What is the preferred format / shape of the BLF Giga thrower

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Poll
Shape / form format of the BLF Giga thrower

1 boxy, out of the box design

2 traditional, “plunger”

Boxy! Be nice to have something different
It will suit my username too :smiley:

Yeah, Maxabeam style!

Or something close :slight_smile:

Seriously though, can I just add that while I’d rather have the box design, just cause its different from anything else I have, I feel like that would be a lot more expensive to build. So my vote may change depending on final price, cause it may not be worth the price difference to me.

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Added two options that are ore grey then black or white :wink:
Sorry did not do that right away

heheh, do you want BOX as possible name for it added too :wink:

I want both, the plunger style with a normal single emitter setup would be great.

I would then love to do the box style with a multi emitter setup since it could handle the heat. Something like a quad or more xhp70 / xhp35 setup with a ~200mm total reflector size would be great. Put a fan on the back to handle the heat.

Personally I dont think we should choose now. There are only 2 (basic) designs.

Both designs has some pro’s and con’s.
The design can impact the amount of cell you need to use. (more options with box design)
Weight, overall dimensions. Center of gravity plays an importend roll. (with box design easier)

So, I think we should have some more designs of the traditional style and the box style before we can choose.

And, my picture isn’t showing. :stuck_out_tongue:

I like Djozz’s sketch - but I think it’s more useful with a high output flooder where casing get’s hot and a lot of battery capacity is needed. Being a thrower I believe its difficult to point it exactly to a target, and often I’d have to hold it uncomfortably high to shine over bushes or other obstacles.

This was my vote in the other thread too :smiley:

This shape is a staple of mega throwers through movies, would be cool to have one that didn’t cost nearly as much.

I’ve wanted a Maxabeam ever since I spent so much of my teenage years watching the X-files. Still don’t have one, and now that I’m older I can’t justify the money.

To add some pressure, the plunger would also mean dedicated to Old Lumens
Thijsco IDk what went wrong, so added the TA pic instead :slight_smile:

This.

A plunger sounds good, but preferably parallel batteries so it’s not too long.

Hmm weird miller, ah well. here it is:

I’m working on a simple design based on djozz his design. But it isn’t easy.
Also this traditional design is easier to machine than a box style light (I think that’s the reason they are from plastic). A box style will be to expensive I think.

Already lost of plunger lights. SRK style can make for a decent single emitter reflector or aspheric and allow for 4P or 2S2P or even larger 6P/3S3P.

I think “plunger” is a misnomer here. It actually does mean 4 parallel cells, fat battery tube

Yes, his is much better then mine.

This is a good point as well on the cost issue with the box style, it would cost more.

Although those talking maxabeam style light, be aware that reaching those numbers would need to use an HID like the maxabeam I have a feeling, that would raise the price even more and it would have no modes. It would be great fun but I doubt there is enoguh demand on BLF for a $200 light to justify making it. Maybe on CPF.

Now a multiemitter setup would be a lot cheaper then the HID but it would also not throw as far.

I agree, that was the idea with the 4 cells, give it a more balanced look.

Yeah it is hard to describe the shape, plunger kind of does :wink: