Flowlights - all generations - general FAQ & troubleshooting

How durable is a flowlight?
  Flowlights are durable, but not indestructible. We made flowlights to serve as a "pixel" of light that is a part of a larger modular system of ...
Mon, 10 Jun, 2019 at 1:44 PM
How to: connect flowlights to each other
If you have two or more flowlights in a tube - as in flowstaffs and flowchucks - you will need to attach the opposite ends of the flowlight to each other fo...
Fri, 25 Feb, 2022 at 3:58 PM
Troubleshooting flowlights: general
Are the batteries good and charged? Are you using alkaline batteries? If so make sure they are really good quality and fully charged. The type and quality...
Fri, 25 Feb, 2022 at 4:02 PM
Troubleshooting: my flowlight button is hard to press
You can try cleaning the battery spring contacts. The battery contacts might have some oxidation that is interrupting the connection between the battery ...
Mon, 10 Jun, 2019 at 1:46 PM
Troubleshooting: my battery is stuck inside my flowlight
Check out this video for tips on removing batteries (starting at 2:14): If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us!
Mon, 10 Jun, 2019 at 1:46 PM
Troubleshooting: my flowlight turns off when bumped, dims out, or turns off shortly after turning on.
99% of apparently faulty flowlight behavior is simply a battery issue. Charge/change you battery, clean your contacts, check the following: Use only ...
Mon, 10 Jun, 2019 at 12:49 PM
Troubleshooting: my flowlight turns off during high-speed moves like orbitals.
It is possible that the spring has been deformed during an impact and is allowing the battery to disconnect during high speed spinning or on impacts.  ...
Fri, 25 Feb, 2022 at 4:10 PM
Troubleshooting: my flowlight feels warm
There's nothing to worry about unless that light runs down batteries much faster in a way that is causing a problem for you. All flowlights get a bit...
Mon, 10 Jun, 2019 at 1:47 PM
Power: how do I insert/remove batteries from my flowlight?
Opening the battery door: We designed the battery door so that you wouldn’t need a screwdriver to open it. The battery door fits within the flowlight’s comp...
Mon, 10 Jun, 2019 at 1:47 PM
Power: what kind of batteries should I use in my flowlight?
Flowlights are optimized for rechargeable AAA batteries. We recommend high-quality rechargeable NiMH batteries which you can find on our website by clicking...
Mon, 10 Jun, 2019 at 12:50 PM