This viewpoint seems to be getting more popular. For the most part, lights are already bright enough, already small enough, already have good enough tint and beam qualities and runtime… so one of the main things which appeals about new lights is the interface.
I could just use the 1xAA ZebraLight I got in 2013. It’ll probably last a hundred years. But the interface seems so clunky compared to the latest projects on BLF…
They could also get more efficient but I left that out because it’s a minor point unless that results in more light with significantly less heat. Think cold light like a firefly or a Cyalume stick.
Is there any way the springs used in the Emisar D4 can be sourced for this light? I’m really pleased with the quality of them. I’m also liking the dual springs (driver and tail) in the D4. It handles bumps and shocks very well without loosing power to the driver.
I have Narsil running in a Skilhunt H03. It has a weak tail spring. When it takes a good bump and looses power to the driver for a split second, the light shuts off. Good springs should help prevent this behavior.
Per the specs of the Emisar D4:
” Beryllium-Copper springs with 45% IACS superior to stainless steel alloys used for springs
with only 2% IACS”
These nice springs also seem to eliminate the need for spring bypassing