I’m pretty sure this is the driver mattjik was referring to:
Roger that ^ I also asked Jax about a copper pill and an XHP70 washer, he said no and copper wasn’t needed….
If ALU is better then brass and cheaper maybe they should switch to that.
Nah, if you’re going to the effort of making them you might as well do them in copper, can solder to them then.
Be interested in buying one if it ever happens.
Sorry hank, just now saw your reply.
Contact Hoop and let him know you’re interested, so he has an idea how many.
He does batches, intermittently, so may be a while.
I like to have two or three or four pills for a good light, so I can swap drivers and emitters quickly and easily.
Of course, then, I start wanting more host bodies ….
That, is a great idea! I had not thought about that option. :person_facepalming: …. Thanks for sharing that hank. :+1:
Whats the €£$?
Let me PM HOOP to ask him to chime in here 
Hey friends. I am finishing up Hanks Z1 heatsinks today and a few extra ones. Made some a couple weeks back but wasn’t completely happy with them so I remade them. I also have XP sized centering gaskets for the Z1.
Oboy.
Lovely job.
Keep us posted on costs.
Finally got round the assembling my Z1 today, bit disappointing with the driver though which is the FX6 from Kai Domain. States 5a 2.3a and 800ma but its actually 5amps 500ma and 100ma…
Never the less an XHP70 at 5a is very bright to me anyway, ill get some beamshots shortly 
Really rubbish picture was at least 70m to the beach, pissing off pedestrians and watching them retaliate with there feeble torches was fun though. Shame about the crosshair!
Beautiful XHP70 emitter
It looks like this host is no longer available from Jaxman 
Wauw nice pics mattjk!
Hoop too for that matter
Yes I’ll email jaxman Sunday evening and when I know more you know more right after
Thanks The Miller!
And Z1 hosts are back!
No idea how many
X1 is being tweaked and improved now so a bit of patience for that.
Really keen to get a copper pill but no word back from Hoop yet
Got a FET 22mm driver on route will pair up lovely.
Anyone have a comparison of the Z1 vs a 1504? (or is it 05?, the big uniqefire zoomie).
I keep debating whether I should get one of these or not. I have a 1504 I still have yet to build.
Yes
The 1504 is very clunky with wobbly zooming action.
I like the weight and big lens because it looks impressive.
Last time I had it out was when my Cometa came.
The Cometa had a better flood and better zoom and better zooming action. So it may be clear the Z1 is surpasses the Cometa on all aspects hence I did not even bother to take the 1504 out of the cupboard
Anyone have any suggestions for removing the LED center cover from the Z1? I have tried having someone hold the light while I try to turn the cover using a nail in each hole. It did not budge.
Also, I noticed when ordering Z1 parts in addition to a Z1 host, the shipping costs continue to rise to about $20. Is this correct?