Anduril 1 or 2? What version is on your flashlight?
When you get an Anduril light like the Emisar D4V2 or the BLF LT1, it may not be clear to you what version is installed on the flashlight.
Lockout Method
Here’s a simple way to check if you’re running Anduril 1 or 2, as suggested by u/tactical_grizzly:
- Enter Lockout Mode (
4Cfrom Off) - Now do another
4C - What’s the state of the light?
| State | Version |
|---|---|
| Off | Anduril 1 |
| Light is on in Ramping Mode | Anduril 2 |
flowchart TD
A((OFF)) -->|4C| B(Lockout Mode)
B -->|4C| C{State?}
C ---|Off| D[Anduril 1]
C ---|On/Ramping Mode| E[Anduril 2]
style A fill:#000,color:#fff
Momentary Ceiling Method
- When the light is in Off, enter
2Hand keep holding - What happens?
| Brightness | Version |
|---|---|
| Gets bright then dims down | Anduril 1 |
| Stays bright until you let go | Anduril 2 |
What now?
Great! Armed with what version of Anduril you have on your light, you’re ready to dive in to:
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