bwaites
Flashlight Enthusiast
We (myself and another very reputable CPF member who has asked to remain on the background for now) are only a short time away from bringing this light to CPF members. Initial run of 30-100 lights with bulb options to include the Osram 62138, 64623, and 64625 among others.
The electical package has been proofed and proven.
Now for a few feelers.
The Mule prototype has been posted for your perusal.
(For some reason the link isn't working, if one of the mods can help, I'd appreciate it! It is working in the original thread)
This is a proto using the triagular 3x4 stack of 5/4A batteries. It is almost exactly the length of the 3D mag, while being exactly 2/10 of an inch larger in diameter. Most people don't notice it is larger unless they have just held a D mag.
However, we can also make this light with a 4x3 square pack of the same batteries. This would make the light only 8 inches in length, while increasing the diameter roughly another 2/10 of an inch. I am 6'3", and this increase, while noticeable, is still tolerable.
We would, however, like your thoughts about this size difference before we proceed.
To answer a few easy questions.
1) Probable type III anodizing.
2) Initial lights will have a 3 inch head and reflector designed by another well known CPFer.
3) There MAY (note emphasis on MAY) be a stealth head the size of a mag head. This will be order dependant.
4) Ergonomics will be very Mag like, and parts for repair, if necessary, will be readily available. (We don't anticipate the need for repairs, but with limited runs, we feel it important to at least think about it!)
5) These lights are on the cutting edge of handheld lights, while fun to play with, they are definitely NOT toys. They burn EXTREMELY hot in front of the light, and are not designed for use by young children, (or older irresponsible children for that matter). As one of my Beta testers said, "This is the light you want to take to a deserted island, because before the battery burns out, you could have gotten your fire started!" My 3 Beta testers have all ordered lights!!
Long- 8
Short- 11
Either- 6
Numbers may not be consistent with the posts here as I do get a few emails and PMs.
Bill
image edited by rothrandir, lets see if this vorks now...
THANKS ROTH! I'll eventually figure it out!
The electical package has been proofed and proven.
Now for a few feelers.
The Mule prototype has been posted for your perusal.
(For some reason the link isn't working, if one of the mods can help, I'd appreciate it! It is working in the original thread)
This is a proto using the triagular 3x4 stack of 5/4A batteries. It is almost exactly the length of the 3D mag, while being exactly 2/10 of an inch larger in diameter. Most people don't notice it is larger unless they have just held a D mag.
However, we can also make this light with a 4x3 square pack of the same batteries. This would make the light only 8 inches in length, while increasing the diameter roughly another 2/10 of an inch. I am 6'3", and this increase, while noticeable, is still tolerable.
We would, however, like your thoughts about this size difference before we proceed.
To answer a few easy questions.
1) Probable type III anodizing.
2) Initial lights will have a 3 inch head and reflector designed by another well known CPFer.
3) There MAY (note emphasis on MAY) be a stealth head the size of a mag head. This will be order dependant.
4) Ergonomics will be very Mag like, and parts for repair, if necessary, will be readily available. (We don't anticipate the need for repairs, but with limited runs, we feel it important to at least think about it!)
5) These lights are on the cutting edge of handheld lights, while fun to play with, they are definitely NOT toys. They burn EXTREMELY hot in front of the light, and are not designed for use by young children, (or older irresponsible children for that matter). As one of my Beta testers said, "This is the light you want to take to a deserted island, because before the battery burns out, you could have gotten your fire started!" My 3 Beta testers have all ordered lights!!
Long- 8
Short- 11
Either- 6
Numbers may not be consistent with the posts here as I do get a few emails and PMs.
Bill
image edited by rothrandir, lets see if this vorks now...
THANKS ROTH! I'll eventually figure it out!
