Lumintop GT nano on the way

djozz · 2020-04-24T09:31:12.000Z

So who is going to tell Lumintop?

Agro · 2020-04-24T10:04:01.000Z

I think we should ask someone who knows more than me to confirm. I’m far too noobish to be sure of my assessment. If they confirm, I guess Martin could talk with Lumintop….

djozz · 2020-04-24T10:30:00.000Z

Btw, the nano should come with a White Flat or Boost HM by default. My GT-Micro with Boost HM is the most amazing thrower in my collection, the size/throw ratio is ridiculous and so much fun. I think the Nano should have that same fun-factor.

Muto · 2020-04-24T11:18:41.000Z

Couldn’t 2 boards be piggybacked?
Maybe with some soft potting in the void, witch ever side runs the heat goes on top.
Would make the body slightly longer but still be small as heck.

Just a thought form the peanut gallery.

Agro · 2020-04-24T13:40:45.000Z

Texas Ace:

Technically it could be possible with small enough components I suppose. I know in the past I had trouble getting smaller then 12-14mm but that was with a larger mcu and FET.

A dual sided pcb with a separate battery contact PCB is the simplest option though.

M4D_M4X · 2020-04-24T16:56:04.000Z

a pic i took Oct 2019 when i was in the factory ;)

and yes - i am already pulling some strings

ch1ir · 2020-04-24T17:01:28.000Z

M4D M4X:

a pic i took Oct 2019 when i was in the factory

and yes - i am already pulling some strings

Great to hear!!!

patmurris · 2020-04-24T17:23:49.000Z

Drop the driver! Make it on/off direct drive!

mortuus · 2020-04-24T17:25:54.000Z

yeah go for 1 mode, turbo only… no fancy ui needed…

MascaratumB · 2020-04-24T17:34:35.000Z

I am tempeted to say “I’m in” for a simpler FW / user interface if that means spitting this light out

Agro · 2020-05-21T10:24:29.000Z

Making of 10 mm Andruil driver just became much easier because gchart implemented Andruil support for Attiny1616 - and Attiny1616 is is 3x3 mm.
So it’s possible to just take MTN-10DD and replace the MCU, only modifying some traces around it.

will34 · 2020-05-21T12:49:28.000Z

Drop the driver and side switch, make it a twist light instead. I would love to carry something like this in the keychain. Like a four sevens mini MKII form factor but larger head.

mortuus · 2020-05-22T11:59:48.000Z

MoreLumens:

That small thing with white flat will be da king.
Is the nano taking also AAA batteries?

think it was supposed to only run on 10440 battery… otherwise too weak output…

i still hope they make this light, even with basic UI on/off mode or something… would still be a cool mini-thrower since there are no others that i can think of really in this size…

M4D M4X can u see what lumintop says on this or did they put in on hold ??

M4D_M4X · 2020-05-22T13:18:06.000Z

they definitely noticed the demand and also that many would be fine with simple UI

but I guess other projects are first

Thro · 2020-05-22T13:58:06.000Z

i agree, a simple 3, 2 or even 1 mode or a twisty GT nano would be beter then no GT nano, i need sumething this small en cute in my life

djozz · 2020-05-22T15:03:05.000Z

Simple UI is fine, but Anduril is better.

Sivy · 2020-05-22T16:47:59.000Z

Raw aluminium would be nice , With anodisation it would scratch up quickly against keys in pockets and look tatty.

3 mode twisty , Always starting on moon light/low ,no memory.

mortuus · 2020-05-23T07:56:03.000Z

djozz:

Simple UI is fine, but Anduril is better.

we all agree but if its technical nightmare to achieve its better to do its simpler if it means the light would be made and not just stay on paper as a cool gimmick.

mortuus · 2020-05-23T08:53:38.000Z

im told its making the driver that small or something its the big issue…. not sure lumen numbers, but i guess 300 or higher but it depends which emitter it would use? otherwise it would be a weak thrower even with a normal aaa battery u cant get much really from it…

djozz · 2020-05-23T09:33:22.000Z

If this light is 10440 only, and the driver a fet design, the driver can be tiny whith the output direct drive, no problem there.