MattK
Flashlight Enthusiast
We get frequent emails asking for an update and things are coming to fruition now so I thought I'd post an update. I know it's taking a bit longer than you had all hoped for the L35 to come out but it's because we made some significant changes to the project. Right now we're in the midst of finalizing a few details, designing the packaging, and writing the instructions so actual production will begin quite soon - I'll update this post with an expected release date as soon as I am able; at this point I think June is realistic.
The L35 as, as many of you know, is more than just an N30 with a Lithium battery pack. As Daniel, who has been a FANTASTIC advisor, supporter and champion of this project has frequently pointed out, there's a number of other improvements in store.
Speaking of that battery pack though, you'll be interested to know that we've upgraded the capacity from the original spec to 5.6Ah. The prototypes are testing at about 1:48-1:52 run time - we were expecting more like 1:30 - while lowering the weight of the light by about 9oz. compared to the N30.
Because there has been significant N30 demand outside of the US the L35 will be offered with a 100-240V autoswitching AC adapter. Also, as a result of international demand the L35 will be CE compliant and we're working now to try and ensure ROHS compliant as well.
We've also developed a DC Car cord for the L35 so that it can be charged in a car or boat. The DC car cord was a bit complicated because cigarette lighter adapters output ~12V and the lights need ~15V to charge so we needed to develop a circuit to increase the voltage and a plug to hold the new circuit - the result is a very clean, compact unit that we're very happy with.
We plan to include both the 100-240V AC and the DC car cord with the L35. The multivoltage AC adaptor for the L35 is not compatible with the N30 but the DC Car cord is compatible and will eventually be offered for the N30 as an accessory.
The typical L35 will be slightly brighter than the typical N30 - the L35 will output up to 3500L. Please remember though that there's enough variation in HID bulbs though that one could theoretically have an N30 that's as bright as an L35 - but that would simply mean that the N30 had a really awesome bulb and the L35 a more typical one. On average though the L35 should be about 10% brighter.
Because we envision the L35 as a great entry into the HID market for law enforcement/security/military and tactical users the L35 features a very high grade of ABS plastic which makes it even stronger than the N30 - already a very strong light. We've also changed the ABS color to black and are finishing it with a low glare, high grip, rubberized finish which will cover every plastic surface of the light. The L35 with the rubberized black finish looks AMAZING.
We're still working on a few other details - I'll post more when I am able.
The L35 as, as many of you know, is more than just an N30 with a Lithium battery pack. As Daniel, who has been a FANTASTIC advisor, supporter and champion of this project has frequently pointed out, there's a number of other improvements in store.
Speaking of that battery pack though, you'll be interested to know that we've upgraded the capacity from the original spec to 5.6Ah. The prototypes are testing at about 1:48-1:52 run time - we were expecting more like 1:30 - while lowering the weight of the light by about 9oz. compared to the N30.
Because there has been significant N30 demand outside of the US the L35 will be offered with a 100-240V autoswitching AC adapter. Also, as a result of international demand the L35 will be CE compliant and we're working now to try and ensure ROHS compliant as well.
We've also developed a DC Car cord for the L35 so that it can be charged in a car or boat. The DC car cord was a bit complicated because cigarette lighter adapters output ~12V and the lights need ~15V to charge so we needed to develop a circuit to increase the voltage and a plug to hold the new circuit - the result is a very clean, compact unit that we're very happy with.
We plan to include both the 100-240V AC and the DC car cord with the L35. The multivoltage AC adaptor for the L35 is not compatible with the N30 but the DC Car cord is compatible and will eventually be offered for the N30 as an accessory.
The typical L35 will be slightly brighter than the typical N30 - the L35 will output up to 3500L. Please remember though that there's enough variation in HID bulbs though that one could theoretically have an N30 that's as bright as an L35 - but that would simply mean that the N30 had a really awesome bulb and the L35 a more typical one. On average though the L35 should be about 10% brighter.
Because we envision the L35 as a great entry into the HID market for law enforcement/security/military and tactical users the L35 features a very high grade of ABS plastic which makes it even stronger than the N30 - already a very strong light. We've also changed the ABS color to black and are finishing it with a low glare, high grip, rubberized finish which will cover every plastic surface of the light. The L35 with the rubberized black finish looks AMAZING.
We're still working on a few other details - I'll post more when I am able.
