That looks like a rough mock up, maybe one of the first samples. See that white, solid goop under the star? There's still the impression left from the 20mm stock aluminum star that was pried up and replaced. I imagine they won't be ripping apart built Z1's to make the cometa.
Hi,
this was the first sample (prototype v1 on review) in which a 16 mm MCPCB was mounted. Then with the driver upgrade (prototype V2) a 20 mm Noctigon board was placed in the pill.
As Bugsy says probably the final version will be equipped with a white copper MCPCB (without Noctigon brand)
If XPL-HI is difficult to get for this GB, why not consider the XHP-50? Much more lumens too.
The only issue is that the driver will need to boost the voltage to power the higher voltage XHP50 with one cell. This plus the XHP50 LED may increase the price a bit…
It would need a completely different driver and UI setup. We do not have a boost driver.
It isn't impossible but that would set things back months to do it on a production level.
Individually modded though...a zener mod to this driver should work if someone purchased the extension tube and willing to forego LVP. I have never done that but there is a plan to look at it.
If Cyberescudo was OK with it...we could consider adding the XHP model with factory setup. That host would still be CPFi Comet but we may be able to secure a group buy discount although it will be more than the $45 for this Comet.
FYI...Cyberrescudo is running this. Our team is collaborating with CPFi.
I’m following this groupbuy with interest, just waiting for bugsy36s opinions on the sample light to decide as this would be my most expensive light so far. I’m surprised more people haven’t signed up yet though.
A Jax Z1 with XP-L HI should throw like a laser. It’s basically the same as the “OSTS Night Master” saabluster sells in his “one stop throw shop”. And if you go out on a foggy night, you can use it for light saber battles. It’s great fun.