The "Chimera" A Twin Head 2x 18650 EDC, Pictures Included, Member List Added:

[Sabrewolf]

Re: Any interest in an 2x 18650 EDC ?? Pictures Included

Do you know how many people have expressed interest without counting everybody one by one (because I could do that)?

EDIT: I counted myself (decided to not be lazy) and I got 10 people interested.

I should have pics up of a working prototype next week.
I will arrange a passaround if there is interest
Or should i ? I need some opinions on this one :candle:
I wanted to make about 3 prototypes for Cpf Members
to play with, and mail to each other to make sure that
the light is "Up to Par". Then if any design changes are
needed, They can be incorporated in the final product.

So, Everyone who expressed interest, please give me
a shout on what "You" think is good
I wanted to make a run of about 20 for now.
If it all goes according to plan, and the prototype is
what is agreed upon, then production will start before
Thanksgiving .. That is if enough people review it :thinking:
And "Should" be in your hands before Christmas..
Please don't quote me on that deadline,
as i am not BestBuy!!

I will of course do a deposit setup, and will also be
asking you all what is fair.. A poll will be in order i
suppose. A final price is also a deciding factor for
some members. But, I have to run the numbers with
my machinist for his time and materials..
If this light does gain enough interest to sell the 20
that i wanted to make as an initial batch, Then i will
make more as needed in runs of 10-20 on a
month to month basis. Thanks Guy/Gals for helping
so far!


Robert M.

 

[dom]

Re: Any interest in an 2x 18650 EDC ?? Pictures Included

Wow! That is quick.
You are a gun

Will be interesting to see what you have going for the UI.

Cheers
Dom

 

[Sabrewolf]

Re: Any interest in an 2x 18650 EDC ?? Pictures Included

Wow! That is quick.
You are a gun

Will be interesting to see what you have going for the UI.

Cheers
Dom

Since i am making it somewhat universal as far as the head design goes.. I am using a 5-Mode .9v-4.5v generic driver that has mode memory. the "Pill" will be double-sided, and have the led on one side, and driver with battery contact on the other. One side will screw into the light, and the other, the reflector. It will have the ability to adapt to an Aleph, Surefire, and other styles of ligh heads to suit your needs.. I will post up some more info soon, So stay tuned!

:devil:
Robert M.

 

[reptiles]

Re: interest in an 2x 18650 EDC / yes!

Sounds interesting to me; I like all the ideas except the parallel switch. I'd prefer an explosion resistant light as opposed to the debatable utility of the switch.

The exotic blast material sounds fascinating, but honestly, an aluminum, or titanium case is fine with me.

Best of luck with the new project.

Regards,

Mark

 

[wvaltakis2]

Re: Any interest in an 2x 18650 EDC ?? Pictures Included, Member List Added:

Still very interested, would like to be on the list.

The Aleph compatibility really strikes me as interesting.


~Chip

 

[Sabrewolf]

Re: Any interest in an 2x 18650 EDC ?? Pictures Included, Member List Added:

Still very interested, would like to be on the list.

The Aleph compatibility really strikes me as interesting.


~Chip

You are on the "List"


Robert M.

 

[Metatron]

Re: Any interest in an 2x 18650 EDC ?? Pictures Included, Member List Added:

put me in for one please, sounds just right

 

[Sabrewolf]

Re: Any interest in an 2x 18650 EDC ?? Pictures Included, Member List Added:

I need a poll to decide about the parallel switch..
Do you guys/gals think that a parallel switch is
necessary to combine both batteries together?
It would be on the topside of the light where the
other buttons are, but it will be recessed a bit to
prevent accidental activation.. This switch could
be a possible Explosion Hazard if turned on when
you have different battery chemistries in the Edc.
I only considered it as an aid to battery life when
using the light continuously on one side or the other.

Soo, Should i implement it or No? Opinions Pleasies!

Super

 

[jabe1]

Re: Any interest in an 2x 18650 EDC ?? Pictures Included, Member List Added:

I think the risks involved with a parallel switch are to high to make the switch easily accessible. Maybe something akin to a computer reset button, which needs a separate implement to activate it.

 

[ftumch33]

Re: Any interest in an 2x 18650 EDC ?? Pictures Included, Member List Added:

I `v e been watching this one for awhile and I want on the list for at least one definitley, maybe a second one depending on price. -Frank

 

[Sabrewolf]

Re: Any interest in an 2x 18650 EDC ?? Pictures Included, Member List Added:

I `v e been watching this one for awhile and I want on the list for at least one definitley, maybe a second one depending on price. -Frank

You know, I never expected this design would have
garnered so much interest in the Cpf community!
But you guys/gals have proved me wrong :wow:
That really puts me into 5th Gear!

Frank, You are added to the list :twothumbs

in the meantime, i just may drop the parallel battery
switch idea for sake of complexity and safety

 

[Metatron]

Re: Any interest in an 2x 18650 EDC ?? Pictures Included

:huh:
Im just thinking about my favorite Setup.:thinking:

1.Head:Allround-light,Heavy Orange-peel Reflector (or an Optic) for smooth Flood & Mid-range lightning.Brightnes selectable by Driver maybe.
2.Head:Mini Aspheric Thrower:devil:
Hmmm...that woud be my Baybe....

I know, i know its too earliy for this...
(But seriously interested)

+1 for an aspheric head...

 

[dom]

Re: Any interest in an 2x 18650 EDC ?? Pictures Included

Someone is bound to explode their light with the parallel switch i think if you make it to be able to take different batteries.

It's a nice idea to be able to use different batteries anytime but bound to
cause problems somewhere along the line.

That said -it would be great to be able to whack a couple AA's in there

Cheers
Dom

 

[Sabrewolf]

Re: Any interest in an 2x 18650 EDC ?? Pictures Included

Someone is bound to explode their light with the parallel switch i think if you make it to be able to take different batteries.

It's a nice idea to be able to use different batteries anytime but bound to
cause problems somewhere along the line.

That said -it would be great to be able to whack a couple AA's in there

Cheers
Dom

The light will allready have the capability to take
AA batts because of the driver's input range of
0.9v-4.5v. The switch was only considered to
make the light run lnger when you have 2 similar
batts in at the same time. But i think i will leave
this feature out if nobody minds it???
If that feature is a dealbreaker for any of you,
Please let me know!

 

[Sabrewolf]

Re: Any interest in an 2x 18650 EDC ?? Pictures Included

+1 for an aspheric head...

Trust Me, that one is allready on the burner

 

[ftumch33]

Re: Any interest in an 2x 18650 EDC ?? Pictures Included, Member List Added:

`Frank, You are added to the list :twothumbs`

Sweet!

 

[Gothmog]

Re: Any interest in an 2x 18650 EDC ?? Pictures Included

The light will allready have the capability to take
AA batts because of the driver's input range of
0.9v-4.5v. The switch was only considered to
make the light run lnger when you have 2 similar
batts in at the same time. But i think i will leave
this feature out if nobody minds it???
If that feature is a dealbreaker for any of you,
Please let me know!

Maybe you could use a Switch to select Batt 1 OR Batt. 2 ?

 

[Sabrewolf]

Re: Any interest in an 2x 18650 EDC ?? Pictures Included

Maybe you could use a Switch to select Batt 1 OR Batt. 2 ?

I may use the switch idea in the next run of lights..
But i want to get them out really soon. And adding
this complexity is too much to pull off at the moment.
But it will be done in the next iteration :twothumbs

 

[werdnawee]

Re: Any interest in an 2x 18650 EDC ?? Pictures Included, Member List Added:

I need a poll to decide about the parallel switch..

Soo, Should i implement it or No? Opinions Pleasies!

Super

I think safety should be No.1 priority. And to protect yourself, Sabrewolf.
If something were to happen to someone, you might be liable and you don't need that trouble.

A silly noob question but......does a parallel set-up mean increased runtime ONLY? Or also increased output?

 

[Sabrewolf]

The "Chimera" A 2x 18650 EDC Pictures Included, Member List Added:

I think safety should be No.1 priority. And to protect yourself, Sabrewolf.
If something were to happen to someone, you might be liable and you don't need that trouble.

A silly noob question but......does a parallel set-up mean increased runtime ONLY? Or also increased output?

Increased runtime only. But you would have had to start
using the batteries together right off the charger.
Otherwise you would load-balance them, Which is a No No!