UPDATE 3-16-05:
First photo of a complete LionCub body:
Of course more cuts are still to be made but this is an exact representation, aside from the finish, of how an assembled Cub will look... /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbsup.gif
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UPDATE 3-10-05:
Got some new pictures for you, both actual photographs of some LionCub parts now knurled, as well as CAD renderings of the upcoming LionHead accessory.
In this picture you can see the five grip bands created on the LionCub body now that knurling has been applied:
Note the teeny lil' diamond points all a-starin' back up atcha...
Here is one that just got done, still chucked up on the CNC lathe and ready to be parted:
A pic just to show there are indeed more brothers and sisters where these came from, all due to be born shortly:
But wait - what's this? Why sit around waiting while one project is going on, when we could be working on a follow up? So here are a couple of 3D renderings on the upcoming LionHead, which will transform the Cub into a light for ALL reasons:
I personally like the chunky, no-nonsense look, like a little Lion King on - steroids... /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grinser2.gif
This beamshot of a proto LionHead on a Cub test mule graphically illustrates the throw from an Lh-equipped Cub. It will literally transform the Cub into something that replaces just about every other light I have:
It quite cleanly outthrows the Space Needle II...
Hmmm...Big Sale on my Old Lights right after the Cubs ship...? /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif
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UPDATE 3-8-05:
The 200 PWM boards for the LionCub, programmed with the latest V.2 interface firmware, have just made their grand entrance to Hawaii...
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UPDATE 3-7-05:
The first couple of pieces to the LionCub body rolled off the CNC lathes today:
The battery tube's theme was designed to be reminiscent of prior MR Bulk™ custom-bodied lights such as the VIP and LionHeart, by adding a ridged area where the light would normally be gripped, with knurling of the tops of these ridges to create separate grip bands.
The yet-to-be-made final body piece, the bezel, will carry the ridged theme as well, except they will remain smooth to create contrast while at the same time adding interest to the overall look. "This ain't no twist-on light, sonny".
Sheesh, I feel like an automobile exterior designer now...
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Here is the proportionally correct CAD diagram of the body shape for the upcoming LionCub:
Although not shown here, there will be a cutout milled into one edge of the circumferential curvature of the bottom flare to create a lanyard passage. It is designed to still allow full, flat tailstanding ability.
The slimmed waist section will be the only knurled area. Top sections will remain smooth to allow for logo and inscription etching, as well as not interfering with the chamfered switch cutout. The switch is still located in the central body component (hereafter referred to as the Control Module).
The thickness of the integral heatsink (visible as the solid top section of the Control Module) has been made thicker than the LionHeart's to further improve thermal conductivity.
There are three o-ringed joints as in the LionHeart; however, the o-ring of the battery tube has been relocated to create a bore seal with the Control Module as opposed to the previous edge seal of the LH. This completely eliminates o-ring friction against the circuit board and ensures no twisting force will occur to cause mislocation of the switch, while still providing full waterproofing.
The overall length is tentatively ~2.98 inches.
First photo of a complete LionCub body:
Of course more cuts are still to be made but this is an exact representation, aside from the finish, of how an assembled Cub will look... /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbsup.gif
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UPDATE 3-10-05:
Got some new pictures for you, both actual photographs of some LionCub parts now knurled, as well as CAD renderings of the upcoming LionHead accessory.
In this picture you can see the five grip bands created on the LionCub body now that knurling has been applied:
Note the teeny lil' diamond points all a-starin' back up atcha...
Here is one that just got done, still chucked up on the CNC lathe and ready to be parted:
A pic just to show there are indeed more brothers and sisters where these came from, all due to be born shortly:
But wait - what's this? Why sit around waiting while one project is going on, when we could be working on a follow up? So here are a couple of 3D renderings on the upcoming LionHead, which will transform the Cub into a light for ALL reasons:
I personally like the chunky, no-nonsense look, like a little Lion King on - steroids... /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grinser2.gif
This beamshot of a proto LionHead on a Cub test mule graphically illustrates the throw from an Lh-equipped Cub. It will literally transform the Cub into something that replaces just about every other light I have:
It quite cleanly outthrows the Space Needle II...
Hmmm...Big Sale on my Old Lights right after the Cubs ship...? /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif
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UPDATE 3-8-05:
The 200 PWM boards for the LionCub, programmed with the latest V.2 interface firmware, have just made their grand entrance to Hawaii...
************************************************************
UPDATE 3-7-05:
The first couple of pieces to the LionCub body rolled off the CNC lathes today:
The battery tube's theme was designed to be reminiscent of prior MR Bulk™ custom-bodied lights such as the VIP and LionHeart, by adding a ridged area where the light would normally be gripped, with knurling of the tops of these ridges to create separate grip bands.
The yet-to-be-made final body piece, the bezel, will carry the ridged theme as well, except they will remain smooth to create contrast while at the same time adding interest to the overall look. "This ain't no twist-on light, sonny".
Sheesh, I feel like an automobile exterior designer now...
************************************************************
Here is the proportionally correct CAD diagram of the body shape for the upcoming LionCub:
Although not shown here, there will be a cutout milled into one edge of the circumferential curvature of the bottom flare to create a lanyard passage. It is designed to still allow full, flat tailstanding ability.
The slimmed waist section will be the only knurled area. Top sections will remain smooth to allow for logo and inscription etching, as well as not interfering with the chamfered switch cutout. The switch is still located in the central body component (hereafter referred to as the Control Module).
The thickness of the integral heatsink (visible as the solid top section of the Control Module) has been made thicker than the LionHeart's to further improve thermal conductivity.
There are three o-ringed joints as in the LionHeart; however, the o-ring of the battery tube has been relocated to create a bore seal with the Control Module as opposed to the previous edge seal of the LH. This completely eliminates o-ring friction against the circuit board and ensures no twisting force will occur to cause mislocation of the switch, while still providing full waterproofing.
The overall length is tentatively ~2.98 inches.
