apontes
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nuff said.
iTP A6 Polestar thread
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nuff said.
I'm having a similar problem but since I was working and had a multimeter at hand I tested the voltage of the holder and got mV readings. I wrote it off as having accidentally killed the batteries by leaving the light on.
After recharging them today I put the light back together and it still wouldnt turn on, tested the holder and still got mV instead of V.
I checked the continuity of all the parts and they were all good so I put the batteries back in and spun them a bit to settle them in place. Havent had a problem since.
Sorry for off-topic post, but...
rumme, can you think a "little longer" and gather all your thoughts in one post instead of writing one after other every few minutes ?
Or at least, use "edit" function in case you feel, you overlook something important in the 'three-minutes-ago' written post.
+1
I'm trying my best to follow this thread but when you post 3 or 4 times in a row within a few minutes it makes it difficult.
Not trying to sound like an a-hole but please consider the other members who are following this this thread to gain more info may receive a e-mail notification when a new post has been added, Thankyou.
so my 3 or 4 posts in a row really threw you off track ?
:}
attention deficit disorder ?
travelinman
Enlightened
If you get a mouse with a roller in it you can scroll down smoothly and read them in order. That makes it easy :duh2:
To deal with the emails received, set up a new folder for just those emails and use the "filter"function on your mail program to simplify getting multiple emails.
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→Formerly d1live←, Flashaholic
Under MY Control panel their is List Subscriptions, change it to daily, Ive had to do this because of way too many emails from certain threads. I get emails on my phone and reply to PM's while with my cell phone when Iam not near a computer. I can hardly wait to get one of these A6 Polestars
csshih
Flashlight Enthusiast
yes, some of us have it.
could you please use the edit button next time another thought pops up?
neninja
Newly Enlightened
Mine arrived from GG last week and I'm very happy with it so far.
When I ordered it pre-release I was hoping that it would have lots of spill and a broad hot spot. That's exactly what I've got. The beam is very clean with no doughnut.
It hasn't suffered any of the buzzing noises some people have mentioned when on high power. Also the UI works with almost no delay (again a problem raised by some users)
I also have to agree with another comment about the lanyard attachment. It isn't perfect and has marked the anodising but it does it's job. I'm not convinced that it really is HAIII but it's only a minor complaint about an otherwise excellent package.
A powerful 'wall of light' for only $80 delivered to the UK with a decent holster and lanyard seems to be unbeatable value for money.
Pros (for me personally)
Great value
Clean beam with wide hot spot and loads of spill
Decent accessories
Very comfortable to hold - it's larger width body sits perfectly in the hand
Side switch suits it perfectly - it's not tactical so side switch is more useful
Decent UI (apart from strobe)
Cons
Strobe is un-necessary and annoying to have to pass through when going from high to low. Why put strobe on a non-tactical flashlight?
Finish marked easily where lanyard attaches
When I ordered it pre-release I was hoping that it would have lots of spill and a broad hot spot. That's exactly what I've got. The beam is very clean with no doughnut.
It hasn't suffered any of the buzzing noises some people have mentioned when on high power. Also the UI works with almost no delay (again a problem raised by some users)
I also have to agree with another comment about the lanyard attachment. It isn't perfect and has marked the anodising but it does it's job. I'm not convinced that it really is HAIII but it's only a minor complaint about an otherwise excellent package.
A powerful 'wall of light' for only $80 delivered to the UK with a decent holster and lanyard seems to be unbeatable value for money.
Pros (for me personally)
Great value
Clean beam with wide hot spot and loads of spill
Decent accessories
Very comfortable to hold - it's larger width body sits perfectly in the hand
Side switch suits it perfectly - it's not tactical so side switch is more useful
Decent UI (apart from strobe)
Cons
Strobe is un-necessary and annoying to have to pass through when going from high to low. Why put strobe on a non-tactical flashlight?
Finish marked easily where lanyard attaches
Oh no, im back..
WARNING TO ALL POSTERS THAT DONT LIKE IT WHEN I MAKE MORE THEN A COUPLE POSTS :::::::::::::::::
lol
My olight m20 smooth reflector came in today. I had to cut about a 1/4" off the bottom of it, so it would sit flush inside the top of the flashlight . This smooth reflector is about 2/3rds the size of the stock textured reflector as far as width but it is actually taller then the stk reflector .
As soon as it gets dark out I will see if there is a vast improvemnt in achieving less spill and more throw/ spotlight .
If that doesnt do it, I will try using a convex lens instead of the stk flat lens.
WARNING TO EVERYONE THAT GETS CONFUSED WHEN I POST SEVERAL POSTS...
I PLAN ON POSTING AGAIN TONIGHT...PLEASE FIND A INATIMATE OBJECT AT HOME TO TAKE OUT YOUR FRUSTRATIONS ON.
May I suggest a fluffy pillow ?
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FUFFY PILLOW
WARNING TO ALL POSTERS THAT DONT LIKE IT WHEN I MAKE MORE THEN A COUPLE POSTS :::::::::::::::::
lol
My olight m20 smooth reflector came in today. I had to cut about a 1/4" off the bottom of it, so it would sit flush inside the top of the flashlight . This smooth reflector is about 2/3rds the size of the stock textured reflector as far as width but it is actually taller then the stk reflector .
As soon as it gets dark out I will see if there is a vast improvemnt in achieving less spill and more throw/ spotlight .
If that doesnt do it, I will try using a convex lens instead of the stk flat lens.
WARNING TO EVERYONE THAT GETS CONFUSED WHEN I POST SEVERAL POSTS...
I PLAN ON POSTING AGAIN TONIGHT...PLEASE FIND A INATIMATE OBJECT AT HOME TO TAKE OUT YOUR FRUSTRATIONS ON.
May I suggest a fluffy pillow ?
:thumbsup:
FUFFY PILLOW
MattK
Flashlight Enthusiast
Revised version & Xmas kits just arrived - we'll take pics of the new battery carrier tomorrow,
Well heres my results , unfortunately I cannot do a adequate outside test because they are drilling for natural gas behind my home and they have the whole damn area lite up with generator lights which is bleeding over onto my yard .
My unscientific inside test indicates that the flood has been cut down by about 30 % ...
in stk format the flood was about 10ft wide when the light was shined on my house walls when I stood 5 ft away.
now the flood is about 7ft wide when im 5ft away from the wall.
so a 30% reduction in total flood is significant, but not the minimum of a 50% reduction I wanted.
There does seem to be a dark center spot now, which will probably get worse as the light is shined at longer distances..so thats a negative. But outside that small dark spot, it does seem that the spotlight area is noticeably brigter/ more intense.
all these results are with just using the olight m20 smooth reflector..
when I add on the double convex lens , there doesnt seem to be a improvement.
any advice on how to alleviate the dark center spot ?
would moving the 4 led emitter up a little higher inside the bottom of the reflector help achieve even less flood and a tighter spotlight throw beam ?
My unscientific inside test indicates that the flood has been cut down by about 30 % ...
in stk format the flood was about 10ft wide when the light was shined on my house walls when I stood 5 ft away.
now the flood is about 7ft wide when im 5ft away from the wall.
so a 30% reduction in total flood is significant, but not the minimum of a 50% reduction I wanted.
There does seem to be a dark center spot now, which will probably get worse as the light is shined at longer distances..so thats a negative. But outside that small dark spot, it does seem that the spotlight area is noticeably brigter/ more intense.
all these results are with just using the olight m20 smooth reflector..
when I add on the double convex lens , there doesnt seem to be a improvement.
any advice on how to alleviate the dark center spot ?
would moving the 4 led emitter up a little higher inside the bottom of the reflector help achieve even less flood and a tighter spotlight throw beam ?
the only way to fix the dark spot is to texture reflector but that means more flood
So this would mean I would need to go with another texture style reflector but coned out to a smaller inside diameter then the stock one ?
this should help stop alot of the flood, while ensuring no dark spot center ?
neninja
Newly Enlightened
The more I use this flashlight the more I like it.
The UI works well - takes about 3 secs to roll through all the levels/strobe (still would prefer no strobe on this type of light)
As a do everything utility light it's perfect.
In my opinion, some people seem to get too hung on throw. In the real world, the A6 will throw out to well over 300ft comfortably. Far enough for 99% of uses with the bonus of the wide spill lighting up the whole area in between. How often do most users really need more?
I feel sorry for my Fenix PD30 R2. It might be smaller and lighter but I reach for the Polestar every time at the moment.
It's closest competitor, the TK40, is more powerful but it costs 150% more to deliver about 20% more performance.
The A6 is an absolute bargain
The UI works well - takes about 3 secs to roll through all the levels/strobe (still would prefer no strobe on this type of light)
As a do everything utility light it's perfect.
In my opinion, some people seem to get too hung on throw. In the real world, the A6 will throw out to well over 300ft comfortably. Far enough for 99% of uses with the bonus of the wide spill lighting up the whole area in between. How often do most users really need more?
I feel sorry for my Fenix PD30 R2. It might be smaller and lighter but I reach for the Polestar every time at the moment.
It's closest competitor, the TK40, is more powerful but it costs 150% more to deliver about 20% more performance.
The A6 is an absolute bargain
Are there any pictures available of the two type of battery carriers?
I got my A6 yesterday from Batteryjunction (their shipping of this product had been on hold until recently), and I wasn't real impressed with the carrier that was included.
And if I shake it rather violently, it shuts off. It always turns right back on again, but I'd rather it didn't behave this way.
I got my A6 yesterday from Batteryjunction (their shipping of this product had been on hold until recently), and I wasn't real impressed with the carrier that was included.
And if I shake it rather violently, it shuts off. It always turns right back on again, but I'd rather it didn't behave this way.
neninja
Newly Enlightened
Post #85 on page 3 has a picture of the old type carrier. If yours looks substantially different to that then I assume it's the new type.
I'm still using the old type carrier and although a little weak looking it's performed faultlessly. I understand a new design one is on the way from GG though.
Thanks, neninja, I skimmed the whole thread but somehow missed that picture.
I definitely do not have the old style carrier. Mine has clear plastic throughout, wherever plastic is used.
So now I'm thinking that when I shake it violently, the carrier's positive dimple is losing contact with the tab down near the flashlight's head. That tab looks kind of flattened down; I wonder if my shaking bent it downward. I could try to pull it up, but for now, I'll leave it alone since the light works well otherwise.
It's not a TK40, but for half the price, I like it.
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I have just taken two photos, but I do not have full posting privileges and therefore cannot attach the files to this post. I will do it once the restrictions have been removed.
I have made another post but it's still pending approval (3rd post?). Anyway, the post should reveal itself soon and it'll have the two photos of the old and new battery carrier.
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