The time has come to start a sales thread for the new TnC Micro-Flex N cell light that has been under discussion here: *Announcing - TnC N-Cell - Micro-Flex Series *
Chris at TnC pioneered the first rechargeable N cell light here on CPF. The light included a number of innovations such as reflectors machined into the small heads. With the advances in LEDs, with the new N cell size Li-ion available from AW, and the FLuPIC multi level drivers produced by Goldserve, a whole new generation of TnC N cell light has been formed in the TnC Micro-Flex Series. This series will include N cell lights and likely accessories as well as other offerings in development. At the core of the Micro-Flex is the TnC Micro threaded canister. These canisters house 10.5mm drivers or Direct Drive modules that can run K2 TFFC LEDs in one design for either Cree, Seoul, or Luxeons in the second design. Both these designs thread into the same lights, however the Cree LEDs are mated with a head that does not require a reflector for flood use. This run of Micro-Flex lights will use the McR-10 reflector which produces a large spot and significant flood. The shorter light below is the tear drop with the Cree head.
Although the capacity of the N cell Li-ion is as small as its size, the FLuPIC multi level driver allows respectable run time on Medium and Low levels which produce a significant amount of light, often much more than needed or even wanted in a key chain light unless the light is used on the Low setting. For those who just want a Micro Blaster the DD setup will be the trick. This will put a strain on the battery and is not really suited well for the Seoul other than true momentary use (signaling). We will consider building AAA Li-ion tubes and with these the blaster will be formidable due to the battery's ability to deliver the juice. For those wishing to have throw we will also consider building perhaps our own reflectors for larger heads.
We are building the tubes to fit either the Li-ion N cell batteries or the NiMh or standard N cells that are available. We do not have a suitable NiMh or standard N cell driver at this time but are building the potential into the lights for when we can deliver on this configuration so that buyers will have this flexibility in the future. We are also looking into building a mechanical micro switch into a 350mA CC driver for simple two stage Li-ion applications.
We will begin with the aluminum versions of the Micro-Flex and follow up with Titanium versions. The first stage of machining is already complete on the aluminum K2/Seoul lights so expressing interest to reserve what you want soon will likely be key to getting a desired light. These lights will be built in small runs and there may not be more made available with these designs, but we are not going put that in stone.
Below is the pricing schedule for the TnC Micro Flex Series N cell lights.
Micro-Flex Curve
Raw Aluminum
$156
EN Plated Aluminum
$163
Gold Plated Aluminum
$163
Titanium
$240
Micro-Flex Tear Drop
Raw Aluminum
$161
EN Plated Aluminum
$168
Gold Plated Aluminum
$168
Titanium
$252
Micro-Flex Diamond Mill
Raw Aluminum
$168
EN Plated Aluminum
$175
Gold Plated Aluminum
$176
Titanium
$277
These include A/R Coated Mineral Glass, O-Rings, Silver Plated Key-Ring, Canister, FLuPIC Converter Board, and latest Flux bin LEDs. The negative battery contact aligns with a fitted peg at the bottom of the battery tube. Direct Drive Canisters in the lights are $10 less.
Please note, the Micro-Flex Curve is the same body as the Tear drop but without the milling as shown below.
To sum up the choices:
1. Gold, EN, or bare aluminum
2. FLuPIC or DD for Li-ion N cell only
3. Cree R2 WH, or R2 WG bin, Seoul USW0H or USV0H, K2 TFFC of unknown bin (we have an order in)
4. Diamond, Tear Drop, or plain curved body
It is unclear to me at this point whether demand will exceed supply so if there is a list keeper to volunteer who can bring forward the interest from *Announcing - TnC N-Cell - Micro-Flex Series * it would be much appreciated. This is a preliminary sales post on my part and I will add more to this post and provide updates as they occur and when I'm not so tired.:thinking:
Chris at TnC pioneered the first rechargeable N cell light here on CPF. The light included a number of innovations such as reflectors machined into the small heads. With the advances in LEDs, with the new N cell size Li-ion available from AW, and the FLuPIC multi level drivers produced by Goldserve, a whole new generation of TnC N cell light has been formed in the TnC Micro-Flex Series. This series will include N cell lights and likely accessories as well as other offerings in development. At the core of the Micro-Flex is the TnC Micro threaded canister. These canisters house 10.5mm drivers or Direct Drive modules that can run K2 TFFC LEDs in one design for either Cree, Seoul, or Luxeons in the second design. Both these designs thread into the same lights, however the Cree LEDs are mated with a head that does not require a reflector for flood use. This run of Micro-Flex lights will use the McR-10 reflector which produces a large spot and significant flood. The shorter light below is the tear drop with the Cree head.
Although the capacity of the N cell Li-ion is as small as its size, the FLuPIC multi level driver allows respectable run time on Medium and Low levels which produce a significant amount of light, often much more than needed or even wanted in a key chain light unless the light is used on the Low setting. For those who just want a Micro Blaster the DD setup will be the trick. This will put a strain on the battery and is not really suited well for the Seoul other than true momentary use (signaling). We will consider building AAA Li-ion tubes and with these the blaster will be formidable due to the battery's ability to deliver the juice. For those wishing to have throw we will also consider building perhaps our own reflectors for larger heads.
We are building the tubes to fit either the Li-ion N cell batteries or the NiMh or standard N cells that are available. We do not have a suitable NiMh or standard N cell driver at this time but are building the potential into the lights for when we can deliver on this configuration so that buyers will have this flexibility in the future. We are also looking into building a mechanical micro switch into a 350mA CC driver for simple two stage Li-ion applications.
We will begin with the aluminum versions of the Micro-Flex and follow up with Titanium versions. The first stage of machining is already complete on the aluminum K2/Seoul lights so expressing interest to reserve what you want soon will likely be key to getting a desired light. These lights will be built in small runs and there may not be more made available with these designs, but we are not going put that in stone.
Below is the pricing schedule for the TnC Micro Flex Series N cell lights.
Micro-Flex Curve
Raw Aluminum
$156
EN Plated Aluminum
$163
Gold Plated Aluminum
$163
Titanium
$240
Micro-Flex Tear Drop
Raw Aluminum
$161
EN Plated Aluminum
$168
Gold Plated Aluminum
$168
Titanium
$252
Micro-Flex Diamond Mill
Raw Aluminum
$168
EN Plated Aluminum
$175
Gold Plated Aluminum
$176
Titanium
$277
These include A/R Coated Mineral Glass, O-Rings, Silver Plated Key-Ring, Canister, FLuPIC Converter Board, and latest Flux bin LEDs. The negative battery contact aligns with a fitted peg at the bottom of the battery tube. Direct Drive Canisters in the lights are $10 less.
Please note, the Micro-Flex Curve is the same body as the Tear drop but without the milling as shown below.
To sum up the choices:
1. Gold, EN, or bare aluminum
2. FLuPIC or DD for Li-ion N cell only
3. Cree R2 WH, or R2 WG bin, Seoul USW0H or USV0H, K2 TFFC of unknown bin (we have an order in)
4. Diamond, Tear Drop, or plain curved body
It is unclear to me at this point whether demand will exceed supply so if there is a list keeper to volunteer who can bring forward the interest from *Announcing - TnC N-Cell - Micro-Flex Series * it would be much appreciated. This is a preliminary sales post on my part and I will add more to this post and provide updates as they occur and when I'm not so tired.:thinking:
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(the prices are listed, so I though I'd stake my claim!)
