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cancow said:
Nice, but stop with the aaa love! Aaa lights have no use in this world.
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If they didn't, this thread would not exist, nor would all the AAA lights that are out in the market, past and present.

This one looks interesting, and if I am thinking correctly, this is the first AAA with an electronic tail switch since the LF2XT.
 
OCD said:
… Thunite Ti Ti, … comes on in firefly mode… this new Tool could be my new aaa edc.
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The Thrunite Titanium (0.04-12-162) is the light I love to hate. It has very low CRI and a rather ugly Cool Green tint. The 0.04 lumen first mode is only visible when I wake up in pitch dark, fully adapted. The second mode is supposed to be 12 lumens, its not very bright, so the first mode is wasted most of the time, and the second mode is barely bright enough for most situations.

The Lumintop comes on at 18 lumens with Nichia (18-3-80), or at 32 lumens for Cool White (32-5-110), both far more useful than the first and second mode of the Thrunite. The 3 lumen Low of the Tool with Nichia is visible on the way to bed, before eyes are dark adapted, and the Nichia tint is just outstanding. The Thrunite high of 162 lumens is quick to drain a battery, but its definitely impressive, while the 80 lumen high of the Nichia tool is hardly anything to write home about… tradeoffs, higher CRI, lower Lumens

Bottom line, I dont use my Thrunite Titanium, oh, and the threads are an abomination, might as well throw sand in the grease. Imo, Titanium is best reserved for non twist lights, like the Tool :-)

just my opinions, of course, ymmv

What a Thrunite Titanium is best for, imo, is to wear a Lumintop Nichia Worm head:
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She's a looker for sure. I will own this little jewel. I may own a few. The Copper heat dissipation is very smart. Patented Electronic Switch = Hybrid Piston Drive?? All this light needs is Rey to work his magic on it. How about a small trit slot in the Patented Electronic Switch?? That would be slick if it is thick enough to make a trit groove!

Off topic: Jon, I agree with the nasty thread problem with some of the Ti lights. The worst I have encountered so far is the Fenix AAA. Feels like you filled it with beach sand and tried to screw it shut. I worked all the threads over with some fine stainless steal wool, 2000 grit paper, one of those nail polishing files and a dremel with polishing compound. Then some dielectric grease. It helped in a big way.
 
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Merging... :)

EDIT- I merged the threads backwards if that makes sense, sorry about that. Credit where due to both OP's... At least it's all under one roof... :ohgeez::whoopin:
 
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jon_slider said:
The Thrunite Titanium (0.04-12-162) is the light I love to hate. It has very low CRI and a rather ugly Cool Green tint. The 0.04 lumen first mode is only visible when I wake up in pitch dark, fully adapted. The second mode is supposed to be 12 lumens, its not very bright, so the first mode is wasted most of the time, and the second mode is barely bright enough for most situations.

The Lumintop comes on at 18 lumens with Nichia (18-3-80), or at 32 lumens for Cool White (32-5-110), both far more useful than the first and second mode of the Thrunite. The 3 lumen Low of the Tool with Nichia is visible on the way to bed, before eyes are dark adapted, and the Nichia tint is just outstanding. The Thrunite high of 162 lumens is quick to drain a battery, but its definitely impressive, while the 80 lumen high of the Nichia tool is hardly anything to write home about… tradeoffs, higher CRI, lower Lumens

Bottom line, I dont use my Thrunite Titanium, oh, and the threads are an abomination, might as well throw sand in the grease. Imo, Titanium is best reserved for non twist lights, like the Tool :-)

just my opinions, of course, ymmv

What a Thrunite Titanium is best for, imo, is to wear a Lumintop Nichia Worm head:
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I think you got a bad one man. My Thrunite Ti CW is not green at all in tint(oh the tint lottery). There is also a NW version available now too. I find the low setting very useful for walking around the house at night. The medium is there if I need more brightness. As you say, the high is impressive but best used in shorter few minute bursts as the light heats up rather quickly.

For me, a light like the Tool that starts in medium is next to useless in AAA as it immediately wrecks my night adapted eyes if I need to use it at night to go to the bathroom exc. It also has no moonlight mode which is one of my most used modes on a light like this. I personal think AAA lights are best used as bedside lights and are poor EDC's as they dont have enough capacity due to the tiny AAA(and who wants an extra cell kicking around in their pocket) and are not bright enough for a lot of daytime tasks. Plus, they are not really that much smaller then an AA or CR123a powered light. A small CR123a or 18340 light is best for me as an EDC as it is plenty small and barely noticeable when clipped to a pocket, has plenty of capacity, and is capable on outputting anywhere from 5-10 times the lumens of a AAA light(depending on model) if needed. YMMV.

This light just doesnt hit the mark for me. While the TI is nice, it is too expensive for an AAA light and has the issues (poor mode order/no moonlight) that I listed above.
 
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MikeSalt said:
Yes, please continue discussion in Jon's thread, that's got photos and much more lively discussion. Mods, please feel free to close/merge this as you see fit.
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Actually Mike was first, I failed to look before I posted. Im glad the mods have merged the threads.. Party is On!:-)

Tachead said:
… a light like the Tool that starts in medium is next to useless in AAA as it immediately wrecks my night adapted eyes if I need to use it at night to go to the bathroom exc. It also has no moonlight mode which is one of my most used modes on a light like this. I personal think AAA lights are best used as bedside lights and are poor EDC's as they dont have enough capacity due to the tiny AAA(and who wants an extra cell kicking around in their pocket) and are not bright enough for a lot of daytime tasks. ...
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I have no problem accessing moonlight even when it is not first. I turn the light on into my other hand, all I see is a red glow, and switch modes to get where I want to be. Definitely not a deal breaker

I agree moonlight (less than 1 lumen) is good for fully dark adapted situations, whether its first or not.
I also agree other larger capacity batteries make better daytime lights, such as for working on a car.
However, based on weight comparisons, a light that uses a CR123 or larger battery will weigh about double or 3 times more than a AAA Tool. imo Weight tells a lot more than dimensions, when comparing edc items.

If you have not already, you may appreciate the L08 or L10-L11 lights with 4 modes and Nichia or XPG2. The modes are 0.09-3-30-90, in the order you like. And fwiw, you are not alone, I know other people, whose opinions I also respect, that wont buy a Tool with MLH modes. Personally, I prefer Medium first, as I Do carry my AAA as EDC, and moonlight is just a level I have to skip most of the time. Getting a Nichia option is more important to me than whether low comes first, ymdv :-)
 
jon_slider said:
Actually Mike was first, I failed to look before I posted. Im glad the mods have merged the threads.. Party is On!:-)



I have no problem accessing moonlight even when it is not first. I turn the light on into my other hand, all I see is a red glow, and switch modes to get where I want to be. Definitely not a deal breaker

I agree moonlight (less than 1 lumen) is good for fully dark adapted situations, whether its first or not.
I also agree other larger capacity batteries make better daytime lights, such as for working on a car.
However, based on weight comparisons, a light that uses a CR123 or larger battery will weigh about double or 3 times more than a AAA Tool. imo Weight tells a lot more than dimensions, when comparing edc items.

If you have not already, you may appreciate the L08 or L10-L11 lights with 4 modes and Nichia or XPG2. The modes are 0.09-3-30-90, in the order you like. And fwiw, you are not alone, I know other people, whose opinions I also respect, that wont buy a Tool with MLH modes. Personally, I prefer Medium first, as I Do carry my AAA as EDC, and moonlight is just a level I have to skip most of the time. Getting a Nichia option is more important to me than whether low comes first, ymdv :-)
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Yeah, I like the L11C for sure but, another great option is the Astrolux A01. Its a pretty sweet twisty with Nichia 219b, a moonlight mode, and all for only $10. Pretty hard to beat that for the price. I just cant bring myself to spend $50+ on a AAA light, I would rather buy a nice RCR123 or 18650 for that kind of coin. YMMV.
 
Tachead said:
...another great option is the Astrolux A01….
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Yes, great price, especially with Nichia. Here is a post with Lumens (0.1-7-87) and spectrum info.
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The first two modes are very low, would make a good nightlight for sure. NoPWM and HighCRI, for very little money.. only comes in Aluminum. No Titanium or copper option like the Tools, also no hat clip, no tailswitch, no tailstanding (guessing, dont own one).
 
jon_slider said:
Yes, great price, especially with Nichia. Here is a post with Lumens (0.1-7-87) and spectrum info.
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The first two modes are very low, would make a good nightlight for sure. NoPWM and HighCRI, for very little money.. only comes in Aluminum. No Titanium or copper option like the Tools, also no hat clip, no tailswitch, no tailstanding (guessing, dont own one).
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A solid copper version is in the works too apparently.
 
emarkd said:
A solid copper A01? Kinda getting off-topic here I guess but where did you see that?
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google says
"after the Chinese New Year, I am told a solid copper model will be made. This is a ways off, but I am starting the list now. Price right now for the solid copper would be $20."

What I like about the Astrolux is the Nichia and I agree it is a great nightlight option with LMH modes. And Im nuts for raw copper, so thanks for the encouragement

The TiTool adds Tailstanding, Tailswitch, and Titanium. The modes, being brighter and MLH, are more EDC practical, less of a nightlight.

I like both, the CW and the Nichia TiTool options, one for daytime, and one for nightime edc :-)
I love Nichia, but during the day the loss of brightness is limiting. Otoh in the evening I hate Cool White.

We are very fortunate to have the choice to buy so many NoPWM Nichia equipped lights… buy them all! LOL

Affinity for Human Wallet::hitit:
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The more I think of it, the more I realise that it's really great that companies like Lumintop are listening to the demands of enthusiasts such as us. Let's face it, the general public are not buying copper lights, these are for the enthusiasts. Small-batch production of L-M-H lights via Reylight compared to the usual M-L-H? No problem. Titanium light, Nichia Hi-CRI emitters? You bet! It's a great middle-ground between the mainstream manufacturers and the very respected custom modders we have on this very forum. What a great time to be a Flashaholic! :party:
 
As has been mentioned before, we will probably see these listed for sale after the Chinese New Year which I believe is in a week or so.
cancow said:
So is this thing for sale or what???
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