The Wuben E8 modular flashlight options swappable facet items in addition to some non-obligatory fidget attachments – all modular! Output consists of white and UV, too.
Official Specs and Options
Right here’s a monitoring hyperlink to the Kickstarter web page.
Variations
I’ll simply say there’s “one model” however a ton of choices for that model. There are various attachments, plenty of completely different attachment colours, and so forth.
Worth
The Kickstarter has plenty of tiers, nevertheless it seems to be just like the ‘base worth’ for the Wuben E8 modular flashlight is $50.
What’s Included
My bundle is a prototype, so this isn’t every thing that’s included. Please see your Kickstarter order data to know what to anticipate. However right here’s what I bought.
- Wuben E8 modular flashlight
- Wuben 14500
- Charging cable
- Screwdriver (TORX)
Package deal and Handbook
I didn’t get a manufacturing bundle or a handbook. The handbook continues to be in progress.
Construct High quality and Disassembly
Wuben designed the E8 in collaboration with NAYICI. That is apparently a maker of common EDC fidget objects, and (in response to a fast search) the E8 design matches properly with different NAYICI objects. In order that connection performs a huge function within the design of the E8.
I say all that to say two issues, primarily. First, this gentle is completely different. It’s not simply for flashlighting. Second, you won’t be the marketplace for it! That’s wonderful! And should you’re newly into lights due to this fidget merchandise, welcome!
The construct high quality is sweet, however I don’t love a minimum of one of many design decisions. The picture above in all probability exhibits finest how the tailcap removes – you might want to press in (across the swap) onto these ridges, and unscrew the tailcap. You received’t do that with out urgent the swap, and that’s annoying. Subsequent, as soon as it’s out, it’s almost unimaginable to keep away from touching the threads, which stinks since you’ll get lube in your arms. That’s annoying, too. But it surely does work prefer it’s speculated to, and the tailcap could be eliminated simply for charging the cell.
Under, you possibly can see the 2 screw holes the place the facet items connect. There are three items, so six screws complete. The Wuben E8 modular flashlight will look odd with out these items.
Dimension and Comps
90.5mm x 26mm and 80.6g with cell.
If the flashlight can headstand, I’ll present it right here. If it may tailstand, I’ll additionally present that right here!
Right here’s the check gentle with the venerable Convoy S2+. The model beneath is a customized laser-engraved Convoy S2+ host by GadgetConnections.com. I did a full put up on an engraved orange host proper right here! Or go straight to GadgetConnections.com to purchase your Convoy S2+ now!
Additionally within the picture above, my Customary Reference Materials (SRM) flashlight is the Hanko Machine Works Trident, an 18350 gentle. Whereas I’ve not reviewed or examined the Gunner Grip model seen right here, I’ve examined a Hanko Machine Works Trident Whole Tesseract in brass. I really like the Trident, and it’s a placing distinction to the cheap Convoy S2+, one other nice SRM.
Retention and Carry
A pocket clip is included and hooked up to the Wuben E8 modular flashlight. The clip is detachable by two screws. It doesn’t permit deep carry, although.
Energy and Runtime
A single lithium-ion cell powers the Wuben E8 modular flashlight. Wuben consists of this 920mAh 14500. It’s a normal 14500 cell.
The optimistic finish of the cell (the button) goes into the sunshine. In case you overlook which approach to put the cell, you possibly can verify the little printed icon close to the tailcap.
Under you possibly can see runtime testing for all three white output modes.
The bottom stage is sort of low, and I ended up stopping the check earlier than the sunshine shut off.
The temperature strains in these charts are included as normal context, not exact measurements. The values signify the vary (min to max) throughout testing, however shouldn’t be taken as precise readings. Temperature sensors are hooked up nevertheless possible and never all the time on the bezel or hottest spot (assuming that may even be clearly outlined). Even with superb placement, too many variables have an effect on temperature to definitively state a selected max worth.
Charging
Whereas the Wuben E8 modular flashlight itself doesn’t have charging, the included cell does. There’s a USB-C charging port on the optimistic finish.
A USB to USB-C cable is included.
Charging seems to be nice, at round 0.6A.
Modes and Currents
| Mode | Mode Claimed Output (lm) | Claimed Runtime | Measured Lumens | Tailcap Amps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Excessive | 1300 | – | 1016 (0s) 643 (30s) |
3.65 |
| Medium | – | – | 100 (0s) 100 (30s) |
0.27 |
| Low | – | – | 7 | 0.02 |
| UV | – | – | – | 0.44 |
Pulse Width Modulation
Every of the white output modes makes use of PWM. This isn’t nice PWM, nevertheless it’s pretty quick, and can in all probability not hassle most individuals.
Click on right here to see a “baseline” – a chart with nearly no gentle hitting the sensor.
Then there’s the Ultrafire WF-602C flashlight, which has a few of the worst PWM I’ve seen. It’s so unhealthy that I used a put up about it to clarify PWM! Listed here are a number of timescales (10ms, 5ms, 2ms, 1ms, 0.5ms, 0.2ms) to make evaluating this “worst” PWM gentle to the check gentle simpler. That put up additionally explains why I didn’t check the WF-602C on the traditional 50us scale.
Person Interface and Operation
The Wuben E8 modular flashlight is managed by a single tail swap. It’s a mechanical reverse clicky swap.
The swap cowl, as you possibly can see above, can also be the attachment level for lots of the modular points of the E8. That features, for instance, a spinner high!
Motion on the swap is pleasantly deep, however doesn’t go previous the sting of the tailcap (that’s good.)
I didn’t get a handbook, so right here’s the consumer interface desk from what I’m in a position to ferret out simply by utilizing the sunshine!
| State | Motion | Consequence |
|---|---|---|
| Off | Click on | On (reminiscence) |
| On | Faucet | Mode advance |
| On | Click on | Off |
LED and Beam
Wuben states these white emitters as 5000K SST-36F. I don’t know that emitter, however we are able to see extra testing beneath. Every emitter has a small orange peel reflector. The third (and completely different) emitter beneath is the UV emitter.
LED Colour Report (CRI and CCT)
These SST-36F emitters are in reality round 5000K, which is nice. The CRI isn’t excessive, however that wasn’t a declare.
CCT (Correlated Colour Temperature) refers back to the measurement of the colour look of sunshine, expressed in Kelvins (Ok), which signifies whether or not the sunshine is heat (yellowish) or cool (bluish). A decrease CCT (beneath 3000K) is taken into account heat gentle, whereas the next CCT (above 5000K) offers cooler, bluish gentle.
CRI (Colour Rendering Index) is a measure of how precisely a lightweight supply renders colours compared to pure daylight. Scored on a scale from 0 to 100, greater CRI values point out that colours seem extra true to life and vibrant, much like how they’d look beneath the solar.
Beamshots
These beamshots all the time have the next settings: f8, ISO100, 0.3s shutter, and handbook 5000K publicity. These images are taken at flooring stage, and the beam hits the ceiling round 9 toes away.
Tint vs BLF-348 (KillzoneFlashlights.com 219b model) (affiliate hyperlink)
I preserve the check flashlight on the left and the BLF-348 reference flashlight on the best. These images are taken round 18 inches from the door.
I examine every thing to the KillzoneFlashlights.com 219b BLF-348 as a result of it’s cheap and has one of the best tint!
Abstract and Conclusion
The Wuben E8 modular flashlight is definitely a neat gentle! I’d take into account it a minimum of as a lot of a fidget as it’s a gentle, as a result of it’s so distinctive. I really like the Ultem-like facet attachments (I don’t assume Wuben calls them Ultem, nevertheless it feels and seems to be like Ultem.) The UV output shouldn’t be in the principle group, and I may use on extra mode – regardless of low being 6 lumens, it’s a “vibrant 6 lumens.” Additionally, on your reference, positively buy a minimum of one of many equipment. The Wuben E8 modular flashlight actually shines when it’s used as an EDC fidget!
The Large Desk
^ Measurement disclaimer: Testing flashlights is my interest. I take advantage of hobbyist-level gear for testing, together with some I made myself. Attempt to not get buried within the particulars of producer specs versus measurements recorded right here; A specific amount of distinction (say, 10 or 15%) is completely affordable.
What I like
- Ultem (in all probability) attachments
- Fidget spinner attachment to the swap (additionally Ultem!)
- Consists of 14500
- Neat collab with NAYICI EDC
What I don’t like
- UV in the principle group
- Pocket clip too low
Notes
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