Lumens Factory going into LEDs

[Mark@LF]

Cool!
I'd like a single stage smooth reflectored high output R2 that can run on 2 18650's!
Can Lumensfactory do this for me? :bow:

Sgt. LED,

This is exactly what is coming out.
Smooth reflectors will have the ringy beam in close distences through, but less light loss and further throw will be the plus for smooth reflectors as always.

Depusm12,

Yeah, we have designed prototypes on the M and it was actually a while back when we have done this. We are still considering the possiblity on this one as it is pretty hard to mass produce and there are much fine tuning to do if we are to release it as finished products.


Cheers,

Mark

 

[Crenshaw]

hmmm, i think the best thing would be to go the lightflux route. Have a programmable UI thats complicated as heck, but that lets your program every aspect of you light. Meaning, you can make it so it has multi mode, or you can program it so its single mode, or whatever. that way, everyones happy.

Crenshaw

 

[bullterrier]

+1 High/Low 2 mode
High(max)/Low(5% of max)

 

[PhantomPhoton]

I'm interested to see how your special reflectors perform.
I'll PM you a few suggestions, though they're prob nothing new or special.

 

[nanotech17]

We are looking forward to expending the range of these in the future, so E and M modules are definate considerations for future products.

As for the Multi-Mode, we are still having a hard time pin-pointing what should be done. Some likes SOS, some likes Strobe, some people just want a High/Low 2 mode or a High/Med/Low 3 mode.

So, if you guys have any suggestions on this, please give me a PM or email.

GreySave,
No worries, The D36 are made with the Wolfies and Pila lovers in mind. You guys will never be forgotten in future releases. And we are still keeping the incan developement going, so products will be released on those platforms as well.


Cheers,

Mark

Please make 3 options :-

1.High - Low - Strobe.
2.High - Low - SOS.
3.High - Low - Strobe - SOS.

 

[KeyGrip]

One single stage screamer and one duel level.

 

[harddrive]

One single stage screamer and one two level.

+1

 

[streetmaster]

One single stage screamer and one two level.

+2

 

[nanotech17]

i already have one dropin solo stage with the driver pumping out 1.2A on that low Vf Q5 with smoth reflector and a UCL in a 1xrcr123 host + McClicky switch module (hint-hint)

 

[KeeperSD]

We are looking forward to expending the range of these in the future, so E and M modules are definate considerations for future products.

GreySave,
No worries, The D36 are made with the Wolfies and Pila lovers in mind.

Hopefully you continue looking into the E series modules, one area that is definately lacking, and i would love to upgrade my E1.

Will the D26 modules also be compatible with the Wolf Eyes?

 

[Monocrom]

Depusm12,

Yeah, we have designed prototypes on the M and it was actually a while back when we have done this. We are still considering the possiblity on this one as it is pretty hard to mass produce and there are much fine tuning to do if we are to release it as finished products.


Cheers,

Mark

An LED for the M6, capable of about 700 - 800 lumens at the emitter?.... You'd be the Man! :twothumbs

 

[CLHC]

 

[Mark@LF]

Firstly, thanks for all the constructive inputs from everybody.
It has really helped us understand what the serious users want, so keep them coming.

Now to answer some questions:

PhotonPhantom,

It is not a special reflector, it is just a newly designed reflector, that maked us happy. We want a design that is more of a thrower, nothing special, just a reflector that we are happy with, and yes, it is different from what the rest of the guys have.


KeeperSD,

We are definately going to continue our work in the E Series, be it Incan or LED.
But I am sorry to say that the new D26 LED does not fit the WE lights because the prototype that we have made that does it WE lights do not give satifactory results. We do not like floody beams, so it was scraped.
The new D36 LED will fit the WE lights though.


Monocrom,

We'd rather design a better BULB for it then try to turn the King of Incan torches a LED light.

 

[Phaserburn]

Any updates??

 

[sappyg]

i'm not big on LED but if LF can make that #^%^*&(&R$ cree ring go away i'll buy one of each....
this is exciting news..... also, if LF can come up with an LED for the E series sign me up for 2.... one single mode and one dual mode.
just the other day i swore off buying another LED LA until someone solved the ring and the tint thing. now i have to reconsider.

 

[Flashfirstask?later]

As for the Multi-Mode, we are still having a hard time pin-pointing what should be done. Some likes SOS, some likes Strobe, some people just want a High/Low 2 mode or a High/Med/Low 3 mode.

Just keep it simple with 2 or 3 mode to start with and with none of that strobe/SOS and (complicated to new flashlight users) 5 Group combination stuff.

 

[KeeperSD]

KeeperSD,

We are definately going to continue our work in the E Series, be it Incan or LED.
But I am sorry to say that the new D26 LED does not fit the WE lights because the prototype that we have made that does it WE lights do not give satifactory results. We do not like floody beams, so it was scraped.
The new D36 LED will fit the WE lights though.

That is disappointing, i may have to look into a new host for the D26 then.....

looking forward to the progress on the E series, i am already using the EO-E1R and love it, so looking forward to seeing what you can come up with next.

 

[OldGreyGuy]

One single stage screamer and one duel level.

+3

I would definitely pick up a screamer R2 drop-in if you can:
a) eliminate the cree ring
b) able to take 3.7, 6.0 and 7.4 volts
c) make it fit the 6P / Solarforce L2

Also would be pleased with a similar 2 or 3 mode

Would not be interested in a 5 mode anything.

 

[cernobila]

That is disappointing, i may have to look into a new host for the D26 then.....

I agree, BUT given that there are more and more longer D26/P60 type drop-ins, why cant WE come up with a slightly longer head/bezel for their Sniper/Raider bodies......in this way we could continue to use WE as hosts to the ever growing D26 drop-in family.

 

[Mercenaries]

Re: Lumens Factory

I second Malkoff's CREE drop-in. Very well built and works like a charm in my 6P.

You should also check out Gene Malkoff's drop-ins. I love my M60 Q5.

I will be looking forward to see what Lumensfactory comes up with though.

"Lumens Factory is going into LEDs, so LED lovers can also enjoy the superb quality products that we have been offering to incandescent lamp users around the world. The first wave of products will be the D26-LED and D36-LED Series, which will use the premium high-end Cree X-RE R2 Bin LED as the light source. These will be offered in Mirror Finish and Orange Peel Reflectors to offer more choices for the user. The Freedom of Choice is our motto and the tradition is definately going to be carried on in our LED line. The first series of products will be High Output Single Mode versions with Multi-Mode versions in the following release."

What one of these reflector based drop-in manufacturers needs to do is develop high quality reflectors that get rid of the Cree rings, at least with the textured reflector. It seems like they all use the same stock reflectors.