here now)

prototype3a · 2022-01-01T00:56:56.000Z

I still look at my old Surefire U2 and wish there was something similar-ish made today with a modern LED and driver. It is funny though that I no longer really like tail switches at all. e-switch just has superior ergonomics. If only the U2 had had a off setting as one of the… 6? options on the ring.

JaredM · 2022-01-01T21:17:08.000Z

Ummmm folks…

Seeknite D236

Really looks like a good starting point. Anybody want to review one?

SKV89 · 2022-01-01T23:26:17.000Z

JaredM:

Ummmm folks…

Seeknite D236

Really looks like a good starting point. Anybody want to review one?

Holy crap! Excellent find! Too bad it’s sold out and I wish they didn’t have the strobe mode. Also wonder how the driver performs.

Tech25 · 2022-01-02T00:12:47.000Z

If this moves forward I’m interested in 2

Jabe1 · 2022-01-08T19:58:40.000Z

Watching this one.
I’d buy two if it specs out right…

sevin7 · 2022-01-13T11:55:41.000Z

I’ll buy at least one for sure if this works out. Rotating ring UIs are very fun and simple

borealis · 2022-04-15T12:15:06.000Z

Interested in 1.

Jabe1 · 2022-04-15T19:15:51.000Z

I don’t see this possible at the stated target price point, but I’m in for one or two anyway.