(prototype)  the GT Mini

a_idiot · 2018-08-03T19:31:12.000Z

Got mine today - it’s great! Good build, and brighter than I expected

DB_Custom · 2018-08-03T20:14:25.000Z

Flashed Anduril and swapped in the Samsung LH351D 5000k 80 CRI… it now makes 1552 lumens on this new emitter with zero other changes. Still the Sanyo GA cell, not quite fully charged.

azj · 2018-08-03T21:07:06.000Z

Got the LYCN tracking from Martin - say “package accepted” in CHINA 8/2. EMS. (USA, just like teacher). I’m not going to worrry about it. Probably see positive motion into/thru US sometime next week if I’m lucky.

Keep those pics coming!

Aaron

DB_Custom · 2018-08-03T21:16:49.000Z

Replaced the FET with an SIR800DP, added 18ga leads, spring bypass on driver, removed mcpcb at tail cap and put a copper disc with only the larger spring in place and a 20ga bypass inside the spring. So now, on the Sanyo GA cell, it makes 1683.6 lumens at start.

McLight · 2018-08-03T22:16:08.000Z

mb200k:

How do I know when the light is shipped? I have not received any email

You got an email from martin with tracking of your parcel…

M4D_M4X · 2018-08-03T22:30:01.000Z

om my production NW i got:

4.70A @nitecore NI18350A toomAh
4.95A @Aspire 1300mAh
5.25A @keeppower IMR18350 (black) 750 mAh
5.60A @shockli IMR 1150mAh

DB_Custom · 2018-08-03T23:51:17.000Z

That little Shockli is really delivering! Wont’ last long of course but hey, it can show em long enough to take care of em!

deleted-200707 · 2018-08-04T00:22:06.000Z

I’ve tried butt I can’t find any meaningful comparisons to the Emisar D1S. beamshots?

JasonWW · 2018-08-04T01:01:14.000Z

chinooker:

I’ve tried butt I can’t find any meaningful comparisons to the Emisar D1S. beamshots?

I mention in post 173 and 175 that they should be very comparable to each other. Very close. The big difference is just styling.

I’m sure as more people recieve their package we will get more info. It’s still early.

DB_Custom · 2018-08-04T02:26:20.000Z

The D1S and GT mini are essentially the same light. The drivers on both are press fit in and glued. They are almost the same size. Driver’s are similar in function… the D1S was kept simpler by the mfr.s wishes. Beam profile too is very similar and they can both be tweaked to pretty high output. The D1S has a short thread on top of the tube and at the driver, can be problematic with longer cells like button tops and protected cells. At the end of the day they really are similar lights but with different design. If both are flashed with Anduril so they perform the same, the differences are really very minimal. I have 2 D1s’s and the GT mini, I like em very much, both for different reasons.

DB_Custom · 2018-08-04T02:47:54.000Z

Last night, stock light, looking down the road-under-construction in front of our house…

This afternoon, broke in through the Blue Loctite…

A look at the tail cap with the copper disc replacing the pcb…

The business end, showing the new Samsung LH351D 5000K 80 CRI with the dome left on…

FWIW, once the loctite was defeated removal of the driver was easy. De-soldered the emitter leads then ran a small jewelers screwdriver alongside the black wire to the driver, couple of bumps on the screwdriver and the driver was free.

nodoubt · 2018-08-04T03:15:03.000Z

im in for 2, how do i order ?

Neal · 2018-08-04T03:25:59.000Z

you can order here
https://m4dm4x.com/neals-deals-gt-mini/

DeusLight · 2018-08-04T11:24:26.000Z

Just received my GT mini a few minutes ago! It looks great.

thijsco19 · 2018-08-04T13:32:52.000Z

Received it today. Very good looking light. Really love it how much it looks like the GT!

h5550 · 2018-08-04T15:35:53.000Z

received my GT mini :+1:

Nicolaas · 2018-08-04T16:34:04.000Z

Got mine today and I love it!

Finish is great
Threads are great
Reflector is great
AR coating is great
NW - bordering WW - is great, same as on Big Brother.
Short tube is great
Throw is great - especially for its size.
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Packaging was also great: light in foam in a Lumintop box, that box wrapped with bubblefoam put in a plain box, with plastic over it to protect against moisture!!

Cheers,
Nico

severide · 2018-08-04T17:23:48.000Z

DB Custom:

Bezel glued on with Blue Loctite on my production sample. Gonna be a bear getting off it you don’t have significant tools to attack it with.

That is unfortunate… whyyyyyyyyyy

thijsco19 · 2018-08-05T11:10:50.000Z

DB Custom:

Bezel glued on with Blue Loctite on my production sample. Gonna be a bear getting off it you don’t have significant tools to attack it with.

So, DB you’re saying that I’m as strong as the hulk?
I just opened my GT mini with my bare hands!

Fortunately, though I do see some signs of loctite on the bezel, it was not enough to glue the bezel!

Unfortunately, while putting the bezel back on something weird happened.
The led separated itself from the mcpcb!

JasonWW · 2018-08-05T11:54:10.000Z

Very odd. Maybe the plastic centering ring is gripping the reflector too tightly?

Is there an o-ring preventing the reflector from spinning against the glass?