None taken.


Stunning!

This post has been edited by pseudoblue: Oct 2 2009, 02:39 PM

Oh, yea it generally says 3.7. But actual reading 3.7 means the capacity is almost depleted. The nominal charged voltage should be around 4.15v. It can still hold a charge above 4.20 - 4.30 but that's when the battery will start degrading faster.

Hey u know i would like to see you do some moddings

Hrm, sounds very interesting, but I don't know yet, seems like several stuff need to consider, perhaps we need to gather and talk about this? To the drawing board?

At the basic, we need a working prototype
- Cree LED neutral Q5 3A? (neutral tint seems to be most wanted by us here, though I prefer cool hee hee)
- Driver circuit, wires, lens, reflector, switch circuit
- A host (we can think of this later, but we can power on the light without it first)
- Tools

We need to do some current measurement, do some power efficiency (we can rely this on the 3rd party driver circuit) and LED efficacy (what we expect of it, at least) test and such.

Well, any more inputs? can we possibly do it?


DX seems to be a good place to get some parts and susuman can head this

ah, can also i think



Wow, smallest MCE light Very interesting too. The host is very affordable

Here's a comment from a user in Kaidomain (take notes of things we can make it better?):

Where did you get the MCE LED and driver from btw? The tailcap only click to switch on/off only? Looks like only a single output? We can look into a cheaper Cree XRE LED

Haha, so many questions

How long did you use your light until the thermal protection kicks in? Were you in a hot environment, humid, cool place? got wind?
NS might be right about the battery being low already.

From spec, WF-139 has separate charging channels, you can charge one battery or two batteries. I suggest once the light turns green, you can remove that battery from the charger. Red (fast blinking red) means it's still charging.

Does your light works now?

Hey, did you mean when you immediately place two batteries on the charger (assuming they are low), the left channel shows red and the right channel shows green?

I'll try to do some charging test on my own tonite. I have a WF-139 too.

Let's have an in-house gathering

This post has been edited by pseudoblue: Oct 5 2009, 03:12 PM

I actually like option B. But the driver circuit + heatsink and UI seems to be the difficult part. Susuman you mean you have contact that can design these, have it made and ship back to msia? If we can achieve this, we probably can select our own LED bin and tint?

I also dont mind settling for option A, the unique part will be something we agreed on and with the laser engraving + many lego option.

hey, put our own The Bright Side logo la and lets have this among our flashaholics first?

LOL best name ever

Haha, yes specs first..

As long it's still related to flashlights

Hey is that how the MCE looks like without reflector? or there's another reflector?

Hey sniper69,

Regarding your WF-139 charging, I had the same issue before. When I charge on the right channel, the indicator stays green because the negative terminal is not in contact with the battery. I used a plier to bent it slightly to have a proper contact.

I'm not sure if one of your Li-Ion battery is at full charge. Since you've mentioned that it was green all the way from start to end. Hehe, having a DMM now can be very useful


Btw, regarding the gathering, I was thinking of crashing into Susuman's house Then later can go out into some dark place and show some awesome beamshots!! Also, that way we can pursuade him out of the house ehehehehe

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Added on October 6, 2009, 1:05 pm I got my Imedions from ShaShinki.com. The price differs in quantity but slightly cheaper than eneloops.
*shashinki is local btw, delivery 1-2 days.

This post has been edited by pseudoblue: Oct 6 2009, 01:06 PM

Manage to meet dannie, gwen, walter and nightstalker(lol didn't even get your name, just know you as NS) at GW2U just now. Didn't expect a small gathering I think NS is still there.

Sounds good So.. we need to choose a day Next week? This weekend I'm full.

You know, I was thinking of the KD Trail from the last gathering, can really test out these stuff in the pitch blackness

Didn't buy anything this time Went to see dannie to get my TK40 switch checked and replaced. 1st case some more

NS was... playing with my TK40 strobe Took some paper as a diffuser and went HIP HOP.. lol j/k. He took some beamshots for his friend to choose a bike light. Well NS, tell him just buy off a few lights from GW2U la LD20 + Diffuser lens + bike mount

Btw, manage to check out the new LD10 with knurling and clip. It feels really good to hold + new square threads for the bezel and excellent anodized threads for the tailcap. The threads for the tailcap seems machined a lot closer to each other, less gap in between and it's surprisingly smooth! It's probably why the body wasn't compatible with previous LD series. The switch also feels good to press, feel firmer in comparison. The clip feels quite solid and it hugs the body tightly. As I remember, the clip holder looks different from Fenix's website, it's broader and hugs the body nicely. Good stuff!

EDIT: Forgot to mentioned that the LED now is centered to fit perfectly. No gaps.

Nice meeting u too call you NS only la

This post has been edited by pseudoblue: Oct 6 2009, 09:38 PM

I did a quick google but didn't manage to get a proper spec yet. Is it gel based or like spray based? Gel based is better for the o-rings, it'll last longer. Spray based will have faster evaporation. After a few turns, the o-rings can dry up. Also read the instructions if it's safe on rubber and such. (Although o-rings are not entirely made of rubber). Silicone/Teflon grease should be generally safe.

65lm seems to be a balance I guess. I find the LD10 9lm is already bright enuf with night adapted eyes, being indoors.

Btw, found this cool beamshot review: LED Lenser P5 beamshots. I am surprised with the flood and spot focus, the beam is so clean! Check it out!


Hi Sthon, do include your sale thread link and blog in your signature. That way new people can see what you're selling

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Added on October 7, 2009, 3:47 pmEr, can't advice much on this one, the 'intestines' are twisted inside the cover usually. Just 2 suggestion (at your own risk ):
1) You might wanna slit off the cover fully, twist the intestines, shove it inside and sew the cover together or
2) use a tweezer and shove it all inside, the sew them.
Well, you might end up with a bulge..

OOPS, i left this part blank wanted to say this is a nice pic and with intricate designs

This post has been edited by pseudoblue: Oct 7 2009, 04:05 PM

Hey, very nice beamshots comparison

The SP6 xenon seems to have a wider hotspot than its LED?

I noticed the SP6 LED looks as tight as the Fenix TA21 (compared with my Quark AA at 4m using your pictures as sample). And the Aurora have a very nice floody beam

Hey guys,

I'm proposing two gathering dates and need ur feedback. *EDIT: Choose one date, but both also can if you guys want

A) 15th Oct 2009 - Thursday - 8.30pm @ MCD Taman Equine > Park nearby.

B) 24th Oct 2009 - Saturday - 8.30pm @ MCD Taman Equine > Park nearby. (CONFIRMED LOCATION)
Address for MCD @ Tmn Equine: Jalan Putra Permai 2, Taman Putra Permai, Seri Kembangan, Selangor 43300.

Below are the map for the McD
Map McD Tmn Equine, Seri Kembangan
Satelit View

If you have a GPS, the coordinates are:
N 02*59.747'
E 101*40.221'

Alternate location can be at Centerpoint BU - Mamak or MCD > KD Trail.

More suggested location?

I felt that the KD Trail was something we can venture our flashlights more, although having it in Serdang can be convenient for the Serdang flashaholics I don't mind either one. More important is that we can get to meet each other.

There are also quite a number of us here in PJ perhaps a transport arrangement can be done. I live in Puchong btw. I can provide transport for that area.

Outstanding things in this gathering:
- Modding/Repair stuff to be passed to Susuman
- Seraph flashlight showcase - Xenon and LED
- Other flashlights showcase (Some of you haven't feel the TK40 and TA21, so I'll bring mine to play around)
- I have to collect some AAA eneloops from Strinq
- Possible B/S/T? hehe
- Continued discussion about making our own LYN Flashlight
- etc.

Susuman, because of the moddings/repairs, I was just thinking that we can all meet up at MCD Tmn Equine first, and then probably head to your home. We can continue our discussions there and head to the park later Just a suggestion though. If you need a few days with it, then it's fine.

So, who's on?

EDIT: Those who are coming, perhaps can mention which flashlight you wanna check it out, so the owner can include in the list. I doubt that we are gonna bring our entire collection, some of us though, the car can't fit

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Confirmed flashaholics:
1) Susuman - Conqueror 20W Xenon, Lumens Factory SP6 3.7V LED and Xenon, Aurora SSC P7, Surefire E2DL
2) Zen|th - G2, 6PDL, E1B, Mini Mag w/ KLC8 drop in
3) Strinq - Eneloops AAA dealer, Liteflux LF2XT, ET M2XC4
4) Pseudoblue - Fenix TK40, TA21, LD10, Quark AAT
5) Polkiuj - Quark AAT NW, and more...
6) old newspaper - L-Mini ll with turbo head, MG PLI MC-E, *ET T20C2, SP-6 Xenon, mini lights
7) Nightstalker1993 - Wee NS, ET P100A2 with supermodded diffuser lens + neutral white devastator combo!
8) Gwen - QAAT NW *** May not attend
9) Danny - ??? Maybe he'll bring GW2U shop *** Not attending
10) sniper69 - Olight M20 Warrior Premium R2 & EagleTac M2XC4
11) MiniMoke2927 (not confirm yet)

Contacts:
1) Zen|th - Jeremy - 017 6349 499 - age 19
2) Susuman - CC Yong - PM Phone Number - age 19 (16 years ago)
3) old newspaper - Wei - PM phone number - age 18 tongue.gif ( 15 years ago )
4) polkiuj - Walter - 016-340 4338 - age 18 whistling.gif
5) strinq - Adrian - 012-3606297 - age 72
6) pseudoblue - Allan - PM Phone Number - age 19 too..
7) Nightstalker1993 - Hong - 016-3391218 - youngest @ 16


This post has been edited by pseudoblue: Oct 24 2009, 04:22 PM

Nice! Would like to check this out at the gathering eh Is this the M2C4 or M2XC4?

Nice organization idea there I bought a couple of 1cm diameter magnets, about 8 in a pack (dont have it with me now) for about RM14 I think at Ace Hardware, can't remember the exact price. They sell alot of small magnets.

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Update on gathering! Polkiuj and Zenith has voted for Saturday. Strinq seems any can. So tentatively let's confirm it at 24th Oct - Saturday

Location seems to be half half. Polkiuj, I wasn't sure how to get there until I viewed the google map We can meet altogether at Petronas before the end of LDP toll in puchong (Saujana Puchong, about 5km after Tractors and DHL), and I'll bring you guys there? This is the best I can come out with for now. IF we all want to go to Centerpoint PJ, I can come out with a plan for the serdang ppl.

Need feedback from you guys!

I've updated my signature to direct to the original post. Will also do some updates there.

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Added on October 8, 2009, 4:37 pm




LOL yes, I just only noticed when you posted

This post has been edited by pseudoblue: Oct 8 2009, 04:38 PM

Sounds great.

Alright, updated in my original post too.

Confirmed flashaholics:
1) Susuman - Conqueror 20W Xenon, Lumens Factory SP6 3.7V LED and Xenon
2) Zen|th - G2, 6PDL, E1B, Mini Mag w/ KLC8 drop in
3) Strinq - Eneloops AAA dealer
4) Pseudoblue - Fenix TK40, TA21, LD10, Quark AAT
5) Polkiuj - Quark AAT NW


Strinq will u be bringing ur EagleTac M2xxx?