Ozythemandias
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The HDSRB Project - PREORDER LIVE
UPDATE: Preorder is currently live here: https://photonphreaks.com/collections/all/products/gift-card?variant=32040845607008
Some of you may already be aware of this project from FB but now that it's becoming closer to reality I'll share it here.
The idea is to create a "head" that replaces the existing reflector and bezel to increase throw and add functionality to the HDS light you ready own. The LED and beloved driver/UI will remained unchanged, and the design is intended to follow Henry's philosophies of Robust Durability and Reliability.
Since it's not a new head per se, I'm calling it the HDSRB for HD(S)earch & Rescue Bezel
Ballpark price will be around $300 per HDSRB. Creating a high quality, custom US Made reflector in small batches is shockingly pricey! The entirety of the unit will be Made In The US to the highest standards and will feature a custom reflector and UCL glass. I ran a quick poll on FB and received enough interest to pursue it so I'll be making an run of only 25 units, one of which will be mine of course. I hope to have prototypes in hand within a week or so. I'm unsure if there will be additional production runs after the initial 25pcs, that depends on demand and more importantly, if the machinist will be willing/ have time.
It's all very much still in the development stages, here's a rough sketch of it on an 18650 body:
UPDATE: Preorder is currently live here: https://photonphreaks.com/collections/all/products/gift-card?variant=32040845607008
Some of you may already be aware of this project from FB but now that it's becoming closer to reality I'll share it here.
The idea is to create a "head" that replaces the existing reflector and bezel to increase throw and add functionality to the HDS light you ready own. The LED and beloved driver/UI will remained unchanged, and the design is intended to follow Henry's philosophies of Robust Durability and Reliability.
Since it's not a new head per se, I'm calling it the HDSRB for HD(S)earch & Rescue Bezel
Ballpark price will be around $300 per HDSRB. Creating a high quality, custom US Made reflector in small batches is shockingly pricey! The entirety of the unit will be Made In The US to the highest standards and will feature a custom reflector and UCL glass. I ran a quick poll on FB and received enough interest to pursue it so I'll be making an run of only 25 units, one of which will be mine of course. I hope to have prototypes in hand within a week or so. I'm unsure if there will be additional production runs after the initial 25pcs, that depends on demand and more importantly, if the machinist will be willing/ have time.
It's all very much still in the development stages, here's a rough sketch of it on an 18650 body:
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