Build Log: Double Triple XP-G R5

[sosemot728]

I would add two more front plate mounting screws, center top and bottom. Like the models you posted on 02-03, except space all 10 equally along the periphery. That would make us OCD folks happier. :wave:

Otherwise, a very nice aesthetic and functional evolution. I will certainly be tempted.

Trust me, it took a lot of effort for me to make it have 8 screws... (I'm CDO, its like OCD but all the letters are in order) But If I wanted to fit the switch in, it had to be 8 screws

 

[ejot]

Understood. :thumbsup:

I can cut off two hex cap heads and glue them on. 😀

 

[sosemot728]

Another day, another revision. There was a slight manufacturing problem with screw clearances so hopefully this will fix it up! I like it this way better, curvy and retro on top and space age on both ends.

Screws are now recessed 2mm, but they still protrude a little (so they will still protect face and glass etc)

 

[paulr]

Lookin' good!

 

[TorchBoy]

Did you consider putting a second switch in, on the bottom?

 

[sosemot728]

Did you consider putting a second switch in, on the bottom?

What on earth for? :thinking: How would it then be mounted?

 

[TorchBoy]

For switching! 🙄 Especially if different optics were on the two sides.

 

[sosemot728]

For switching! 🙄 Especially if different optics were on the two sides.

Because of the small size, I really don't think its possible to put another switch in it. I have been working with clearances of a few mm for most of the design of this light. Hopefully this will all pay off.

To give you an idea of scale, i'll lend you a hand.

 

[sosemot728]

Hope this doesn't ruin anyones plans, but i'm leaning towards an olive drab anodized color, This way I can stick to tighter tolerances and cover up some of the machine marks.

Examples of some colours...

http://anodizingspecialties.com/color%20pile.jpg

 

[ejot]

What about natural hard anodize? I think that would have much more appeal, even if it raised the price a bit.

 

[sosemot728]

What about natural hard anodize? I think that would have much more appeal, even if it raised the price a bit.

That is harder to control the tolerances.

 

[sosemot728]

I have opened the prepay list. Shell has been ordered and paid for

Full details in post #1 http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showpost.php?p=3251130&postcount=1

 

[sosemot728]

 

[TorchBoy]

Wow! That's just lovely.

 

[sosemot728]

First Build complete!

This unit is going to oldausdigger! 🙂

 

[Mick]

Beautiful job Matthew. Must be tricky to wire? Did you test the thermal cut-back? How long does it take on high to cut-back?

 

[sosemot728]

Beautiful job Matthew. Must be tricky to wire? Did you test the thermal cut-back? How long does it take on high to cut-back?

Thanks!. It is tricky to wire, but only if you don't plan on how you will do it.

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I will add photo's to instructions soon!

 

[coldass]

Thanks!. It is tricky to wire, but only if you don't plan on how you will do it.

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I will add photo's to instructions soon!

Matt, in particular I'd like to see in your instructions:

Recommended ways to mount PCB's
Installation of the switch - where to solder wires, glue or no/glue

Look forward to your guide.

CA.

 

[sosemot728]

As promised.

I've uploaded it to a couple of places just in-case the links die...


http://www.filedropper.com/guide

http://www.filefactory.com/file/b1a9f58/n/guide.pdf

http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?zztdiojjman

 

[HarryN]

Very nice design and workmanship. I am very impressed.

Could you remind me which driver board you designed this for?

Thanks

Harry