2 stage switch for "E" series

[Kiessling]

Re: 2 stage switch for \"E\" series

any chance that the tailcap shown in the pic will be produced in great numbers (more than one /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif) ?
I'd be interested. No, wrong. I'd be VERY interested.
bernhard

 

[McGizmo]

Re: 2 stage switch for \"E\" series

Bernhard,

I keep running into speed bumps and road blocks on this project but the guarded tail cap shown is most definitely part of this program. I am hoping for a TK version of this switch and the tailcap shown would be the host for the TK. It may end up that a TK is not viable if I can't get reasonable prices on all components required but even if that is the case and a LOTC needs to be caniblized, I plan to have this cap as an option instead of the stock LOTC cap.

 

[kakster]

Re: 2 stage switch for \"E\" series

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[Kiessling]

Re: 2 stage switch for \"E\" series

Don, this sounds VERY good to me. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Keeping fingers crossed ...
bernhard

 

[tylerdurden]

Re: 2 stage switch for \"E\" series

Can we see a size comparison between the prototype McGuarded Switch, a Z57, and the guarded switch of the E2D?

 

[Darell]

Re: 2 stage switch for \"E\" series

... and beamshots!

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[BC0311]

Re: 2 stage switch for \"E\" series

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tylerdurden said:
...the..McGuarded Switch...

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/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/yellowlaugh.gif LOL

Don, what do we call your switch body: McGuard? McFlange? Mc2step? /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/yellowlaugh.gif

I am very excited about these and hoping that all the speedbumps get flattened out.

I suppose I better buy a couple of HA Nat E LOTCs while they can be had reasonably cheap. I won't want to sacrifice my matching black LOTCs for my black E2Es. Will sending in LOTCs with an eventual order help you out?

Britt

 

[Hoghead]

Re: 2 stage switch for \"E\" series

Since Darell asked for beam shots, I feel compelled to ask what the runtime will be. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/hahaha.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

 

[McGizmo]

Re: 2 stage switch for \"E\" series

Hey,
Some of you guys, you know who your are, blow me! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

No time for a "nice" photo right now but below is the line up I think Tyler wanted:

The tapped hole for the tab is blind so the tab install is optional. I would expect a bezel down clip might be attached at this mount point as well but there aren't a lot of threads. I don't know if this particular tapped hole will be a problem for production pieces or not. Actually, at this point, there are a bunch of unknowns! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/icon15.gif

As for a name, I figured it would be a Mc something whether I named it or not. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif I have been calling it McE2S for Mc E 2 stage. I think a name should come *after* a real part anyway. Beam shots and runtimes are coming right up! You guys just stop everything and keep refreshing this page! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink2.gif

In the mean time, I'll /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/popcorn.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/sleepy.gif

 

[Hoghead]

Re: 2 stage switch for \"E\" series

/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thinking.gif Mickey Two Stage has kind of a nice ring to it. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grinser2.gif

 

[Darell]

Re: 2 stage switch for \"E\" series

[ QUOTE ]
McGizmo said:
Hey,
Some of you guys, you know who your are, blow me! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif


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[Phil_B]

Re: 2 stage switch for \"E\" series

I'd love one of these Don.Do you want a Paypal deposit? Not a problem for work this nice.
How about McOI? As in off/on and McCoy.I'll get me coat...

 

[BC0311]

Re: 2 stage switch for \"E\" series

[ QUOTE ]
McGizmo said:
Hey,
Some of you guys, you know who your are, blow me! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif


[/ QUOTE ]

LOL /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/yellowlaugh.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/yellowlaugh.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/yellowlaugh.gif

"McE2S" works for me. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbsup.gif

Britt

 

[Xrunner]

Re: 2 stage switch for \"E\" series

/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/popcorn.gif McE2S has a nice ring to it. Can we claim a spot in line now or do we have to drive/fly over and camp out on your lawn? /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

-Mike

 

[Darell]

Re: 2 stage switch for \"E\" series

No worries Mike. You'll know they're available just as soon as you hear they've all be sold. I told Don that I was first in line MONTHS ago... but he forgets things.

 

[Geheim]

Re: 2 stage switch for \"E\" series

[ QUOTE ]
Darell said:
I told Don that I was first in line MONTHS ago... but he forgets things.

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Maybe he just ignores certain people. Very wise Don is, yes indeed. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

Chad

 

[roguesw]

Re: 2 stage switch for \"E\" series

oooh, i like the pk signed e2d /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbsup.gif
as always waiting on plans with baited breath
Des

 

[Kiessling]

Re: 2 stage switch for \"E\" series

any updates on this one ... Master?

this is the ultimate winner!
just a little tailcap ... and all our e-series lights and McLux heads etc. will be two-level-units!
we will be able to move one step further without our precious lights being obsolete!
I am very excited about this project, very excited.
Don /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbsup.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink2.gif

bernhard

 

[jtice]

Re: 2 stage switch for \"E\" series

Yea, I am very excited about this also.
This will add so much versitility to all our lights! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[carl]

Re: 2 stage switch for \"E\" series

Don, Your tailcap is just ingenious (!) but just curious, why did you go the L1/L2 route function-wise rather than retain the clickie on-off and turn the cap to adjust the hi-lo? In other words, turn the cap to adjust intensity, use the clickie to turn it on-off.