[PART 1] Official BLF GT Group Buy thread. Group buy officially closed! Lights shipping.

Texas_Ace · 2017-07-28T15:54:52.000Z

Newlumen:

I will not order lumintop battery along with the GT. Shipping battery might take up to 30 days…

FYI.

I am pretty sure they are just going to put the batteries in the light and ship it normally. So it should not take any longer then normal if the batteries are included.

EDIT, teacher beat me to it.

AlexGT · 2017-07-28T16:00:46.000Z

I probably missed it on this huge thread somewhere. :person_facepalming:

What are the specs of the MPCB that is going to be used, diameter and thickness wise? Any pics? Thanks!

Texas_Ace · 2017-07-28T16:04:38.000Z

AlexGT:

I probably missed it on this huge thread somewhere. :person_facepalming:

What are the specs of the MPCB that is going to be used, diameter and thickness wise? Any pics? Thanks!

I don’t think we have actually seen this yet, we will hopefully know next week when the prototypes should show up though.

I don’t think we had specified an mcpcb size in the CAD as we didn’t know what the reflector base design was going to be.

Pok · 2017-07-28T16:11:57.000Z

So, Lens is plastic or Glass?

bwl123 · 2017-07-28T16:39:01.000Z

DHL in double charging scam

The Sunday Mail

DHL in double charging scam

The Leading Family Newspaper in Zimbabwe

…………………………
I would have been a victim,but did not pay because I told them that I was going to get in touch with their head office in Germany to confirm that the charges were legit.
I live in Europe.

The_Miller · 2017-07-28T17:03:53.000Z

As always
It is done when it is done
Here is the crude overview of steps needed

1 three prototypes need thorough checking

2 things found in 1 debated

3 things from 2 worked on by LT

4 if it seems OK LT sends out seven prototypes or samples for scrutiny
4a in case of any doubts 1 or 2 prototypes are send to us
4b, repeat 2 and 3

5 the team decides if they are prototypes or samples
5a still no good? Repeat 2,3 and 4 (unlikely but still)

6 whole team declares samples and GO is given

7 LT prepares the GTs and people start ordering.

That is it.

Joey_Adams · 2017-07-28T17:15:22.000Z

Guys this probably already been discussed but I couldn’t see it in the first few posts. Where or whom will the group buy be through? Is Lumintop selling through Banggood or another site?

Pulsar · 2017-07-28T17:21:17.000Z

Pretty sure it is direct from lumintop.
Was a stainless bezel mentioned for this light, or am I thinking of something else?

AlexGT · 2017-07-28T17:33:51.000Z

Pulsar:

Pretty sure it is direct from lumintop.
Was a stainless bezel mentioned for this light, or am I thinking of something else?

I also asked this, and the answer was it would bring the price up and was not considered in this GB, I personally would love to see one as an aftermarket part later on along with the 4 x 18650 carrier that Neal agreed to discuss later…

The_Miller · 2017-07-28T17:38:03.000Z

Yes directly through LT.

No, there sure are nice looking renders with a SS bezel but that was not in the specs.
Could be something LT decides afterwards to add value though, or aftermarket product for people to order if they make it maybe maybe up to them Not for the BLF GT lights.

Edit, heheh Alex right on!

Theodore41 · 2017-07-28T17:40:04.000Z

Neal:

NikolaS:

So if I understand DHL shipping will be included
In 111$ price,and only reason why not to use it is tax on destination country…. Correct?

Since I am from non EU, and never had problems with DHL, can we determine lower price to be marked on package like 45$-49$. Basically anything under 50$ will be good for me, otherwise I would have to pay 31% tax…

as my experience, EU will tax over $25, we usually declared $20 USD.

but for BLF GT,such a big flashlight, the customs may search in the Google for the real price.
so for EU, two packages will be more much safer.

Is it possible for two packages?Because here things have changed and they keep strict rules.

Joey_Adams · 2017-07-28T17:44:04.000Z

Thanks TM Lumintop is really taken the ball and ran with it. I can’t wait to how long the beautiful little triple fw3a takes until it’s ready to go. Lumintop is not messing around, I guess if they get on board with something they devote serious resources to make it happen. I am very happy with their involvement here. Thanks gt team!

CrashOne · 2017-07-28T18:08:58.000Z

If they’re going to ship the light with batteries in it, will they use some kind of plastic disc to prevent the light from accidentally turning on?

The_Miller · 2017-07-28T18:19:49.000Z

I do think that would be the way to go yes (or an extra non conductive packaging around the cells)

JaredM · 2017-07-28T18:20:56.000Z

@TA (or anyone else who can answer this)

Will the driver be able to buck all the way down to a 9V LED array? (Thinking ahead to possible next gen LEDs)

deathless · 2017-07-28T18:34:51.000Z

I’m so excited!

Texas_Ace · 2017-07-28T18:40:53.000Z

JaredM:

@TA (or anyone else who can answer this)

Will the driver be able to buck all the way down to a 9V LED array? (Thinking ahead to possible next gen LEDs)

With some component changes it can go all the way down to a 3V LED. the limit is the current. 5A would be the max (without other component changes), with 4A being a better number for most as the max.

4A is enough to basically max out an XHP70 @ 12V and that should only require a sense resistor change although I plan to try this personally.

Sky · 2017-07-28T18:43:26.000Z

Agro it is the “WOW’ factor and knowing you own one of the longest throwers. Also I know some hunters that will use it for long range game spotting.

JaredM · 2017-07-28T19:28:20.000Z

Texas_Ace:

JaredM:

@TA (or anyone else who can answer this)

Will the driver be able to buck all the way down to a 9V LED array? (Thinking ahead to possible next gen LEDs)

With some component changes it can go all the way down to a 3V LED. the limit is the current. 5A would be the max (without other component changes), with 4A being a better number for most as the max. 4A is enough to basically max out an XHP70 @ 12V and that should only require a sense resistor change although I plan to try this personally.

That's great! 8^) My thoughts are that if by some chance these new NX/XD series LEDs from Cree turn out to be functional for us that a 3x3 densely packed array (3S3P) would give similar throw with a larger hotspot and more lumens. There'd probably be artifacts but none that effect centerbeam throw. The driver might run out of power before max luminance though.. A 2x2 array would surely have a crosshair/donut so no point there.. IDK I'm just thinking outloud

Newlumen · 2017-07-28T20:14:16.000Z

Texas_Ace:

Newlumen:

I will not order lumintop battery along with the GT. Shipping battery might take up to 30 days…

FYI.

I am pretty sure they are just going to put the batteries in the light and ship it normally. So it should not take any longer then normal if the batteries are included.

EDIT, teacher beat me to it.

Thank you for the concern. Lol. How long it normally take to delivered with the light and battery?? Let’s say to USA…

I ordered just batteries from the hk and it’s still stuck in the over sea. It was shipped on July 4th…