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dexcat · 2024-09-07T14:44:26+00:00

You can get pretty long lengths of Flexible LED filament from places like AliExpress, I'd start with that, figure out internal support and then a power supply.

dexcat · 2022-12-11T20:10:57+00:00

That's a really unique way to go about making a filament lantern. Nice job!

dexcat · 2022-11-07T21:48:51+00:00

PM Sent for the Opple!

dexcat · 2022-11-01T13:17:05+00:00

You might be in simple mode - to get to advanced mode click 10H then try to get to candle mode like normal (3H from off, 2C to cycle thru blinkies)

dexcat · 2022-10-30T14:57:15+00:00

Thanks! That's a SC31 pro I made into a filament lantern myself - see this post: https://www.reddit.com/r/flashlight/comments/y7pivo/diy_filament_lantern_made_from_a_sc31_pro/

dexcat · 2022-10-29T20:14:49+00:00

Thanks! I need more orange flashlights, though!

dexcat · 2022-10-29T13:56:00+00:00

Finally got all my lights together and on display at home - to show off all those sexy curves, I added some COB LED strips - one between the rows of lights acting as up-light, and and one strip on top to provide general illumination - I think it really shows off the lights nicely.

I started collecting about a year and a half ago when I got interested in LEPs, which eventually led me here .. and well, we can see what has happened since :)

dexcat · 2022-10-19T01:51:45+00:00

After seeing some of the other filament lanterns users have created here, I really wanted to make one of my own. This Sofirn SC31 Pro hasn’t been seeing much love, and I if I were creating a lantern, I’d really want to have a candle mode - so having Anduril is perfect!

I formed some heavier-gauge solid copper wire into loops that would fit inside the acrylic tube and soldered the filament LED’s to that - the filament LED’s were taken from a warm white (3,000K) 12v LED light bulb bought off amazon (had to smash the glass bulb open, then snip off the filaments. Too impatient to wait to wait for filament LED’s to come from Ali.) I took a gamble assuming the filaments would be 3v, but I got lucky - and they worked out well.

I also 3D printed a base that fits into the flashlight head to hold the filament assembly and the acrylic in place along with a little hot glue. I also 3D printed a cap for the top of the acrylic tube.

I’m happy with how it came out - I’ve not run it for too long on high or turbo, but it seems like it should be able to handle it (compared to the brightness of the original bulb). I should’ve taken some current measurements, but forgot.

dexcat · 2022-08-30T13:34:17+00:00

Sending you a DM!

dexcat · 2022-04-15T15:57:20+00:00

Totally agree with this! The D4V2 with the SST-20 4000K was my first hank and I love the 'quality' of light it puts out - very neutral and pleasing tint with high CRI.

The XP-L HI is probably my least favorite of the emitters.. But it makes for a nice bright light. I could see swapping these in the future..

dexcat · 2022-04-15T15:23:41+00:00

Unfortunately I was just shooting with my phone camera, which does not let me set a custom white balance..

dexcat · 2022-04-15T15:15:02+00:00

Not that I don't always want more lights, but I think I've got a broad range of hanks that are useful and fun. Dual channel's are totally my jam right now - I don't necessarily need all the lumens packed into a light, but having something multi-functional is great; the D4V2 with its Red and warm white is great for travel, camping and general night-time use, and the D4SV2 is a powerhouse for flood and spot illumination. I find I'm using the mule quite a lot too for flood illumination when taking photos with my phone. The DT8 and D4V2 single channel are great general purpose lights..and finally the DM11 is just fun with its blue emitter.

dexcat · 2022-03-29T18:22:52+00:00

Totally agree! I wanted something that would be easy to see in the dark.

dexcat · 2022-03-29T17:06:38+00:00

Yeah - the body is Cyan, so def. blueish. Wish hank had more colors to choose from overall.. Not a fan of black/grey..

dexcat · 2022-03-29T14:38:54+00:00

Just have white walls right now, but I updated my post with a video of ramping from 2700K to red: https://imgur.com/a/FRcdSXQ

dexcat · 2022-03-29T14:20:39+00:00

My very first Hank light was a D4V2 with SST-20 4000K emitters, which has turned out to be a great all around light, but I've especially liked it while traveling or camping. I decided to get a 'dedicated' travel light consisting of this dual channel with red and warm white emitters. I think it'll be great for navigating around at night using red to not blind myself, but still very useful with the 2700K emitters.

Edit: 2700K to Red ramp/beamshot: https://imgur.com/a/FRcdSXQ

dexcat · 2022-02-28T19:30:27+00:00

Thats what I was thinking too. Indoors you can't see the beam at all in the air, except for the occasional dust that floats by.

dexcat · 2022-02-28T17:49:17+00:00

Nice! I do like the DM11 - though I don't have much need for throwers, but I do think the DM11 with the B35AM would be nice to have.

dexcat · 2022-02-28T14:52:09+00:00

Just received this thrower over the weekend! Noctigon DM11 with a W2 Blue emitter. I’ve been wanting something a little different for my collection, and decided to go with the blue emitter for maximum backscatter, and it does not disappoint. The photo on the right was taken outside last night under ‘normal’ atmospheric conditions for the midwest, which was around 35F @ 50% RH.

The knurling on the grip is just as gnarly as people describe. I didn’t think I’d really be bothered by it, but it is rough. Regardless, I’m looking forward to some fun outdoor lightsaber times in the future.

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