Switching/mode question

[gcbryan]

http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.12325

Looking at this P7 with two modes via clicky switch. I'm not sure I understand how the modes work yet.

If you removed the tail switch and simply turned the light on and off via twisting the tail cap until connection was made what would happen?

Is the "logic" up by the led and is this just a standard clicky. Could you twist on and off quickly and change the modes?

Here a better one, MC-E, but it has 8 modes. It starts in mid, goes to Hi and then on and on. However, if I removed the tail switch and used it as a twisty would I twist it on and it would be at mid and if I twisted it on and off quickly it would be at hight and if I twisted it off then wouldn't I in effect have a 2 mode switch?

I'm just trying to see if this is the way it works.

 

[gav6280]

I know what your thinking.......:naughty:.

 

[hanachan]

This light changes its mode by a tail clicky switch mechanically :
off->on1 (connect through resistor)->on2(direct drive)->off.
you can see the disassembled switch here.

So on & off by twisting the tail cap results on & off without mode change.

 

[gcbryan]

Thanks.

So if you only removed the microswitch and did nothing else other than use the twisting tail cap you would have a one mode light and that mode would be whatever the first mode was. Right?

This light changes its mode by a tail clicky switch mechanically :
off->on1 (connect through resistor)->on2(direct drive)->off.
you can see the disassembled switch here.

So on & off by twisting the tail cap results on & off without mode change.

 

[gcbryan]

I like to picture what I would like reality to be and then try to come as close as I can at the moment.;)

What I would like ideally is an all black 2 18650 cell MC-E with a regular bezel and no external heatsinking with effective internal heatsinking for use only underwater. A thermistor on the board that would reduce current when temps got too high would be perfect. I'd like magnetic switching with 3 modes (100%,50%,20%).

I would also like the same thing in a 1 18650 model. This model would be great for my usual Tuesday night dive, would be a little shorter and would not bump into my drysuit rings when mounted hands free.

I would also like a custom made Delrin Goodman handle with no sharp edges with a universal (within reason) light mounting system.

Regarding the light, I like the looks of the MTE MC-E without the 8 modes or the external heatsinking and with a magnetic switch.

There....now you know all my secrets including the fact that I have no machine shop or lathe skills or abilities and yet I want to do as much as I can to come close to this reality!

I know what your thinking.......:naughty:.