[quote=tinywind.com]
Hi Hirsh, I was informed that the factory would produce RoMiSen RC-3114 when they have an order of 200pcs of this flashlight. That means, they do not have that order for the moment. So do you think BLF members would be interested in the Group Buy 200pcs RoMiSen RC-3114, for US$11.99 each?
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I was originally interested in this light because it looks like a nice 18650 stainless steel tube-style light with rare UV capability. Two emitters in a split reflector is an added benefit and useful if it works, but probably means that neither give such a great beam profile.
There is very little information about this particular RoMiSen model - certainly no reviews here on BLF. There is some old stock on other sites such as AliExpress, but I will hold-off a purchase elsewhere whilst there is talk of a possible resurrection through a Group-buy!
In the TinyWind listing we cannot tell which emitter is which from the description, but it looks like one is XM-L2 (silver surround and dot in corner) – likely the normal white emitter. Whilst the other would be the UV/Purple emitter.
Does TinyWind have any other information about this light, particularly the specifics of both the UV and non-UV emitter? e.g. Cree Model/UV Model, CW/NW, Bin/Tint, etc?
Can you please try to obtain as much information about the stock light, and possible options for changes to the configuration from the supplier/manufacturer, so that we can consider a group-buy.
[quote=djozz]
I think that BLF-members would be delighted with this lovely light at this great price, at least I would be :-) .
I'm not sure if a group buy would yield 200 pieces, but I'm sure 100 could be achieved. Could you ask the factory if they replace the 400nm UV-led with a 365nm UV-led? (365nm light is more versatile for money detection and it should not be more expensive for them) If they would do that, it could become a 200 or more pieces group buy.
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I second DJozz opinion; if this can be delivered in a stock form that would satisfy the BLF community you are bound to get a reasonable uptake in demand.
It is quite difficult to find quality UV-capable lights, so something like this that functions as both a useful UV and regular light would appeal to me and, I’m certain, others too.
Take a look at these threads and you can see for yourself:
https://budgetlightforum.com/t/-/2218 - “Review: UV light shootout, seven lights tested”
https://budgetlightforum.com/t/-/33968 - “Ultraviolet Emitters”
[quote=djozz]
BTW, I would not mind to host a group buy for the RoMiSen RC-3114 if that would be an option (and if the 365nm led is possible :-) ), and see how many people we can get interested.
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Happy for you to run with this DJozz; I would gladly offer to jump in and host a group-buy, but my modding skills are beginner-level and I’m not sure I’d have the most expertise to assess a lights component quality through a Group-buy lifecycle. Would you be agreeable for me to support you if this proceeds through the GB process. Are you up for this?...
Should we start a new thread to gather interest and opinion? I’m conscious of polluting this TinyWind thread.
[[Getting excited!!]] Keep shining,
Hirsh