Beta Magnetic

Newguy2012 · Oct 19, 2020

I just notice the Product page is up. https://darksucks.com/collections/beta-flashlights/products/beta-magnetic
Who's in for one? The Yuji led is a nice suprise.

nbp · Oct 19, 2020

Ooooh this looks very interesting. Single mode hi cri mule with a novel UI? You have my attention.

SmCaudata · Oct 19, 2020

Neat. I like those pale blue batteries. Bought a couple of big packs of 8 aa and 8 aaa. Im going to use them in some various devices I have that don't work well at 1.2 v. Trying to be done with alkalines....

archimedes · Oct 19, 2020

I saw the ad copy quoting "Why is it called a mule ? No idea" and wishing that credit could be properly given to McGizmo for that ...

McGizmo said:
.... I have always appreciated the shear utility of a flood and although it is the least impressive of a light to show, it is often the most effective and useful light to use. ....

I have discussed this with Wayne and I figure I will design a PD version as well as an Aleph version. Since these lights are the antithesis of an exotic or "super" flashlight, I decided to call the series the Mules. Stocky in appearance and dependable for the mundane.... I think this is one of the most useful and practical lights I have designed so far. Great on flux and and an all time looser on lux! :nana: ....

Newguy2012 · Oct 19, 2020

archimedes said:
I saw the ad copy quoting "Why is it called a mule ? No idea" and wish that credit could be properly given to McGizmo for that ...

Oh cool, I didn't know the name came from McGizmo.

nbp · Oct 19, 2020

One of my favorite CPF posts ever from Souptree:

"That crowd's not booing! They're yelling "Muuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuule!"

🤣🤣

Newguy2012 · Oct 20, 2020

SmCaudata said:
Neat. I like those pale blue batteries. Bought a couple of big packs of 8 aa and 8 aaa. Im going to use them in some various devices I have that don't work well at 1.2 v. Trying to be done with alkalines....

Do you know if the self discharge is similar to NiMH? Interesting concept... the battery capacity is half of a typical aaa? I like the convenient charging system. How long is take to charge a single battery? It charges USB 2.0 power level?

HRace · Oct 20, 2020

Is the LED color temp listed anywhere? Sounds like a neat light.

Newguy2012 · Oct 20, 2020

HRace said:
Is the LED color temp listed anywhere? Sounds like a neat light.

The led temp isn't listed but I can guess it's be 4000k like the beta. That's the temp I prefer but it would nice to have more options since yuji offers the whole gamut.

Lemurian · Oct 20, 2020

I emailed Prometheus and Jason replied that the tint is 4000K.

Lemurian · Oct 20, 2020

I like the new color/anodizing.

HRace · Oct 20, 2020

Nice!! Thank you. Works for me. I wouldn't mind a variety of LED temperatures but didn't want anything cool. I missed the preorder so will watch for in stock.

Newguy2012 · Oct 20, 2020

HRace said:
Nice!! Thank you. Works for me. I wouldn't mind a variety but didn't want anything cool. I missed the preorder so will watch for in stock.

He didn't put up the pre-order yet.

KITROBASKIN · Oct 20, 2020

40 lumens of 4000K Yujiness? Very Nice indeed.

Spyderco, maker of very useful knives, uses the term mule to indicate a standard sheath knife shape that is offered in different, special steels that consumers can try out. Users create scales for it.

knucklegary · Oct 21, 2020

US military also used the term MULE; Multifunction Utility Logistics Equipment.. 2cyl 4w open flat bed runabout vehicle that would haul troops or equipment just about anywhere..

Beta Mule Yuji from Dark Sucks, twisty and new ano colors! :drool:

defloyd77 · Oct 22, 2020

Definitely intrigued by this little guy. Please tell me they resisted the temptation of making the "reflector cup" glow in the dark, I'd hate for it to have such a beautiful LED only for it to have a nasty green halo around it like Zebralight's mules and the old 4Sevens Preon mule.

HRace · Oct 24, 2020

Can I use a clip? Despite the cool feature of it turning on when the quick release is removed, I would rather use the clip and just have a normal Beta mule. Sounds like that would never let the light turn on, is that correct? If so I may just remove the quick release and run it by the traditional twisty mode.

Anyone have an idea how to run a clip with this? I can just email Jason also.

Newguy2012 · Oct 25, 2020

HRace said:
Can I use a clip? Despite the cool feature of it turning on when the quick release is removed, I would rather use the clip and just have a normal Beta mule. Sounds like that would never let the light turn on, is that correct? If so I may just remove the quick release and run it by the traditional twisty mode.

Anyone have an idea how to run a clip with this? I can just email Jason also.

I think it's better if you email him. There's a magnet on the bass QR once you disengage it the light turns on. The question is can the light be turn off if you use the clip? I'm guessing you can turn it off with a twist like the beta.

Newguy2012 · Oct 28, 2020

IT's live! https://prometheus.backerkit.com/hosted_preorders

defloyd77 · Oct 28, 2020

Ordered mine earlier, can't wait! For some reason I thought the $69.00 price tag on the site was the preorder price, was happy to see it at $52.00 when I preordered.

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