[Review] Wurkkos TS10 SG – mini thrower with SFT-25R in c/flashlight

[–] SammysHP 2 points 3 days ago

Thanks. In the D4v2, the aux led locators use the cpu idle mode pulldowns (idr the exact name) so they use very little battery power, but the brightness isn’t adjustable.

Yeah, the driver of the TS10 does it exactly the same. It's how Anduril works.

Do you know of a current measurement or runtime test for the aux leds on the TS10?

I've seen one on reddit a while ago, but can't find it right now. It's a little tricky to do because of the tube design.

[Review] Wurkkos TS10 SG – mini thrower with SFT-25R in c/flashlight

[–] SammysHP 3 points 4 days ago (2 children)

It looks like this light has a tail clicky?

It has an electronic tail switch, just like the regular TS10.

Do you know what CPU it uses?

t1616, just like the regular TS10.

Where is the lanyard hole? I don’t see it in the photos, though I see an included lanyard mentioned.

It doesn't have a hole in the flashlight, just in the clip.

Too bad about the low CRI led. I’d prefer a floodier beam but that depends on the user.

Then get the regular TS10 that is available since 2022. Floody and high CRI.

Should there be any issue with using a USB-rechargeable 14500 in the TS10?

I use USB-C rechargeable batteries from Manker and Acebeam in all of my TS10.

Is it possible to leave the aux leds on with minimal battery drain as locator lights, like some Hanklights can?

Of course, at least in low brightness. The high level drains the battery in just a few days.

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[Review] Wurkkos TS10 SG – mini thrower with SFT-25R (lemmy.world)

submitted 4 days ago by SammysHP to c/flashlight

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The full review is available here

English review at BudgetLightForum
German review on my website

With this little review I wish you a merry Christmas! Have fun, but don’t overdo it with the lights. The tree should not start to burn at any time! 😉

Summary

When the Wurkkos TS10 was released in mid-2022, only few might have imagined what a great success this flashlight would become. Compact, playful, great light and also affordable. Over time, different colors and materials such as titanium, brass and copper were added.

The Wurkkos TS10 SG is a successful update of the classic TS10. With the new optics and the Luminus SFT-25R, the throw has been significantly increased. Otherwise everything has remained the same. There’s a reason the TS10 has enjoyed great popularity for years.

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[Review] Sofirn IF23 Pro – next generation of the multifunctional flashlight from Sofirn (lemmy.world)

submitted 3 weeks ago by SammysHP to c/flashlight

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English review at BLF
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Summary

The Sofirn IF23 Pro has a lot to offer: a bright spotlight, a floody side light with adjustable color temperature and various RGB effects. It is controlled quite intuitively via a button and a rotating ring. The battery can be swapped easily and the flashlight can also be used as a power bank in an emergency.

On the other hand, some details are not fully thought through to the end: finding the right position of the rotating ring in the dark is a matter of luck, the magnet is too weak to hold the flashlight reliably in horizontal orientation. The spotlight needs more throw to better stand out from the floodlight. Whether you like the flashlight depends very much on your individual requirements.

[Review] Wurkkos HD01 UV – the budget-friendly flat EDC flashlight in c/flashlight

[–] SammysHP 4 points 4 weeks ago

Just responding to the comment and it does not include affiliate links. 😉

[Review] Wurkkos HD01 UV – the budget-friendly flat EDC flashlight in c/flashlight

[–] SammysHP 2 points 4 weeks ago (3 children)

It's available on Amazon for around $30 / 33€ during Black Friday. Use the code NVE875YS to get an extra discount!

Wurkkos HD01 UV on Amazon US
Wurkkos HD01 UV on Amazon DE

You can also get it directly from www.wurkkos.com.

[Review] Wurkkos HD01 UV – the budget-friendly flat EDC flashlight in c/flashlight

[–] SammysHP 13 points 1 month ago

🤣

Actually I do exactly this from time to time because it makes people laugh.

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[Review] Wurkkos HD01 UV – the budget-friendly flat EDC flashlight (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 month ago by SammysHP to c/flashlight

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English review at BLF
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Summary

Earlier this year, Wurkkos released their first “flat” flashlight with a floody sidelight and a green laser. Now they added a variant with UV instead of the laser: the Wurkkos HD01 UV.

White spotlight and UV light, plus white and colored floodlight, combined with an elegant, flat design – the Wurkkos HD01 UV has a lot to offer. It is rare to find such a variety of light sources in a single flashlight.

Although the driver is simple, this should be acceptable considering the low price. With the HD01, you get a versatile companion for EDC use.

Skilhunt E3A went poof in c/flashlight

[–] SammysHP 2 points 1 month ago (2 children)

… alkaleak but fairly new …

Spot the mistake.

So I guess the circuit is blown

Unlikely. How could it blow just because the battery runs out of power? It's a long way from the negative terminal to the driver. The negative spring is probably corroded. Clean it and check continuity with the body with a multimeter.

I'm finally one of you guys. I bougth a Wurkkos FC11C 2 weeks ago. I never owned a quality flashlight before, it's insane what you can get for 26€. in c/flashlight

[–] SammysHP 1 points 1 month ago

What's the "clone of the FC11" you're talking about? Do you have a link?

[Review] Nitecore EDC23 – finally a proper tactical EDC flashlight in c/flashlight

[–] SammysHP 2 points 1 month ago

Nice idea! A large portion of the heat is dissipated by the heatpipe on the backside anyway.

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[Review] Nitecore EDC23 – finally a proper tactical EDC flashlight (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 month ago by SammysHP to c/flashlight

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Summary

The Nitecore EDC23 EDC flashlight has been my everyday companion for a few weeks now. Thanks to its flat design and compact dimensions, it disappears nicely into the pockets of my pants. Nevertheless, it offers unexpectedly high performance for its size and a long runtime. I particularly like the operation with a separate button for turbo and a slide switch for the lockout.

The beam was optimized for high efficacy and throw. Therefore you have to accept some compromises, particularly with the light color: a slightly green tint and low CRI are the result. It would be nice to have a clip that allows the flashlight to be carried deeper in the pocket.

I'm finally one of you guys. I bougth a Wurkkos FC11C 2 weeks ago. I never owned a quality flashlight before, it's insane what you can get for 26€. in c/flashlight

[–] SammysHP 1 points 1 month ago (2 children)

You can get the FC11 (clone) for about $10 (about 10€) with a battery

The FC11 is not a clone, it is the predecessor of the FC11C with a less efficient driver. The FC11C is worth the upgrade, if you want longer and better regulated runtime.

I'm finally one of you guys. I bougth a Wurkkos FC11C 2 weeks ago. I never owned a quality flashlight before, it's insane what you can get for 26€. in c/flashlight

[–] SammysHP 1 points 1 month ago

I have the standard black one for over 2 years

That's the old FC11 with FET driver, not the new FC11C with higher efficiency buck driver, that was released in June.

[Review] Skilhunt MiX-7 Gen 2: Nichia 519A, red, green, blue and UV – now with color mixing in c/flashlight

[–] SammysHP 1 points 2 months ago (1 children)

It also works with AA, except that yours is broken. ;)

There's also the Emisar D3AA that works with AA.

[Review] Skilhunt MiX-7 Gen 2: Nichia 519A, red, green, blue and UV – now with color mixing in c/flashlight

[–] SammysHP 1 points 3 months ago (4 children)

One hour of runtime is more than enough for a single mode keychain light IMHO. Don't think skilhunt will expand in that direction.

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[Review] Skilhunt MiX-7 Gen 2: Nichia 519A, red, green, blue and UV – now with color mixing (lemmy.world)

submitted 3 months ago by SammysHP to c/flashlight

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Summary

The Skilhunt MiX-7 Gen 2 is a successful update of the little multi-color flashlight. Finally it delivers what its name suggests and you have the option of mixing the colored LEDs with each other. With the long Plus version you can now use 18650 batteries for a longer runtime.

The UI is still not perfect, but it is an improvement on its predecessor. For example, the UV light is a little hidden to activate. On the other hand, it is not an easy task to design a UI for so many functions with just one button. It would be nice to be able to adjust the brightness of the mixed colors.

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Exposing the ghost of a Wurkkos TS26S (lemmy.world)

submitted 3 months ago by SammysHP to c/flashlight

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Illuminated by the new Skilhunt MiX-7 Gen 2 with color mixing capability.

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[Review] JETBeam E26: flat EDC flashlight with SFT-40, UV and green laser (lemmy.world)

submitted 3 months ago by SammysHP to c/flashlight

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Summary

You don’t hear much about JETBeam. That’s a shame, because the long-established company has some interesting flashlights in its portfolio. The new JETBeam E26 (“Kunai”) has just been released.

The E26 was announced a few months ago via a Kickstarter campaign and was successfully funded after just one day. I had the opportunity to test the flashlight before it was officially shipped.

JETBeam made a successful start with the E26 “Kunai” into the world of flat flashlights: white light, UV light and a green laser, combined with intuitive UI using a rotating ring and two buttons, fast charging via USB-C and an ergonomic, practical design.

For the perfect experience I miss direct access to the lowest level, which could also be a little lower. That, and if the flashlight was a little shorter, it would be the perfect EDC flashlight for me. But even as it is, it makes a very good impression.

This review was sponsored by flashlightgo.com, a Chinese shop with a large selection of flashlights.

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[NLD] JetBeam E26: SFT-40 + UV + green laser (lemmy.world)

submitted 4 months ago by SammysHP to c/flashlight

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Just arrived, review will come in a few weeks.

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[Review] Mateminco MT70 MINI-S (lemmy.world)

submitted 5 months ago by SammysHP to c/flashlight

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English review at BLF
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Summary

The Mateminco MT70 MINI-S is a nice thrower if you can live with a few limitations. Minimal UI, simple FET driver, only IP65. In addition, the manufacturer does not see a reason in advertising their product with any kind of runtime or documenting it in detail.

In some ways, the LED is also a disappointment. Bad color rendering, slight green tint. The round light emitting surface – which has recently become increasingly popular with flashlights, doesn’t help either.

This review was sponsored by flashlightgo.com, a Chinese shop with a large selection of flashlights.

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[Review] Cyansky Carbon – Searchlight with LiFePO4 battery (lemmy.world)

submitted 5 months ago by SammysHP to c/flashlight

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Summary

The description of the Cyansky Carbon sounds tempting! Constant brightness of 2000 lm for four hours and a modern LiFePO₄ battery, which you hardly ever find in flashlights. Plus practical functions such as the integrated fast-charging via USB-C, a charge level indicator with five separate LEDs and a powerbank function.

All of this joy is somewhat diminished when you look at the rather simple direct-drive driver or the slightly greenish SST-20 LEDs, for which there would have been better alternatives.

And yet the Cyansky Carbon is a good choice in some situations: Even if it is not able to maintain the brightness perfectly, it achieves roughly 2000 lm for around four hours without excessive heat. It is quite suitable as a searchlight for longer missions at distances of around 50 m. It is also currently available for pre-order via Kickstarter at a very attractive price.

Got curious? The Cyansky Carbon is now available for pre-order on Kickstarter!

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[Review] Wurkkos WK03 Gold with Nichia 519A (TLF 2024 special edition) (lemmy.world)

submitted 5 months ago by SammysHP to c/flashlight

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English review at BLF
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Summary

The Wurkkos WK03 is a great entry-level flashlight if you don’t have too high expectations. Costs were saved in some places, but overall it is by no means a “cheap” flashlight. The special “Gold” edition offers some improvements, such as the significantly better Nichia 519A LED or the extra tailcap with magnet.

In the review you can find a code that saves you 20% when ordering from Amazon.

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Wurkkos TS26S: original vs. dedomed – more throw, warm and rosy color (www.sammyshp.de)

submitted 5 months ago by SammysHP to c/flashlight

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