Single 26650 with usb charger, batt check and real switch?

mihlit · 2018-12-14T10:28:52.000Z

Hi,
I’m trying to extend my collection with single 26650 cell flashlight, that is muggle friendly.

Requirements:

1x26650
usb charging (micro usb or usb-c type, not magnetic or proprietary connector, regular phone charger should work)
low battery warning - at least 3-state, not just “now its empty” and permanently visible, not requiring to manually activate and not counting how many times it blinks
real hw switch - zero standby battery drain, on and off, no “standby only”, no tailcap unscrewing
not super thrower, not super flood, something in between

EDIT: These ^ are must haves, no workaround or compromises on these.

Bonus:

two switches (tail hw on/off switch + mode switch on the side)
1 cell friendly emitter (not 6/12V XHPxx…)

Is there anything like this? I was able to find 18650 flashlight like this (Sofirn SP30A) and 21700 (Utorch C8F), but can’t find anything at all for 26650

Satisfaction · 2018-12-14T10:34:07.000Z

Lumintop ODL20C

I ordered one for my mother-in-law… I think that meets your Muggle criteria.

mihlit · 2018-12-14T10:49:21.000Z

Thanks for the tip, but it does not have real switch that disconnects battery, it’s always on/standby

yasenf · 2018-12-14T15:57:37.000Z

JKK26 @ Kaidomain

The charger module can be removed, driver is announced at muggle friendly 2.3A, they also have XML@ version.

mmalive · 2018-12-14T21:17:00.000Z

Thrunite Cata V6

Maeerxu 8

mihlit · 2018-12-14T21:48:09.000Z

mmalive:
Same as that Lumintop ODL20C. Thrunite Catapult V6, Maeerxu 8 don’t have real switch.

yasenf:
That JKK26 looks like it has everything required. Never heard about it before. I will give it a try, thanks

wstrachan · 2018-12-15T00:07:02.000Z

Lumintop ODL20C for sure.
If you’re willing to wait for around the 22nd if Dec, I am pretty confident the Astrolux MF02 is going to impress.

jmm244 · 2018-12-15T01:57:27.000Z

It might be easier to find something that meets your end goal of no parasitic drain if you’re willing to accept lights that have anodized tailcap threads which can be mechanically locked out by a ~¼ twist of the tailcap, in lieu of an actual switch.

Macka17 · 2018-12-15T04:02:51.000Z

Imalent DN35 26650. Internal charger.
Great beam and range.
L.M.H. on one sw. Turbo (2200Ma) on other.
Gives Read out of avail amps and 1\4 turn bottom half to isolate.

I have one and love it. Just put a dab of epoxy on torch frame above switches so you gan FEEL them better in the dark. They sit pretty flush.
On coupons here you can pick one up on here for around $60/65US.
$120/145 retail.

toddcshoe · 2018-12-15T06:26:57.000Z

I’m sure there are a few 26650 lights that have mechanical side switches. BD06 comes to mind. I am sure there are others. Honestly though, the parasitic drain on most e-switches now days would take years to drain the cell.

mihlit · 2018-12-15T10:01:49.000Z

I appreciate your tips, but I’m 100 % sure I want a flashlight that can be turned off with a switch, not just a standby, no tailcap unscrewing. Those requirements mentioned in first post are must haves. I don’t want to explain my reasons here, because this thread would converge to discussion instead of finding the flashlight.

Imalent DN35
Astrolux MF02

don’t have real on/off switch.

BD06 does not meet usb charging criteria as it requires special adapter.

TexasToasted · 2018-12-15T20:39:42.000Z

Supfire L6S
Supfire L5S
ZPAA

mihlit · 2018-12-15T21:06:46.000Z

Thanks for tips, but both Supfires do not meet the battery check requirements, it has just red for “almost empty”.
For the ZPAA, I can’t find any information how is that battery check supposed to work.

robertsig · 2019-02-15T18:01:26.000Z

I found this thread because I had the same requirements. It doesn't have to be a 26650, but something better (longer lasting) than a 18650. Prefer 3000 lumens.

peg_matite · 2019-02-15T18:07:54.000Z

Very interested to see where this goes. Love single 26650 format. Tough criteria set.

Every time I think I have thought of one - I haven’t. Something in the way.

kikkoman · 2019-02-15T19:15:06.000Z

Klarus G20L ticks all the boxes I think

though there’s some magic/weirdness going on with the tailswitch

robertsig · 2019-02-16T15:47:31.000Z

I think the Klarus has a standby drain, otherwise it does indeed look almost perfect.

I must be old fashioned because I don't like ANY flashlight with an electronic switch, so I can't even comprehend why they are made. But that's just me.

BlueSwordM · 2019-02-16T15:49:33.000Z

Well, I get what you mean.

Good e-switch lights have no problem with standby drain, like the BLF Q8 and Emisar D4, but lights like the Astrolux MF02 and S42 have quite high standby drain, meaning they can get drained in a matter of months just sitting unlocked.

This is why mechanical lockouts are priceless.

samyy · 2019-02-19T10:42:54.000Z

On The Road X5 here