[M4D deal] Nightwatch NI40 with Luminus SBT90 Gen2 interest list OPEN

g_sintornillos · 2020-01-08T03:54:25.000Z

From post #415
Initial post #375 - December 12th.
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g_sintornillos:

From post #397

g_sintornillos:

…
Radio silence continues.
New PM sent to Neal.

All the same… Neal mute…
New PM sent to Neal.

It has been more than a month since Neal is in absolute radio silence despite visiting BLF regularly.

“the NI40 is not ship because of the shortage” can’t be used as an excuse anymore

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Neal has the most hyped and rare LED on stock! LUMINUS SBT90.2 (less than 30 left!) -> will fit on a MT-G2 MCPCB to reflow https://www.nealsgadgets.com/products/luminus-sbt902-led?aff=3

From this moment become co-responsible to M4D M4X, as the organizer of this group buy and to receive the payment of a commission for each operation, of the fulfillment of the shipping of my NI40 (order #8378).

PM with evidences sent to M4D M4X.

M4D_M4X · 2020-01-08T09:56:37.000Z

i repeadedly pointed him to your mails and posts (and those of other people)
- thats all i can do (using a chinese messengerdo avoid VPN issues)

I have no clue nor explanation why he does not contact you - sorry

borislav87 · 2020-01-08T14:56:40.000Z

and I want to share the same. Make an order for Stalker NI40 SBT90.2 has not yet been sent. It’s been 5 days since I’ve been writing on Messenger and email and no response
I’m not in a hurry, but it’s a bad thing that I don’t get an answer

Tweakmeister · 2020-01-10T22:16:52.000Z

Keeping this thread active and awaiting updates on shipment of these.

Th558 · 2020-01-10T22:44:16.000Z

I’m selling mine if anyone’s interested:

SOLD: NI40 SBT90.2 barely used £47 Want to Sell

SOLD Selling my NI40 SBT90.2. I've shortened the rubber so it's easier to activate turbo. I'll also provide 2 copper rings for 21700 compatibility. There are some tiny marks where the body screws in to the head. These were already there when I received the light. There is also a small mark on the head which can be seen in the first pic. Have no idea how it got there since it's never been hit against anything. Note: you can see the orings due to the copper rings being in place. Seems like it …

Streamtronics · 2020-01-11T16:46:57.000Z

I ordered one on Dec 12 and it just shipped. Hope I won't be disappointed, I originally cancelled my first order when I saw the FT03 with SBT90.2 since I couldn't decide between the two and then ordered again -.- I'm still unsure if I made the right decision... guess I'll find out once reviewers get their hands on the FT03.

Wondering if anyone can talk a bit about the driver, especially whether or not there's a reprogrammable microcontroller on it that could be reprogrammed with custom firmware?

Tweakmeister · 2020-01-11T17:08:24.000Z

I’m in the same boat. I really like my FT03 xhp50 and am waiting to see if I like this or the FT03 version of the sbt90 more.

California_Prepper · 2020-01-11T22:11:18.000Z

The NI40 is a small thrower.

The FT03 is a medium size thrower.

So it’s less of a comparison and more of what size thrower do you want?

With the larger head the FT03 will throw further than the NI40. Just as the FT05 will out throw the FT03.

Regardless, they will both be awesome.

Streamtronics · 2020-01-11T23:15:44.000Z

California_Prepper:

So it’s less of a comparison and more of what size thrower do you want?

I agree, if one is actually looking for a thrower as an actual tool to use - in which case there probably would be size and runtime constraints etc... whereas personally, I'm just looking for a cool light to add to my (admittedly small) collection. So for me it's mostly how enjoyable the light is for an enthusiast vs. how much it costs. And I just can't decide which light I find cooler, while acknowledging that they're technically not in the exact same category :D

(at which point of course you could say "well, why not get both then", but money is still a constraint for me unfortunately)

BaronVonEissler · 2020-01-12T00:15:45.000Z

I sent my NI40 to be modded by a fine gentleman on here. Emailed me today and its finished. I will have it next week.

The reason for the mod was because of the crappy driver that steps down unnecessarily too soon[50C/122F].

I had him put in a FET driver. Modes 3%/50% /100%, Mode memory and most importantly with NO step down!

Streamtronics · 2020-01-12T00:20:13.000Z

do you know if he used an off-the-shelf driver and if so, which one? Is the driver a standard size (if something like that exists)?

BaronVonEissler · 2020-01-12T00:32:47.000Z

Streamtronics:

do you know if he used an off-the-shelf driver and if so, which one? Is the driver a standard size (if something like that exists)?

mtnelectronics.com

FET Driver - 22mm

g_sintornillos · 2020-01-13T11:20:18.000Z

From post #432

g_sintornillos:

From post #415
Initial post #375 - December 12th.
.

g_sintornillos:

From post #397

g_sintornillos:

…
Radio silence continues.
New PM sent to Neal.

All the same… Neal mute…
New PM sent to Neal.

It has been more than a month since Neal is in absolute radio silence despite visiting BLF regularly.

Neal finally responded, on 8.
He says:

the manufacturer just ship 20pcs to me today
I will receive at friday

Friday’s over and…

(From post #437 )

Streamtronics:

I ordered one on Dec 12 and it just shipped. …

I ordered on October 21, from the stock of the first batch…
In the “FULFILLED” order, the tracking number has not changed, the one that appears corresponds to the previous order (FW3 Ti + Cu, received).

My patience is over.

Another PM sent to Neal, will be the last.
I gave 48 hours to ship or refund.
If he does not send it or makes the refund in 48 hours I will start the process in Paypal.

M4D_M4X · 2020-01-13T20:20:09.000Z

forwarded to Neal again

BaronVonEissler · 2020-01-16T01:06:39.000Z

I want to thank EasyB for modding my NI40.

He called it a simple mod. I call it a Game changer and a Light “Saver”….without it I would have sold it. That crappy driver had to go.

I have a link to the driver he used in my post #443. A FET-22mm from Mt. Electronics. I chose CUSTOM Firmware-3%/50%/100%-Mode Memory and with NO STEP DOWN[NO Turbo Timer]. That is the sole purpose of getting it done.

It is nice to turn it on MAX and let the battery/output deplete naturally without that frequent and annoying step down.

Tonight was 40F/4C.I used my Aspire 26650 4300mAh batteries and I was able to run it for 10 straight minutes on max without the handle getting too hot.Battery change was after 10 minutes where the voltage was around 3.64V. I know that from my run time tests. I did that Three consecutive times. The only break the light got was from battery changes and the last 30 seconds before I switched batteries I used it on 3% to let it cool a bit.

I have always liked my hand to be the judge in terms of when I dial it down. Step Downs are for amateurs!

Thanks EasyB for making my light enjoyable.

Tweakmeister · 2020-01-16T03:17:14.000Z

Neal messaged me too about shipping this week.

blueb8llz · 2020-01-16T05:08:46.000Z

I have purchased three of these, and just like Baron, I hate the driver. I sold one already and I haven’t used the other two since day 1. Maybe it’s time to change out the driver as well.

Tweakmeister · 2020-01-16T06:26:28.000Z

Just received a shipping notice from Neal.

Streamtronics · 2020-01-17T20:46:23.000Z

Mine arrived yesterday. I was very pleased to see they actually now put "Stalker 2020" on it instead of 2019. Cool! I have to say it looks stunning, the design is very much to my taste, the SS bezel gives it a very nice touch. There's a tiny smear on the LED (not directly over the chip though, it's off to the side), probably a bit of flux. It's translucent tho, nothing that bothers me.

I do not have any switch issues, can cycle modes perfectly fine (maybe they changed something for this batch? IDK). The firmware is simple but acceptable imo. The mode spacing is a bit weird, with a big jump from mode one (can't call that a "moon mode" at all) to mode two, then only little difference from two to three and four. Big jump again to Turbo for me (using a Golisi 26650). The light heats up quickly on turbo as expected, it reached 45-50°C rather quickly and then slowly crept up to around 60 in a test I just did with a full battery. I'd call the step down practical. It's a turbo mode after all, it's meant for short bursts, else it'd just be a regular mode.

SKV89 · 2020-01-17T23:52:41.000Z

BaronVonEissler:

I want to thank EasyB for modding my NI40.

He called it a simple mod. I call it a Game changer and a Light “Saver”….without it I would have sold it. That crappy driver had to go.

I have a link to the driver he used in my post #443. A FET-22mm from Mt. Electronics. I chose CUSTOM Firmware-3%/50%/100%-Mode Memory and with NO STEP DOWN[NO Turbo Timer]. That is the sole purpose of getting it done.

It is nice to turn it on MAX and let the battery/output deplete naturally without that frequent and annoying step down.

Tonight was 40F/4C.I used my Aspire 26650 4300mAh batteries and I was able to run it for 10 straight minutes on max without the handle getting too hot.Battery change was after 10 minutes where the voltage was around 3.64V. I know that from my run time tests. I did that Three consecutive times. The only break the light got was from battery changes and the last 30 seconds before I switched batteries I used it on 3% to let it cool a bit.

I have always liked my hand to be the judge in terms of when I dial it down. Step Downs are for amateurs!

Thanks EasyB for making my light enjoyable. :+1:

Awesome! :+1:
This host has such phenomenal heat shedding capability a FET driver with no step down is the way to take full advantage of it.