HDS Systems #23

[kerneldrop]

Does HDS keep the build details by serial number?
If not, can the LED and such be identified by photos?
The only absolutes I know is an Executive, 120 lumens cool tint, has Acme threads

 

[nmiller]

Thanks so much. Missed it. Looks very nice!

 

[jon_slider]

can the LED and such be identified...?

yes, the LED is labeled on the mcpcb.. remove the reflector to see the label.. see this post for pics of one example

 

[kerneldrop]

yes, the LED is labeled on the mcpcb.. remove the reflector to see the label.. see this post for pics of one example

Thank you

 

[WarriorOfLight]

Thank you

The easiest way is a posting of a Picture with the LED and PCB marking. Sometimes the markings are not that easy to read.

 

[kerneldrop]

The easiest way is a posting of a Picture with the LED and PCB marking. Sometimes the markings are not that easy to read.

Thank you. I'll post them when I receive the light.
I'll give Henry a ring, too, tomorrow just to see if he keeps records of the builds.

 

[jon_slider]

just to see if he keeps records of the builds.

HDS does not keep a record of the serial numbers on the bezels.. they have no inventory meaning because bezels and reflectors are parts that people change.

afaik, the serial numbers are not catalogued by HDS

you could learn more about your light by reading some old links that come up from googling "HDS 120 Executive"

Here is the official HDS page with info on history of models

HDS Systems: EDC Flashlights - Legacy EDC Executive Flashlight, EDC LE, EDC Rotary and EDC Tactical Flashlight, Everyday Carry Flashlight, EDC Flashlight

Legacy EDC Executive Flashlight, EDC LE, EDC Rotary and EDC Tactical Flashlight, Everyday Carry Flashlight, EDC Flashlight

www.hdssystems.com

and the manuals...

here is a sales link, that tells the modes that light comes preprogrammed to:

HDS Systems EDC Executive Flashlight - 120 Lumen High CRI Warm

The EDC High CRI 120 lumens flashlight (EDC-E1S-Hcri) is a high color rendering model for medical and science applications requiring accurate color differentiation. Plant, earth and skin colors take on a natural look, instead of the typical pale appearance. The special LEDs used in this...

goinggear.com

and a video, for your entertainment while you wait for your light to arrive

 

[kerneldrop]

@jon_slider - very nice information! Thank you. I'll check out the 2 links and watch the video.

 

[Hogokansatsukan]

The 1 and only reason there are serial numbers on the bezels is so we don't mix up lights if they come in for repair... I should say "so Henry doesn't mix up lights that come in for repair." I have nothing to do with repairs since duct tape and WD40 are not used.

 

[Tortie]

Any update on when the pending flashlight orders might be shipped out?

 

[Hogokansatsukan]

The reflectors arrived and are off getting vacuum metalizing done by our guy in the U.S. Only took 6 tries for the reflectors to pass muster... and were supposed to be delivered last July.

 

[wweiss]

I may as well butt in here and ask how the 18500 rotary tubes are coming along?

 

[iraystone]

The reflectors arrived and are off getting vacuum metalizing done by our guy in the U.S. Only took 6 tries for the reflectors to pass muster... and were supposed to be delivered last July.

Its really great news.

 

[Duster1671]

What in the world is going on with the reflector specifications where it takes six tries to get them right??

 

[Lithium466]

I'm afraid it's also the "I don't care" attitude from the vendor...unfortunately I suffer the same at work, although I'm far from being Henry picky.

Without going into polemic, I can sometimes understand why employees go into that I don't care mode... not an excuse, but I get it.

 

[Hogokansatsukan]

The reflectors were not done by our usual machinist as we have his plate full with other things. Was done through another company that then finds the machine shop in the U.S., but won't let us communicate directly with them... Was utterly FUBAR. Even with go/no go gauges, they would ship batch upon batch that were "no go" as they obviously didn't even bother to check them.

The tails are coming along and I expect those to be shipping next month. Most likely near the end. These will have the redesigned contact board and contacts. Henry has been using one for awhile now. Much smoother. No sound from the fingers going over the contacts in counterclockwise rotation. More robust. Less tendency for skipping steps in brightness.

 

[lion504]

The tails are coming along and I expect those to be shipping next month. Most likely near the end.

Are the complete lights that are on backorder shipping in the near future? Regardless, good news.

 

[Hogokansatsukan]

"near future"... a Henry "near future" or a geological "near future?" I guess those are about the same.
If everything goes well (which it hasn't in the last 6 months) I would expect those to start shipping later next month...

 

[Duster1671]

I like the sound of the new tails (or, lack of sound). I have one of the original Rotaries (circa 2011) and the rotary mechanism is totally silent, silky smooth, and heavily damped. A real pleasure to use. And it's never skipped a brightness step that I've noticed, FWIW.

 

[Hogokansatsukan]

I like the sound of the new tails (or, lack of sound). I have one of the original Rotaries (circa 2011) and the rotary mechanism is totally silent, silky smooth, and heavily damped. A real pleasure to use. And it's never skipped a brightness step that I've noticed, FWIW.

Skipping brightness steps is pretty rare, but has happened. The Rotary tail has gone through several different iterations. The first ones were pretty smooth but the contact fingers were quite delicate. Not a problem in normal use but in extreme use, they could get bent. The next major iteration reduced the number of contact fingers and made them more robust... the added stiffness of those fingers then could sometimes be felt when they went over the contact board in a counter clockwise rotation as the contact board wasn't completely flush but had little troughs in it. This iteration has even more robust fingers but also a new contact board that is smooth. Should be able to take one heck of a beating and not miss a beat... and be very smooth.