ExceedDesigns
Newly Enlightened
Hello guys!
My name is Josh Boram, the owner of Exceed Designs. I started this company around 3 years ago with an aim to create simple, minimal EDC products mainly focused on titanium material. This is my first time posting, but I know a lot of you guys know a LOT more than I do regarding flashlights.
I need your feedback on specs and design!
I am working on launching our first EDC flashlight available in titanium and aluminum. I've been brainstorming for the past 2 years on how I could create something truly worth buying. There is a ton of EDC flashlights available so I want something truly interesting and worth actually carrying.
I have come up with a design and am working with several companies to get it manufactured. We already have samples coming in Ti. Some of the anodized colors aren't the best and were going to likely do PVD jet-black with anodized part options. I think the cool accents are great, but if the specs don't align with peoples expectations it won't fly. For our company "EXCEED DESIGNS" we really need this product to EXCEED in every way right out of the gate.
The heat with titanium I realize is an issue, so likely we will have to sell aluminum as well because Ti does deteriorate the specs due to ramp-down requirement to keep below 60 degrees.
My reason for this light is there is hardly any titanium options for 18650 battery powered etc flashlights. I am sure the reason is due to overheating, but I wanted to offer something to fill this need. What do you think?
We have not officially released anything yet, but here's is a few photos so far as specs below:
Specs:
Photos of our prototype:
Initial graph testing.
Video showing ramping mode seen below (Not the best due to bad camera, but you can see somewhat of the effect)
Here's my initial questions from the gurus here:
You can be super critical if you want, I am not afraid of being bashed, so let the games begin! But if you like it, I'd love to know, I have put a LOT of hours into refining this design so far, but I want to ensure it isn't lack luster out of the gate!
My name is Josh Boram, the owner of Exceed Designs. I started this company around 3 years ago with an aim to create simple, minimal EDC products mainly focused on titanium material. This is my first time posting, but I know a lot of you guys know a LOT more than I do regarding flashlights.
I need your feedback on specs and design!
I am working on launching our first EDC flashlight available in titanium and aluminum. I've been brainstorming for the past 2 years on how I could create something truly worth buying. There is a ton of EDC flashlights available so I want something truly interesting and worth actually carrying.
I have come up with a design and am working with several companies to get it manufactured. We already have samples coming in Ti. Some of the anodized colors aren't the best and were going to likely do PVD jet-black with anodized part options. I think the cool accents are great, but if the specs don't align with peoples expectations it won't fly. For our company "EXCEED DESIGNS" we really need this product to EXCEED in every way right out of the gate.
The heat with titanium I realize is an issue, so likely we will have to sell aluminum as well because Ti does deteriorate the specs due to ramp-down requirement to keep below 60 degrees.
My reason for this light is there is hardly any titanium options for 18650 battery powered etc flashlights. I am sure the reason is due to overheating, but I wanted to offer something to fill this need. What do you think?
We have not officially released anything yet, but here's is a few photos so far as specs below:
Specs:
- Name: EXCEED DESIGNS RAMPANT 18R-PRO
- 18650 battery 3400MAH (For graph image below, test battery wasn't the very best I could find, but it worked for a simple test at first)
- SST40 5000K LED
- 1200 lumens boost mode which lasts a few minutes (May be able to achieve 1800 lumens for this same boost mode also, but further testing is necessary)
- Custom Titanium dual rocker 1-piece switch (really feels nice for EDC)
- EXCEED DESIGNS "RAMPANT V2 UI" (We created a special ramping UI which is VERY simple and not exciting, but we wanted something super minimal. How it works: Rocker up = smooth ramp up | Rocker down = smooth ramp down. Tail switch has memory at whatever ramp setting selected and half click will trigger boost tactical without click. No other fancy features or any other confusing UI features. (I know some people want this, but I want ultra-simple, because nobody seems to be doing this)
- GRADE-5 TITANUM (Aluminum version will reach 1800 lumens for much longer on turbo and will likely reach similar specs to the Fenix LD30
- Removable CNC'd titanium pocket clip (May come up with an option for a clip option as well similar to the LD30 by Fenix.
- TIR LENS (Very nice wide with consistent spread similar beam as Wuben C3 light)
- COPPER internal board etc
- IP68+
- Dimensions: 123mm length X 25mm front diameter and 24mm rear diameter with a center diameter of 22mm.
- Designed in the USA, Made in CHINA/USA by Wuben or Fenix factory likely, still finalizing.
Photos of our prototype:
Initial graph testing.
Video showing ramping mode seen below (Not the best due to bad camera, but you can see somewhat of the effect)
Here's my initial questions from the gurus here:
- Do you think the graph and specs are too underwhelming to "exceed"?
- Do you like the overall simple "RAMPANT UI V2" function as described?
- Do you think the SST40 5K would be good? Or would you prefer another chip, such as a higher CRI chip etc?
- Do you like our appearance and design of the housing + clip + button?
- Do you think this light in it's current form would sell? or do you think this is a weak product idea? (I am OK with people being tough on me)
You can be super critical if you want, I am not afraid of being bashed, so let the games begin! But if you like it, I'd love to know, I have put a LOT of hours into refining this design so far, but I want to ensure it isn't lack luster out of the gate!