Fraz Labs Mechanical Flashlights (formerly QTC Non-Battery Crush)

[Berserker26]

From Hank Wang at Emissar/Noctigon. I emailed him and he asked me to order whatever number of this linked item I wanted and then email him my order number with what emitters I wanted and he would "ship according," as always. Great service from Hank! He has domed and dedomed, but not sure if he has 4K or 5k. He sometimes has stuff that isn't listed, but I didn't ask this time. These are red boards, I would think white boards might be a bit better for tint, but I'm familiar with Hank so that's where I went. I'd really like to learn to solder my own, but I'm just starting to learn how all this stuff works.

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Just so I get this correct in my brain - did you get the MCPCB with 519a on it from hank or just the LED?

 

[kerneldrop]

Obviously Fraz realized the level of super-hard-users @PoliceScannerMan and me are and decided to machine us new beefier lights that will hold up to the punishment our EDC lights go through day in day out

 

[PoliceScannerMan]

My F5 button has timed out the USPS website 📭

 

[turbodog]

Recently, my light does not get nearly as hot as when it was new. Batteries are not a problem. Brightness seems about the same... compared it with other lights to make a educated comparison.

 

[thermal guy]

the beam is pretty wide on these. You might not see 100-200 lumens difference. I'd take the QTC out and see if it gets brighter. If it does then you're QTC might need replacement.

 

[KITROBASKIN]

A request to the wizardry of Fraz Labs: Give us early-to-bed enthusiasts a chance for your flashlights. Instead of always posting availability late at night, how about posting early morn some of the time. Missed this latest opportunity again.

 

[fulee9999]

A request to the wizardry of Fraz Labs: Give us early-to-bed enthusiasts a chance for your flashlights. Instead of always posting availability late at night, how about posting early morn some of the time. Missed this latest opportunity again.

have you tried sending a mail to Felicia? maybe she can hold on one for you in the next drop

 

[kerneldrop]

A request to the wizardry of Fraz Labs: Give us early-to-bed enthusiasts a chance for your flashlights. Instead of always posting availability late at night, how about posting early morn some of the time. Missed this latest opportunity again.

They sold out of the 18650 in 1 minute, and the gold in under 10 mins.

 

[KITROBASKIN]

have you tried sending a mail to Felicia? maybe she can hold on one for you in the next drop

I don't know, kind of sounds unfair.

 

[knucklegary]

I don't know, kind of sounds unfair.

Maybe if they had a controlled drop. Give folks in different time zones a chance to purchase?

 

[PoliceScannerMan]

Whats the best 18350 to run in these?

 

[kerneldrop]

Whats the best 18350 to run in these?

hard to beat this one if it fits.... it's a chunky battery

3amp discharge is right where it needs to be for these single emitter flashlights

18350 Keeppower P1835C3 1400mAh Protected Button Top

18350 Keeppower P1835C3 1400mAh Protected Button Top

www.illumn.com

 

[PoliceScannerMan]

Thanks Kernel

 

[thermal guy]

Yeah I use the keep power protected. works for me

 

[Berserker26]

I have an uprotected flat top at home already that I've used with other lights, is that going to be ok with the Fraz?

 

[fulee9999]

I have an uprotected flat top at home already that I've used with other lights, is that going to be ok with the Fraz?

if you know how to use unprotected cells in flashlights with no low-voltage protection then sure, otherwise no

 

[Berserker26]

if you know how to use unprotected cells in flashlights with no low-voltage protection then sure, otherwise no

Fantastic. I do, thanks!

 

[TentativeMeteorite]

I received my MCPCBs with 519a in the mail today and when attempting the swap I noticed the original MCPCB has solder on the contact points that fit into grooves on the bottom the plates that connect to the screws. I was under the impression these could be swapped without solder. Do I need to add some solder to the contact points? Thanks!

 

[scalpel_ninja]

If I remember correctly, the pads on the MCPCB needs to be tinned with solder to contact the screws correctly. So technically solder is needed, but no soldering to any wires.

 

[TentativeMeteorite]

If I remember correctly, the pads on the MCPCB needs to be tinned with solder to contact the screws correctly. So technically solder is needed, but no soldering to any wires.

Thank you! I guess it's time to order some soldering stuff.