Here is another "A" series flashlight from WOWTAC, which is technically supported by Thrunite. ThisâŚ
Astrolux has paired once again with the popular Anduril firmware. The result is the Astrolux MF01 Mini with up to 5500 lumens! So lets get to it đ
The MF01 Mini comes with a user manual, a set of spare o-rings and a lanyard, and TWO battery adapters (just one is shown here).
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If you appreciate versatility when it comes to battery choices, then Iâd say the Astrolux MF01 should please you.
With the inclusion of two battery adapters, you can operate the light on either, one 26650, or one 21700, or one 18650. The latter is not the best choice and I would only use it in an emergency. The recommended size is a 26650âŚbased pretty much on runtime. None of the three types will provide higher output than the others, but certain battery brands or chemical compositions might be able to handle the highest output a little better.
When you first open the package, the 21700 battery adapter is already inside the tube. If thatâs the size you intend to use, leave it in there. If youâd sooner run it on a 26650, remove the adapter. The small âcap-likeâ adapter is for a 18650. Basically for THAT configuration, the larger adapter remains in the tube. The 18650 is placed into the large tube, and the smaller adapter is then placed over the end of the battery. Its only purpose is to keep the battery from jiggling inside the tube.
By default, the Astrolux MF01 Mini is set to ramping.
A single click switches it on, and a holding press causes the output to increase. Release, then hold again and itâll ramp in reverse. If you stop more than three seconds, the ramp continues in the same direction.
Switching between interfaces is a snap! While itâs onâŚclick three times and a brief flash will confirm the change. At this point, a holding press will increase the output in preset levels. Just like in ârampingâ if you release and hold again within three seconds, the levels will decrease. While in either interface, output goes in the opposite direction once the lowest (floor) or highest (ceiling) level has been reached. You must however release the switch, then hold again, for that to happen. A single click from ANY operation, turn the light off.
And as a reminder, memory mode will ensure it always returns to where it was, once itâs shut off.
Another âby defaultâ setting limits how low and high the MF01 output can go. In ramping mode, the floor is already set to the lowest possible level. However the highest output is set at about 75% of its capability. If itâs bright enough for you, donât change it. But if youâre curiousâŚand want to totally amaze your friendsâŚyou can change it.
Meanwhile, when in âstepâ mode, the default setting on low, is several lumens HIGHER than what it CAN be. The default setting for the highest output is the same as in rampingâŚ.about 75%. Each of these limits is relatively easy to change, and clicking FOUR times while ON, enters the configuration mode. Once there, it âcuesâ you to set the lowest and highest limit by clicking the appropriate number of times.
In âstepâ mode configuration, you get an additional choice! Here, you can set the NUMBER of output levels anywhere from, say, â2â all the way up to 150!! The DEFAULT is â7â levels. When I changed it to my own preference, I set it to â5â. This for example would be the equivalent of having the levels as, moonlight-low-medium-high-turbo. But again, it can be changed to signify anything you want.
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Whenever the Astrolux MF01 Mini has power, and is in the OFF position, the switch itself is blue. Within the main cluster of LEDâs, youâll also see SIX little âblueâ (auxiliary) LEDâs, plus a kaleidoscope effect of purple and green LEDâs, but only when you look at the lens at an angle. If you directly into the center of the lens, youâll only see the blue ones. You might be asking, do the multi colored LEDâs have a purpose? YES they do!
When you see the green LEDâs, that means battery voltage is high. When you canât see green, and notice more purple within the lens, the battery is within mid-range. If you allow the battery to dip to 3 volts and below, all youâll see are a few red LEDâs within the center.
To make a long story shortâŚyou can change these settings!
By clicking SEVEN times when the light is OFF, you have the option of having the illuminated switch (and the âauxâ LEDâs) glow at two different levels⌠low or high. Or, you can set them to âflashâ (as if it was on âbeaconâ mode). OR, the third setting is to have ALL of them OFF at all times.
Like every flashlight with the Anduril firmware, the MF01 has lots of little blinking lights, either for emergencies, or just for fun!
Among those that are more for amusement than anything else, include;
On a slightly more serious level, thereâs;
Those classified as âutilityâ modes, are;
This is a unique feature designed as a âsafeguardâ in the event that either a child, or ânon-flashaholicâ adult wants to use the light. Once engaged, (by clicking six times while itâs off) the user wonât be able to do much but turn it on and off, and will experience a VERY limited output! Basically it ensures they wonât seriously blind themselves (or someone else) or f**** up the settings youâve spent quality time deciding on! More appropriate I think, would be to call it ânewbie modeâ.
To charge the battery inside the light, connect your favorite USB-C cable to the port, and the other end to a reliable USB power source. The side switch will be partially illuminated in redâŚand will turn green when the charge is complete.
The following pics were taken with the flashlight set on âstep modeâ in a 5-output configuration
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The Anduril firmware is what makes the MF01 so versatile. All the âbells & whistlesâ are what make it so unique!
Itâs short in length, but thick in width, so pocket-carry is limited to large pockets or bags. It has the lanyard, so attaching it to something is an option. If you donât disable the power switch illumination, itâs much easier to turn on in the dark. Once itâs ON however, youâll have to feel your way around for the button, to turn it off.
Battery runtime is very good, and checking the voltage (other than looking at the aux LEDâs) is super easy! To get a voltage âblink-outâ just click the switch three times while the light is off.
There are SO MANY ways to personalize the MF01. Then again, there are no more, and no less settings than on any OTHER light that also has the same firmware. I would suggest keeping the original box and manual in a safe placeâŚsince you might want to refer to it on more than one occasion.
I would suggest heading over to Banggood.com if the Astrolux MF01 Mini looks cool enough to buy.
For a special price, enter coupon code BGMF01NEW at checkout đ
Click here to see the complete MF01 user manual
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Hi there friend, hope this message finds you well Ben?!
Long time,no contact! Well some are born lucky eh? ??.
Well my friend, you did what I reckon has never been done by anyone before? I bought your latest recommendation?! Yes went to Banggood and bought misself a Review item! AstroluxÂŽ MF01 Mini 7* SST20 5500LM CRI95 Type-C Rechargeable Campact EDC Flashlight 26650 21700 18650
Color Temperature: 4000kColor for Outdoor: Gun-grey
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x 1 Well Ben, you have succeeded where none have gone before! Such is my trust in you and your abilities my friend!
Talking abilities. Mine here in UK have finished slightly!! Now unable to even walk! ? I THEN broke my R ankle to put the hat on it! But I now have a VERY good reason to get myself up and walking again??
So thank you once again Ben. You ARE one helluva person my friend.
Be safe, keep well.
Regards,
Chris Goddard ?.
Thanks very much for the comment Chris. I sincerely hope you find good use for the Astrolux! I'm liking it very much :-)
I also wish you the very best, and am so sorry to hear of your latest setback.
God bless and be well.