Introducing the 007 Tri-V CPF
The SPY 007 Tri-V CPF is a new concept light that I am currently prototyping, testing and considering. It is made from the standard SPY 007 light but with a new head and converter board. The standard 007 with a Seoul P4 emitter (007s) and the standard 007 with a Cree XR-E emitter (007c) that I have previously produced are currently in production. They are unaffected by this Tri-V exploration.
The Tri-V CPF has Triple Variable Color, Power, and Focus. This is not the first three variable light but it is taking this to a new level for such a small EDC. PK had a goal for a single flashlight that was to be able to vary the color, power and focus. I took that and combined it with what Don has done to create this Tri-V.
The Tri-V is still controlled by the 7 position rotary switch but with a new converter. There are three emitters in this light; a modified Cree XR-E, a Cree XP-E and a Cree MC-E. The Tri-V CPF will vary the color output from warm white to neutral white to cold white while varying the focus from a very wide 180 degree smooth flood to a typical flashlight reflector spot with spill to a tight 4 degree beam aspheric throw. All of this will transition while going through the 6 power levels.
The warm white flood is like a candle flame or campfire. It is a very inviting light to fill a room with. The neutral white is a higher CRI color like an over driven incan. It is a good overall color for a flashlight with a nice balance between throw and spill. Finally the cold white is a piercing high color temperature bluish-white providing maximum lumen output, maximum penetration in the night air and maximum throw.
The new STFu MK-II can switch between up to 3 emitters or emitter banks and it can run all the way up to 3A (14 watts). At that power, it has unlimited run time. However, due to heat dissipation limitations of the emitters in the tiny 007, it will be programmed with a timed auto cut back at those ultra levels. The SPY is a small EDC and that is not changing and nor are the laws of thermodynamics.
The Tri-V is about 0.2" thicker than the standard 007. The other two dimensions are mostly unchanged. This is a no compromise concept design with a head that is nearly as complicated as the body is. I am not pulling any punches here; it is as much as I can make it while still fitting the EDC mantra. This first pic is a teaser. It is only the side of the light. I am working on more pics and will get them up soon.
Cheers
Dave
The SPY 007 Tri-V CPF is a new concept light that I am currently prototyping, testing and considering. It is made from the standard SPY 007 light but with a new head and converter board. The standard 007 with a Seoul P4 emitter (007s) and the standard 007 with a Cree XR-E emitter (007c) that I have previously produced are currently in production. They are unaffected by this Tri-V exploration.
The Tri-V CPF has Triple Variable Color, Power, and Focus. This is not the first three variable light but it is taking this to a new level for such a small EDC. PK had a goal for a single flashlight that was to be able to vary the color, power and focus. I took that and combined it with what Don has done to create this Tri-V.
The Tri-V is still controlled by the 7 position rotary switch but with a new converter. There are three emitters in this light; a modified Cree XR-E, a Cree XP-E and a Cree MC-E. The Tri-V CPF will vary the color output from warm white to neutral white to cold white while varying the focus from a very wide 180 degree smooth flood to a typical flashlight reflector spot with spill to a tight 4 degree beam aspheric throw. All of this will transition while going through the 6 power levels.
The warm white flood is like a candle flame or campfire. It is a very inviting light to fill a room with. The neutral white is a higher CRI color like an over driven incan. It is a good overall color for a flashlight with a nice balance between throw and spill. Finally the cold white is a piercing high color temperature bluish-white providing maximum lumen output, maximum penetration in the night air and maximum throw.
The new STFu MK-II can switch between up to 3 emitters or emitter banks and it can run all the way up to 3A (14 watts). At that power, it has unlimited run time. However, due to heat dissipation limitations of the emitters in the tiny 007, it will be programmed with a timed auto cut back at those ultra levels. The SPY is a small EDC and that is not changing and nor are the laws of thermodynamics.
The Tri-V is about 0.2" thicker than the standard 007. The other two dimensions are mostly unchanged. This is a no compromise concept design with a head that is nearly as complicated as the body is. I am not pulling any punches here; it is as much as I can make it while still fitting the EDC mantra. This first pic is a teaser. It is only the side of the light. I am working on more pics and will get them up soon.
Cheers
Dave
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