I learned (a little) about the black box inside modern flashlights. Now I can turn a flashlight with the dreaded 'next-mode memory' into a pleasant, predictable light.
woo hoo… another great BLF giveaway count me in!!.. congratz on your 1000 posts
my new skill is I’m seem able to destroy a newly bought and semi perfect light trying to gain extra lumens 
on the other hand by mistake now I’m able to dedome LEDs in less than 15 secs :bigsmile:
I’ve learned far more than any normal person should know about flashlights… And there’s far too much left to learn! Now when I go to work on a friend’s computer I get asked which flashlight they should buy.
Count me in! Ive learned so much but one of my skills that has allowed me to customize my builds more is reflowing. I learned to reflow LEDs through OL and other members on this forum. Gives me a wider selection of LEDs/tints
nice giveway,i am in.
what i learned ? 101 how to mod a flashlight.
drivers ,led ,wiring, reflow .
I ended having all my lights moded.
In general I’m less afraid of messing things up. I’ve always been pretty mechanically good at taking things apart, figuring them out and putting them back together. Electronics have been another story. I’ve had lots of interest, but little understanding, so I’d be timid at pulling things apart, soldering components, de-soldering etc.
There have been some really great threads like relics add solder to spring post that are so great for beginners. Or somewhat experienced guys with questions.
BLF is the greatest. 
I learned how to stack 7135 chips on a driver I got from you, and I did the zener mod for an mtg2 maglite build. I bought the tweezers that are recommended on your page and they have been my favorite little tool ever since I got them. I use them for so many things I don’t know how I got along without them.
Thanks for the giveaway and all the help, you rock!
I’d like to join!
I learned to understand the technology of leds and drivers better and better…
also how a flashlight works and can be modified to work even better.
AAAAND : I learned that a lot of members here are really nice and like to help the newbees!
I’m in, thanks!
I have learned to dedome LEDs, reflow solder, and so much more! Thank you, BLF community!
I learned to be nicer to my wife for putting up with my purchases :heart_eyes:
OK, she has walked away…
I learned how to dedome and reflow leds.
Count me in too, I’ve learned to dedome led’s and have also seriously upped my soldering skills.
LOL!!!
Count Me in RMM! I've learned how to dedome LED's quickly and successfully using the gas soaking method. I would have never even thought of such a thing before BLF (neither the dedoming of an LED nor using gas to do so).
-Garry
Count me in too, please.
Just over a year ago, I didn’t know the difference between current and voltage, what a driver was, and had never soldered anything. I studied everything on this site and asked a lot of stupid questions. I think I’m holding my own now.
I love this birthday parties with gifts and all :bigsmile: thanks RMM 
Boy o boy, I learned everything about LED flashlights that I know (and still learning) here.
Most interesting would be dedoming led’s (I really need to get some x10+ magnification googles :D), understanding drivers, adding 7135 chips, MCU flashing…
I am in! I’ve learnt ridiculous different type/brand/ models of LEDs. Some friends think twice before asking for a light
I am in. I also learnt how to solder a lot better than before. And reflowing using hot air guns. And to tell the color temperature of the headlights of oncoming cars.
I can do electronic stuff. I built my own stereo tube amplifiers, preamp, etc. mainly from kits, and I can repair electronics to a certain extent. I’m self taught, so the design side of electronics still alludes me. I can read schematics and the such, but I lack the experience and the skill of design.
Due to work, the last couple years, I haven’t done anything. I started collecting knifes at first, then started collecting flashlights, mainly AAA / 10440 types. Recently, I picked up some 18650 and CR123 type flashlights and I recently ordered a Supfire M6 with mod option 1. I had to get that one. Everyone needs a 50 caliber machine gun for their gun collection.
I didn’t realize that there was a big flashlight mod / hacker community. I’m still a newbie, but I would like to try and modify or custom build one from parts. That is my new goal. I still have a lot to learn about Li-ion cells, charging them, LED and their various types, what a direct drive is, heatsinking, etc., and the learning path is a bit rocky for me, but I think it’s the journey not the destination that makes everything worthwhile.
I learned owning one single torch can lead to many.
The skill learned is how to choose wisely based from BLF reviews, teardown and comments from experienced members.
I’ve learned how to hide frivolous purchases!
Thanks for the giveaway and congratulations on the post count.
I learned how to dedome an emitter using gasoline. Who knew.