Beyond the next generation of LED chips
I want a 4AA host
I’m still holding my breath for some highly obnoxious blinkie modes with excellent runtime for my bike lights.
I want to build one flashlight using the 50W or more CREE LED diodes, but the Fv is 36V and thats 150$+ for an RC battery alone 
What I really want is a 500lm keychain light. I have a 4 years old Lummi RAW using a R2 and 14250, nothing comes close to it in size and throw.
Would be nice to see a 14250 light with a proper reflector and DD XM-L2
Hopefully the smart brains in the driver DIY community can make further progression and advancements.
Id like to see several buck drivers. Advancements in thermal management and battery monitoring systems. Maybe with external temperature sensor. Better battery/voltage monitoring systems. Maybe with the possibility of using external LED for indication. Boost drivers..
I hope the OEM/Convoy manufactueres comes out with a 4AA light/host and its own budget version of the SRK. Preferably with 3 18650 cells.
I cross my fingers that there will be a new generation with LED`s. Hopefully with a bit lower Vf, and more peak potential. And better color rendering.
Still waiting for a high output , high CRI ( > 90 ) emitter suitable for flashlights .
Better high amp infinitely variable drivers .
I want to see:
- more XP-L lights
- more high-cri usage particularly in headlamps
- a proper li-ion lantern
- more mules
- more tailcap magnets
- more side eswitches
I am happy with what is currently available on the market I just want 50% lower prices 
and a small (but precise) lathe would be nice upgrade for my hobby 0:)
I want oLight to make the i2s :Sp
Interesting, i would like to see linear/boost drivers because if the Vf is increasing as has been mentioned we will need them soon
I also agree with thermal management, i would love a 3A driver with thermal kickdown so i could give such a light to non flashaholics.
I would go for 4 x 18650 with high efficiency drivers, more voltage to work with and more battery life (for a 3 chip light you could stay in regulation till the batteries are exhausted).
I would like to see those horrendous, shockingly bright, blue-tinted headlights banned!
They are extremely obnoxious, and a safety hazard, IMHO.
Not exactly the answer bort was asking for…just had to vent a little. :cowboy_hat_face:
no worries, i agree with you, the colour causes pupils to dilate causing more light overload and are often aimed poorly so double whammy
I am thinking that about 4000lm of columnated NW with a focal point at about 100 feet out would be cool.
That way I can light the bonfire from the kitchen.
I’d like these upgrades.
An Eagletac TX25C2 with a control ring with infinitely adjustable brightness and 4A max
you could probably buy/build a laser to do this
The large format, multi emitter lights to stop being toilet plungers with tailcap switches. How about a 6 8 or 9 cell light with the batteries in 3p2s, 4p2s, and 3p3s respectively.
MOST IMPORTANTLY… Side E-Switches!!
a flashlight the size of a Olight S15, with 15000 lumens, and an Arc-reactor power cell that has a 100-year continuous run time.
Can you foresee this happening in 2015?
maybe not, but we can dream. :bigsmile: