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Lumintop FW1A TLF/BLF EDC Aluminum Flashlight

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Lumintop FW1A TLF/BLF EDC Aluminum Flashlight

18350/18500 BODY TUBES, BEZELS, AND GITD TAILCAP AVAILABLE HERE.

The FW1A is the single emitter with reflector version of the joint FW3A community project by flashlight forums TLF & BLF. Brought to production by Lumintop, this ultra-compact flashlight is only 3.97" (100.8mm) in length and delivers a max output of 1200 lumens (XP-L HD) with a single 18650 battery (>10A capable battery, flat top unprotected). The metal electronic tail switch controls various functions including smooth ramping, stepped mode settings, strobe, and other unique special modes. It is a flashlight designed by enthusiasts, for enthusiasts.

PLEASE NOTE: THIS FLASHLIGHT IS NOT A TOY, EXTREME TEMPERATURES CAN CAUSE BURNS, PLEASE EXERCISE CAUTION WHEN LENDING THIS PRODUCT OUT TO OTHER PEOPLE, OR WHEN STORING IT WITH A BATTERY

MAIN PROJECT LEADS
Body Design: Fritz15
Driver Design: Fritz15, DEL
Firmware / UI Design (Anduril): ToyKeeper
Cat herding: ToyKeeper
Community Input: BLF, TLF

Toykeeper developed and supports Anduril, the firmware and interface onboard the FW3A. She is also responsible for many of the other firmware and interfaces behind popular BLF projects. Please visit her Patreon and support her hard work!

Specifications:
Emitters: 1 LED on Copper DTP MCPCB 
     Cree XP-L HD 1A (Cool White 6500K)
     Cree XP-L HI 1A (Cool White 6500K)
     Cree XP-L HI 3D (Neutral White 5000K)
     Luminous SST-20 (Neutral White 4000K 95+ CRI)

Reflector: Orange Peel
Lens: Glass with AR coating
Max Output: 
     ~1,200 lumens (XP-L)
     ~700 lumens (SST-20)
Peak Beam Intensity:
     ~34,130 candela / ~370 meters throw (XP-L HD) (XP-L HI will have slightly more throw)
     ~28,000 candela / ~335 meters throw (SST20)

The FW1A will thermally throttle based on a preset and programmable maximum temperature (Default 45C, temperature sensor should be calibrated before use, refer to manual below for instructions) for the first 10 seconds it will run unchecked then throttle itself.

Constant reactivation of turbo mode can easily cause the flashlight to EXCEED safe operating temperatures.

Special Modes:
Battery check, sunset, beacon, tactical strobe, party strobe, bike flasher, candlelight, lightning storm

Driver: FET+7+1 driver. Low parasitic drain while OFF

 

Firmware: The FW1A uses free software called Andúril programmed by ToyKeeper of BLF, distributed under the terms of the GPL v3. The code is available at http://tiny.cc/TKAnduril
Body: Aluminum with hard-coat anodizing
Switch: Electronic tail switch
Ingress rating: Equivalent to IPX7
Battery: One flat-top or button-top high discharge (>10A) unprotected 18650 cell (max length 66mm). Battery is NOT included. 
Recommended batteries: Sanyo GA, Samsung 35E
Weight: ~57g (2.01oz) without battery 
Size: 25.5mm (1.00") head diameter, 100.8mm (3.97") length.

User interfaces and features: 
By default the FW1A is set to use Smooth Ramping for mode changing
Direct access to turbo mode shortcut.
A more conventional Stepped Ramping UI is available if you prefer discrete modes level. (Number of steps is configurable)
Momentary mode useful for signaling purposes or rapidly/briefly lighting up targets. To exit this mode, physically disconnect power
Muggle mode uses reduced output and features
Electronic lockout for safety and low momentary.

BLF FW3A INFORMATION THREAD

ANDURIL QUICK REFERENCE SHEET:

THE PINK HIGHLIGHTED AREA IS THE PATH TO CONFIGURE THE TEMPERATURE SENSOR

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