new ZebraLight H30 UI etc.

[tino_ale]

OK I have posted a Poll HERE so that we can see if this UI switch problem is a real design flaw or a rare occurence that doesn't affect all the headlamps.

 

[Edwood]

LOL, now I can't get it to lock into momentary now. I'll try later again. But now it't working fine after unscrewing a bit, and even with the battery completely removed. Maybe it's because the battery is not all the way charged? Perhaps it has issues with greater than 3V?

I'll try later with a fresh primary and see if it does the same thing.

 

[Edwood]

Just put in a fresh Duracell Ultra 123. Voltage was at 3.243V.

And it's stuck in momentary. I'm leaving it alone and see if it goes back to normal.

 

[DM51]

This does not sound right at all - far too many reports of erratic UI problems on brand new lights.

Does anyone have a contact at Zebralight so they can be alerted to this problem and get it rectified?

 

[tino_ale]

Thanks Edwood for keeping us updated... but could you please post in the poll thread I've started? I hope it will help identifying how many faulty H30 are out there and maybe help Zebralight to adress the defect if it is one (looks like one unfortunately)

 

[Edwood]

Still stuck in momentary. I'll check it again in an hour or so.

Tino_ale, I posted in your poll and voted as well.

 

[tomab]

In everyone's opinion does this sound like it would be reason enough to cancel any H30's that might be on backorder and wait for Zebralight to address these issues? Or is this not a "major" issue?

I just don't like being involved in the beta testing phase of new products when hard earned money is at stake. I would think these bugs should have been worked out before public release. Yes...No..?

 

[RdlyLite]

In everyone's opinion does this sound like it would be reason enough to cancel any H30's that might be on backorder and wait for Zebralight to address these issues? Or is this not a "major" issue?

I just don't like being involved in the beta testing phase of new products when hard earned money is at stake. I would think these bugs should have been worked out before public release. Yes...No..?

My light came today and all is well with both Li-ion and Primaries. I personally thing a few slipped throught the QC cracks. Just taking a look at how well it was constructed, makes you question whether these are widespread issues (faulty UI).

 

[LA OZ]

I hate to be a beta tester and was thinking of canceling the order. Unfortunately it had been shipped.

 

[Patriot]

I hate to be a beta tester and was thinking of canceling the order. Unfortunately it had been shipped.

Maybe we'll get a beta tester discount if our lights malfunction too..

 

[Art Vandelay]

I hope ZebraLight handles this problem well. They have fantastic designs. I would not be surprised if they eventually become one of the leaders. Of course, I would rather they never had any problems at all, but even great companies sometimes have to do a recall (even Surefire). I'm not saying things are at that point yet. However, at this point it would be a recall of three lights.

 

[coors]

I have an H30 ordered from Zebralight and even though right now the focus of the H30 is on it's problematic behaviour, as it should be in my opinion...I have a Li-Ion battery choice question. I'm looking at the Tenergy 3.0v 900mah cells and am wondering if these might be a better or worse choice than the 3.7v Li-Ion offerings (AW, Ultrafire, etc.) Is there any difference in how these two different voltage might affect the H30's output...either lumens or runtime? Sorry if I'm not very clear...I'm not very familiar with electronics speak.

coors

 

[matrixshaman]

No problem on the H30 I have - ran it in real world use for about 15 minutes on high and it worked great! Ran through modes several times and on - off cycles all with no problem. This was second batch from 4sevens. This is an AWESOME light - so much nicer having the one handed on - off - mode changing. And it's so small you just reach with your thumb and index finger to squeeze the switch - very ergonomic and easy.

 

[matrixshaman]

Spoke too soon - mine has the 'issue' too. See my notes in the vote thread here for some possible ideas and a possible temporary fix. Post #20 has the info :click here

 

[matrixshaman]

I have gotten consistent results now with my 'fix' with different battery types and the 'reset' I found seems to work every time with all batteries - see the link in my last post to see the 'fix' - which is only temporary until you change batteries or lock out the tailcap. We'll have to leave it to Zebralight to make the real fix on this one I suspect - but in the meantime at least you can get your light working right through one full battery use and the fix I found only takes a few seconds.

 

[DM51]

Matrix, I've just posted in the other thread (link below). Well done for finding this fix - excellent work.

We now have 2 threads running on this. I think one should be closed, to avoid confusion and cross-posting. It's too late to merge them, and they are both good threads.

I think for the time being I will close this one as it is probably now being superseded.

Please continue in the other thread.