goshdogit
(goshdogit)
May 18, 2018, 1:02pm
1419
The new prototype is looking great! :+1:
What method are you using for the lanyard on top? I have found these ‘crimp’ style ends to be unreliable.
My friend lost a ferrocerium rod when one failed. In the rare instances that I use a lanyard, I eliminate the plastic end and tie a knot instead.
I really like bottom tripod mount, and I think I’ll add one to my Q8. Did you modify the tail PCB in order to make room for the 1/8” plate?
Can you test the beam pattern when the lantern is hung a few feet above a table?
@DBSAR
The V2 prototype was already cool looking, now with the beam comparison I’m liking it even more, put a high CRI emitter and I might have to order a few more to donate to my scout group XD
cu42
(cu42)
May 18, 2018, 5:57pm
1421
I am all for high CRI as well. At this point though, I’m in even if this thing has a knock off CW cree LOL.
Has a price range been discussed for this thing? Trying to narrow down quantity I want vs can afford.
Madtoffel
(Madtoffel)
May 18, 2018, 8:24pm
1422
Looks great so far. Maybe you could also add some sort of rubber pads/coating to the bottom to give it a more stable stand on sloping surfaces like camping tables. And high cri would be great.
DBSAR
(DBSAR)
May 18, 2018, 10:27pm
1423
EDIT: i thank David below for noting my error in what you were referring to.
the one i found for the Q8. Its the diffuser head from this flame light: Amazon.ca
It has a shoulder and clips on the Q8 bezel perfectly & locks in place. I am using the flame unit its self for another electric simulated campfire.
DBSAR
(DBSAR)
May 18, 2018, 8:39pm
1424
goshdogit:
The new prototype is looking great! :+1:
What method are you using for the lanyard on top? I have found these ‘crimp’ style ends to be unreliable.
My friend lost a ferrocerium rod when one failed. In the rare instances that I use a lanyard, I eliminate the plastic end and tie a knot instead.
I really like bottom tripod mount, and I think I’ll add one to my Q8. Did you modify the tail PCB in order to make room for the 1/8” plate?
Can you test the beam pattern when the lantern is hung a few feet above a table?
I agree, i don’t like those crimp ones either for that reason. I only use the “sleeve” type, which is much stronger and locks permanently on the paracord end. I also melt & fuse the paracord ends together to they are joined permanently too. The ones i like best are these with the built-in locking hook on the lantern lanyard, which is handy for clipping to a overhead guy rope, inside a tent with the roof loop hanger, etc. This type: 14.18€ |100 teile/paket Zip Clip Schnalle Reißverschluss Zieht Schnur Seil Enden Schloss Schwarz Für Paracord/Rucksack/Kleidung # C0015 B2|buckle display|buckle cuffbuckle hook - AliExpress
If i remember i will try to get an outdoor photo of the lantern hung a few feet over a table. A trick i do for these situations with lanterns is place a white paper plate over the top as a “hat” hood reflector which really increases the down reflection of light.
DBSAR
(DBSAR)
May 18, 2018, 8:36pm
1425
cu42:
I am all for high CRI as well. At this point though, I’m in even if this thing has a knock off CW cree LOL.
Has a price range been discussed for this thing? Trying to narrow down quantity I want vs can afford.
Prices are not worked out yet, ( for the group buy and the retail after) which will be worked out by Thorfire.
yasenf
(yasenf)
May 18, 2018, 8:36pm
1426
Please, add me for one more, total of 2. I am #255 in the list.
DavidEF
(DavidEF)
May 18, 2018, 9:06pm
1427
I’m pretty sure he was talking about that diffuser “cone” you used to test against the prototypes, not the piece you used on the actual prototype.
DBSAR
(DBSAR)
May 18, 2018, 11:57pm
1429
ah yes, the one i found for the Q8. Its the diffuser head from this flame light: Amazon.ca
It has a shoulder and fits on the Q8 bezel perfectly & locks in place. I am using the flame unit its self for another electric simulated campfire.
sbslider
(sbslider)
May 18, 2018, 11:50pm
1431
beam0
(beam0)
May 19, 2018, 2:46am
1433
I really need to get in on this, please add me to the list for 1 pc.
Great work DBSAR, thanks for all the time and effort you’re putting in on this!
Don’t know why I’ve ignored this for so long but I really like the way it’s evolving.
sbslider
(sbslider)
May 20, 2018, 9:48pm
1434
beam0
(beam0)
May 20, 2018, 9:45pm
1435
DBSAR:
i added the bottom tripod mount to the lantern as talked about earlier in the topic, ( in this case i added a 1/8” aluminum plate inside the bottom cap, then threaded it with the 1/4-20” standard tripod hole. then sealed in the inside to make it waterproof.
Nice! I had been thinking about looking into doing something like this on my Q8, can this mod be done to a regular stock Q8?
CJ_Avlis
(CJ Avlis)
May 21, 2018, 1:36am
1436
Jumping in for a 2nd one please.
DavidEF
(DavidEF)
May 21, 2018, 2:03am
1437
Yeah, it was a stock Q8 before he modded it.
DBSAR
(DBSAR)
May 21, 2018, 2:07am
1438
The standard Q8 tail cap metal is to thin, i had to add a 1/8” thick aluminum plate inside the tail cap using JB-weld to make it thick enough to thread it so it can hold onto the tripod mounts.