Post Your Rotary Settings

broonzbane

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It's been a while since I've posted to this forum. The last HDS light I bought several years ago was a 170 lm High CRI Legacy Executive Clicky in Cerakote Orange. Previously having purchased the 200 lm Legacy Executive Rotary and 120 lm Legacy EDC Clicky.

Now happy to report I'm now also the owner of the 300 lm EDC Rotary, and I'm curious to see how everyone has their Rotary lights set up.

Post your settings! Here's mine:

A = Level 24 (max 300 lm)
B = Rotary (turn on)
C = Level 7
D = Tactical Strobe

Turn On Preset = Off
Automatic Turn Off = On
Button Lockout = On
Locator Flash = On
Pseudo Momentary = On
True Momentary = Off
Burst = On
Menus = On

broonzbane
 

toads

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Factory stock.

It's stupid simple. I can hand it to people and not worry. On and off is all I need. Hold for 100% while on is pretty neat.
 

Hogokansatsukan

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I always set my Rotary functions to this:

A = Level 24 (max 200 lm)
B = Rotary (turn on)
C = Pulsating Strope
D = Tactical Strobe

Turn On Preset = Off
Automatic Turn Off = On
Button Lockout = On
Locator Flash = Off
Pseudo Momentary = On
True Momentary = On
Burst = On
Menus = On
 

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I've been lazy and haven't programmed my lights. I did make some slight changes to a couple of my first rotaries, but nothing too far off of stock. One day when i'm bored, i will play around a little.
 

INFRNL

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In my minority opinion, the best way to program a rotary is to sell it and replace it with a clicky.
:shakehead:twak::p:buddies:

The best place to post about clickers is in a clicky thread :p

Stock rotaries here.
I didn't even realize this was for rotaries only til I saw modern/archi's responses:ohgeez:

Fair enough, lol ;)

Maybe I missed out, by passing on the alumibronze "archi-dento" rotary ....
I can't believe you passed on the one material you pushed for, I can understand wanting clicky though


A little jb weld & you're good to go.
:crackup::lolsign:
 

jon_slider

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A = Maximum (200 High CRI)
B = Rotary (forced turn on)
C = 40 lumens (Level 20)
D = Bicycle Flasher

Turn On Preset = On B
Automatic Turn Off = On
Button Lockout = Off
Locator Flash = Off
Pseudo Momentary = Off
True Momentary = Off
Burst = On
Menus = On
 
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fyrstormer

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In my minority opinion, the best way to program a rotary is to sell it and replace it with a clicky.
The astute observer would notice this thread is intended for people who actually use rotaries. :scowl:

- - -

I don't have an HDS Rotary yet, but when I do, I will configure it to have the closest I can get to a linear progression from moonlight to full-blast.
 
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ven

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A = Maximum (200 High CRI)
B = Rotary (forced turn on)
C = 40 lumens (Level 20)
D = Bicycle Flasher

Turn On Preset = On B
Automatic Turn Off = On
Button Lockout = Off
Locator Flash = Off
Pseudo Momentary = Off
True Momentary = Off
Burst = On
Menus = On


:faint:................:naughty::poke: you have a rotary????
 

Hogokansatsukan

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That's just for you, Hogo... :) You had me scared for a minute.

LOL! Yes, Henry and I did talk about 86ing the Clicky, but that will not happen for quite some time.
The Clicky is still more robust than the Rotary, though as tough as the Rotary is, it is mostly a moot point. There is less to go wrong with a Clicky (fewer parts, fewer moving parts, etc.) and it has a small but loyal following (10% of sales). So, the Clicky will be around for some time. It is highly doubtful that any special material runs will be done with it however because of the % of sales. Neither Henry or I carry the Executive anymore, but I still keep a couple around (one in a bug out bag with 2aa tube and another in 123 format).
 

peter yetman

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The astute observer would notice this thread is intended for people who actually use rotaries. :scowl:
Not being astute, but retaining a sense of humour, I've programmed my Rotary Tactical to resemble a clicky.
I really can't be doing with all that twisting like we did last Summer.
P
 

jon_slider

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I will configure it to have the closest I can get to a linear progression from moonlight to full-blast.

the 24 step increments cannot be changed. The rotary (and the clicky) ramps up or down, in preset steps:
see this link for a visual of the ramping
https://youtu.be/GA6vlgrk0fI?t=1229

besides the Rotary mode, there are 3 other presets available for you to change to your liking.. press for maximumum, or strobe, or not. Double click for a preset medium, triple click for strobe.. or whatever level you want. But the Rotary dial can already easily access the lowest mode, so there is no need to use preset D for that, the way it is on a Clicky..
see this link for a visual of preset C and D
https://youtu.be/GA6vlgrk0fI?t=1112

Neither Henry or I carry the Executive anymore

A Rotary can do everything a Clicky can do. But a Clicky cannot do the Twist..



 
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