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Zendude said:
Well, dig out those druthers! Proclaim it to the world! It shall hence forth be known as Undomiel!(I don't know how to make the apostrophe over the o:banghead:)

On second thought...maybe not...most people wouldn't get it.



It should! It's probably a direct translation of Tolkiens' fictitious(and elegant) language!

Cheers!
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Hold down the Alt key then hit 149 on your number pad and ò - woolah ! you got the apostropeed ò 🙂

This thread has really moved a long way since I last looked. Some cool ideas coming up here.
 
Re: TiFli version 2

wvaltakis2 said:
Fully recessed LED, a 4th cell like the original FF and a hole big enough for a Ti chain (I think). It also has a traditional twist for on setup🙂

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:sold: Damn! I'm so freaking sold!
Thanks, Chip! Now what's your Paypal addy? 😀

Btw, there's already a sign up list in the first post. Could you start your sale thread with that? :naughty:
Has the name been decided yet? Is the light tightened for off, which I think it's better if one's going to wear it. You don't want sweat and grime to be in the gap :sick2:
 
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Chip,

I'm defininetely in for one of these lights (with the recessed design)! And I'll gladly pay extra for a gold dark blue anodizing 😀

/paul
 
The recessed led in to recessed, something in between would be optimum for me, but between the two you have made, I would prefer the recessed one!

What is the final decision on battery?

I am in for one, but I would like to know more about the color options and price for that.
 
I'll try to answer all the questions before I head out to the garage for the day😉

Questions/Comments:
1. What is the finish on the prototype light you showed us at the start? That dark, lustrous gunmetal color set my heart aflame! (not to be a fuddy-duddy--I think the more colorful ones are truly artistic as well and very beautiful... but that gunmetal one just looks "weapons-grade", if you catch my meaning...)That was really just a trick of the light on a not so polished light, but I may be able to come up with a "distressed" Ti look.

2. Shroud vs. no shroud... I LOVE both of your designs, though I will say that many months of carrying an original FF has been fine without the shroud. I also second Zendude's point that the Light Radius concept is pretty amazing. Seriously, fellas, it's such a cool effect! I guess I'm not sure if the shroud would necessarily ruin the effect... hmmm... Chip, perhaps you could test them for us a bit and use your spider sense on that issue as well. I am a man who loves efficiency and form following function, so if you feel that one is more usable, I am in like Flynn! This one is really up to the end user, and I think it's more of an aesthetics issue than anything else. The bonus to the recessed design is it blocks most of the annoying "5mm ring" that's usually there. But again it's a preference thing, and best of all since I'm making these all myself you can get it either way or in between :twothumbs

3. Batteries/emitter. To have something that lasts long trumps all; though I cannot lie: I have longed for a bit more oomph! Anyway, I leave it to your masterful design and your sense of the "Aha" moment--that point where you feel it's juuuuust right. Same with the 3mm vs. 5mm LED. Use the force--which one feels right to you? Which one gives us "that much more" bang for buck? Batteries- The zinc-air ones are definetely cheaper, I picked up a pack of 16 for ~$15 while the same size silver-oxides were ~$3 each:duh2: With the zinc-airs you get about 15 minutes of slowly declining light before you have to open it up to get some fresh air. Not really an issue the way I use my neck light but you could use the more expensive batteries and run 'em into the ground😉

LED-I'm pretty sure we'll stick with 5mm's for this one. I've got some of Fred's 5-die LED's coming for to try out in these, and I may have actually found some other locally available ones with a very pleasing beam. I have one of the 7000mcd LEDs in the new recessed light and it's a very pleasant moon beam that's almost a little warm. I'll probably pick up one of the 11,000mcd's to try out later today.

4. Twisty vs. FireFli design. A solid twisty design may be the way to go as it might be more reliable than the FF and it has the potential to be truly waterproof--both while on or off. That would be a dream!I have to agree, the simple "tighten for on" setup in the latest version is waterproof and pretty fool-proof. There will be enough friction from the o-ring to avoid potential loss🙂

Anodizing will probably be $10 for solid colors and $25 for 3-color splash. Crazier stuff would be priced on level of insanity:poke:

And as for durability...I'm pretty sure you could run over the recessed design with your car and it would be fine.

I think that covers all the questions so far, keep 'em coming.

~Chip
 
wrencher said:
Yes I can see you have been hard at it. The total including in the light right. JK. Thanks

wrencher
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I was just shipping your clip and noticed (again) that you're only about 30 minutes away. You are more than welcome to come over and check out the light, then you could give your unbiased opinions for the rest of the bunch.

~Chip
 
wvaltakis2 said:
But again it's a preference thing, and best of all since I'm making these all myself you can get it either way or in between :twothumbs
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With this adaption to customer wish, I can see no other option than getting a light. Where is the list to sign up?

wvaltakis2 said:
Batteries- The zinc-air ones are definetely cheaper, I picked up a pack of 16 for ~$15 while the same size silver-oxides were ~$3 each:duh2: With the zinc-airs you get about 15 minutes of slowly declining light before you have to open it up to get some fresh air. Not really an issue the way I use my neck light but you could use the more expensive batteries and run 'em into the ground😉
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I think I prefer the silver batteries, I am a bit worried about the lifetime of zinc-air batteries.
wvaltakis2 said:
LED-I'm pretty sure we'll stick with 5mm's for this one. I've got some of Fred's 5-die LED's coming for to try out in these, and I may have actually found some other locally available ones with a very pleasing beam. I have one of the 7000mcd LEDs in the new recessed light and it's a very pleasant moon beam that's almost a little warm. I'll probably pick up one of the 11,000mcd's to try out later today.
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The 5-die led is interesting, but I am not really sure it gives light enough for the power it consumes. I hope you find a led with white light, this kind of premium light needs a white beam.

wvaltakis2 said:
I have to agree, the simple "tighten for on" setup in the latest version is waterproof and pretty fool-proof. There will be enough friction from the o-ring to avoid potential loss🙂
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That would be enough for me, with a o-ring to increase the friction, I do not need a "loose to turn on" light.


wvaltakis2 said:
Anodizing will probably be $10 for solid colors and $25 for 3-color splash. Crazier stuff would be priced on level of insanity:poke:
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I can see that my color wish is at least $25, but I would be ok with paying $100 for this light.

I think that you make this a great opportunity to get a small, high quality and very nice looking light.
 
Hey Chip , I'd love to see the shop. Unfortunately family and work have mr tied up right now. What size battery will the light use? And how many? The reason I ask is the 1/3n 3 volt 160ma lithium cell might fit/work. Just a thought.

wrencher
 
Originally Posted by Glenn7
love the recessed one - PUT ME DOWN FOR ONE PLEASE (or should i get 2? )

Um, Glenn7, I think I'm going to have to invoke CPF Rule number 4,219: BUY BOTH!

Naughty boy!! :whoopin:😀
dont tempt me coz i might just get 2 :nana:
 
Some specs for you guys to mull over while I figure out the sales thread "blurbage" and get some more pics😉

Weight: 7.9 grams
Length: 1.575"
Diameter: 0.352"

I was trying to get current draw figures for the two LED's,but the numbers seemed kinda wacky:thinking: I got ~4ma for the 5-die from PF and ~1.8ma for the no-name special so I'm not sure what's going on here. Maybe, something is up with my meter, or maybe the zinc-air's just don't put out much current (although both are plenty bright enough). I'll pick up some silver-oxides and double check.

As far as sales thread, I still have to get pics of the two "bezel' options, hopefully beamshots of the two LED's and a better anodizing spectrum pic so I can do up something presentable. Since I realize my design may not satisfy everybody's needs from this thread I'm not sure if I want to copy the sign up list, but there will be a list in the sales thread. For those of you that just can't wait for the sales thread😉, email me at thehomerjaysimpson(@)gmail.com and we can figure out what you want and get started ASAP:grin2:.

Applevision- As the head instigator in this:poke: you should be the first to get one and play with it, email me and I'll get yours whipped right up.

~Chip
 
Applevision, thank you for this very interesting thread. Please place me on your list of interest.

I'm interested in a gunmetal recessed version. Hopefully it'll be waterproof!
Just to confirm, the metal is Titanium correct?

Thank you.
 
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Mikellen said:
Applevision, thank you for this very interesting thread. Please place me on your list of interest.

Thank you.
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Done, Mikellen. Welcome to our madness!

wvaltakis2 said:
Some specs for you guys to mull over while I figure out the sales thread "blurbage" and get some more pics😉

Weight: 7.9 grams
Length: 1.575"
Diameter: 0.352"

I was trying to get current draw figures for the two LED's,but the numbers seemed kinda wacky:thinking: I got ~4ma for the 5-die from PF and ~1.8ma for the no-name special so I'm not sure what's going on here. Maybe, something is up with my meter, or maybe the zinc-air's just don't put out much current (although both are plenty bright enough). I'll pick up some silver-oxides and double check.

As far as sales thread, I still have to get pics of the two "bezel' options, hopefully beamshots of the two LED's and a better anodizing spectrum pic so I can do up something presentable. Since I realize my design may not satisfy everybody's needs from this thread I'm not sure if I want to copy the sign up list, but there will be a list in the sales thread. For those of you that just can't wait for the sales thread😉, email me at thehomerjaysimpson(@)gmail.com and we can figure out what you want and get started ASAP:grin2:.

Applevision- As the head instigator in this:poke: you should be the first to get one and play with it, email me and I'll get yours whipped right up.

~Chip
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Holy crap! This is a dream come true!! Thanks so much, Chip! Email sent! (For the rest of the gang, I'm asking for 2 of them:
1. Uncovered "bezel", just like the original FireFli
That incredible gunmetal gray "distressed" Ti weapon look

2. Covered "bezel" to protect the LED
Perhaps a shiny "chromed" look to it like Fred's La Petite Killer seen
here, if possible:
http://www.photonfanatic.com/images/killer/jch79Photo400.jpg)

:hitit::paypal::hitit:lovecpf:drunk:
 
Had to add the chart updated!

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[/FONT][FONT=courier new]           LENGTH:    DIAMETER: VOLUME:  [/FONT][FONT=courier new]WEIGHT    PRICE:[/FONT]
[FONT=courier new]LaPetit   23.25mm   14.25mm    3681mm^3   [/FONT][FONT=courier new]11.9g   $ 95.00 [/FONT]
[FONT=courier new]Nano         37mm      13mm    4910mm^3[/FONT]    [FONT=courier new]10.0g   $ 8.00[/FONT]
[FONT=courier new]Fauxton     41mm x 23mm 7mm    6601mm^3*   7.0g*  $  FREE*[/FONT]
[FONT=courier new]Firefli     38mm        7mm    1462mm^3    2.0g   $ 20.00*
[/FONT][U][B][FONT=courier new]CHIP'S      40mm      8.9mm    2488mm^3    7.9g   $ 75.00[/FONT][/B][/U]
[FONT=courier new]Wee (Ti)    34mm       15mm    6007mm^3   [/FONT][FONT=courier new]13.7g   $ 51.00[/FONT][FONT=courier new]
[/FONT][FONT=courier new]Drake       33mm       13mm    4380mm^3   [/FONT][COLOR=#000000][FONT=courier new]13.5g   $145.00[/FONT][/COLOR]
Look at how sweet it looks! Like a Tank-Series of the old FireFli! Better, Stronger, Faster! Whoo hooo!! I don't know if Chip has decided on the name, but I know that it will be my Phial: A light when all other lights go out! 😀
 
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I shall await the sale thread with anticipation, hoping to see the kinds of finishing available. 🙂
Definitely would like the recessed version. May I know if it'll be in the MP or B/S/T?
 
matrixshaman said:
Hold down the Alt key then hit 149 on your number pad and ò - woolah ! you got the apostropeed ò 🙂
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Thanks Matrix. I guess yòu need tò knòw that stuff tò pòst in this thread!🙂

The ònly pròblem I have with the recessed light is that requires yòu tò hòld it(hands òr teeth) like any òther light. I still really like it thòugh.

I'm surprised sòmeòne else hasn't mentiòned this yet but what abòut a còuple slòts òr channels fòr a TRIT. "...a light when all òthers fail" Only if the walls are thick enòugh òf còurse.

Hmmmm... if it had blue trits it còuld be called Sting!

:thinking:... òrange or red trit with that flame anò in apples' earlier pic and we còuld call it Smaug or Balròg or Flame Udûn:devil:
 
Nice ring to it, Sting.
But Chip has suggested this to be named TiFli. 😀
 
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