Wave of Ti Haiku XP-G flashlights-ended

[Ualnosaj]

With over $1300 in McGizmo gear I'm glad that AA is vapor right now, as that's the state of my funds!



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[scout24]

Sad to see the XPG go, even if there are potential improvements coming down the pike...Still the most balanced beam in my opinion, and I still use the heck out of mine daily. Thanks for the vapor update, Don!

[shado]

The Haiku XP-G was one of my first 3 customs It still sits in my display case with the Gatlight and 007,



Nice beam and beautiful light!

[pjandyho]

Does that mean that the entire Haiku line would be stopped as you run out of MCPCB boards later? Or does this only apply to the XP-G?

[Th232]

I should be getting a first article from the machine shop in the next week or so and a converter in development that will work off a single AA. It's still vapor but I anticipate some condensation.

Very interested to see how this one turns out. Small question, will the converter max out at 1.5V, or will it be 0.9-4.2 V, allowing us to also use 14500s?

[fyrstormer]

Hopefully the driver won't max-out at 1.5V, because Energizer Lithium AAs start at 1.75V full-charge.

The Haiku had a good run. I still have two of them and no plans to sell them. Perhaps it's time to design a new head that uses an updated McR20 with a smaller opening at the rear, since the reflector space in the Haiku was optimized for XR-E-specific reflectors, and it's a bit too narrow to handle general-purpose reflectors.

[ShineOnYouCrazyDiamond]

Wow - has it been that long since the Haiku was released?

It's a shame the demand for the XP-G version has been so slow because IMO it has the cleanest beam out there. Much better than the XM-L which is too floody in the Haiku (just my opinion).

[McGizmo]

Does that mean that the entire Haiku line would be stopped as you run out of MCPCB boards later? Or does this only apply to the XP-G?

I have no intention of retiring the Haiku itself. As I recall it started out with the XR-E LED and has now been host to three generations of Cree LED's as well as now open to a second generation of Nichia in addition to the Crees..

[RedLed]

The XP-G wave of Haiku's rode in a long curl in front of the foam, or something like that...

Glad I have one.

The endless light, from LED to LED...

[pjandyho]

My only regret is not getting an XP-G head while I could. Now that it is gone...

[calflash]

Would the XP-G2 be a possibility for the Haiku?

[fyrstormer]

My only regret is not getting an XP-G head while I could. Now that it is gone...

The Nichia 119V head should be just as good, especially if you get the 6V variety.

[pjandyho]

The Nichia 119V head should be just as good, especially if you get the 6V variety.

Been thinking about that ever since I read the posting from Don explaining about the 219 Nichia and the 119V. Lately I have some unexpected payments to make so may have to wait.

[Benchiew]

Any news on the vapor AA coming to closer fruition?

[eala]

It is. We just need patience. (I am one to talk, but Don said it is coming to me.)

eala

[Megatrowned]

I do hope the XPG wave will one day re-open. This is the McG I want when I finally get one. And I would love to get my first one from Don himself. Just my thoughts.