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This activates at 2.8V. LVP adjustments happen

suddenly, in large steps.

Thermal regulation attempts to keeps the light from

overheating and otherwise adjusts output to stay as

close as possible to the user-configured temperature

limit. Thermal adjustments happen gradually, in steps

so small they are difficult for humans to perceive.

ramps smoothly across 512 internal steps (from 1x7135

to full power) to adjust output while it

searches for the

highest level it can maintain without overheating.

Usage of the flashlight

You can do a little bit more with your new light ...

Because the EC01 is a high powered light, it is

recommended to use lockout. It can burn things!

Backside is, a normal lockout is awkward if you need

quick little illumination for the keyhole or in your bag.

EC01 LOCKOUT mode doubles as a momentary moon

mode. That way, after locking it and tossing it in a bag,

it can still be used to look around inside the bag

without unlocking it.

Lockout uses as

moonlight

the floor of the current

ramp. If you have two different settings for this, you

can have different illumination also.

Or you can use Muggle Mode if you want a safer way to

carry your lamp with a reduced output and don't want

lock out.

While on, a double click toggles between turbo and the

memorized level. So, if you hear a noise and want full

power for a moment, double click. When you're done,

double click again to return to the original brightness.

This is handy for walking the dog: With low you can

stroll, and when your dog runs away: TURBO, when he

comes back, low again.

Now you can play with FLOOR, CEILING and two ramps

e.g.: Let's say your favorite is smooth ramping and you

don't like the quick step down from a ceiling at level

130. You can choose level 101 (50 clicks) for the smooth

ramp ceiling. This keeps the ceiling at a reasonable

cooler level. Smooth floor on level 1 for a really dim

moonlight. You can set 20 clicks for stepped floor for a

usable low outdoors. And 130 for stepped ceiling if you

also like to have a powerful ceil.

An option against too much heat can be different

ceilings for SMOOTH RAMP and STEPPED RAMP. Lower

for your preferred ramp the ceiling and with 3 clicks

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you can switch to the other ramp, where you can have

full power if you need it.

If you click zero times, the floor or ceiling value doesn't

change. This is great because you can change just the

floor or just the ceiling without reprogramming the

other.

The EC01 has a nice candlelight mode, the effect is

bigger if you use a diffuser.

Lightning storm is also more fun with a diffuser.

Searching things:

If you drop a little piece, lay your light flat on the

ground and rotate it like a lighthouse. The small piece

should cast a long shadow and it is easier to find.

In case you lose your light, you can store a piece of

paper in the tube with: "This Lamp belongs to NAME. If

found please call: 1234 or [email protected].

General voltage level of a LiIon battery

Voltage

Note for a 21700

4.2 V

fully charged

3.7 V

half full

3.1 V

below 10% capacity, time to charge

low voltage protection from a lamp

2.8 V

should start

2.5 V

begin of deep discharge

Pay attention that the voltage level under load is lower

than without load.

*on these two entries, please note smaller battery sizes

(e.g. 16350, 18350) have a bit higher voltages.

There are also some other interfaces available for this

hardware, but it requires the user to flash different

firmware. You can make it work like other brands.

However, these are not tested and not officially

supported.

Links

Changes in Andúril: Commit log (instead a change log):

https://bazaar.launchpad.net/~toykeeper/flashlight-

firmware/fsm/changes

Diagram from ToyKeeper:

http://toykeeper.net/torches/fsm/anduril-ui.png

Stable firmware from:

Bazaar Launchpad

resp.

http://tiny.cc/TKAnduril

Newest HEX from:

http://toykeeper.net/torches/fsm/

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FSM Thread:

Andúril is part of a bigger framework called FSM. You

can choose from different user interfaces.

http://budgetlightforum.com/node/56105

A Youtube Video with a Andúril walk through: How to

use and set up ToyKeeper's Andúril flashlight firmware

from Tech-test

https://youtu.be/h_mZ35IPLMA

Hoops Flashing Firmware thread:

http://budgetlightforum.com/node/36216

FAQ EC01

•

You tried to configure your lamp and now it is only

working if you press the button.

When you press 4x from OFF you lock out the

lamp. Press four times again to unlock. When you

want to config the lamp must be ON, and then click

four times.

•

If I turn on using moon shortcut, it won't memorize

moon.

In short: the EC01 has only memory if you ramp to

a value.

It doesn't memorize the floor, ceiling, or turbo

levels when they're reached by a shortcut. This is

on purpose, because people didn't like losing their

memorized level after using moon or turbo. To

make it remember moon, the user must ramp to

it... typically, by ramping up a little then back down.

Basically, it behaves that way because that's what

people asked for.

Troubleshooting and

Maintenance:

※ Disassembling the sealed head can cause damage to

the light and void the warranty.

※ Astrolux recommends using high-quality batteries.

Damage by battery leakage voids warranty.

※ If the flashlight will not be used for an extended

period, please remove the battery.

※ Please unscrew the head one-half turn or take out

the battery to prevent accidental activation during

storage or transportation.

※ Please use cleaning cloth to clean the thread every 6

months, and it will be better. Do use silicone grease to

oil thread.

※ Long-term usage can result in O-ring wear. To

maintain a proper water seal, replace the ring with an

approved spare.

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※ Periodic cleaning of the battery contacts improves

the flashlight's performance as dirty contacts may

cause the flashlight to flicker, shine intermittently or

even fail to illuminate for the following

reasons:

Reason A: The battery needs replacement.

Solution: please replace battery. Please confirm the

correct installation

Reason B: The threads, PCB board contact or other

contacts are dirty.

Solutions: please clean the contact points with a cotton

swab soaked in rubbing alcohol.

If the above methods do not work, please refer to the

warranty policy before contacting your authorized

distributor.

Made in China

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