Yes, they seem to gather outside elevators, frantically pushing the already lit button. They are also noticeable in traffic jams, apparently trying to get messages through to each other via morse code in some secret language.
I doubt it, it seems to me that the main current path through the outer tube will be maintained even when unscrewed a little. All that would be locked out would be the connection to the tail e-switch via the inner co-axial tube, preventing it from functioning.
The inner tube contacts the driver ground at the end of the tube, the rest of the tube is anodized and therefore doesnāt conduct electricityā¦ hence a mechanical lockout should work as far as I can see. ToyKeeper?
Mechanical lockout works, but itās a little awkward. Instead of unscrewing the tailcap, it unscrews between the pill and the tube.
There is also a soft lockout function on 4 clicks, which is reasonably fast to enter/exit and doubles as a momentary moon or low mode. It takes about a second. In comparison, the D4 takes about 3-4 seconds to enter/exit lockout.
As for the poll, there are 54 votes so far and it seems smooth ramp has a clear lead. The 3-mode clicky option has been consistently in last place. The other three options keep trading places in the middle. Perhaps I should start on a smooth-ramp muggle mode soon.
It also sounds (from discussion only) like most people prefer 6 clicks to exit, rather than disconnecting power. Thatāll take a little extra space, but it should be doable.
Iāve been following the poll, and it is polarised If there has to be a muggle mode, then yes please, 6 clicks on, 6 clicks off, but please make them very rapid (should not be a problem with an e-switch).
Same parasitic drain as Q8. Estimated standby time is longer than a cell can hold a charge. It is possible to change the battery without rebooting the light, because the standby power is so low.
Thank you, itās all good (actually better than that). Very excited about this one.
Edit: no true lockout (take out the cell if it worries you), but the switch communication can be locked out to save any pocket incidents. Soft lockout in standby will last forever, and will be stable as long as the switch communication is also locked out. I am happy with this, and trust that the firmware will behave nicely and default to āoffā in the absence of communication with the switch, though Iām not sure how that is possible without a couple of tiny hardware (and/or MCU pin programming) changes so firmware can tell whether the switch is actually present, or locked out.