HaikeLite Preview for MINI Triple-XHP70 prototypes--Discussion thread

Great! Now you will be different than all the companies! Back then, turbo was always in the sequence and it can be memorized. Now with all these higher powered lights, companies got too safe and leavin turbo out and making it hidden.

can the driver be flashed >? what ICU do you use
there is a new driver from tom withc would be make this light a winner but with this existing driver far to limited in 2016 i think this driver is more like early 2014

So, any news on these lights? I sure would like to see more pics and info :wink:

hurry up and start selling :smiley:

Final products will get ready next week. I will update more detailed pictures and information by then.

The overall looks of final products dont have much difference from the prototype.The length of both lights is 3mm shorter ,however the netweight remain the same by adding copper contact rings. Sharp edges have been manchined to be smooth.

Thanks for the update! Must be exciting for you guys finally showing your final products you’ve been working hard for to the public :slight_smile:

Q1:
No parastic drain has been detected. Will test it again in final product.

Q2:
The contact ring under the driver has been clamped, not be screwed-in. You will need a tool to pull it out by strong force if you want to dissassemble it.

Bezel is not glued.

Ahh,

No parasitic drain? You have electronic switch(es) right? So you should always have parasitic drain, unless it’s less than 1 microA and your DMM is not able to detect it…
Interested in the clamping ring of the driver. I’ll probably have a better look in the reviews… Thanks for the answers!

Ouch! Is it too late to get that changed to something more moddable/serviceable friendly? This doesn't sound good....

working very hard on it. Selling have to wait until our QC approved.

For you guys, I think it’s better waitting for a testing review. :smiley:

Hi Haikelite,

A lot of people here mod the lights, and therefore are interested in easy access to the leds and drivers. I’m interested in easy access primarily for possible repairs. If a driver is busted, then the manufacturer can just send me a new one and I can fix it myself. Otherwise I have to send the light (shipping cost), and it’s gone for several months… I find a construction that you can completely disassemble without (special) tools also very elegant.
Anyhow, easy access to components is something to consider as well when manufacturing flashlights.

What are you going to mode in triple xhp70 light? What driver are you going to put in that will work with 2 electronic switches?

I don’t mod. But it seems a lot of modders want more output. you can use just 1 of the 2 switches, and the mini version only has one switch. Maybe shave the domes. Change the emitters to high CRI XHP70. Who knows, maybe Vinh will put his own driver if possible…

Ssshhh, don't tell him, but, resistor modding, or swapping wires, or potting, or ...

One switch you mean

Yes, this light has just one switch, but two switch's is not a problem. I'd go with Narsil/Attiny85/LDO/FET, maybe 1 7135, maybe a bank, maybe both - depending on the I/O pin availability.

Hi Tom

The engineer is abit concerned that non-flashoholic users will dissamble the light out of curiosity to cause some damage.

In fact the retaining ring part has not been machined. Will discuss it again with our engineers tomorrow.

I vote also for retaining ring on the driver .

thanks!

+1

Thank you too :wink:

If you use a snap ring

With very small holes Tom and the likes can still open it up but people not in the know won’t do it.