Armytek Wizard Pro Prototype Long-Term Testing

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An update on the Wizard Pro posted by Armytek over on cpfm.
So the current 'new' version like my Wizard pro are still v1, but with bug fixes and a couple of updates.

"The Wizard headlamps you order are only the first version at this time. All bugs are fixed and some changes are made in the temperature indication:

when it increases to +60°C, the color LED shows the warning level once a second.
After +70°C the main LED flashes 5 times. After +75°C the light output decreases to Main4 mode (550lm).
Critical level >+80°C is color indicated twice a second and light output decreases to Firefly2 mode.

The new UI will be in version 1.5 which is being prepared for production.
As I mentioned before you will be the first to know about this!"
 
A couple of beamshots in an attic today.
As you can see, the Wizard pro is perfect for attics. I don’t know how i lived without one now
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Solarforce L2M with XP-G S2 cool white @ 1.58A on high.
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Armytek Wizard pro wide on High(550lm setting).
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ArcticHighlander said:
Have you looked at the new floodier ZL versions? H600Fw MKII and H602? They have a range of .01 to 1020 OTF/Ansi lumens with lots choices of settings and they have an incremental 96 step down PID.
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I dont know about that new zebra... Checking... Thanks


Sent from my phone with camera with flash and internet on it... :D
 
Armytek have told me via email that the end of October is the eta for the revised v1.5 lights.
 
Great post OP! Been looking for a new headlight and this fits the bill exactly.:thumbsup:
 
I just got the ZL602W but I'm debating whether to return it and purchase one of these. The PRIMARY thing I'm interested in is the beam pattern. On the wide model I believe the spill is listed at 120 degrees which is the same as the mule-like ZL H602 except that the Wizard also has a hotspot, so to me it would be the best of both worlds if true.

Can someone who owns the Wizard Pro Wide PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE post a photo of the profile of the beam? That is to say, lay it down on a table and take a photo so I can see how wide the spill really is? Bonus points if you lay it on a sheet of paper with angle lines on it :0)

PS_I've noticed the "wide" and normal versions both list the spill at 120 degrees so a photo of either model would suffice :0)
 
ThirstyTurtle said:
I just got the ZL602W but I'm debating whether to return it and purchase one of these. The PRIMARY thing I'm interested in is the beam pattern. On the wide model I believe the spill is listed at 120 degrees which is the same as the mule-like ZL H602 except that the Wizard also has a hotspot, so to me it would be the best of both worlds if true.

Can someone who owns the Wizard Pro Wide PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE post a photo of the profile of the beam? That is to say, lay it down on a table and take a photo so I can see how wide the spill really is? Bonus points if you lay it on a sheet of paper with angle lines on it :0)

PS_I've noticed the "wide" and normal versions both list the spill at 120 degrees so a photo of either model would suffice :0)
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PLEASE send such a picture also for NON-WIDE version. Please do make sure that lens is 50mm equivalent; otherwise it is not possible to get a real perception.
 
conrincon said:
PLEASE send such a picture also for NON-WIDE version. Please do make sure that lens is 50mm equivalent; otherwise it is not possible to get a real perception.
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Please help me understand the characteristics of Wizard Pro Cold and Warm versions.

I understand both share the same TIR optics.

I understand the cold version uses a U2 Cree led while the warm version uses a T6 led. T6 is much smaller than U2.

Therefore, if logics work, the beam out of the U2 version should be more floody, and the warm version should be more focused and spot. note that technical characteristics do not differ in this aspect.

Is it correct?

thank you for your support in this decision making process.
conrincon
 
conrincon said:
Please help me understand the characteristics of Wizard Pro Cold and Warm versions.

I understand both share the same TIR optics.

I understand the cold version uses a U2 Cree led while the warm version uses a T6 led. T6 is much smaller than U2.

Therefore, if logics work, the beam out of the U2 version should be more floody, and the warm version should be more focused and spot. note that technical characteristics do not differ in this aspect.

Is it correct?

thank you for your support in this decision making process.
conrincon
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The T6 and U2 are different bins of the same emitter (XM-L) so they are identical in dimensions. I believe the optic is slightly different which effects the beam pattern. The cool and warm doesn't AT ALL effect the beam pattern. Only the "normal" or "wide" model effects that.
 
Got an email from Sandra @ Armytek and she has no ETA for the v.1.5 of the Wizard Pro. Said due to the Armytek Cialus or Smart they had no time for revision and no idea WHEN it will be. Good thing I didn't send mine back yet.
 
Received my Wizard Pro December 9 and already having problems with the UI malfunctioning starting yesterday December 14 and earlier. Have you done any long term testing?? Thanks

It is not necessary to copy the OP in its entirety to add one line of text. - Norm
 
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This thread has been quite informative, thank you all. I have been researching 90 degree lamps for a little while. This one looks like it would fit the bill- It's durable, good features, seems to be well built. However, a few things are preventing me from ordering now(also because of this thread and the cpfmarketplace threads):

- Almost unanimously, you are all greatly anticipating the 1.5 version. While it doesn't seem that there's even a features/upgrades/changes list for that mythical item, you all seem to have enough issues with the current version that need fixing/updating. It seems like a good idea to wait for this vaporware.
- I can't even find a good list of what you all want changed in a new version, just seems like you all want a general overhaul of the UI.
- Canadian company! YAY! North American brand. Oh wait, all service and support is done from China? While I prefer a US/Canada/etc. built light, I know there are a lot of good products being made in China these days. However, I dislike the idea of having to ship something half way around the world and through customs every time it needs service.
- See above and add: People seem to be waiting for weeks or months for their lights to be serviced and returned.

Anyway, I'm going to keep looking around for now. Back to looking at Zebralights. Their lack of durability and hit-or-miss waterproofness combined with a short warranty were a turnoff though.
 
Actually they gave quite a detailed description of a new 'v1.5' UI that they were preparing for production around 3 months ago in the CPFmarketplace thread.

ArmyTek said:
We made some UI changes. If it's OK, then we can add that to the revised firmware after testing phase.
There are realized 4 sections of modes and multiple clicks for an access to them.

Section 1:
Mode 1 = .5 lm
Mode 2 = 7 lm
Mode 3 = 30 lm

Section 2:
Mode 4 = 115 lm
Mode 5 = 250 lm
Mode 6 = 550 lm

Section 3:
Mode 7 = 1010 lm

Section 4:
Battery Voltage Indicator
Fast Strobe
Beacon


When the flashlight is turned OFF:

Click: Will put into the last memorized mode (from Section 1 or Section 2).

Press and Hold: Will put into Mode 1 of Section 1.

Double-click: Will put into Section 2.
Then will switch between the last memorized mode in Section 1 and the last memorized mode in Section 2.

Triple click: Will put into Section 3.

Quad click: Will put into Section 4.


When the flashlight is turned ON:

Click: Switch off.

Press and Hold: Will cycle the modes of actual Section.

Double-click:
Will put into Section 2 from ANY section.
Then will switch between the last memorized mode in Section 1 and the last memorized mode in Section 2.

Triple click:
Will put into Section 3 from ANY section.

Quad click:
Will put into Section 4 from ANY section.


The battery type changing:

10 clicks from OFF-state. The headlamp will flash about 3 times a second.
Now you can specify the battery type:
- 1 click for unprotected 18650 Li-Ion battery (without PCB) or LiFePO4, default value.
- 2 clicks for protected 18650 Li-Ion battery (with PCB).
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Unfortunately there seems to have since been no progress in actually getting this UI into production. I sent my first run Wizard Pro back a week or so before this announcement and then asked for them to hold out for the new UI before shipping me out a replacement. I'm still waiting..
 
darwin said:
Anyway, I'm going to keep looking around for now. Back to looking at Zebralights. Their lack of durability and hit-or-miss waterproofness combined with a short warranty were a turnoff though.
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I have 9 Zebralights now and not one of them leak or have failed due to lack of durability. Every single ZL flashlight of mine have been dropped and taken hard hits on concrete, rocks and various other surfaces at least once and still continue to work perfectly fine. The headlamps have never been dropped so I can't comment on their durability in that regard.

I had an SC80w play up and develop a large standby current draw but after a few emails back and forth it was sent away for a free repair. This symptom was noted by a few other users on here.

If you don't like having to send stuff back to where it was made then buy something local. If you're American, you have plenty of options. Being in Australia, I have to pretty much accept that no matter what I buy, if it fails, warranty jobs are almost all international affairs.
 
Awesome, thanks for the info, both of you. I'm still looking but may get one for the new year. Leaning towards a zebra, but hopefully by the time I actually need one, there may be some new updates.
 
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