"The Torch" (Beamshots added 5/2)

[cmacclel]

Re: "The Torch"

Hey mac.. how do you connect power to the lamp? is there a way to fit in a driver? this would be a killer light to add in a driver and run the 64610 or the 62138.. the batts you have in there would compete head-on with the CBP 1650s, and probably hold voltage better to boot.

-awr

Power to the lamp is supplied in the standard way. I have a USL stlye Bi-Pin holder modified with a G10 pcb which makes contact to the battery holder positive. The Halogen sockets I have sourced will accept all stlyle bi-pin lamps. The power is switched via the ground path through the tailswitch.


Mac

 

[arewethereyetdad]

Re: "The Torch"

Holy mother of..... that is one badass light. Count me in! :wow:

 

[DaveNagy]

Re: "The Torch"

-Pricing should be around $225.
-Reflectors will be Medium Stipple
-Colors....I'll try to accomodate
-Runtime.....Your looking at around 8-10 minutes of intermittent use like 1 minute at a time or under . This light is a show light it's not meant for taking walks at night.
-Bulbs are easy to find and under $5 each
-ETA is a couple of weeks.
-Beamshots soon

Sweet. At that price, pencil me in as tentatively interested. Pending screenshots, of course. It would be awesome to see some Torch vs. USL comparison shots. It sounds like "The Torch" will be more flood-y, but potentially brighter? (A scary thought.)

Are those cells easily available to ordinary folks? I might also be interested in a second battery holder plus cells. Do-able?

 

[PoliceScannerMan]

Re: "The Torch"

Holy mother of..... that is one badass light. Count me in! :wow:

What he said for sure!

 

[andrewwynn]

Re: "The Torch"

I meant.. how do you get the power from the bat+ to the socket? do you machine your own contact/holder for the socket, or using a KIU modified to suit your needs, and how do you hold the socket in? ala USL with a set screw from the inside? I'm very interested in making a version of this light with 50W regulated lamp.. runtime of about 20 minutes.. no instalflash, can use continuous.. twice the light of a Mag85.. it's a win winner.

very good description of how to use a 100W flashlight.. they are not meant for start to finish operation, even though sometimes you can get away with it.

-awr

 

[cmacclel]

Beamshots

Mag85 with CBP1650's (brightest option)

The Torch

 

[cmacclel]

I will be working on a few of these lights this week. All parts needed are in


Mac

 

[Crosman451]

Hi Mac,

Are these going to be turn-key, batteries, etc.?

Mike

 

[chasm22]

Mac,

I'm still in. Paypal ready. The beamshots are incredible. Have you compared this light to an USL?

chasm22

 

[cmacclel]

Hi Mac,

Are these going to be turn-key, batteries, etc.?

Mike

I'm currently debating on wether to purchase some chargers and batteries for turn key units.

Chargers will be around $30 each and the batteries are around $3 each.

I guess I need a feeler post.

Mac

 

[cmacclel]

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