milkyspit
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[size=+1]Sprint Run #1 Over: All Lights Sold, All Shipped! Thank You Folks.[/size]
Over this past weekend I was able to put some parts together for a small 'sprint run' of CREEmator and SEOULmator lights. The idea is to build small runs of lights every once in a while and offer them for sale, inspired by McGizmo's runs of Ti PD and other lights, but on a smaller scale! Most of my lights are made-to-order, but these runs might help folks who don't want to bother with the custom build process, or want the instant gratification of getting their light right away, or perhaps just find the whole what's-that-crazy-Milky-guy-going-to-build-next drama (yeah right) interesting!
Okay, that sounds corny. Please excuse, it's late over here.
This go-round I've got 3x CREEmator builds and a single SEOULmator build. Each one is a little different from the rest and incorporates a little something special.
What are CREEmator and SEOULmator builds? Basically, they're KX1/KX2 or KL1 builds that incorporate either focusable TIR optics or fixed reflectors plus the variable-brightness driver first developed for the Gotham. They're capable of running on a single lithium-ion cell or pair of primaries (2x123, 2xCR2). The parts are SureFire E-series compatible so you'll be able to play lego with them. :naughty:
1. SEOULmator in KL1 HA-BK head, AcornDx867 with SSCP4 USWOH emitter and 20mm smooth reflector, flat ultra-clear dual-AR-coated lens, glow ring sealing the lens and providing a little eye candy when the light is turned off after use. This one is mounted on the fairly hard-to-get Vital Gear FB2 HA-BK body with integrated clicky... the body is perhaps 90/100 condition, there's a little pocket wear at the edges on the very bottom, otherwise it looks great. I added a rubber gripping surface for easy one-handed use. The light's max output is roughly 180 lumens with a nice combination of throw and bright spill. Asking $240 plus shipping.
(TTRAN97 posted a thread about his SEOULmator build over here.)
2. CREEmator in KX2 HA-BK head, Acorn867 with slightly cool white beam tint, focusable TIR optic, dual-AR-coated Pyrex lens... mounted on Aleph HA-BK 17500 body with removable black pen clip, capable of running off a single 17500 rechargeable or 2xCR2 primary cells. Head could be moved to any SureFire E-series compatible body. Tailcap is McTC HA-BK with McClicky tactical mechanism. Max output somewhere in the 220-250 lumens ballpark. Asking $240 plus shipping.
3. CREEmator in KX2 HA-BK head, Acorn867 with slightly cool white beam tint, focusable TIR optic, dual-AR-coated Pyrex lens... mounted on Aleph HA-BK 17500 body. This one lacks the pen clip of #2 but does have a custom spring mechanism in the body itself that allows it to self-adapt to 1x17500, 1xRCR123, and 2xCR2 use: just drop in the cells and go! The spring assembly will adapt to whichever cell(s) you put in the tube, no spacers, magnets, or other doodads needed. Head could be moved to any SureFire E-series compatible body. Tailcap is McTC HA-BK with McClicky tactical mechanism. Max output somewhere in the 220-250 lumens ballpark. Asking $240 plus shipping.
4. CREEmator in KX2 HA-NAT head, Acorn867 with creamy warm white beam tint, focusable TIR optic, dual-AR-coated Pyrex lens... mounted on SureFire E2L HA-NAT body with tactical clicky tail. The body has been bored-out to accept a 17670 rechargeable without problems. The light itself will run nicely on 1x17670 rechargeable or 2x123 primaries, and the head could be moved to any SureFire E-series compatible body. Max output somewhere in the 220-250 lumens ballpark. Asking $240 plus shipping. SOLD to MBELY2
For #2 through #4:
The focusing capability allows for fine-tuning the beam to an intense, perfectly circular spot at distance, and is actually a significant benefit... think of how a camera needs to focus the image based on distance from it... the light essentially does that in reverse, allowing for a tight, intense beam at both close and long ranges. In addition, the top half of the head is easily removable for use as an all-flood mule-style light... it's not weatherproof with the head off, of course, but still plenty useful.
Some minor niceties: heads use silicone o-rings for optimal environmental resistance and long life; threads and mating parts lubricated with Krytox or a nanoparicle lubricant, for optimal wear resistance and further improved seal.
For all these lights:
The Acorn driver is flash-updatable to new revisions of firmware as available. (Yes, there are some updates in the works.) :naughty:
Shipping to USA uninsured costs $5.
Shipping to USA with insurance costs a total of $12.
Shipping internationally costs $29 via EMS with tracking and up to $100 insurance coverage.
A note on insurance: I cannot cover lost or damaged packages (only a one-man shop after all)... so if you're concerned about this risk, please order insurance on your package. That said, so far I've never actually had a package lost... so this is purely optional. Your call either way!
Note for international customers: I need to declare the same value for Customs that I do for insurance... please keep this in mind and tell me how much to declare as the value of your package. Up to $100 insurance coverage can be included in your shipment at no extra charge, more insurance would cost you additional, Please let me know if you wish that.
First I'LL TAKE IT gets each light!
You can send Paypal to either of these...
Cash (Preferred): ppcash AT QuarryRun DOT com
Credit Card: ppcard AT QuarryRun DOT com
Both TTRAN97 and BONDR006, among others, are familiar with these builds and have posted about them in the past. Perhaps they might chime in if I've forgotten anything. (Thanks guys!)
Enjoy, folks! :wave:
Over this past weekend I was able to put some parts together for a small 'sprint run' of CREEmator and SEOULmator lights. The idea is to build small runs of lights every once in a while and offer them for sale, inspired by McGizmo's runs of Ti PD and other lights, but on a smaller scale! Most of my lights are made-to-order, but these runs might help folks who don't want to bother with the custom build process, or want the instant gratification of getting their light right away, or perhaps just find the whole what's-that-crazy-Milky-guy-going-to-build-next drama (yeah right) interesting!
Okay, that sounds corny. Please excuse, it's late over here.
This go-round I've got 3x CREEmator builds and a single SEOULmator build. Each one is a little different from the rest and incorporates a little something special.
What are CREEmator and SEOULmator builds? Basically, they're KX1/KX2 or KL1 builds that incorporate either focusable TIR optics or fixed reflectors plus the variable-brightness driver first developed for the Gotham. They're capable of running on a single lithium-ion cell or pair of primaries (2x123, 2xCR2). The parts are SureFire E-series compatible so you'll be able to play lego with them. :naughty:
1. SEOULmator in KL1 HA-BK head, AcornDx867 with SSCP4 USWOH emitter and 20mm smooth reflector, flat ultra-clear dual-AR-coated lens, glow ring sealing the lens and providing a little eye candy when the light is turned off after use. This one is mounted on the fairly hard-to-get Vital Gear FB2 HA-BK body with integrated clicky... the body is perhaps 90/100 condition, there's a little pocket wear at the edges on the very bottom, otherwise it looks great. I added a rubber gripping surface for easy one-handed use. The light's max output is roughly 180 lumens with a nice combination of throw and bright spill. Asking $240 plus shipping.
(TTRAN97 posted a thread about his SEOULmator build over here.)
2. CREEmator in KX2 HA-BK head, Acorn867 with slightly cool white beam tint, focusable TIR optic, dual-AR-coated Pyrex lens... mounted on Aleph HA-BK 17500 body with removable black pen clip, capable of running off a single 17500 rechargeable or 2xCR2 primary cells. Head could be moved to any SureFire E-series compatible body. Tailcap is McTC HA-BK with McClicky tactical mechanism. Max output somewhere in the 220-250 lumens ballpark. Asking $240 plus shipping.
3. CREEmator in KX2 HA-BK head, Acorn867 with slightly cool white beam tint, focusable TIR optic, dual-AR-coated Pyrex lens... mounted on Aleph HA-BK 17500 body. This one lacks the pen clip of #2 but does have a custom spring mechanism in the body itself that allows it to self-adapt to 1x17500, 1xRCR123, and 2xCR2 use: just drop in the cells and go! The spring assembly will adapt to whichever cell(s) you put in the tube, no spacers, magnets, or other doodads needed. Head could be moved to any SureFire E-series compatible body. Tailcap is McTC HA-BK with McClicky tactical mechanism. Max output somewhere in the 220-250 lumens ballpark. Asking $240 plus shipping.
4. CREEmator in KX2 HA-NAT head, Acorn867 with creamy warm white beam tint, focusable TIR optic, dual-AR-coated Pyrex lens... mounted on SureFire E2L HA-NAT body with tactical clicky tail. The body has been bored-out to accept a 17670 rechargeable without problems. The light itself will run nicely on 1x17670 rechargeable or 2x123 primaries, and the head could be moved to any SureFire E-series compatible body. Max output somewhere in the 220-250 lumens ballpark. Asking $240 plus shipping. SOLD to MBELY2
For #2 through #4:
The focusing capability allows for fine-tuning the beam to an intense, perfectly circular spot at distance, and is actually a significant benefit... think of how a camera needs to focus the image based on distance from it... the light essentially does that in reverse, allowing for a tight, intense beam at both close and long ranges. In addition, the top half of the head is easily removable for use as an all-flood mule-style light... it's not weatherproof with the head off, of course, but still plenty useful.
Some minor niceties: heads use silicone o-rings for optimal environmental resistance and long life; threads and mating parts lubricated with Krytox or a nanoparicle lubricant, for optimal wear resistance and further improved seal.
For all these lights:
The Acorn driver is flash-updatable to new revisions of firmware as available. (Yes, there are some updates in the works.) :naughty:
Shipping to USA uninsured costs $5.
Shipping to USA with insurance costs a total of $12.
Shipping internationally costs $29 via EMS with tracking and up to $100 insurance coverage.
A note on insurance: I cannot cover lost or damaged packages (only a one-man shop after all)... so if you're concerned about this risk, please order insurance on your package. That said, so far I've never actually had a package lost... so this is purely optional. Your call either way!
Note for international customers: I need to declare the same value for Customs that I do for insurance... please keep this in mind and tell me how much to declare as the value of your package. Up to $100 insurance coverage can be included in your shipment at no extra charge, more insurance would cost you additional, Please let me know if you wish that.
First I'LL TAKE IT gets each light!
You can send Paypal to either of these...
Cash (Preferred): ppcash AT QuarryRun DOT com
Credit Card: ppcard AT QuarryRun DOT com
Both TTRAN97 and BONDR006, among others, are familiar with these builds and have posted about them in the past. Perhaps they might chime in if I've forgotten anything. (Thanks guys!)
Enjoy, folks! :wave:
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