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Added two options that are ore grey then black or white
Sorry did not do that right away
heheh, do you want BOX as possible name for it added too
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 proās and conās.
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 isnāt showing.
I like Djozzās sketch - but I think itās more useful with a high output flooder where casing getās 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 Iād have to hold it uncomfortably high to shine over bushes or other obstacles.
This was my vote in the other thread too
This shape is a staple of mega throwers through movies, would be cool to have one that didnāt cost nearly as much.
Iāve wanted a Maxabeam ever since I spent so much of my teenage years watching the X-files. Still donāt have one, and now that Iām older I canāt 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
This.
A plunger sounds good, but preferably parallel batteries so itās not too long.
Hmm weird miller, ah well. here it is:
Iām working on a simple design based on djozz his design. But it isnāt easy.
Also this traditional design is easier to machine than a box style light (I think thatās 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 āplungerā 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
Iād still prefer 3 cells over 4 cells, I believe itās more comfortable to hold for a longer time (because of the smaller diameter).
The issue is that the XHP35 needs 4S voltage, so it would need 4 cells in order to work.
True for the XHP35, but as I also mentioned in the other thread, Iād prefer a XP-L HI.
you could just hold it with the handle pointing down or sideways, so no arkward hand position going on