Thetasigma
Flashlight Enthusiast
Corvus Reservation List, LED: 219B SW35/40/45, XP-L HI 5D 4000K
1. greatscoot (SST-20 4000K)
2. bpbpoo (SW45)
3. carrot (SW35)
4. Random Dan (SW40)
5. StoneKing (SW35)
6. chipwillis
7. dotCPF (SW35)
8. boo5ted
9. meddlecho (SW35)
Good afternoon everyone, I'd like to share a project I've been chipping away at behind the scenes for a while now.
This is the "Corvus" project, a conceptual successor to the Hyperion, intended to eventually be made as a AA/14500 compatible light once a driver is available to use. Overall light design is shorter at ~100mm OAL and a bit skinnier than the Hyperion with a smaller 20mm diameter head. As usual for me, this is a manually machined custom light.
Intended design elements are a smoother and more compact variant of the titanium piston setup with a larger 11mm diameter piston, and a captive titanium deep carry clip. The assembly is powered by a compact wave spring which provides a smooth firm resistance with a crisp "break" at actuation. The whole switching assembly while a bit more complex in machining terms due to the brass spring cup and acetal isolator around the switch being threaded and slotted, is more consistent and stable in assembly with the switch forming a nice assembly with the isolator and spring plate.
The head and tailcaps interlock with the body where they mate up to distribute force and enforce consistent rigid lockup.
The reflector continues to be the excellent McR-16S which provides a punchy beam with a wide spill that makes good use of even moderate output levels.
Grip-wise I've wanted to try something a little different from my usual "Acme" grip pattern and plan to use what I refer to as a "Wave" grip. This uses a bit wider of a ring with shallower chamfers, the result is a less abrasive grip which still provides a solid tactile grip.
Full Image Gallery: https://photos.app.goo.gl/Ef9VBHTC2yWjMaVB6
Price: $535 shipped USA
1. greatscoot (SST-20 4000K)
2. bpbpoo (SW45)
3. carrot (SW35)
4. Random Dan (SW40)
5. StoneKing (SW35)
6. chipwillis
7. dotCPF (SW35)
8. boo5ted
9. meddlecho (SW35)
Good afternoon everyone, I'd like to share a project I've been chipping away at behind the scenes for a while now.
This is the "Corvus" project, a conceptual successor to the Hyperion, intended to eventually be made as a AA/14500 compatible light once a driver is available to use. Overall light design is shorter at ~100mm OAL and a bit skinnier than the Hyperion with a smaller 20mm diameter head. As usual for me, this is a manually machined custom light.
Intended design elements are a smoother and more compact variant of the titanium piston setup with a larger 11mm diameter piston, and a captive titanium deep carry clip. The assembly is powered by a compact wave spring which provides a smooth firm resistance with a crisp "break" at actuation. The whole switching assembly while a bit more complex in machining terms due to the brass spring cup and acetal isolator around the switch being threaded and slotted, is more consistent and stable in assembly with the switch forming a nice assembly with the isolator and spring plate.
The head and tailcaps interlock with the body where they mate up to distribute force and enforce consistent rigid lockup.
The reflector continues to be the excellent McR-16S which provides a punchy beam with a wide spill that makes good use of even moderate output levels.
Grip-wise I've wanted to try something a little different from my usual "Acme" grip pattern and plan to use what I refer to as a "Wave" grip. This uses a bit wider of a ring with shallower chamfers, the result is a less abrasive grip which still provides a solid tactile grip.
Full Image Gallery: https://photos.app.goo.gl/Ef9VBHTC2yWjMaVB6
Price: $535 shipped USA
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