ThruNite Catapult V2 Detailed Pics!

[csshih]

:nana: Just havin' fun here.

check out the link below for lots of pics :naughty:

http://brightside.lumensreview.com/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=78

 

[hyperloop]

Re: ThruNite Catapult Detailed Pics!

Holy total disassembly batman!

nice picture by the way

 

[csshih]

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well, I didn't take the driver portion apart.. I might break it! :nana:

 

[HIDblue]

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Thanks a bunch for the pics csshih, BUT...how 'bout some comparison beamshots between the V1 and V2???? :naughty:

And are you going to be spitting out a review of the V2 anytime soon???

 

[csshih]

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well.. there's a slight problem with that.

my V1 is lower ouptut than production
my reflector is physically dented -- which changes my beam.

the v2 is at a higher drive current than the production v1.. it will be slightly bright

I can notice it being brighter between proto v1 and v2. Not sure about production v1 and v2.

 

[HIDblue]

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Alright, alright...how about some hi-low beamshots of the V2 only then? :huh:

 

[csshih]

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will get them done tomorrow

 

[Purrkieset]

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After handling both versions, which interface do you prefer and why? I read that they changed how the v2 works.

 

[orbital]

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+

Hey Craig, could you describe the mode switching mechanism,
..is it like other 'twist type' further down the head??

~ Thanks for the photos...:devil: V2 looks like a winner!

 

[csshih]

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you are turning the actual tube portion. -- where the battery tube meets the driver portion.
I prefer the V2 UI.. much simpler to use if I'm ever in a problematic situation.
also, the level spacing seems nice -- use it outside and see

 

[Fusion_m8]

Hey Craig:

How's the tint on the V2? Would the tint of the V2 be as warm as the M1X? I figured there's not much point getting the V2 if the tint is too cool to be useful outdoors.

 

[csshih]

sorry, I haven't handled a M1X, but it's a standard cool white MC-E, right? It seems the SST50s are slightly warmer than the MC-Es we're used to.

 

[Rod911]

I'm interested in getting the SS bezel when they start selling them seperately. Can you confirm if the V2's bezel fits in your pre-production Catapult's head?

 

[csshih]

they are compatible, at least on my sample.

 

[geek1]

Is it just me or does the tube on the right (V1) looks WAY better then the one on the left (V2)?! MUCH better quality knurling and no chips/flaws in the anodizing...

 

[Igor Porto]

The question that lots of people want to know the answer: is the steel bezel compatible with the v1?

edit: Craig, my Catapult is a v1 made in 2010 and has the same switch contact as the v2 in your pics. My reflectors (both OP and SMO) also have to have a slightly bigger opening, it doesn't touch the LED, I think it's just the earlier versions that were smaller.

 

[csshih]

Is it just me or does the tube on the right (V1) looks WAY better then the one on the left (V2)?! MUCH better quality knurling and no chips/flaws in the anodizing...

just some bits and particles from the factory.. I should have cleaned off the lights before taking the pictures, sorry.
also, the new version is the one with the better knurling. the cuts are done straight (like | ) instead of ( / ) , which makes it grippier.. I think.

The question that lots of people want to know the answer: is the steel bezel compatible with the v1?

edit: Craig, my Catapult is a v1 made in 2010 and has the same switch contact as the v2 in your pics. My reflectors (both OP and SMO) also have to have a slightly bigger opening, it doesn't touch the LED, I think it's just the earlier versions that were smaller.

I answered earlier that mine were compatible. thanks for the info on the reflectors.

 

[Igor Porto]

Thanks Craig.

 

[purelite]

Your gonna get all those parts mixed up!!!:nana:

 

[AardvarkSagus]

Whooie! Fun stuff there. Can't wait to read the review.