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<font color="blue"> Introducing the CNC-123 Groovy! </font>
Your feedback on its looks, functionality, etc., would be greatly appreciated.
What have CNC_Dan and I changed/added?
First, we have designed the light to be able to accept three different optics/reflectors without much modification at all. The new head will take the Lux NX05 and Fraen narrow beam optics as drop-ins; just add the O-ring and it is done. The IMS 17mm reflector just needs the very bottom of its legs trimmed, and then, it too, just plops in place. However, the reflector is designed to be used with our Borofloat lens, so that gets put on top of the reflector, you add the O-ring and you are done.
Speaking of O-rings, the Groovy! now comes with all seams/interfaces protected by O-rings, or in the case of the tailcap area, by the Kroll rubber boot. So the Groovy! will be watertight, but not designed for diving.
And speaking of seams, can you see the bezel/head seam? A very special thank you to andrewwynn for suggesting that modification.
Notice the body has been simplified, there is one combined battery/tailcap tube which holds both the CR123 battery and the Kroll switch.
And did I mention the grooves? Those in the head are great heat dissipators and feel great in your fingertips. The rear grooves are, believe it or not, replacements for the traditional knurling. When one wants to turn the light on by pressing on the Kroll switch, it can be a one-handed operation as the grooves stop your fingers from sliding forward. The rear grooves will cause a lot less wear and tear on your clothes, also, if you EDC it. [EDIT]: Should you want more grip, see the photo below with O-rings placed in the grooves.
As far as what you can use for drivers, just about any of the standard .55" diameter sandwiches will work just by dropping in. We do offer a retaining ring to hold the sandwich in place so that it won't drop out when changing the battery. [EDIT]: The Groovy! will be exclusively powered either with a NexGen 500 or the NexGen 750, your choice!
Here is a retouched photo showing the seams eliminated:
Now use your imagination and consider adding some O-ring to the grooves at the back:
We'll post additional photos as the design nears completion.
Anticipated price? $120
[EDIT]: Length: 3.31"; Maximum diameter: just under 1"; Weight 2.2 oz.
[EDIT#2]: Yes, the body will be available separately. And extension tubes to convert the light to a two-cell CR123 set-up may also be available.
Your feedback on its looks, functionality, etc., would be greatly appreciated.
What have CNC_Dan and I changed/added?
First, we have designed the light to be able to accept three different optics/reflectors without much modification at all. The new head will take the Lux NX05 and Fraen narrow beam optics as drop-ins; just add the O-ring and it is done. The IMS 17mm reflector just needs the very bottom of its legs trimmed, and then, it too, just plops in place. However, the reflector is designed to be used with our Borofloat lens, so that gets put on top of the reflector, you add the O-ring and you are done.
Speaking of O-rings, the Groovy! now comes with all seams/interfaces protected by O-rings, or in the case of the tailcap area, by the Kroll rubber boot. So the Groovy! will be watertight, but not designed for diving.
And speaking of seams, can you see the bezel/head seam? A very special thank you to andrewwynn for suggesting that modification.
Notice the body has been simplified, there is one combined battery/tailcap tube which holds both the CR123 battery and the Kroll switch.
And did I mention the grooves? Those in the head are great heat dissipators and feel great in your fingertips. The rear grooves are, believe it or not, replacements for the traditional knurling. When one wants to turn the light on by pressing on the Kroll switch, it can be a one-handed operation as the grooves stop your fingers from sliding forward. The rear grooves will cause a lot less wear and tear on your clothes, also, if you EDC it. [EDIT]: Should you want more grip, see the photo below with O-rings placed in the grooves.
As far as what you can use for drivers, just about any of the standard .55" diameter sandwiches will work just by dropping in. We do offer a retaining ring to hold the sandwich in place so that it won't drop out when changing the battery. [EDIT]: The Groovy! will be exclusively powered either with a NexGen 500 or the NexGen 750, your choice!
Here is a retouched photo showing the seams eliminated:
Now use your imagination and consider adding some O-ring to the grooves at the back:
We'll post additional photos as the design nears completion.
Anticipated price? $120
[EDIT]: Length: 3.31"; Maximum diameter: just under 1"; Weight 2.2 oz.
[EDIT#2]: Yes, the body will be available separately. And extension tubes to convert the light to a two-cell CR123 set-up may also be available.