ROT66 Gen2 Stainless Steel Tail is needed??

djozz · 2019-08-23T07:57:57.000Z

Yes, I found it a bit weird looking that my ROT66 had a SS bezel and a shiny aluminium cap, the finish look too different so I bought the SS cap. So either make the tailcap anodised like the body, or give it a SS tailcap, I think the SS tailcap looks better than an anodised aluminium one.

electricjelly · 2019-08-23T08:11:41.000Z

Yes, please make the stainless endcaps. I also bought the stainless cap for my gen 1 rot66 and like it. I would have preferred if it came with one initially though. If you’re not going to make them match the bezel at least anodize them the same color as the body.

Thanks for asking for the communities input. This is one of the reasons I like your company so much. Your very good at giving us what we want.

Ryzbor · 2019-08-25T20:21:11.000Z

The switch design is hopefully improved as well.

hodor · 2019-08-27T17:56:44.000Z

djozz:

Yes, I found it a bit weird looking that my ROT66 had a SS bezel and a shiny aluminium cap, the finish look too different so I bought the SS cap. So either make the tailcap anodised like the body, or give it a SS tailcap, I think the SS tailcap looks better than an anodised aluminium one.

What he said

Skylight · 2019-08-27T19:18:38.000Z

You should offer the SS tailcap separately, but it is definitely needed as an outstanding feature that no other flashlight has. Sometimes I would want to change the look of my flashlights by swapping the SS tailcap for the regular black or sand anodized one.

Tubercle · 2019-08-27T23:55:36.000Z

I’m ok with it if it comes as an extra option and doesn’t delay the shipment of the default aluminum tail cap.

klrman · 2019-08-28T00:23:48.000Z

Yes please. I have two rot66 black and they look so different to all my other flashlights because of the SS bezel and tail cap, which I really like.

twisted_raven · 2019-08-28T00:56:53.000Z

Really looking forward to updates from Fireflies!

Glennac · 2019-08-29T20:22:21.000Z

So, is the $88 shown on the ROT66 page the price? It’s the “End of August” now.

iamlucky13 · 2019-08-29T21:02:51.000Z

Nice catch. That’s a change from a couple weeks ago. The last time I looked at the page, it still had the closeout price on first version.

It see it also now says 12 emitters. The original version was 9.

And most importantly, SW45K’s are currently shown as one of the emitter options. I hope that holds true.

Hopefully they’re using the latest version of Anduril, too.

It would have been great if the lanyard attachment thread was enlarged to 1/4-20 so it could also be compatible with tripods. In my opinion, that would be well worth it even if it was necessary to make the body 2-3mm longer to provide more material for the larger threads.

BlueSwordM · 2019-08-29T21:53:40.000Z

Stainless steel would be nice, but something like a thick clear anodized tailcap(60um) would be great, since it would cost a bit less and provide similar durability.

Veridico · 2019-09-02T22:15:08.000Z

Usb C It´s a priority today…

Option a: lanyard attachment
Option b: Usb C charge port

I have a sp 36 with usb C. If you make a model with that option I will buy the root 66 gen 2.

FireFlies · 2019-09-02T14:06:50.000Z

BlueSwordM:

Stainless steel would be nice, but something like a thick clear anodized tailcap(60um) would be great, since it would cost a bit less and provide similar durability.

clear anodized finish is no more than 15um, that’s why it can not do HAIII grade.

We have made some extra SS tail .

twisted_raven · 2019-09-02T14:12:05.000Z

Any pictures of the new optics and 12 leds?

noboneshotdog · 2019-09-02T15:19:43.000Z

Fireflies,I noticed you had the Osram led listed for this light, but is now been removed.

Will the Osram be an option?

SKV89 · 2019-09-02T16:04:23.000Z

Veridico:

Usb C It´s a priority today…

Option a: lanyard attachment
Option b: Usb C charge port

I have a sf 36 with usb C. If you make a model with that option I will buy the root 66 gen 2.

You mean Sofirn SP36 with USB C? Sofirn is also releasing the Sofirn LT1 4-cell with usb-c charge so multi-cell usb rechargeable lights is definitely doable. I also wish there will be a USB-C fireflies light in the future. USB-C recharge makes for great gift lights. Without USB C charge, cannot gift to others.

I wonder which Osram emitter it was. Maybe they would have to make a new board to fit the Osram so they cancelled it? I also notice SST-20 4000K is missing. That is my favorite emitter if it is available in the FA3 or FD2 tint bin. Also would be interesting if it’s possible to do a SST-40 5000K version. From the reports I read, the tint bins in the Convoy and Wildtrail D80v2 are not greenish and very nice looking. That way a 12 LED light can have a good chance to beat 18 LED light in output (D18 and MF01S)

BlueSwordM · 2019-09-02T16:36:04.000Z

@Fireflies, I understand if that is not currently possible for you.

Stainless steel it is.

Sorry if I seem a bit demanding, but with the anodizing thicknesses we sometimes do at my plating job, they may seem a bit extreme.

noboneshotdog · 2019-09-02T17:38:50.000Z

SKV89:

Veridico:

Usb C It´s a priority today…

Option a: lanyard attachment
Option b: Usb C charge port

I have a sf 36 with usb C. If you make a model with that option I will buy the root 66 gen 2.

You mean Sofirn SP36 with USB C? Sofirn is also releasing the Sofirn LT1 4-cell with usb-c charge so multi-cell usb rechargeable lights is definitely doable. I also wish there will be a USB-C fireflies light in the future. USB-C recharge makes for great gift lights. Without USB C charge, cannot gift to others.

I wonder which Osram emitter it was. Maybe they would have to make a new board to fit the Osram so they cancelled it? I also notice SST-20 4000K is missing. That is my favorite emitter if it is available in the FA3 or FD2 tint bin. Also would be interesting if it’s possible to do a SST-40 5000K version. From the reports I read, the tint bins in the Convoy and Wildtrail D80v2 are not greenish and very nice looking. That way a 12 LED light can have a good chance to beat 18 LED light in output (D18 and MF01S)

I’m not sure what Osram led it was, but if I recall it was pushing 18,000 lumens!

The SST20 4000K was also an option that as you said, is now removed???

The_Flashaholic · 2019-09-02T21:03:55.000Z

Any plans for a 3 x 21700 pop can light?

id30209 · 2019-09-03T07:52:25.000Z

SS tail (and bezel…) is perfect option when it comes to heavy popcan…
Softer materials won’t survive drop from 3ft.
I agree with folks above about 219B, keep it!!! But add 4000k SST20 also.
The reason i converted to FF is because of Nichia hi cri “dozens of emitters” availability and although i never liked pop cans this one is on my list