Emisar D3AA, custom Triple w new AA/14500 driver w NoPWM

[jacobd]

Mine just arrived! I'm so impressed!

It looks like the only issue so far that the early adopters are getting is the skinny o-ring on the tail side being a bit fragile, but I'll just swap out batteries via the head anyways.

5700k 519 Dedomed

Set to-

No voltage display when switched off
No fade when on and off
4 step ramp

Awesome dual fuel EDC

 

[jon_slider]

Mine just arrived! I'm so impressed!

It looks like the only issue so far that the early adopters are getting is the skinny o-ring on the tail side being a bit fragile, but I'll just swap out batteries via the head anyways.

5700k 519 Dedomed

Set to-

No voltage display when switched off
No fade when on and off
4 step ramp

Awesome dual fuel EDC

Congrats!

I dont have one yet..

Some lights have tail O rings that are too thin and too loose. They get cut when they climb over the threads: (not my pic, more info here)..

Like you, I disable post off voltage, and smooth steps.. its nice that Anduril gives up the option to choose.

 

[Christoph]

I got the skinny rear o ring the first one it came with split the first time I removed the tail cap.
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[jon_slider]

split the first time I removed the tail cap.

sorry to hear that, I hope you find a solution

 

[knucklegary]

Oringsandmore.com

 

[jon_slider]

here is the first Opple Flicker Data I have seen for the D3AA, (not mine) from this post

note this is at a very low output, Im hoping the trace will go flat at higher outputs, more similar to the Emisar D2 and Skilhunt H150:

 

[vicv]

here is the first Opple Flicker Data I have seen for the D3AA, (not mine) from this post
View attachment 61459
note this is at a very low output, Im hoping the trace will go flat at higher outputs, more similar to the Emisar D2 and Skilhunt H150:
View attachment 61461

I thought there was supposed to be no pulse with modulation with this driver. Or am I reading it wrong?

 

[jon_slider]

I thought there was supposed to be no pulse with modulation

I thought the same.. note the D3AA test is at extremely low Lux, and may be misleading. There can be contamination of the sensor from Ambient light at such low Lux levels. Basically, I dont trust the data yet. I dont have a D3AA to do my own testing, yet.

Im intentionally avoiding the use of the term PWM, opting instead to focus on the term Flicker Index.

Im waiting to pass judgement on the D3AA Flicker Index after I see a higher output test.

At sublumen output, my Emisar D2, has an Opple 3 Flicker Index that looks similar to the Emisar D3AA:

The D3AA also has a much lower firefly output than the D2...

update, new Opple Flicker Data shows almost 0% modulation depth and Flicker Index below 0.00.. outstanding!

additional data here

 

[cave dave]

Anybody else think the D3AA Aux lights on low are way too bright? They are much brighter than a fairly recent D4V2 and TS10 RGB models. So bright I don't want to leave them in battery check when on standby like I usually do. I switched over to red low in standby but even in red they are much brighter than the TS10v1 orange or RGB other models, and I have to aim them away from myself on the bedside table. Maybe its time to have a fourth option (very low, low, high, blink)

This is my only major complaint besides the known afterthought clip and O-ring issue, otherwise the light is really great. It's really impressive on NiMh and I've been using an eneloop exclusively since I got it, since I haven't seen a need for anything else. I think mine is a from the second batch and has a deeper o-ring channel, but I took the O-ring off the tail end the moment I got it and have been running it without an O-ring since I figured I'd be changing batteries alot during the NLD / testing phase.

**Edit** added picture D4V2 on left, D3AA on right both on low Aux

Switch is alot brighter too. (both on low aux)

 

[Oldaudiodude]

lol.. I figured I had you at "more efficient" ;-)

Im still waiting to see how much it weighs, and how Phat it is..

one thing Im looking forward to is the ability to locate the light in the dark, with the Aux color of my choosing (dim red is my jam)

I just might have to get one of these. In Titanium though

Will a Ti version be produced?

 

[jon_slider]

I switched over to red low in standby but even in red they are much brighter than the TS10v1 orange

good to know, thank you for the comparison info.. I have a TS10 and on low Red Aux it is just bright enough to see the Aux in the dark on my nightstand. Not visible during the day, but thats OK w me

Switch is alot brighter too. (both on low aux)

Im expecting my first D3AA next week. I will only use Low Aux, for battery conservation.

Will a Ti version be produced?

Not that Im aware of. If you want a D3AA.. buy it now ;-).. IF they ever do come out with a Ti model, but that one too.. lol

 

[cave dave]

I'm expecting my first D3AA next week. I will only use Low Aux, for battery conservation.

 

[jon_slider]

LOL! ;-)

 

[jon_slider]

Just received a Red D3AA w DD 4500K 519a

It is smaller than I expected, and the output range is very impressive, even on Eneloop.

The most important thing I want to change is in the firmware:
Eliminate the dip at 10 lumens and blinks at top of ramp.

new info here
it says the dip in the ramp is hardware based and can not be eliminated..

Everything else is really nice! The Oring grooves have been enlarged, are anodised, and fitted with a thicker O ring than the first batch.

Really impressed how low it goes, less than 0.01 lumens with NoPWM and no flicker.

love the ultra low Flicker Index of 0.0040, the really low modulation frequency, and the practically flat lux flux on the right panel. Its an outstanding driver.

 

[Fireclaw18]

Will a Ti version be produced?

Titanium D3AA with copper head is already available. It went on sale last week at International Outdoors. Check their "new products" listing.

 

[clava]

Be careful what batteries you buy. I got some cheapo amazon EMB LiON 2400mAh 3.6V

Was the first I installed in the light. Wow, was not bright at all. No Turbo either.

Then,

Stuck in a generic Amazon AA battery and full brightness and turbo works. Real light now.

Stick with the lion cells that are being recommended in previous posts. Don't be me.

 

[clava]

Is there a modified Anduril 2 diagram that shows these extra model like the 'tactical 6 click'. Also makes reference to the 'police' red'blue flash option thats in this firmware build? How to do button color changes? Etc...

Maybe something that that just goes over the new stuff for those of us coming from a DV42 with Anduril2. Or if anyone wants to type up a brief list of 'custom' things for this firmware build.

Regards

 

[jon_slider]

Is there a modified Anduril 2 diagram

yes ;-)

> Maybe something that that just goes over the new stuff for those of us coming from a DV42 with Anduril2

I dont know what version of Firmware is on your light. Here is the Anduril change log (I dont know if the firmware on your light is listed or is older). The main new features are, Soft Start, Post Off Voltage Display, some refinement of the ramp shape to include the lower lows, some changes to the battery check voltage accuracy (now to 2 decimal places), and the ability for the battery check blinks to be displayed by Aux instead of main LEDs.

Here is the latest version of the Anduril 2 manual that lists all the latest features.

 

[KITROBASKIN]

jon, is it my imagination, or does Anduril 2 feature a soft extinguish when turning off the light? It seems to go off like an incandescent; not abruptly. It is likable, whatever is going on.

 

[jon_slider]

does Anduril 2 feature a soft extinguish

yes, the latest versions of Anduril (revision 2023-10-01 and later) have a feature called Smooth Steps, it fades on and fades off. On lights w that feature, it is Enabled by default:

New Anduril 2024-04-20 Flowchart: