dilettante
Newly Enlightened
Headlamps are simple. Here are the ingredients for my dream SureFire Headlamp.
1. A hinge to connect a Surefire head to the head strap(s).
1a. Half of the hinge would attach to the strap.
1b. The other half would have a threaded male extension to which the user could screw the SureFire head. This piece could be molded out of Nitrolon or another polymer.
2. An "extension cord".
2a. A threaded female cap to attach one end of the cord to the body of the SureFire light being used as a headlamp. This would be a "dummy head" to replace and carry current to the real head when used on the headlamp assembly. This component could be molded out of Nitolon or another polymer as well.
2b. An electrical cord to carry juice from the body of the SureFire light to the head mounted on the headlamp assembly. This cord should be long enough to permit the user to store the body where the he reach it to manipulate the switch (e.g. in a pocket).
3. Head strap(s)
Since much of this SureFire accessory could be molded out of plastic, it seems like the production costs should be low compared to what SureFire or a third party could get for them. I know pay too much for it (up to $40), and I'm sure there are other flashaholics out there who would. Anyone listening?
1. A hinge to connect a Surefire head to the head strap(s).
1a. Half of the hinge would attach to the strap.
1b. The other half would have a threaded male extension to which the user could screw the SureFire head. This piece could be molded out of Nitrolon or another polymer.
2. An "extension cord".
2a. A threaded female cap to attach one end of the cord to the body of the SureFire light being used as a headlamp. This would be a "dummy head" to replace and carry current to the real head when used on the headlamp assembly. This component could be molded out of Nitolon or another polymer as well.
2b. An electrical cord to carry juice from the body of the SureFire light to the head mounted on the headlamp assembly. This cord should be long enough to permit the user to store the body where the he reach it to manipulate the switch (e.g. in a pocket).
3. Head strap(s)
Since much of this SureFire accessory could be molded out of plastic, it seems like the production costs should be low compared to what SureFire or a third party could get for them. I know pay too much for it (up to $40), and I'm sure there are other flashaholics out there who would. Anyone listening?