WARNING: Cometa – read/fix BEFORE inserting battery

pilotdog68 · January 23, 2016, 8:26pm

So, considering just the hosts, how does this compare to the B158? Since I have a B158, do I need a Z1?

Also, I’m interested in the illuminated tailcap. Looks like a different design than I’ve seen before

Cyberescudo · January 23, 2016, 8:38pm

Thanks for your work in developing this project 0:)

southland · January 23, 2016, 10:08pm

Will the lower price, I will add two more CW. thanks

Leeuwenhoek · January 23, 2016, 11:05pm

So is the illuminated tail cap going to be included in the production lights?

Cyberescudo · January 24, 2016, 4:12pm

We are working on this upgrade

ReManG · January 24, 2016, 4:15pm

How close are we to the 500 units for the better price?

Cyberescudo · January 24, 2016, 4:22pm

We are at 300 just now.

Leeuwenhoek · January 24, 2016, 4:22pm

Brilliant this is a really cool upgrade Is there any estimates for battery drain with the tail cap illuminated?

KutKhemist · January 24, 2016, 4:36pm

Been trolling this forum for a bit but had to jump on this deal. Put me in for one in CW, thanks.

Tom145 · January 24, 2016, 4:44pm

Can’t wait any longer for this light.
When will the groupbuy start???

Cyberescudo · January 24, 2016, 4:50pm

I have read in the pilotdog68’thread

Leeuwenhoek · January 24, 2016, 4:54pm

Thanks for the quickly reply. I’m going to go and check out pilotdogs thread as it sounds almost too good to be true

pilotdog68 · January 24, 2016, 4:58pm

Cyberescudo:

Leeuwenhoek:

Brilliant this is a really cool upgrade Is there any estimates for battery drain with the tail cap illuminated?

I have read in the pilotdog68’thread

pilotdog68:

With the light off, the tailcap LED draw is only 0.29 milliamps

So assuming you use a 2500ma battery, and assuming the tail LED is left to run 24/7, you will lose roughly 8.4% of your battery capacity every 30 days, and it will run for a full year before completely exhausting your battery.

Here’s the best part: when i took the measurements above, the LED I’m using is still FAR TOO BRIGHT.

It is clearly seen glowing under the clear tailcap even in direct sunlight, and in a dark room you can see the glow on the ceiling.

I expect that the current draw at my optimum brightness level will probably be 0.1ma or even lower.

I’d like to add that it really depends on the efficiency of the led’s and what resistor values are used (how bright you make it). I have had some as low as 0.15ma, some people have had lower, but other people have measured almost 1ma.

Tom145 · January 24, 2016, 5:07pm

One more Question:
Wouldn’t it be nice to use the new “bistro” firmware from Toykeeper on this light??
For me this would be the last thing that makes this light perfect.

Cyberescudo · January 24, 2016, 5:32pm

We are analyzing if it can be an option

Tom145 · January 24, 2016, 5:33pm

Please…

The Bistro firmware has many more possibilities an the best is the adjustable temperature control!

Brett_H · January 24, 2016, 5:49pm

Why not get in on another group buy! I’m in for a NW… That’s 8 lights in 7 weeks of membership here at BLF! My wife is so happy I found BLF

slow2go · January 24, 2016, 5:54pm

Put me down for one of each.
1-CW
1-NW

Thanks
Slow

bugsy36 · January 24, 2016, 7:15pm

What wife? Oh you mean that nice lady with your credit card. LOL.

Just remember... They are special sales ;)

Brett_H · January 25, 2016, 1:30am

HaHa, exactly! You must have met her before? :bigsmile: