New LOGAN LED flashlight

[smokelaw1]

Sweet. Look forward to the three way switch. I wonder if it will be a constant-turn (like ra) switch, or a multi-twist (like 4sevens).

I hope for the Ra-like interface. I will absolutely buy a 0(maybe 1)-4-8.

 

[fyrstormer]

multi-stage single-twist definitely beats multi-twist any day of the week.

 

[KDOG3]

If anyone else calls him, I think another great suggestion would be some kind of bezel down pocket clip. One that may "snap around" the body like some other lights we've seen. I've seen those "dangling" keychain pocket clips but I would be concerned about banging up the light with it. Anyway just a suggestion.....


And I hope Curt can work some time magic with my light so I can my grubby paws on it ASAP! LOL!

 

[fyrstormer]

Just finished our first Peak photoshoot. Here's a taste:

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I don't understand it, why do these look so nice?? I never go for two-tone stuff!

(says the guy with a two-tone Arc6 in his pocket 😛)

 

[LED_Thrift]

He seemed like a real nice guy so lets calm down and be cool with him....

+1

The GOOD news is actually GREAT news. The multilevel switch WILL be produced in the next month or so and will be a THREE level switch. Awesome. The settings will be variable. As I gather it the user will be able to configure the switch with certain percentages of output as they desire. .....

Now that really is GREAT news. I think the lack of levels has been holding Peak sales down for some time. If it is up to Peak quality standards it will make a lot of us really happy. I hope Curt explains how it functions when he posts here.

 

[smokelaw1]

+1


Now that really is GREAT news. I think the lack of levels has been holding Peak sales down for some time. If it is up to Peak quality standards it will make a lot of us really happy. I hope Curt explains how it functions when he posts here.

Indeed it is, and I agree with you. While a number of people don't need (or want) the million mode blinky flashy SOS make-you-breakfast modes, a small number of useful, well spaced levels in a bomber host and an equally (or at least as good as can be expected) bomber switching mechanism are desired by most poeple I know in a pocket light.

Really am excited about this!

 

[Curt R]

To clear up somethings about the multiple level tail switch:

We have a sample of the switch, it is a five position rotary switch rated at 0.5 amps of current. We will
use two 0.5 watt resistors of various values to give three levels of output. The sequence will be
off-low-medium-high-off. That way you may start from either end to turn the light on from off. It is a
constant on or off switch, no momentary. We also may offer the switch in several power level options,
or maybe not, don't know yet.

The proto design has been done but no testing or machining yet. We have many other projects to do first
including the four SR series lights. That being said, the tail switch will be at least two months and maybe
as much as four months off before I can get to it. The tail switch will work with the removable key ring
adapter style of bodies used in the pocket sized lights. And it may be restricted to the number 6 power
level lights and below.

Most older lights that can use the momentary push button switch will be able to use the multiple level
switch. Also we do not know what the cost will be yet. So those that are waiting for that switch before
buying a light, buy now because the wait is still a long way off. :shakehead:thinking::mecry:

Curt

 

[smokelaw1]

Curt,

Thanks a ton for the info. That sounds great, and I really like the o-l-m-h-o idea. Oh, and I had no intention of waiting for the switch to come out before buying another light!!

 

[fyrstormer]

Indeed it is, and I agree with you. While a number of people don't need (or want) the million mode blinky flashy SOS make-you-breakfast modes, a small number of useful, well spaced levels in a bomber host and an equally (or at least as good as can be expected) bomber switching mechanism are desired by most poeple I know in a pocket light.

Really am excited about this!

Hey, be fair now -- EVERYONE wants a light that can make them breakfast.

 

[Curt R]

Fire up the FR1200 and it will melt your butter, warm up your coffee, and maybe fry your egg. :twothumbs

Curt

 

[KDOG3]

To clear up somethings about the multiple level tail switch:

We have a sample of the switch, it is a five position rotary switch rated at 0.5 amps of current. We will
use two 0.5 watt resistors of various values to give three levels of output. The sequence will be
off-low-medium-high-off. That way you may start from either end to turn the light on from off. It is a
constant on or off switch, no momentary. We also may offer the switch in several power level options,
or maybe not, don't know yet.

The proto design has been done but no testing or machining yet. We have many other projects to do first
including the four SR series lights. That being said, the tail switch will be at least two months and maybe
as much as four months off before I can get to it. The tail switch will work with the removable key ring
adapter style of bodies used in the pocket sized lights. And it may be restricted to the number 6 power
level lights and below.

Most older lights that can use the momentary push button switch will be able to use the multiple level
switch. Also we do not know what the cost will be yet. So those that are waiting for that switch before
buying a light, buy now because the wait is still a long way off. :shakehead:thinking::mecry:

Curt

NOOOooooo! Argh I wish you would have told me that before I ordered a number 7! Maybe you did and I'm just so tired I didn't hear it.... However, any switch available for it should be able to work with all of the levels shouldn't it? Then it would work for more of your lights resulting in more sales - makes sense doesn't it? Dang. I REALLY hope you make it able to handle 1a....The reason I say that isn't *completely* selfish. You've also gotta consider that the #7 and 8 models are going to be the more popular ones but people may be hesitant to purchase them if the multilevel switch isn't compatable. I'd wait a little longer for a switch that would work with the 7s and 8s. Right guys?

 

[ElectronGuru]

...it is a five position rotary switch rated at 0.5 amps of current.

...any switch available for it should be able to work with all of the levels shouldn't it?

Sounds to me like the switch he's been able to get/fit is not rated for enough juice to handle the full power required for #8 output. Fixing it will mean finding another switch the same size that can handle more amps or changing the design of the light itself.


Finished the runtime on the SF 123 cell:
Level 8 produces 30 minutes at max bright
followed by 90 minutes at high
followed by 4 hours at medium
followed by 12 hours of slow gradual decline

 

[KDOG3]

Argh. That means I should probably cancel my order. I dont want the light without at least a low. Anyone remember the 2 stage switch that fit in the Surefire C/P series that the sandwiche shoppe sold? As I recall that switch could handle something like 2 amps. Maybe something like that could be built for the 7s and 8s. I'll call him tomorrow and see what he says about the switch. Dang.

 

[Curt R]

After two years of looking the next smallest rotary switch rated at one Amp is .75 inches diameter. This one
is only .38 inches diameter. The body of the Eiger is .5 inches. We are constrained by what is commercially
available.

Also I have not tested this switch yet, so I can only go by what the manufacturer specs the switch at, and
not what it's actual capacity is.

So just sit back, put a paper bag over your head and .
Curt

 

[KDOG3]

Curt I will call you tomorrow after I sleep on this....

 

[ElectronGuru]

Anyone remember the 2 stage switch that fit in the Surefire C/P series that the sandwiche shoppe sold? As I recall that switch could handle something like 2 amps.

If it helps, I believe that switch was designed by McGizmo...

 

[KDOG3]

If it helps, I believe that switch was designed by McGizmo...

Correct. I wonder if he could contact him somehow and see if there is something he could work out so that the Logan 7 & 8s' will be able to have a multilevel ability.

 

[MKLight]

Correct. I wonder if he could contact him somehow and see if there is something he could work out so that the Logan 7 & 8s' will be able to have a multilevel ability.

IIRC, Surefire put a stop to this as it was too similar to one of their patented designs...so probably/unfortunately it won't be an option...:shrug: 🙁

 

[kyhunter1]

I recently obtained a Peak Logan from Oveready and really like it so far. I have yet to try it on RCR's as I dont have any 16340's, but it is plenty bright on primaries. I would like to see some actual lumen values in BigC's integrating sphere on both battery types with extended runtimes so we can know for sure what is going on with this light. I hope it is 300 lumens OTF for a primary! I can tell just from ceiling bounce testing compared to my confirmed 250 to 300 OTF lumen Anto and Malkoff dropins, the Logan is not as bright. I know the beam profiles are different, but it appears to me that the Logan is not as bright. On primaries, I would say that the Logan is somewhere around 150-200 lumens OTF (I hope Im wrong here), which is awesome for any single primary cell edc light. It is plenty for me, and carrying this thing is really starting to grow on me! The new variable switch option is very interesting, want to here more from Peak on this.....

 

[Curt R]

With a 3 volt battery the current draw is 966 mA and the drive to the LED is 525 mA for a bare bulb output of
205 Lumens. With a 3.7 volt battery the draw is 1120 mA and the LED drive is 1000 mA for a Lumen output
of 351 in the bare bulb condition. Bare bulb foot-candle output is 60.2 and 93.5, the optic ratio is 26.5 to one.

Curt