HDS Systems EDC # 16

[Xcel]

Is there any news or speculation on Henry updating the emitter besides the CRI?

Plus, Henry will update the LED in the Titanium Clicky, correct?

Thanks.

 

[pjandyho]

Is there any news or speculation on Henry updating the emitter besides the CRI?

Plus, Henry will update the LED in the Titanium Clicky, correct?

Thanks.

I don't think there is a point to look into Henry's crystal ball right now unless he iron out his production. He can't even get the high CRI out, why then should we even bother to know if he will contemplate changing the emitter for future runs? It seems so very very far away don't you think?

 

[slumber]

Just noticed a PDF file (after doing a Google search) announcing the release of the EDC-LE 200. Looks like a Tactical 200 minus the strobe in the default programming and one click preset comes on at 71 lumens. Unique Titanium has it as an option although out of stock.

 

[Quiksilver]

All I want is an AA battery tube for my Rotary ...

 

[Xcel]

I don't think there is a point to look into Henry's crystal ball right now unless he iron out his production. He can't even get the high CRI out, why then should we even bother to know if he will contemplate changing the emitter for future runs? It seems so very very far away don't you think?

True. I was just wondering if I sure jump on the current line up or wait (depending on the timeframe).

Just noticed a PDF file (after doing a Google search) announcing the release of the EDC-LE 200. Looks like a Tactical 200 minus the strobe in the default programming and one click preset comes on at 71 lumens. Unique Titanium has it as an option although out of stock.

I'll look into it. Thank you.

All I want is an AA battery tube for my Rotary ...

I as well.

 

[plasticarmymen]

Guess my light won't make it for Christmas. Been waiting for more than a month already

 

[thaugen]

I have been waiting over a month now for my Rotary as well. In a recent e-mail Henry told me it would not arrive before Christmas, but perhaps sometime in January. Good things come to those who wait!

 

[P_A_S_1]

Just noticed a PDF file (after doing a Google search) announcing the release of the EDC-LE 200. Looks like a Tactical 200 minus the strobe in the default programming and one click preset comes on at 71 lumens. Unique Titanium has it as an option although out of stock.

Looks like just a different programing option, marketing, nothing the end user couldn't do himself. However it depends on the emitter. I could see the GDP as being move desirable to LEO/military as opposed to the Cree. So maybe, if it's a GDP emitter with a slightly higher output (200 as opposed to 170), it would be a nice option. IF HDS actually did want to target LEO they probably would have to up the lumen and runtimes and start producing two cell lights. IMO.

 

[joema]

I have been waiting over a month now for my Rotary as well...

I received my Rotary yesterday, model EDC-R1B-200. It was ordered Nov 1. It is a fantastic light. I've owned HDS U42, U60, Ra Clicky, Surefire U2, A2, etc. The Rotary is a perfect refinement of the HDS concept. The rotary action is smooth and brightness levels visually even per degree of rotation. The beam pattern is perfect -- a smooth hotspot and even spillbeam.

Changing brightness levels via rotary control, there's no glitching, surging, or anomalies of any kind.

This was the first HDS light I've had with the raised button. I decided to try that, since it makes activation easer with gloves. I was a little afraid it would make accidental activation too easy. No worries -- like everything else on HDS lights, tiny details like proper button pressure are well thought out. The pressure needed and button "throw" distance are perfect.

Everything about the light feels like a high-quality tool. It just "oozes" quality.

 

[thaugen]

My Rotary just arrived in time for Christmas! Thank you Henry for exceeding my expectations on the light and delivery time. This is a beautiful light!

 

[Keyman1]

I too just received a light from Henry two days ago. It's my first HDS a Cc200E with black bezel & flat switch. It's excellent in every way! I've been waiting since 10/8/11. But this is worth twice the wait! Henry was great, he put up with me checking in too much and always answered my emails. Hats off to you Henry! I am a happy customer!

 

[davyro]

Great news that you've finally got your new lights from Henry,i just hope it doesn't take to long to send some over the pond to the UK
its great that you've recieved them for christmas i'm happy for you's.merry christmas.

 

[eh4]

This is pretty exciting news. I can see the backlog disappearing through the last handful of posts.

 

[thaugen]

Now that my new Rotary had arrived I have been trying to enable the customization with no success...My HDS Clicky 120 was purchased used so the customization was already enabled. I am comfortable with the interface, but can't seem to get the customization enabled on my new rotary...any tips?

Thanks in advance for your help and Merry Christmas!

 

[AZPops]

Now that my new Rotary had arrived I have been trying to enable the customization with no success...My HDS Clicky 120 was purchased used so the customization was already enabled. I am comfortable with the interface, but can't seem to get the customization enabled on my new rotary...any tips?

Thanks in advance for your help and Merry Christmas!

Yup this is when I wished I lived next door to a 14 year old who'd probably read the instructions/manual once, then make the light dance to whatever tune I want! ... LOL

The only problem with that is when he/she hands the light back to me telling me, "Is that it? You couldn't figure that out yourself?" ... Of course I can, I wanted to see if you could figure it out! ...

 

[Blades]

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!!

I've been using my Rotary on low to navigate at night through my mother-in-laws house. Such a nice design, and easy to use interface.

 

[kaptain_zero]

Now that my new Rotary had arrived I have been trying to enable the customization with no success...My HDS Clicky 120 was purchased used so the customization was already enabled. I am comfortable with the interface, but can't seem to get the customization enabled on my new rotary...any tips?

Thanks in advance for your help and Merry Christmas!

It's pretty well spelled out in your manual (I don't have the rotary, just the previous 170 and High CRI clickies but the interface is the same). I did have problems getting it going as well, but once I figured it out, it didn't seem so hard to do.

The manual states:

Reset your flashlight - i.e., remove the battery for 60 seconds and
reinstall. Alternatively, you can turn on your flashlight, remove the battery compartment (your flashlight will turn off) and then reinstall
the battery compartment without waiting. Your flashlight will light dimly for 7 seconds and turn off to indicate a reset has taken place.
You have 15 seconds following the reset indication to begin the next step. After 15 seconds, you will need to start over.


Perform a 20-click, press and hold from Off. You don't have to count the clicks because you are allowed to enter more than 20
clicks prior to the press and hold. After the 20th click your flashlight stops turning off and on with every other click.
Remember: do not pause between clicks or before the press and hold.

Hold the button down until your flashlight turns off. Your flashlight will display a dim-to-bright sequence to indicate it is enabling
Customization and then turn off. Release the button after your flashlight turns off. Customization is now enabled.

The key is to quickly assemble the light and get those 20 clicks + done until the light stops turning on and off and ending the series of clicks with a press and hold and waiting until the dim to bright sequence and the light turning off by itself before releasing the button. Any hesitation during the 20+ clicks and/or between those 20+ clicks and the final press and hold OR releasing the press/hold before the light fully turns off by itself, will result in the light not entering programming mode. My thumb is twitchy and it was hard for me to not have a hiccup somewhere in the sequence so I would have to start over and over...... eventually I got it right, and I now leave both my lights with the programming enabled as I am the only one that uses them. Even if someone were to bung up my programming..... the programming is much easier than getting the darn thing into program mode in the first place....... To recap, just keep clicking until the light stops turning on/off and then stop with the button pressed and HOLD IT until you see the dim to bright sequence AND the light turning itself off.... once it turns itself off you can release the button.

Hope this help,

Christian

 

[thaugen]

Thanks for all your help! I got it after a few tries and a helpful PM from a kind member! Merry Christmas and I am loving this light!

Now it is customized to:

A: 24 (Max, 200 lumens)
B: Rotary
C: 16 (13 lumens)
D: Tactical Strobe

Options Enabled: Turn On Preset, button lock, burst mode, button lock, momentary, customization

 

[notsofast]

Now that my new Rotary had arrived I have been trying to enable the customization with no success...My HDS Clicky 120 was purchased used so the customization was already enabled. I am comfortable with the interface, but can't seem to get the customization enabled on my new rotary...any tips?

Thanks in advance for your help and Merry Christmas!

Many of us had trouble. I am not good with reading and applying instructions. The down side of that is a lack of confidence so a mild mental block is established from the beginning causing a tense frame of mind. For me after several tries over a period of days, it got easier.

I found the biggest problem getting into customization was clicking fast/constant enough. Finally I quit counting and just clicked until it quit going on and off. Of course the appropriate procedure needs to be followed when that happens. I think you hold the switch down until the light goes off. (don't have the manual in front of me)

So my advise is play with it for a while and walk away and repeat at a later time.

EDIT:

OOPS, started my post and stopped to eat a family breakfast...glad you got it accomplished.

 

[eh4]

thaugen, interestingly enough you have set your HDS Rotary up exactly as I plan on setting mine. I've memorized the sequences for each setting about two months ago ;-)
Take the default setting, switch out the emergency strobe for tactical strobe, enable momentary, burst, and lock.