I know, Iām probably too much the technical perfectionist (or anal or something) butā¦
The tail cap is not meant to be taken off to change the cell, so why does it have knurling on it? With the design calling for the tube to be removed for a cell change the tube itself should have knurling to make it easier to take the sections apart. Right? Then that little groove on the tail cap could be left solid so the threads would be that much stronger.
Iām saying this because of the square threads at the head and the retaining ring on the driver. There are normal weaker threads on the tail cap and no retaining ring on the switch PCB, hence, battery swap through the top.
Is this something that can be addressed?
Iām so forgetful Iād forever and always be removing the tail cap to get to the cell, like all the other lights I own.
It would be great if there were some Nichia options, as I have little interest in the XP-G3. Iām interested either way though; I can change the emitters myself.
The clear ano would not be my idea, and it will have huge problems running on the FET (15+ amps, on XP-G3 while 3A is sensible for a skinny light like this and already gives lots of light), but still Iām in wholeheartedly.
That is a good idea and I thought briefly about it but was not comfortable with the Battery+ being so close to Battery- (the microcontroller for example needs a connection to Battery+). In case of a short between the two tubes (for whatever reason) youād fry the battery. With the current design the worst thing that happens is that the light gets turned on and you still can operate it by loosening and tightening the head.
djozz points at my initial thought, anyone realize how hot this will get and how fast it will do it? Iāll wager that on a good cell, in Turbo, you wonāt be able to hold it in 20 seconds. (Thermal step down not inclusive, it wonāt run long in Turbo in other words, not long at all)
Hey, after all a Turbo isānt meant to be used for extended time :-p
Seeing my HC30 TA FET driven getting scorching hot in less than 30S, I canāt imagine how this one will get with 3 emitters freely fed by a 30Q !
A true Pocket rocket !