The Darkfade looks more like an electric razor than a regular flashlight, and that’s because it’s designed to look different from other flashlights on the market. Probably the flashlight carried by Obi-Wan Kenobi.
With a new way and a simpler interface to find the correct brightness, the new flashlight seems to be something like flashlight 2.0.
Designer, creator, YouTuber and Kickstarter Jaco Di Muro created Darkfade because of his dissatisfaction with modern flashlights. Among his complaints was an uncomfortable grip position that involves constant wrist flexion. down only to direct the light forward.
On the other hand, a right angle flashlight requires the wrist to be tilted upwards. So DiMuro found a comfortable environment by creating a 45-degree head that provides a more ergonomic position.keeping the wrist relaxed.
Darkfade argues that position is an advantage that goes beyond the hand, since the light will shine in your field of vision if you place it on a table or point it at your arms if you hang it on your chest strap. But the usefulness of tilt will depend on what exactly you use it for.
Di Muro also got fed up with the process of adjusting the brightness multiple times only to go back to the beginning. So he decided to create a more intuitive and faster brightness control. Without the touchpad brightness dimmer we’ve seen in the past, it opted for something even quicker and simpler: motion control.
Users simply press a single button on the flashlight and twist their wrist as if they were adjusting a physical dimmer, rapidly increasing the brightness of the light beam until it looks just right. If the button is released, it is locked.
Di Muro wants a flashlight duration maximum 1.5 hours and more than 10 hours at the lowest brightness level.
Darkfade uses a lens of over 200 microlenses, a design thataccording to Di Muro, softens the light emitted by the Samsung LH351D LED to create a smoother beam. The company lists a beam range of 125m and a maximum intensity of 3800 lumens.
Count with one built-in charger and USB port for charging with virtually any USB-C cable. Instead of a special charger required for some flashlights, users should be able to plug it into a phone charger they carry with them everywhere.
The flashlight can also be powered directly from an external power source. Li-ion 18650 battery is easily replaceable with standard 18650.and charging protection is built into the flashlight itself.
The Darkfade flashlight is also modular, with a design inspired by weapon rails.. At the moment there are two different clips that attach to the rails, but there are plans to add more options and release 3D files in the future so manufacturers can create their own accessories.
Waterproof (IPX8) Darkfade starts at 129 euros including worldwide shipping. If all goes well, the first donors will light up the night with their Darkfade lanterns starting in April 2023.
Source: Computer Hoy
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