this post was submitted on 07 May 2025
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To bridge to mainstream, it can't use the multi-click approach of Anduril.
I'm probably the very target, I'm not a flashlight hobbyist, but I really appreciate the world of bright, long-running lights using Li-on batteries, - and I find the Anduril-type "UI" a giant pain in the ass.
That a flashlight even has a "UI" that someone needs to learn... That's only something a hobbyist would want.
If I hand one of my lights to someone who's never used such lights, they'd never be able to turn it on, let alone figure out why it behaves the way it does. The only reason I put up with Anduril is because it's hard to get this kind of light any other way (at a reasonable price with decent quality). I'm not paying $50+ for $5 worth of tech.
Saying this light "bridges the gap" is laughable. People can't figure out simple, cheap lights with any feature more than off/on.
@Onomatopoeia @flashlight There are plenty of Li-ion lights with similar operation. The classic dual-switch light where one switch is on/off and the other changes brightness is probably the easiest for people to figure out.