ROT66 Gen2 Stainless Steel Tail is needed??

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

hodor · 2019-09-03T21:23:46.000Z

A few updates on FF webpage .

Anduril UI!

Main Improvement points from Gen1:

More brightness and throw
More compact size
Enhanced heat dissipation structure with deeper fins and thicker head
Get rid of the battery carrier design

Version type:

12x Nichia 219B SW45K R9080 High CRI Emitters
12x SST20 4000K FD2 NW
12x SST20 6500K CW L4 10000lumens
12x SST20 5000K NW L4 10000lumens
12x CREE XPL HI V3 5000K 14000lumens
12 x CREE XPL HI V3 6500K 14000lumens

Product Description:

Made of 7075 aluminum alloy
Body color: Black color
HAIII Anodising Surface Finish
Stainless Steel bezel;
Max Brightness: 7000~14000 Lumens
Max Throw distance：200~500 meters
Battery: 3x18650
15 degree angle TRI lens & 45 degree beed surface TRI lens (included)
98% AR coating glass lens
Digital current regulation on lower brightness
IPX8 waterproof , underwater 2 meters
Fireflies-like Aux light— Blue + Kelly Green+Ice blue + Fresh Green
Size: 105mm x 50mm x 46mm body
Net Weight: 290 gram

Included Accessories: 45 degree beed flood TIR Optics lens ; D-ring Tripod Screw ; O rings ; hand strap ; Flashlight holster ; Gift box

Optional Accessories: Stainless Steel tail cap ; Light diffuser for ROT66 ; Extra Coated Glass lens

Final Mass production has been delayed for 2 week. ROT66 G2 releasing date has to be delayed till 15th September.

id30209 · 2019-09-03T21:26:15.000Z

In!

lightdecay · 2019-09-03T21:48:44.000Z

Looks great.

noboneshotdog · 2019-09-03T21:52:25.000Z

What does anyone know about the SST20 4000K FD2,is this a nice tinted led?

twisted_raven · 2019-09-03T22:07:44.000Z

FD2 bin is what Fireflies originally shipped ROT66s with in its early days. It’s rosy tinted. I was interested in the FA3 bin because it was slightly cooler. Oh well. FD2 is pretty good.

noboneshotdog · 2019-09-03T22:17:03.000Z

twisted raven:

FD2 bin is what Fireflies originally shipped ROT66s with in its early days. It’s rosy tinted. I was interested in the FA3 bin because it was slightly cooler. Oh well. FD2 is pretty good.

Thanks for the response. Rosy sounds nice!

SKV89 · 2019-09-04T02:08:37.000Z

Actually what Fireflies shipped in the original ROT66 was the FB4 tint. It is greenish. The FD2 tint is much better. It is what is used in the FW3A and MF01S. It is not exactly rosy like the 219B sw45K but it is not yellow/green like the LH351D, 219C, and SST-20 FB4 tint.

I think with the new 15deg throw optic, this will throw very well and glad they got rid of the battery carrier, which relies on the cushion for compression. Overtime, the cushion loses resilience and no longer apply adequate pressure to the electrical contact resulting in high resistance and low output.

twisted_raven · 2019-09-04T03:50:41.000Z

Interesting. I wonder what bin my ROT66 has, because whatever it has it is cooler and less green than the SST20s in my Copper E07.

Maybe my ROT66 has the FB4 and E07 has FC4, and the cooler CCT just looks rosier naturally.

Original ROT66 was 20 or 25 degree optics right? These new otpics don’t look that much larger than the original ROT66, will be interesting to compare beams. They definitely fill up the head much more efficiently than the 9 of the original.

iamlucky13 · 2019-09-05T01:04:56.000Z

twisted raven:

Original ROT66 was 20 or 25 degree optics right? These new otpics don’t look that much larger than the original ROT66, will be interesting to compare beams. They definitely fill up the head much more efficiently than the 9 of the original.

According to the archive.org copy of the page from July, it was 25 degrees.

However, that might not give a very clear understanding of the comparative beam angle, as the real beam varies depending on the apparent optical size of the emitter, so it depends on what optical size was assumed for the 25 degree spec.

But, I think it’s likely this will be at least slightly throwier than the original based on what has been stated so far, and on the range of beam profiles Carclo achieves with similar size optics.