New Pics And Member List Added "Chimera Mini" A "Flat" Edc with Built-in Usb Charging

Sabrewolf

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Ti Prototype is Finished!! The "Chimera Mini" A "Flat" Edc with Built-in Usb Charging

The New Gen 3 Is In! Smaller And Lighter !

Here are some Assemblt pics of the Gen3 with the MicroSD reader :)
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To install the MicroSD card of any size, Just lift up the battery and slid it in :poof:
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And There you go!
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The crosshatching will Not be on the Production Model.. Its the Machinists personal Edc :)
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Action Shot !!
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Family Photos :)
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The Crosshatching you see on the Gen 3 will not be in the production model. My Machinist wanted that for his personal light :)
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I edited this thread to have "Clickable" pictures
so it loads up faster on slow internet connections.

This is a light that has gone from a rough, Hand-Made prototype,
to a CNC-Machined prototype. This Edc resembles a small deck
of cards in the overall shape. But the dimensions are smaller.

Specs:
: 2.8" X 2.3" X 1/2in. Or 72mm X 60mm X 12mm Old Specs
: 2.7" X 2.2" X 0.4" Thick Or 68.8mm X 56mm X 10mm < Gen 3 Specs
: MC-E Led in Coolwhite (~400 Lumens) Or,
MC-E Led in Warmwhite (~350 Lumens)
: Lithium Polymer 800mA Battery rated for 10c or 8Ah discharge
: MaxFlex3 Driver configured for 1200mA Max Drive Current,
Driving the led with 600Ma per die on high.
Setup for UiP mode (Portable/Flashlight mode)
: 5 Level Output With High Being One Click Away
: Led for battery voltage and charging status
:Glow powder will be behind the lens and charged by the led
(color choices are ocean blue, red, orange, green, purple,
white, and pure blue) More info at www.Glowinc.com
: Built-In USB Charging Circuit with a charge rate of 100mA
(Pdf of circuit: http://www.sparkfun.com/datasheets/Components/MAX1551-MAX1555-1.pdf)

The Prices are not "Set in Stone"..
$350 for Aluminum in 6061 (Anodized Black HAIII)
$400 for Titanium in Grade 2 (99% pure Ti W/Satin Finish)
Both will come with a Lanyard and Charger for the Home.

Options: (Prices not set)
:Money Clip (Custom holes will be drilled into the backside of the case)
:1/4-20 Mounting for Camera Tripod (Custom threaded from backside)
:MicroSD Memory Card Reader/Writer Builtin to Gen 3 Production Model
There is NO Extra Charge for the option. You just take apart the light
And slide in your own MicroSD card up to a 32Gig Capacity.
:Artwork (Done by "Pontiaker")
:Tritium Markers
More options to come :)



I have Re-Organized the pictures in a Present to past timeline...

That is the MicroSD 16 Gigabyte option.
It will show up as a drive letter when you
plug the light into your computer to charge.
You could run a Bootable Linux Distro from
it if ya wanted :) "Readyboost" compatible :)
Keep in mind, this is a prototype, and the
final product will be Much Cleaner looking.



Group Shots :)





Gen 2 Titanium



Gen 1 Titanium




Gen 1 Aluminum





Handmade Aluminum with
Titanium top cover






Machining of Handmade Proto






Beamshots for All versions










Those of you who are interested,
Please let me know :)
Okeedokee, Here is the Member List:

1. Hamheart
2. Fstop
3. kaichu dento
4. Stillphoto
5. Enzo Morocioli
6. Karlthev
7. Morelight
8. Ledaholic
9. Elakazam
10.MCMC
11 Christoph
12 Applevision
13 Starship
14 Brighterisbetter
15 Xflash
16 Monkeyboab
17 Roboholic
18 Scout24
19 JetskiMark
20 Nfetterly
21 Acourvil
22 Iconoclast
23 MWClint

SuperDuper:poof: Waaaahoooooo!
 
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Re: Another Mini Edc... Yeah Yeah, I know! But it will be Titanium!

I am always looking for a new, innovative light--as are many, many others. The ceratinly sounds very interesting but I do believe the next step is one which you have identified---post some sketches just to whet our appetite....



Karl
 

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Re: Another Mini Edc... Yeah Yeah, I know! But it will be Titanium!

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This sounds fun...!
What optics/lens/reflector....?


I will be using a Half-Moon shaped lens without
a reflector (not needed). It will resemble a mini
aspheric lens setup. The beam output will be very
linear and even. I have done a quickie beam setup
with another light, and it looks pretty good!
 

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Re: Another Mini Edc... Yeah Yeah, I know! But it will be Titanium!


Unlike the Chimera 18650 Edc that i will have CNC
machined, This one will be made by yours truly!
Soo, I may have one ready to go next week :sssh:
Keep an Eye out! And another thing.. The Frame
of the first light will be aluminum with a top cover
made from titanium. That will be the prototype
of course.. If there is enough interest, i may even
have them made in a large batch like its bigger brother.
 

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Re: Another Mini Edc... Yeah Yeah, I know! But it will be Titanium!

Maybe a Cree XP-E would fit better. Should have the same performance as the XR-Es.

Because of size constraints, I'm guessing that this light would have a very floody beam?

Maybe a lens like what McGizmo did with his helmet light thing, a clear acrylic tube cut in half lengthwise as the lens I think, might work.

Sounds really interesting.
 

Sabrewolf

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Re: Another Mini Edc... Yeah Yeah, I know! But it will be Titanium!

Maybe a Cree XP-E would fit better. Should have the same performance as the XR-Es.

Because of size constraints, I'm guessing that this light would have a very floody beam?

Maybe a lens like what McGizmo did with his helmet light thing, a clear acrylic tube cut in half lengthwise as the lens I think, might work.

Sounds really interesting.


Check out the new pics^^ :whistle:
There is your answer to the beam type :devil:
I will probably end up Making the light
before i could get any sketches up first.
I actually don't have any drawing skills,
So my cousin does that.. But i won't get
to him before the end of next week.
Sooo, I will just make a prototype first :sssh:
Keep an eye out!
 

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Re: Another Mini Edc... Yeah Yeah, I know! But it will be Titanium!

That was actually the type of beam I was thinking of.

8mm sounds really thin, but then because of the battery voltage, the driver might not need to be that big. I don't know much about electronics though, just a guess.
 

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Re: Another Mini Edc... Yeah Yeah, I know! But it will be Titanium! Progress Pics!

Look Up ^^, All the way Up!
 

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Re: Another Mini Edc... Yeah Yeah, I know! But it will be Titanium! Progress Pics!

Interested. The Ti is 6/4? I could slide this in my wallet? Two stage possible?
 

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Re: Another Mini Edc... Yeah Yeah, I know! But it will be Titanium! Progress Pics!

Sabrewolf, very interesting stuff you've been coming up with over the last few months. Can't wait to see how this pans out...:thumbsup:
 

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Re: Another Mini Edc... Yeah Yeah, I know! But it will be Titanium! Progress Pics!

Interested. The Ti is 6/4? I could slide this in my wallet? Two stage possible?

I will double-check the Grade of Ti..
I will prob be using a MaxFlex3 Driver. Here is the link:
http://www.taskled.com/maxflex.html
I have allready ordered some for testing and viability.
I was talking with George at Taskled, And i am pretty
much convinced that his product will make it into my
Edc "Chimera Mini" To Directly answer your question,
Yes, it has Waaay more than 2 modes.


Ohh, and Yes, it is Wallettable! But you may need to remove some
credit cards before you doo!
Sabrewolf, very interesting stuff you've been coming up with over the last few months. Can't wait to see how this pans out...:thumbsup:


These are just things to tide you guys/gals over, For now :)
Just wait.... And No, I'am not making it up :grin2:
 
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Re: Another Mini Edc... Yeah Yeah, I know! But it will be Titanium! Progress Pics!

The Titanium is from MCMaster.com
part# 9051k33
and is a Pure Titanium Ultra Grade 2 as quoted by them.
The aluminum i used for the prototype is 6061.

When i get this prototype "Chimera Mini"
up and running, along with its bigger brother
"Chimera", they will both be sent to my machinist
for a run of 10 each.

The Chimera Mini will be Full titanium, but i don't know
what grade will be used as of yet.

Big Brother Chimera will be of the highest grade
Aluminum as price can allow.
 

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Re: *NEW PICS* The "Chimera Mini" A "Flat" Edc with Built-in Usb Charging

Awesome!
The USB charging idea reminds me of the long-forgotten Indium puck.
 
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