Thanks for the update on the “work so far” TK! It really seems to need some improvements and changes, but I must say I’m very pleased to see this “project” getting real shape
From what you said some things are of more “concern” to me, like the button and the noise, and the capacity of heat absorption. But, due to the design and to keep it “small”, this has to be a light for really short turbo boost!
I won’t enter the LED choice discussion as I’m not expert on that, but for what has been said, the LEDs can be easily replaced as well as the optic? Maybe this is not a major concern for me but for other members it may be…
Thanks for the update on this and… please get that Anduril ready to rock on this beauty :smiling_imp:
Nice report! I’m still very much looking forward to having a few of these lights. The size is wonderful and wish more manufacturers would make them this short. I think that’s why I like my Zebralights so much. A single emitter one would be a hit with me as well due to the small size for an 18650-powered light.
As for the power, it’s nice to have lots on tap, but I’m very happy with the middle settings of my Convoy S2+ and Astrolux S1. It’s fun to crank up my D4 to impress others, but I think that this light will still be popular for having a great size, extra light when you need it and ramping to allow anyone to adjust to their heart’s content. Oh, and a pocket clip!
Looking forward to seeing changes and updates as they come.
This thing really is small for an 18650 light. It’s shorter than some 1xAA lights I have, and even shorter (and lighter) than the Brass Beauty (though not as narrow). It brings good runtime and hotrod burst mode to a small form factor, with plenty of flexibility and extras. Once we get it finished, I think it’ll be a huge hit.
The long ramp from the front section, down the tube, makes it look like a Nitecore Concept 1 or HDS Systems EDC Rotary. Not saying I don’t like the style, I do, it made me buy the Concept 1, but Fritz’s design is cleaner, neater, more business art and unique. The custom straight off the lathe look is what drew me to it in the first place.
Oh, now I see what you mean! Yup, indeed this prototype seems a bit different from the original drawing! Maybe it’s just due to being a prototype? Or will it be like this in final version?
Oh, you mean the shape under the clip? The hard edge would grab your clothes and make it difficult to unclip. The tapered edge allows for it to slide cleanly.
This change was posted a week ago so a didn’t realize that was what you were talking about.
They would not need that taper if the clip were longer, but then it would rub the head when you unscrewed it.
A shorter clip probably wouldn’t work very well.
I personally don’t like the sand blasted finish. A raw clear coat would look better. I think that’s what was called for in post 1. A raw, machined look.
From what I hear, the bead blasted finish was a misunderstanding or something and the real thing should have more of a fresh-machined look.
About the sharp lip at the front vs the smooth ramp, I’m not sure which I like better. The sharp edge gives a nice symmetry compared to the back and may look a bit nicer, while the smooth ramp seems more practical and ergonomic. It adds a bit of thermal mass, makes it easier to unclip, and helps differentiate one end from the other by feel. Both ways seem okay to me.
Very interested! Put me down for one please. 