"First Light" review of the Veleno Designs Quantum DD flashlight.

[bltkmt]

I personally feel this offering as a whole surpasses its inspiration, the custom 40DD of which I had eight.

I was surprised by this comment - why do you feel it surpasses the 40DD? How about the 44DD?

 

[Tixx]

Guessing it has to do with the complete package: packaging, coating offered, charger... 44DD was a Ti version without the whole package offering and a different battery.

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[creyc]

I noticed if I turn very slightly past what looks like the highest output, the light turns off rather abruptly. I'm being quite careful, and turning less than an 1/8th of a turn past high, and only just barely starting to notice any resistance. So I don't feel like I'm crushing the thing, unless it's quite fragile. I wouldn't think you'd have to be extremely delicate approaching full output..

[EDIT] I realized both retaining rings weren't properly tightened down after swapping the pill for one with a Nichia 219 on it. It works fine now, and gets noticeably 'tighter' as I approach full output.

This little light is awesome!

 

[MatNeh]

Mine did that too, in fact I ended up crushing the QTC by twisting too much (I could see the major dent in the QTC when I opened it up). I replaced the QTC with a small magnet so that it always turns on at the highest level, and I find it much more usable now.

 

[Dingle1911]

The head on my D2 does not turn past the brightest setting. With just finger pressure it feels to me like the head stops, I have not tried to really crank on it though. I was having problems getting the light to turn on, but I figured that the pill was unthreading, once that was tightened I haven't had any problems.

 

[pEEf]

Anyone know where to get a replacement QTC? Also, the best source for the 10180?

 

[blackFFM]

Anyone know where to get a replacement QTC? Also, the best source for the 10180?

Mail Steve Ku from velenodesigns. I'm sure he can help you.

 

[pEEf]

Mail Steve Ku from velenodesigns. I'm sure he can help you.

Awesome, Thanks!

 

[John Lee Pettimore]

I have to get me one of these. Off to veleno's site...

 

[5001craig]

I was given one of these by a good friend (fellow flashaholic) a short while ago. I am amazed at this little light. I don't use it a lot (normally carrying at least one EDC with a 14500 and also carry a Malkhoff Wildcat with 2 x 18650's). I put this on the fob (nothing else on the fob before this light) and every time I use this I am amazed. From low to high, it's impressive. I use low quite a bit in the house leaving in the morning going through rooms and this thing is great.

And who doesn't like a trit (my first one ever)?

 

[chorlton]

I agree with above remarks that finger-sized lights will never throw. Putting a 20mm optic on one requires entry into another size class. Let's talk power.

My Drake Ti throws better than any xpg aaa light I've got with its tiny optic and r2 emmiter, would be hands down perfect 10180 light if it didn't suffer from PWM!

 

[kaichu dento]

I love my Draco too, but along with THE PWM, also wish the UI could be updated.

 

[dbrad]

Time to replace the QTC in my first D2. Can anyone tell me what adhesive to use? And what's the magnet do- do I have to deal with that somehow? Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks.

 

[MattSPL]

There's no adhesive, the magnet holds the QTC in place

 

[Jay R]

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb...o-Quantum-modification-Smooth-variable-change

Just in case you hadn't seen this thread. My 'fix' for the Quantum qtc flicker/wearing out.

 

[kaichu dento]

Veleno Quantum modification. Smooth variable change.

Just in case you hadn't seen this thread. My 'fix' for the Quantum qtc flicker/wearing out.

Just read through the whole thread and you've revived my interest in the QTC.

I've got a Draco and a Wee that I'd like to see if it'll work on.

 

[dbrad]

There's no adhesive, the magnet holds the QTC in place

Got it. Thanks.

 

[MattSPL]

Got it. Thanks.

No problem, hope it's working well for you


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