black warrior HB2 lead not dark anymore, what happened?
423392
The basic components of a pencil are the lead (actually graphite), the wood & paint, eraser holder, and the eraser. People who took pride in their craft started pencil companies and created a reputation based on their choice of these components, and their execution of certain other quality characteristics like centering the lead so sharpening is symmetrical, etc. Unfortunately some of these companies have been sold to corporations who reduce the quality of I all but keep the price up. For a period they show much improved profits and often sell he purchased company for more than they paid based on this artificial profitability which eventually diminishes as users of the product catch on that there favorite product is no longer what it use to be. With pencils companies, like Papermate, so it seems, have done just that. The lead is poor quality and inconsistent, the wood is thinner and no longer good quality cedar, the brass holding he eraser is no longer brass, and the eraser is also of poorer quality. Since these are only pencils, the bean counters at corporate I guess think they can pull it off. For some of us who enjoy using a good pencil, we notice. At least there are forums such as this where we can voice our discontent.
423393
HB is not to be dark, but greyish..try pencils in 3B, 4B if like darker color but those smudge
1378326
The dark spot on the bottom (you can see it in this pic). Mine was covered by a cap that was added in a later batch after complaints that the dawn to dusk mode came on too early, but I had opposite results and popped it off.
1598056
To expand on this answer, this is a useful feature for people who use these for art, because otherwise there isn't any way to know what type of lead is in the pencil without putting a sticker on it, or a spot of paint.H is for hard, and B is for black. The higher the number, the harder or more black the lead. Hard leads leave a light line, while black leads leave (as you've already guessed) a dark line. HB is in the center of the scale, and is what a #2 pencil is that you've probably used many times.
1189302
Oh i see what you mean now with the missing button. I just looked on mine and that button is black. When the backlight is on it looks like it is not lit up.
389132
HB is out of them - look here: http://www.abtecparts.com/commerce/search/products/?product_id=07XPS990016000
1761596
We got it 2 years ago, so color might be different now. It is dark brown with a reddish cast I think. Will have to check when we get home.
1227484
I made setting adjustments, updated the firmware and have since watched scenes with dark backgrounds and it seems to have gone away? Don't know why for sure but so far, so good. Thought the same. Perhaps it is a HDMI cable issue but was seeing it both on tv broadcasts as well as DVD so felt it must have been related to some sort of setting? Don't think both of my HDMI cables would have been bad! Thanks.
2219628
Thanks, i'll check for the switch on the back tonight. i'm sure the polarity is correct, red to lead (+) and black to ground (-) right?
493994
it looks dark black, do not have it any longer, other questions unanswerable, sorry.
1135054
I also had the change in color. I don't know the reason. Perhaps older stock? I used both and had the same results. I prefer the lighter color, as it seems fresher. I hope it helps you. Happy new Year.
804603
I believe the lead that comes with this mechanical pencil is graded HB. So it's pretty much middle of the road in terms of darkness/hardness. I suspect it would work just fine. Personally, I prefer softer darker lead. I generally use 4B lead which leaves a noticeably darker line but also breaks easier. I would think the darker the line, the easier (faster?) it would be to fill in the little ovals on a scantron test. So it's a matter of preference I suppose.
1749794
We haven't had the red issue but we have had the screen turn colors and the black vertical lines happen. The unit has cheap capacitors in them. If you can solder it is a $5 fix. If you canT and you buy the new board about $120 fix. Very easy fix though. Look it up on Youtube and you can see what I am talking about. Youtube instructions stepped me through it....super easy
1947678
It was a dull black. It is not shiny like my truck. I waxed it and didn't make a difference. I had ordered one and put on back in November and it broke again last week. It is made of plastic and the tension was still too tight on the inside panel so it broke again. What fun it is trying to crawl in the back seat and reach over to open it. The new one has not arrived yet.
726005
Yes, this appears to be normal. My unit also turned black on the outside of the racket within the first week of usage. It seems to need time to cool-down even when the switch is off. I have killed so many bugs and Warrior Supreme has been excellent. I had to admit it, but I go bug hunting around my apartment. It has never failed. Hope this answer helps.
1976234
I just took a shot in the dark it looks like the old one. I dont usually change them but the old one had a tare in it and didn't have a choice.
491238
While you can switch to daylight mode at night, you will only see black unless you have indoor lights on. It can be changed at the bottom of the video in "mydlink"
1349225
Less dark than the modern Black Warrior, though the pencil is finished much better. It does not compare to a Blackwing (any of the three) in darkness or smoothness. But these are not $20 a dozen.