HazeElctrc
Newly Enlightened
I just cant see any situation where a light pod would not have an advantage .
Im starting to get tired of these lights that are pushing way to mush max lumens on one cell with no way to choose output. I dont see why some one would want a complete light and body throwing 4000 lumens in a big clunky package for like 700 bucks. Even basic light pods on amazon throw 2000 easy for like 15 bucks.
It also allows you complete modulation of the battery pack . you can still use any light pod, which is just the Led and board part of the light enclosed in a rugged case with a wired option that can go into any compatible source from usb to Ebike port.
I just can see any complete uni body light on the market that could beat a light poded version, if you guys see any flashlight that can be broken down unscrewed into just the light with a wired option , please link me. I have chopped some flashlights and just attached wires it worked ok but got dim over time and I had to hit the switch to turn it back to full power.
It still was cool just not a durable solution and I dont know how to convert it perfectly at the moment.
I have seen a few cycling pods at around 80 bucks but even that only beats the amazon pods in size because its a single led . some of the more spiffy lights cost hundreds, and Im never paying that when I can spend less than 50 bucks for 2000 lumens with full control over the battery.
I do loose strobe and lower powered modes out right but its not gone it just take a bit more skill to program a full bms.
I personally can throw together a batter pack and a switch so far it does what I need. I just use the battery pack as the timer to know how muchtime I will get. Basicaly I can run multiple version of lithium cells or even NIH. The light pod I have now costs 15 bucks and has been smashed and bashed , it mounts perfectly to gopro/garmin bar mount and also can act as a an aero bar rest lol.
So beyond a baton light or a very specific light , why are not all modern led lights modular and adaptable. you can even have the 3d printed case to turn any light pod into a hand held flash light , or a strap mounted trail light or a helmet mounted commute light. I have got way more functions out of my basic Diy light pods than any of these tactical lights.
Even weapon lights are basically light pods in the same configuration , if you use a wire to turn it on. wouldnt be hard to snap a small battery onto a light pod . light pods could also be formed into many shapes compared to didcated flashlight systems .
So I know Im never spending 100 plus bucks on a some O-light Tacticrap anymore. I still can can the same hand held package with my 15 dollar or less amazon light pod, thats still water proof and more durable. Its also able to loose parts and not the entire system, where if you loose a flash light thats it game over , if the cord breaks or loose the battery no biggy just get a new battery,most 18650s I have are used and recycled so I pay nothing for a pack. and over all philosophy of the light pod flashlight is it will cost less and be easier to replace for the consumer. it will be just a wire board anf emitter . it shouldn't cost more than 50 bucks for a real spiffy 3d cut tianium or brass and gold plated heat sync .
thats my 2cents please feel free to expain where a modular flashlight that can turn into a light pod, snapp into different cases or bodies, and used cany volatge compatable battery would loose to a fix body light . Keep in mind with 3d printing you can also just print a or fabricate a body that can hold any emmiter and board say 20mm or 16mm will all fit in the same body allowing you even further customize your light pod portion. you have all the same function of a slim EDC light, it just can break a part out of the body/case/handle!
Im starting to get tired of these lights that are pushing way to mush max lumens on one cell with no way to choose output. I dont see why some one would want a complete light and body throwing 4000 lumens in a big clunky package for like 700 bucks. Even basic light pods on amazon throw 2000 easy for like 15 bucks.
It also allows you complete modulation of the battery pack . you can still use any light pod, which is just the Led and board part of the light enclosed in a rugged case with a wired option that can go into any compatible source from usb to Ebike port.
I just can see any complete uni body light on the market that could beat a light poded version, if you guys see any flashlight that can be broken down unscrewed into just the light with a wired option , please link me. I have chopped some flashlights and just attached wires it worked ok but got dim over time and I had to hit the switch to turn it back to full power.
It still was cool just not a durable solution and I dont know how to convert it perfectly at the moment.
I have seen a few cycling pods at around 80 bucks but even that only beats the amazon pods in size because its a single led . some of the more spiffy lights cost hundreds, and Im never paying that when I can spend less than 50 bucks for 2000 lumens with full control over the battery.
I do loose strobe and lower powered modes out right but its not gone it just take a bit more skill to program a full bms.
I personally can throw together a batter pack and a switch so far it does what I need. I just use the battery pack as the timer to know how muchtime I will get. Basicaly I can run multiple version of lithium cells or even NIH. The light pod I have now costs 15 bucks and has been smashed and bashed , it mounts perfectly to gopro/garmin bar mount and also can act as a an aero bar rest lol.
So beyond a baton light or a very specific light , why are not all modern led lights modular and adaptable. you can even have the 3d printed case to turn any light pod into a hand held flash light , or a strap mounted trail light or a helmet mounted commute light. I have got way more functions out of my basic Diy light pods than any of these tactical lights.
Even weapon lights are basically light pods in the same configuration , if you use a wire to turn it on. wouldnt be hard to snap a small battery onto a light pod . light pods could also be formed into many shapes compared to didcated flashlight systems .
So I know Im never spending 100 plus bucks on a some O-light Tacticrap anymore. I still can can the same hand held package with my 15 dollar or less amazon light pod, thats still water proof and more durable. Its also able to loose parts and not the entire system, where if you loose a flash light thats it game over , if the cord breaks or loose the battery no biggy just get a new battery,most 18650s I have are used and recycled so I pay nothing for a pack. and over all philosophy of the light pod flashlight is it will cost less and be easier to replace for the consumer. it will be just a wire board anf emitter . it shouldn't cost more than 50 bucks for a real spiffy 3d cut tianium or brass and gold plated heat sync .
thats my 2cents please feel free to expain where a modular flashlight that can turn into a light pod, snapp into different cases or bodies, and used cany volatge compatable battery would loose to a fix body light . Keep in mind with 3d printing you can also just print a or fabricate a body that can hold any emmiter and board say 20mm or 16mm will all fit in the same body allowing you even further customize your light pod portion. you have all the same function of a slim EDC light, it just can break a part out of the body/case/handle!
