Universal Tail Switch Prototype

[McGizmo]

I call this a universal tail switch as for us modders, we are familiar with the battery tube and threads necessary to accept this tail switch. Below, it is shown on a heavily modified Arc LS 1xAA power pack that now houses a 123 cell and accepts both the LS head and proto tail switch. Time permitting, I plan to make a single and two cell tube for the Exe and KL1 bezels.

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Instead of starting from scratch on the tail switch housing, I used a SF E1 bezel that was also heavily modified. This switch works great with good ergonomics and feel!

- Don

 

[DSpeck]

Gorgeous work , McGizmo! I love it!

If you are going to have these made (like the e2/large-size adapter), they'll be great for mods!

Doug.

 

[B@rt]

Ooh I like it!
It even has a bezel down clip capability now!

 

[Sigman]

Now that proposal has "CLASS", looks good and should be sturdy. If that could be made "affordable"...I'd sure like to see that made available as an accessory!!

Hats off to you on this!!

 

[**DONOTDELETE**]

That is a well crafted product.

Any plans to make it available through Berkeley Point?

 

[MR Bulk]

This goes beyond a mod, this is a work of art. Further words I cannot type as I will now be dropping to my knees, crossing my heart, and clasping my hands in fervently whispered prayer...

 

[Darell]

Now wait... *Which* end does the light come out of?

I'm running out of exclamations, and beginning to sound like a broken record. But Damn, Don! Wrap one up for under my Xmas tree please!

 

[McGizmo]

Thanks guys! The tail switch works and feels better than it looks, IMHO.

Dot (.),

Were you formerly known as Prince? (joking) I do want to try to get both the kroll module, K4C (kroll for "Classic") as well as a version of the tail cap and rubber boot sourced if possible and made available, likely through Dat2zip's CPF store. Due to lack of funds and other parts that are coming out, it may take some doing to step up to the plate for this but I am pursuing it. I would like to have a couple variations in the tail cap itself; possibly one with embedded carbide chips and a castleated (sp) and sharpened edges that would be the KT model for guaranteed garment and epidermal shredding.

 

[hotfoot]

This demands a standing ovation! And the award for best use of a Kroll switch goes to... (drumroll)...

TADA! - Don "McGizmoe" McLeish!

DANG that looks soooooo @#$% cool!

 

[Lantern Jack O.]

That's a beaut, Don. Nice work.

--Steve

 

[**DONOTDELETE**]

Hey Don,
Will the final product be annodized?

BTW, I think Al Winder's fav dealer still has claim to the title [The] Prince.

Is that the pop singer with the missing rear pockets?

Don't forget the hex bezel.

Regards,
.

 

[McGizmo]

Originally posted by .:

Will the final product be annodized?

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Yes, unless it's Ti

( note: vapor ware is often made of unobtanium to insure long lasting stability and weight savings in storage)

Seriously, or at least an attempt, the hurdle will be the rubber boot. I doubt SF would be inclined to offer up their way cool boot as a seperate offering so it is likely an injection mold would have to be made and financed. This is a bit steep for a micro entrepreneur such as myself.

- Don

 

[woodbender]

There are cheaper ways to make rubber items such as the rubber boot you show. One way we make them for prototyping at my office is to machine an acrylic mold of the part with locating pins for each half. I can't remember if we use a urethane with rubber properties, or a black silicone. You pour your material into one half of the mold and then sandwich the mold halfs together and clamp down. Put the mold into a pressure pot to shrink any bubbles and wait until it cures. I will pursue the the materials further with my molder if you would like, and I could probably machine you an acrylic mold for some kind of trade.

 

[woodbender]

I forgot to mention that this method isn't the best way for "mass" production, but it can definitely produce a lot of parts in an economical manner.

 

[B@rt]

Just thinking, but would it be possible to fabricate the boot out of a thin piece of rubber,(like inner-tube) with a small circle of thicker material (like a shoe-sole

) glued together?

Maybe not suited for a big production run, but pretty easy for small quantities, and cost effective...

 

[JollyRoger]

OK, finally saw this....this is AWESOME, Don.
Very pretty...and looks like it would be a pleasure to use...

 

[Rothrandir]

that is beautiful don! truly amazing!

you know what would look nice...? bead-blasted!

 

[grift]

I'm DROOLING

Don, you are my hero

 

[yclo]

What did you use to cut the 6 grooves?

 

[grift]

yclo,

he didnt cut any grooves. that is an E1 bezel that he used. looks like he cut the front end of it down a bit too. smooooth