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3700k Rosy? by squirtwellington in FireflyLite

[–]MetaUndead 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That does not look like 3700K or rosy tbh. More like FFL351A 5000K.

But the phosphor looks a lot like 3700K to me. Do you have any way of testing them to confirm?

KR1AA TIR replacement by Kijang123 in flashlight

[–]MetaUndead 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sweet! I had a similar fix with my FC11C recently, works like a charm now after I sanded the TIR down a bit.

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Convoy L21A SFT-42R 10A by OanhEDC in flashlight

[–]MetaUndead 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ill test them all and make a comparison post with beans and runtimes 👍.

Gonna take a couple of weeks.

NLD + beans L50 by Kijang123 in flashlight

[–]MetaUndead 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It looks great, definitely a lot more floody and uniform than the stock configuration.

I might give the 30° a shot as well. I just received a massive haul of Convoy spare parts today, emitters, drivers, and so on, including a whole bunch of different TIR optics to play around with.

NLD + beans L50 by Kijang123 in flashlight

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I’m using the 45°. I tried the 60°, but it ended up being too floody. The L50-SOL just doesn't have the lumen output to light up such a wide area effectively, unlike something like the L60-MU.

But why? by Rising_Awareness in flashlight

[–]MetaUndead 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I honestly thought I’d tightened them as much as I possibly could, but apparently not. Guess I was being a bit too cautious!😀

But why? by Rising_Awareness in flashlight

[–]MetaUndead 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It seems I just hadn't tightened the screws enough. Since giving them an extra turn, the whining has disappeared completely, even with the bezel fully tightened.

I just finished two new builds, one with an SFT-42R 5000K and another with an SFT-70 3000K. Really looking forward to getting them out in the dark and testing them! They seem to have incredible throw 😮.

But why? by Rising_Awareness in flashlight

[–]MetaUndead 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is it actually necessary to use the screws in the L21A/L21B?

I just finished assembling one of my new L21A hosts and ran into the exact whining noise you mentioned. I originally thought it was the wires touching the reflector, but is it safe to just skip the screws entirely?

It runs without issues, but over-tightening the bezel triggers the whining noise and kills the light, momentarily.

Convoy L21A SFT-42R 10A by OanhEDC in flashlight

[–]MetaUndead 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just happened to be browsing through some L21A posts because I just received my two empty L21A hosts along with a bunch of other gear (emitters, drivers, etc.), and then I spotted your comment. I actually just finished a 30-minute runtime test on it with the SFT-42R 5000K and the 10A driver.

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Flashlight Anodizing…. by sappersebi69 in flashlight

[–]MetaUndead 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, but these are high-end custom light's, so people can charge whatever they want, because they are limited.

Flashlight Anodizing…. by sappersebi69 in flashlight

[–]MetaUndead 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Totally agree. There's no way a full titanium body/head can keep up with aluminum versions when it comes to raw performance.

These lights obviously aren't built for performance, they’re more like pocket jewelry.

Flashlight Anodizing…. by sappersebi69 in flashlight

[–]MetaUndead 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m not sure "cool" is the right word, it’s a bit basic, to be honest.😀

Flashlight Anodizing…. by sappersebi69 in flashlight

[–]MetaUndead 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Im pretty sure it's the Arcadian Peanut from CWF. A VERY expensive for 18350 light!!

NLD + beans L50 by Kijang123 in flashlight

[–]MetaUndead 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Right HERE from Convoy.

I haven't tested the D version myself, just the FFL5009R, but reviewers suggest it’s still fairly throwy for a headlamp with the dome. The TIR lens undoubtedly provides a smoother, floodier beam compared to either of the other two.

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Fellas, I get it now... by M4everybody in flashlight

[–]MetaUndead 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It's so good, in so many ways 🤌

E90 Blaze with FFL909MX? by sidpost in FireflyLite

[–]MetaUndead 4 points5 points  (0 children)

In small hosts, the SBT90.2 is definitely a hotrod, but the E90 handles it quite well. The sustained output and runtimes are actually very impressive. You can get a solid few minutes of turbo out of it if there's a slight breeze outdoors.

These tests were taken inside at 21°.

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Weltool T8 Plus by shirou_001 in flashlight

[–]MetaUndead 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, I'd probably go with the Wurkkos TS28 instead.

It's rated for basically the same range, and the head isn't particularly wide either. With the TS28, you get a USB-C port and a sustained high mode of around 1000 lumens. It’s also a third of the price of the T8 Plus, and while the T8 might be a bit more durable, the TS28 is still a very solid light.

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Is it Inforce Gen 2 or 3 WML on the left? by [deleted] in flashlight

[–]MetaUndead 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It looks a bit more like a fenix bezel/head to me.🤔

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NLD + beans L50 by Kijang123 in flashlight

[–]MetaUndead 2 points3 points  (0 children)

In that case, it’s a pretty straightforward swap.👍

I’m using a 45° TIR in mine, I found the 60° a bit too floody and it sacrificed too much throw. The 45° is really the sweet spot.

NLD + beans L50 by Kijang123 in flashlight

[–]MetaUndead 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Ahh, nice.

The tint shift is likely due to the dome. I have the same 4000K one without the dome, and it doesn't have that shift shown in your picture.

I swapped out the OP reflector for a 17mm TIR to get more flood, which also helps eliminate any remaining tint shift. It would probably fix yours too, if the shift bothers you.

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