Nitecore Tube

Two arrived yesterday from Banggood. I like the Tubes a lot - the UI is easy to use and the ability to recharge is nice. The only problem is that the two micro USB cords that I bought from Banggoods at the same time, don't fit the Tube - not even close. I tried a micro USB from my camera and it doesn't fit either. I found an old Blackberry charger at work and it looks like it may fit. But this is a wall charger and I think the output 5V - 700 mA is too high. I have a box of old cables in the basement and will go through it.

Edit: Found the USB to micro USB cable in the Blackberry box. Looks like a fit. I'll try it tonight.
 
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Got the tubes today. Very neat little lights. Kids enjoyed them all day, couldn't put em down! Looking forward to the tube vn to arrive!!!


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yoyoman said:
Two arrived yesterday from Banggood. I like the Tubes a lot - the UI is easy to use and the ability to recharge is nice. The only problem is that the two micro USB cords that I bought from Banggoods at the same time, don't fit the Tube - not even close. I tried a micro USB from my camera and it doesn't fit either. I found an old Blackberry charger at work and it looks like it may fit. But this is a wall charger and I think the output 5V - 700 mA is too high. I have a box of old cables in the basement and will go through it.
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If they don't fit, they probably aren't micro USB. There are several types of small connectors for USB devices...I have on hand "type B", mini USB, and micro USB, and there are clear differences in each.

Also, that charger should work just fine, as long as it has the proper connector. The Tube will only draw as much power as it needs. Generally speaking, using a charger that can provide more current than needed is fine, because the device is what controls the charge anyway. You shouldn't use a power supply rated with lower current capability than needed (will lead to slow charges at best, and overloading a power supply is never a good idea), but higher is fine.
 
Yeah, it's not the dumbest thing I've ever done. Close, but not the stupidest thing I've ever done.

But I really like the Tube. Glad I got a few - that was a smart move...
 
I ordered 3 Tubes from Banggood on 16th November for stocking fillers - still waiting for them. Also ordered 3 cables - hopefully the right ones. Starting to get a little twitchy with Xmas nearly upon us, especially when my Fasttech order from 29th November arrived a few days ago. Ah, the joys of globalisation.
 
dubois. same here. every day one gets more anxious if there are no packages arrived. i am waiting for 3-5 packages from east, and 2 or 3 of them i kinda need to come soon. so.. to minimize the nervousness, i just had to buy 1 fenix ld02 more "locally" to fill in just in case the chinese packages dont arrive in time. not sure what i will buy to replace the one tube that is still on route. (the fenix i can start to use myself if other orders do arrive in time.) its kinda lame to give a card "present on route, you will get it when it gets here".
 
My 3 Tubes finally arrived this morning. A little late for stocking fillers, but better late, etc.

Handy that you can use them without opening the package, but I'm not keen on the purple/blue tint - good job they aren't for me. The little cables I picked up work OK (well, they can be used to charge my phone).

Basically a neat little keychain light, with the advantage that batteries don't need to be replaced.
 
I have on of these coming with a GG order. I haven't purchased a budget light in who knows how long but I am actually kinda pumped for the Tube. Seems like a pretty cool little light with a unique set of features for only $10! Thanks for all the helpful posts and comments from folks who have received theirs.
 
Mine took over 1 month from BG ,original order was placed on the 23rd of Nov,received on 27th Dec...........anyway


And thanks to Timothy's idea,i have ordered to safety breakaway neck lanyards for the kids🙂

I replaced the DQG spy with my tube for a trial car key edc run


It will only be a temporary trial as i do prefer the spy there. Impressions are good,not great,just good,simple UI,like the idea of being able to ramp up the level to desired amount. The 45lm does not appear 45lm if makes sense,if i was to guess i would say 20-25lm ish. However 20 or 45lm its still enough to see around in general uses. Enough to light the way around the house(in or out)but i would not use as an only EDC light. Certainly ideal for keys.......or just storing in coats/bags etc...........well anywhere!

For the money they seem good value ,i would have preferred to pay $1 more for a USB lead(if only to save me time hunting high and low :laughing: )
Will see how they hold up with the kids use...........😱 =proper torture testing there

:laughing:

:thumbsup:
 
I just ordered this light. I currently don't have a light on mykkeychain. If I like this light I'll probably order the Tubevn edition.
 
I like it on the key ring because it is very light and is plastic, so it does not get beat-up looking like the metal lights do. The keys and other stuff on my key ring really do a job on my aluminum key ring lights.
 
twl said:
I like it on the key ring because it is very light and is plastic, so it does not get beat-up looking like the metal lights do. The keys and other stuff on my key ring really do a job on my aluminum key ring lights.
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That's the nature of aluminum ... after a year on the keychain they start to look experienced. Suspect that a typical 1xAAA aluminum flashlight will end up being more robust than the tube, which surely overdrives its LED at max brightness to the point that lifetime is severely degraded with prolonged operation.
 
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