Hey all, you may or not be familiar with the fact that flashlights have an enthusiast environment like cars do here @ TMC...I am only touching on the novice front in that space. With that said, I found myself looking for these two areas to merge in that I wanted to keep a flashlight in the car as an added safety tool.
With the dedicated USB-C ports, I began looking for a USB-C rechargeable flashlight. USB-C (it appears) has been around for a bit in the flashlight arena but USB-C PD (power delivery) capability is even more recent (this is USB-C on both ends of charging cable). You can find out either ahead of time or after purchase that some USB-C flashlights will charge on the stick side with USB-C but still need a USB-A on the other end if not PD. Since I have refresh Y with only USB-C in the storage bins, I was looking for a PD capable device without wanting to use a hub or adapter to USB-A.
Here is a $50 setup for anyone interested (amazon links are non-referral based)
1. Wurkos FC11 (4000K LED)
2. 90-Degree USB-C to USB-C Cable
Notes: the flashlight needs to be the 4000K option linked, if you choose the 2700K alternative, I believe that is not firmware capable USB-C PD. For those familiar with the Temai 90-degree cables for Tesla, the link shows as brand PACEWALKER but when I purchased this, it was a Temai box (and this is 3 bucks cheaper than the Temai cable itself on Amazon, odd). Of course you can choose a cheaper cable but for those unfamiliar, these are great cables (we use their lightning cables for IOS in the back seats).
I've had this a few weeks now and if left plugged in for a few days, I've not experienced any issues (I'm not even sure if the USB ports are switched or constant on). There are some comments about leaving these types of batteries in cold weather compared to regular alkaline but seems warmer climates or Summer are no big deal.
As to the light, its pretty bright and most of these mini torches have a turbo or super bright mode that is great for max coverage but less battery life. If you’re really into the light coverage and style…again, there are many places to go down that rabbit hole in YouTube-land. My itch is not as big as the Tesla one but I did also purchase another rechargeable USB-C (non-PD) for the house and it is crazy bright for the size, this model is the Sofirn SP36 (this was on sale then for $46 and is now my handy house go-to device).
If anything, these two devices will work for your Tesla and you dont need to do any homework, if not and you're interested keep the PD specs in mind on your journey.
Have fun!
With the dedicated USB-C ports, I began looking for a USB-C rechargeable flashlight. USB-C (it appears) has been around for a bit in the flashlight arena but USB-C PD (power delivery) capability is even more recent (this is USB-C on both ends of charging cable). You can find out either ahead of time or after purchase that some USB-C flashlights will charge on the stick side with USB-C but still need a USB-A on the other end if not PD. Since I have refresh Y with only USB-C in the storage bins, I was looking for a PD capable device without wanting to use a hub or adapter to USB-A.
Here is a $50 setup for anyone interested (amazon links are non-referral based)
1. Wurkos FC11 (4000K LED)
2. 90-Degree USB-C to USB-C Cable
Notes: the flashlight needs to be the 4000K option linked, if you choose the 2700K alternative, I believe that is not firmware capable USB-C PD. For those familiar with the Temai 90-degree cables for Tesla, the link shows as brand PACEWALKER but when I purchased this, it was a Temai box (and this is 3 bucks cheaper than the Temai cable itself on Amazon, odd). Of course you can choose a cheaper cable but for those unfamiliar, these are great cables (we use their lightning cables for IOS in the back seats).
I've had this a few weeks now and if left plugged in for a few days, I've not experienced any issues (I'm not even sure if the USB ports are switched or constant on). There are some comments about leaving these types of batteries in cold weather compared to regular alkaline but seems warmer climates or Summer are no big deal.
As to the light, its pretty bright and most of these mini torches have a turbo or super bright mode that is great for max coverage but less battery life. If you’re really into the light coverage and style…again, there are many places to go down that rabbit hole in YouTube-land. My itch is not as big as the Tesla one but I did also purchase another rechargeable USB-C (non-PD) for the house and it is crazy bright for the size, this model is the Sofirn SP36 (this was on sale then for $46 and is now my handy house go-to device).
If anything, these two devices will work for your Tesla and you dont need to do any homework, if not and you're interested keep the PD specs in mind on your journey.
Have fun!
