River Rock 4AA...Any out there?

jhitch

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Does anyone have a source for the old style RR 4AA nichia jupiter lantern they use to sell at target?

Also, how do they compare with the new K2's in terms of light output and runtime?

I love my 4AA and am kicking myself for giving 2 of my 3 away :mecry:

I would love to get my hands on another but can't find them anywhere.:candle:

On a separate note has anyone figured out how to get a low level on these things (in place of the seizure inducing strobe), I remember some talk about it a while back but can't find any info now.
 

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On a separate note has anyone figured out how to get a low level on these things (in place of the seizure inducing strobe), I remember some talk about it a while back but can't find any info now.

I wouldn't mind having another as well. As luck would have it, I just tore mine apart to put SSC P4 emitter in there, as well as a regulated circuit that provides a REAL UI. I now have five levels, auto-sleep, etc. All from the factory button. Video of operation at the bottom of the page.
http://darelldd.com/light/mod_river_rock.htm

That terrible strobe just has to go! What were these guys thinking? Having a real low means that I can run this thing all night for several nights in a row. VERY handy for camping now.
 

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Hey Geoff -

Your screen name and avatar remind me of the CPF "good ol' days" :)

Thanks for the nice words - this is pretty far from "nice" work, but I'm all about functionality. I'll go with "nice hack." :) It takes the lantern out of the "handy to have along" category, and puts it in the "useful in all situations" category."
 

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That sure looks like it! But the specs are off. No shadows? No flash? Luxeon? None of those are true, but like I said - it certainly seems like the same guy. And only $10. I'm very impressed with how well built these things are. Very durable, and even relatively water-tight with o-rings at every section.
 

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Kaidomain is selling a look a like as well.
https://www.kaidomain.com/WEBUI/ProductDetail.aspx?TranID=2221

And here is another one that looks similar but with an aluminum band around the case.
https://www.all-battery.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=938

A site named opentip.com used to sell a number of RR look a likes but now the only ones I can find on the site are these:
http://www.opentip.com/products/TENERGY_Watt_LED_Camping_Lantern-150065.html

http://www.opentip.com/products/TEN...ntern_Candles_Holders_Home_Garden-647050.html
 
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filibuster

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Sorry, I just noticed that all the links except Kaidomain show the items as out of stock.
 

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I ordered the one from ledshoppe. It's not the same as the riverrock 4aa. It's a KNOCKOFF. The led is a generic 1 watter that is NOT attached to any heatsink. It burned out in 2 hrs.
I had to craft my own heatsink & replaced the led with an old Lux III I had lying around. It works great now.
It DOES come with three modes. LOW/HIGH/slow strobe. I can't really recommend it unless you plan on modding it. I'm not sure I would buy it again for $10. Hope that helps.
 

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I have a River Rock 4AA that's in perfect condition...it just sits on a shelf and I would be willing to sell it for anything that you think is reasonable, plus postage. PM me if you are interested.
 

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Kaidomain site down AGAIN !

Kaidomain site is down AGAIN, Aarghh ! :shakehead
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Here are a few River Rock "Look Alike" Lanterns on the Deal Extreme site:

Handheld Cree Q2 3-Mode LED Lantern (4xAA) $16.00 http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.3346

Handheld Cree P4 3-Mode LED Lantern (4xAA) $14.00 http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.3300

Handheld SSC Seoul 42180 3-Mode LED Lantern (4xAA) $16.50 http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.3348

Handheld Edison Opto KLC8 3-Mode LED Lantern (4xAA) $13.00 http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.3344

17-LED Handheld Camping Lantern (4xAA) $11.89 http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.8426

Please note that some of this have mixed reviews. I HAVE NOT tried any of these yet.

I hope this is helpful.
 
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