We have a proto. Some changes will be made as far as some more rounding of corners and tweaking here and there for a slightly sleeker look. The handle was also intended to be .750” stock but I only had .625” on hand.
The production version would be anodized black and I have an idea to add some grip as well.
The ergonomics work for me but could be tweaked as I let others with different sized hands check it out. The switch is easily reached with my thumb.
Edit: My intention is for this batch to still be for CONUS as I have no experience with international shipping. However if there is enough interest and the shipping fees aren’t outrageous something may be able to be worked out.
My current plan is to use the tripod mounting hole as the attachment point so the balance should work out pretty well. I won’t have much else in the way of details until I start cutting metal.
Ok. My week has been an absolute hell thus far. Let’s just say water and sub freezing temps don’t play nice together, but there’s good news. Things are seemingly back to normal and come hell or (more) high water I’ll have a prototype and some pictures for you guys tomorrow. If I have to put a little overtime and Baron has to cross his legs for a little while so be it…
I’ve also gotten approval that a batch of 50 would be acceptable. However, more would be better (cheaper) for the customer.
I think as more and more folks get ahold of these things and find out how freakin’ huge they really are, a lot of us are going to be looking for something like what you’re talking about here. But to really get much attention you’re going to need something for folks to see. A physical prototype would be ideal, but at the minimum you need some sort of render or sketch before too many folks are going to be getting in line. I hope you work it out though.