HDS Systems 1xAA and/or 2xAA ??

Henry, can you tease us with an ETA?

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Hobbs,

I can tease you all night long. But it is probably easier to tell you what I have already posted. We are planning a 2xAA battery compartment that will be compatible with our EDC Executive/Tactical (Ra Clicky) line of flashlights. It is entering production and should be available in a couple of months.

As with the R17670 battery compartment that proceeded it, we wanted to make sure the battery compartment design was solid before coming out with the other members of the family. I am sure you understand.

Henry.

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No 1xAA version?

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the.Mtn.Man said:

No 1xAA version?

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If using the same head, spacing (or length) is probably the determining factor. Just guessing.

Personally, I would be satisfied, so no purchases for me until it arrives (I.e. Buying more flashlights, at the moment I am content)

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Any chance for an XPG?

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HDS_Systems said:

Hobbs,

I can tease you all night long. But it is probably easier to tell you what I have already posted. We are planning a 2xAA battery compartment that will be compatible with our EDC Executive/Tactical (Ra Clicky) line of flashlights. It is entering production and should be available in a couple of months.

As with the R17670 battery compartment that proceeded it, we wanted to make sure the battery compartment design was solid before coming out with the other members of the family. I am sure you understand.

Henry.

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Wait, are you teasing us there?

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back to life....where is it at

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Also, what are the other members of the family...?

I'm really hoping it's the 240t.

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Tricker,

The wonders of machine shops and production... I think the shop has finally finished the pre-anodize operations and the tubes are going out for anodizing. Then there are the post-anodize operations and assembly left. We are probably still a few weeks out.

Henry.

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Henry, I understand that these 2XAA tubes can't be used with Li-Ion as it would exceed the voltage range. Could it safely be used with 2X Energizer lithium AAs? If I am not wrong, each Energizer lithium AA starts out at 1.8 volts, and two makes it 3.6 volts. Is that within the operating range of the clicky? I am almost certain it's ok but just want to reconfirm as I have forgotten what is the operating voltage for your light engine.

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pjandyho said:

Henry, I understand that these 2XAA tubes can't be used with Li-Ion as it would exceed the voltage range. Could it safely be used with 2X Energizer lithium AAs? If I am not wrong, each Energizer lithium AA starts out at 1.8 volts, and two makes it 3.6 volts. Is that within the operating range of the clicky? I am almost certain it's ok but just want to reconfirm as I have forgotten what is the operating voltage for your light engine.

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I'll confirm it !

Yes, you can use it safely. Rembember that a freshly charged li-ion can be up to 4,2 V and it's supported by the circuit. No problem using lithium AA and imagine the runtime !

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HDS_Systems said:

Tricker,

The wonders of machine shops and production... I think the shop has finally finished the pre-anodize operations and the tubes are going out for anodizing. Then there are the post-anodize operations and assembly left. We are probably still a few weeks out.

Henry.

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Well, I can wait for my 2xAA as I need a new "head" to buy with it. You know, it breaks my heart having bodies lay around without a head, and I actually have anything available...

Another problem of mine currently is the lack of budget, but I'd be happy to buy my 240CE-2xAA by the end of... november! :devil:

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Henry,

A few weeks is not too long to wait. At least the 17670 tubes that I should get this week from the UK supplier will get some use before I swap over on the 170T Clicky and the High CRI Clicky! :twothumbs

Seriously I think that the availability of 2xAA tubes will really help some people who were on the shelf about getting a HDS light. Now there really is no excuse.

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Harry999 said:

Seriously I think that the availability of 2xAA tubes will really help some people who were on the shelf about getting a HDS light. Now there really is no excuse.

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...XP-G and 1xAA?

Seriously though, I'm in awe of the amount of praise that HDS receives. I'm sure that it's only a matter of time before I jump on the bandwagon!

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Yup, single AA is when I'll bite. Otherwise I'll just go for 1xCR123, 2xAA is a little too long...

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I would love a high CRI with both a 123 tube and a 2xAA tube.

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Colorblinded said:

I would love a high CRI with both a 123 tube and a 2xAA tube.

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+ 1 - great combo!!!

James....:thumbsup:

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kdaq said:

Seriously though, I'm in awe of the amount of praise that HDS receives.

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And every bit of it is deserved. They really are wonderful lights. Hold one in your hand and you know you're holding a quality product. Any misgivings I might have had about spending $150 on a flashlight evaporated the moment I picked it up.

Any plan by HDS to make an AA clicky?

I think I would love one of those in 1xAA, too! I know my Eneloops sure would.

Re: Any plan by HDS to make an AA clicky?

Hello,

Within the Clicky thread there has been talk (i.e. from Henry) of a 2AA Clicky.