Hi all,
After a lot of time being frustrated by caving headlamps I can afford and wanting the ones I can't, I built my own! This headlamp uses P60 and 26mm drop-ins, so it's user upgradeable. Though it was originally designed to be a caving headlamp (and is more than tough enough for that), people who bought one use them for mountain biking, outdoor adventuring, and orienteering. Details below!
previous thread: http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb...-Feeler-Custom-P60-Headlamp-(with-prototype!)
Details:
Made in Colorado!
body: 1.5-6mm thick machined from T6 6061 aluminum
hard anodized 2 mils thick in CPF red (twice the minimum military standard thickness)
according to SolidWorks, capable of holding 1800lbs before deforming
lens: 1/8" thick Lexan
switch: waterproof and dust proof to IP68x
mechanical (won't mess with your compass)
10A, 30V DC
made by a US aerospace manufacturing firm and each batch (15 at a time) of components is tested
very low resistance; no noticeable voltage drop at 4 amps
cable glands: waterproof to IP68, 5 bars
cable: fire retardant, chemical, radiation, and abrasion resistant
connectors: same as Stenlight
battery case: battery carrier inside holds 4x18650's wired for 3.7V, 7.4V, or 14.8
waterproof
machined from the same aluminum
copper clad circuit board for contacts
blade mount or aluminum bracket mount
CPF package $225 net to me (shipped in USA):
head with your choice of mount (blade mount or helmet bracket)
battery pack wired to your choice of voltage
cable length 1-4ft, your choice
FULL package $350 net to me (shipped in USA):
head with your choice of mount (blade mount or helmet bracket)
battery pack wired to your choice of voltage
cable length 1-4ft, your choice
4 18650 batteries
1 charger
flood module
2 drop ins (one flood, one spot, programmed to whatever modes you want)
Additional Options:
extra cables
longer cables
no battery case
battery pack (like the Stenlight ones)
less durable but larger gauge cable (for drop-ins above 3.5A)
extra battery carrier for different voltage (swappable)
headband
handlebar mount
All the additional options cost extra, but how much depends on what you want.
It's heavier than a Stenlight, but lighter than a Scurion. Exact weight depends on the drop-in and mounting option.
Compatibility:
So far, users have run Malkoff, Nailbender, Anto, Solarforce, and VanIsles drop-ins in these. At amperages above 3.5A, I'd suggest the optional cable. I'm looking forward to trying a Moddoo triple in one too! With all of these heat management has not been an issue. If you wrap your drop-ins in copper tape, go easy on it; the tolerances are pretty tight.:thumbsup:
I have all the parts for 4 of these right now. The next batch of switches will be here in a month.
Oh, and the name's not fixed in stone yet... Kavelight or...
I'll ship outside the US; it just costs a little more.
Thanks for looking!
Kevin
After a lot of time being frustrated by caving headlamps I can afford and wanting the ones I can't, I built my own! This headlamp uses P60 and 26mm drop-ins, so it's user upgradeable. Though it was originally designed to be a caving headlamp (and is more than tough enough for that), people who bought one use them for mountain biking, outdoor adventuring, and orienteering. Details below!
previous thread: http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb...-Feeler-Custom-P60-Headlamp-(with-prototype!)
Details:
Made in Colorado!
body: 1.5-6mm thick machined from T6 6061 aluminum
hard anodized 2 mils thick in CPF red (twice the minimum military standard thickness)
according to SolidWorks, capable of holding 1800lbs before deforming
lens: 1/8" thick Lexan
switch: waterproof and dust proof to IP68x
mechanical (won't mess with your compass)
10A, 30V DC
made by a US aerospace manufacturing firm and each batch (15 at a time) of components is tested
very low resistance; no noticeable voltage drop at 4 amps
cable glands: waterproof to IP68, 5 bars
cable: fire retardant, chemical, radiation, and abrasion resistant
connectors: same as Stenlight
battery case: battery carrier inside holds 4x18650's wired for 3.7V, 7.4V, or 14.8
waterproof
machined from the same aluminum
copper clad circuit board for contacts
blade mount or aluminum bracket mount
CPF package $225 net to me (shipped in USA):
head with your choice of mount (blade mount or helmet bracket)
battery pack wired to your choice of voltage
cable length 1-4ft, your choice
FULL package $350 net to me (shipped in USA):
head with your choice of mount (blade mount or helmet bracket)
battery pack wired to your choice of voltage
cable length 1-4ft, your choice
4 18650 batteries
1 charger
flood module
2 drop ins (one flood, one spot, programmed to whatever modes you want)
Additional Options:
extra cables
longer cables
no battery case
battery pack (like the Stenlight ones)
less durable but larger gauge cable (for drop-ins above 3.5A)
extra battery carrier for different voltage (swappable)
headband
handlebar mount
All the additional options cost extra, but how much depends on what you want.
It's heavier than a Stenlight, but lighter than a Scurion. Exact weight depends on the drop-in and mounting option.
Compatibility:
So far, users have run Malkoff, Nailbender, Anto, Solarforce, and VanIsles drop-ins in these. At amperages above 3.5A, I'd suggest the optional cable. I'm looking forward to trying a Moddoo triple in one too! With all of these heat management has not been an issue. If you wrap your drop-ins in copper tape, go easy on it; the tolerances are pretty tight.:thumbsup:
I have all the parts for 4 of these right now. The next batch of switches will be here in a month.
Oh, and the name's not fixed in stone yet... Kavelight or...
I'll ship outside the US; it just costs a little more.
Thanks for looking!
Kevin
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