SFIII question

[donn_]

I joined the SFIII club today. Great timing, eh? The maker, Arc Mania, is persona non grata, and the fellow I traded with for the light has just been banned.:sick2:

Here's the light:

It's a prototype with an SST-50, three-speed. Mike told me it's a twisty, but it seems not to be, unless there's some trick to the UI. It seems to operate like a clicky with a silent click.

Any of you SFIII experts know the trick to the UI?

 

[TranquillityBase]

Do you only get one level?

 

[donn_]

I get at least 2, but Mike estimated 15%, 35% and 100%, and my lower level doesn't appear to be that low. It's tricky to change levels, like it was on the SF-V.

 

[TranquillityBase]

That Vital Gear switch has a soft/non-audible click...you might be skipping over the high setting.

 

[donn_]

But...it's supposed to be a twisty! What's up with that?

 

[TranquillityBase]

See if you can get all three levels using a jumper wire or a paperclip.

 

[donn_]

'Ow do I do that?

 

[TranquillityBase]

Complete the circuit without the tailcap...touch the end of the battery (-), and the female threads on the light.

 

[Monocrom]

I joined the SFIII club today. Great timing, eh? The maker, Arc Mania, is persona non grata, and the fellow I traded with for the light has just been banned.:sick2:

Donn, you know I have the utmost respect for you. And, not trying to hijack your thread. But would you happen to have a link that explains the situation regarding ArcMania. Very surprised to hear about his current status on CPF.

Nice light you've got there by the way.

 

[donn_]

Donn, you know I have the utmost respect for you. And, not trying to hijack your thread. But would you happen to have a link that explains the situation regarding ArcMania. Very surprised to hear about his current status on CPF.

Nice light you've got there by the way.

This will explain most of it.

 

[donn_]

Complete the circuit without the tailcap...touch the end of the battery (-), and the female threads on the light.

Pretty cool!

It's the same as with the switch, but I think I've found the problem. The difference between low and medium is barely noticeable, even with my new eyes. And they aren't as low as I was expecting. I think I've got all three now, though. It's been a long time, but I remember the SF-V being the same way.

 

[Monocrom]

This will explain most of it.

I appreciate the response. Will read through the thread. Thanks again.

 

[TranquillityBase]

SF-V Ostar was a closely spaced four level light...

 

[donn_]

Yeah, and I had trouble seeing the difference between the 2 middle levels and low.

 

[cmacclel]

Yeah, and I had trouble seeing the difference between the 2 middle levels and low.

I believe that was / is a common issue with the Shark and Remora. Unless this has one of the Hand Assembled MJ drivers.......then I have no clue.

Mac

 

[donn_]

How do I tell what I've got?

 

[TranquillityBase]

Look down the inside of battery tube...If you see YC, MJ, and some other letters (stacked)...it's a Shark driver.

 

[donn_]

All I see is a round brass contact, surrounded by a black plastic ring. No initials of any sort.

 

[donn_]

Down the front, nothing but a brass heat sink and the SST-50 on a star..SN# 000047.