"Mini Tag" Keychain/Neck Light with Builtin Recharging

[Sabrewolf]

I did a runtime test on the highest configurable output...

6 hours And at about 6.5hrs it started to dim real low..
So at least my math was correct I won't be doing a
60 hrs test on the lowest config until i build another proto

 

[Sabrewolf]

Ahem

 

[ambientmind]

I'm very interested, I'd just like to see a final version first...I kinda like the mini usb idea though, it would be nice to be able to charge it anywhere without the need for an adapter. either way, nice work and keep it up!

 

[Sabrewolf]

The new prot will be up on the table soon..
I just had to finish up on some Chimera Mini's :tired:

 

[Incidentalist]

Looking good. :thumbsup:

 

[tino_ale]

How about the LEDs being flush with the front of the light? Just wondering if they're not too exposed in the current design...

 

[Sabrewolf]

How about the LEDs being flush with the front of the light? Just wondering if they're not too exposed in the current design...

That's what i am gonna fix in the Gen2 Prototype :thumbsup:

 

[dom]

If the LEDs are recessed -will that affect the beam much?
The Photon Freedom after a year or more on the keychain has a couple scratches on it but nothing serious for being so exposed.

Does having 2 different tint LEDs as you are showing in the pic above make a better overall beam?

Cheers
Dom

 

[Sabrewolf]

If the LEDs are recessed -will that affect the beam much? Not by much
The Photon Freedom after a year or more on the keychain has a couple scratches on it but nothing serious for being so exposed.
This setup was favored by Cpf'ers more than the exposed leds.

Does having 2 different tint LEDs as you are showing in the pic above make a better overall beam?
Yup! It has the warmwhite for closeup color, And the coolwhite for throw/distance.
Cheers
Dom

 

[Sabrewolf]

Just a little update..

I have my Titanium blanks cutout so
i can mill out the insides. There was
just enough metal for 4 lights :twothumbs
When these are done, I will be starting
up the sales thread in B/S/T :wave:

 

[scout24]

WOO HOO!!! Now the wait...

 

[lrp]

Please put me down on the list as well!! Thanks!!

 

[Sabrewolf]

Just a little update..

I used the rest of my Ti to rough out 4 center sections.
They need some more work, obviously.. But i will have
them done this weekend, And will startup a sales thread.
So that means all the folks that asked to be the list will
be counted for, And added to the official sales thread.

 

[karlthev]

Well, I can't see it from where I am but I think I "otta" be on the list!


Karl

 

[Sgt. LED]

I like it! I'd like to handle one but as there will only be 4 and more than 4 are spoken for I'll just be quiet and look for the next set of pics.
:thumbsup:

 

[Sabrewolf]

I like it! I'd like to handle one but as there will only be 4 and more than 4 are spoken for I'll just be quiet and look for the next set of pics.
:thumbsup:

The reason i only have 4 bodies there is due to me running
out of metal to work with. Once i figure out how many orders
i need to fill, I will get more metal. As it stands, The bodies
are be machined by yours truly. If the demand is there for lots
more lights, I will switch to a Water-Jet method for blanking out
all the bodies. Since these lights aren't as complex as the my
Chimera Mini, The production time from start to finish is alot faster
and can reach your door much quicker.

There will aslo be options too. The lanyard post on the back, Led color,
Top cover material (CF or G10), And glow color in the power button
will all be customizable before they leave my door. Led color is still on
my mind.. Some people prefer a coolwhite, and some a warmwhite.
And making this light with both leds seemed the perfect tradoff..
But i thought it through, And will leave the decision up to you as a buyer.
Red, Amber, Green, Warmwhite, Coolwhite, UV, IR.. and more will be the
colors you can pick from. You could even mix/match the colors too.
Just keep in mind that Both the leds would be on at the same time
and won't be selectable. All you have to do is cover up the one you dont
want to see with your finger. Simple as that.

Also, I will have a light or two for passaround so you folks can play with it before you buy


More details to come!

 

[Sgt. LED]

DUDE! ORANGE G10!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Sabrewolf]

DUDE! ORANGE G10!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Send me some orange G10, And i will be happy to make one for ya!
I just ordered enough Green G10 to make 20 Taglights :devil:
And i have some Carbon Fiber too.

 

[Morelite]

What is G10?

 

[Sabrewolf]

G10 is essentially identical to carbon fiber in construction.
But the main material is fiberglass matting instead of
carbon fiber matting. Here is the manufacturing process:
http://www.mnbigbirds.com/FIberglass Lay-up.htm
It can be made any color you can think of by dying the
epoxy resin at the time of its construction.