" Build this " thread

+


Ideas you would like to see in flashlight designs
simple~complex_____ there is no right or wrong here

hopefully manufactures listen up..:thumbsup:



For starters:

Someone build a P60 host that has an Infinitely Variable Magnetic Ring built in, for using single mode drop-ins.

I would imagine this could only be done if this driver were part of the light and the P60 modules would have to be driverless(like a Surefire L1).

AW made a soft start, 3 mode switch that fit in the tailcap of Surefire's.

Link for information:

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb...an-Driver-Switch-For-SF-P-C-M-series-Tail-Cap

In the Surefire 2014 thread I posted my desire for a new E1L type light with a slight increase in output and the old L4 "wall of light" beam pattern. I would love that. I am not a huge fan of TIR and nearly all their smaller lights use it. I prefer a nice big hotspot, ample spill.

My list would be:

No PWM.

No preflash.

No "soft start".

No reverse clickies.

No strobe if you don't want it.

All levels selectable one-handed from tailcap.

All very simple, reasonable requests.

Very happy with my HDS, D10 and Gladius which meet all of these criteria. It would be good to see a few more of the current crop of 500+ Lumen lights keeping it as simple as these.

Build your light with the TIR super-spot optic, sure. But put a ring of emitters under the optic and reflectorize the heck out of the optic holder cavity. Now we just need to come up with a UI for this sleek new flood-to-throw capability you have.

The Fenix E01 in AA. The same level of build quality, potting, output - everything. Except in an AA format.

Zebralight 18650 with a triple Nichia 219B!.

i want a nitecore chameleon with a selector ring srt 6 style, standby in the middle, turn left for fully variable xpe red or go right for fully variable xpg2. cant stand flicking through too many outputs to get what i want so i wont buy the stock one now.

nbp said:

In the Surefire 2014 thread I posted my desire for a new E1L type light with a slight increase in output and the old L4 "wall of light" beam pattern. I would love that. I am not a huge fan of TIR and nearly all their smaller lights use it. I prefer a nice big hotspot, ample spill.

Click to expand...

Add the L1/EB1 tactical switch and I'd buy one.

TMedina said:

The Fenix E01 in AA. The same level of build quality, potting, output - everything. Except in an AA format.

Click to expand...

And give it an XP-E R4 behind an optic. Looooonng runtimes!

AA
Tail Standing
Forward / Momentary rear clicky
Side switch mode selection
.3 / 3 / 30 / 200 lumen output modes
high cri
Deep carry, bezel down, pocket clip

What amazes me is that such a light doesn't already exist. Really. Why? Those are all such basic features, yet no one has managed to put them all together yet.

TMedina said:

The Fenix E01 in AA. The same level of build quality, potting, output - everything. Except in an AA format.

Click to expand...

Yes, that (if they keep it the same cost as the E01).

Heck, I also want a single D-cell version, or any 1 D cell light for that matter (smaller than a cut down Mag I mean)

Same cost or close - I' be willing to nudge up to $15.

Stress_Test said:

Yes, that (if they keep it the same cost as the E01).

Heck, I also want a single D-cell version

Click to expand...

A D cell E01 would be kinda nice if it came with adapters so it could run from any single D,C,AA or AAA

Stress_Test said:

, or any 1 D cell light for that matter (smaller than a cut down Mag I mean)

Click to expand...

There is a 1xD light, it's a Lumintop SD10

think2x said:

A D cell E01 would be kinda nice if it came with adapters so it could run from any single D,C,AA or AAA

Click to expand...

I've been thinking about this setup for Peak lights, with adapters to use different heads also.

Bump for more input!