Looking at the link you provided, that is not at all what I would want…
Color me disappointed.
-dmm
Who are you talking to? You didn’t quote anyone
Interested in 1.
Interested for 1
I'd like to make a suggestion to please, please try to use a standard MCU that Anduril/FSM supports. We can develop just about any UI you want using Anduril's common base of FSM. TK already has a few UI's based on it.
If you go with one on the better MCU's like used in the new V2 Emisars or Noctigons (1634), that would be great because it's got more memory, and a lot more I/O pins - can do much more with it.
For a proper BLF light, we really want the driver and firmware to be open source and the firmware easily re-programmable. This way, it can be tweaked however, preferably you can even download Anduril if you want, but the light ships with a simpler UI - that's fine. Judging by all the differing opinions on the UI, maybe alternates can be offered when ordering.
I hear my nephew who works for the NY port authority always raving about his tactical light on the job, basically about momentary mode on max, think the tail button. Now of course the charging systems are way superior to what we do by using a bank of charging stations. Off duty, snap the light in to charge, going on duty: take a light from a green lit station, and your good-to-go on your shift. This is how it should be for first responders, enforcement, etc. Dunno if that's the target buyer here, but just ideas...
As a light painting photographer, I would like the see the following functionality in a tactical light:
- Constant frequency strobe (so many manufacturers have recently moved to alternating frequency), that is memorized for use with forward clicky switch.
- Evenly spaced brightness levels, all of which can be memorized for use with forward clicky switch.
- Good heat handling at max output/max output can be sustained for a few minutes.
- Simple user interface.
- Head size <37mm for light painting connectors (smaller more preferable).
The Sofirn SP31v2 comes close to perfect, but ruined by a non-memorized alternating frequency strobe.
A tactical light painter light. Hhmmm. How about the SP31B? That's an easy light to mod and I got it running a customized Anduril. I would think could add the strobes as a memorized mode, then I could make a strobe however you want. It's a side switch though, and to operate a few minutes at high amps in a small light package is a major challenge for sure - probably not possible with current tech at a reasonable cost. Maybe micro size active cooling? 
Will Anduril work with flashlight with dual switches?
Yes! ToyKeeper added that option in 2017.
Andúril works great with an e-switch and a forward-clicky tail switch.
I use it on my custom EagleEye X6R, and it’s my favorite pocket thrower because of it.
The tail switch turns the light on in the last mode. The e-switch works like any other Andúril light. Hold the e-switch and turn on the tail switch to start in moonlight mode.
The tail-switch can be used as a lockout, as a momentary switch, or can be left on so that the e-switch can be used to power on/off and change modes.
I’ve been waiting and waiting for a manufacturer to release a thrower with dual switches and Andúril!
Help make this happen, Barry! :partying_face:
The SP31B doesn’t have a forward clicky switch unfortunately.
There is a new light designed for light painters coming soon based on the SP31v2 with a different driver/firmware with adjustable strobe frequency and brightness - I’ll be reviewing it when it is ready. However, minor tweaks to the SP31v2 firmware (constant frequency strobe that can be memorized for use with the forward clicky switch) would create a good budget option. 1,000-1,200 lumens is enough for most light painters, which can be sustained for a few minutes in many stock lights.
Any chance of having available a replacement tail cap with pressure switch for use as a weapon light?
That is if the design itself will tolerate the recoil on a refile.
Interested in one!
Interested. Looking forward to this project.
I’m interested in two!
I’d be interested if this light features these things:
- Body diameter of 1” to fit most aftermarket gun mounts and consistent diameter throughout body tube. No fins or anything protruding that will hinder mount installation. Most gun mounts are one pieced clamps. Tactical ring is OK just as long as it’s removable.
- Head size of no greater than 40-45mm so the head doesn’t obstruct gun mounting position
3)Remote Pressure switch with constant and momentary on (separate buttons) (as Accessory and/or with mount)
4)Quick and Simple UI that doesn’t have unnecessary modes (i.e. Low or Moonlight)
5)5000k temp or lower to reduce perceived bounce back glare for CQC (doesn’t have to be high cri) - Full potted electronics or at least make it robust a much as possible. If having thicker walls doesn’t allow for 21700 batteries then so be it.
Having points 1-3 will widen your target demographic for dual use as a combat weapon light.
When I want to buy a “tactical light” I expect a tactical light only. I don’t need eco or moonlight modes. If I need eco or moonlight, then I’ll get a small backup flash light with those modes. I’m kinda tired of looking at “tactical” lights from manufacturers that does everything that a regular flashlight would and thus compromising the UI. If I needed extra runtime I will keep spare batteries with me. As all “duty” devices, the batteries shall be topped off every night/downtime and replaced when their capacity is diminished/compromised. I want a dedicated tactical light that will preform as expected/no guesswork and do it well. Definitely NOT a jack of all trades. Hell, Surefire was successful with having one mode lights. They are known for tanky tactical lights that cut out the bulls#!t.
Mechanical Forward Clicky in Tail (primary) and secondary Tail E-Switch (small and doesn’t impede primary). But I’m ok with a secondary body E-switch and that the switch doesn’t turn the light on. The idea to have a light that mimics a full output 1-mode light with everything else as non-priority. This is a characteristic of a true tactical light.
My UI would be this:
Primary tail switch is for constant turn on with full press/click. Half press is momentary on. Output from tail switch is always Turbo/High from off. Full output irregardless of what group you left it in. This is top priority, leave it alone.
The secondary switch is to switch groups. Side switch consists of 2 secondary modes only. Has to be “on” first to change modes so no accidental turn on/unpredictable modes from off
1-click from turbo/high = change to Medium* mode only (This mode should be consistent output throughout runtime). This mode’s purpose is if you absolutely need the runtime with usable light that is bright enough for at least medium distance (50yards)
Hold = change from Turbo/high or Med to Strobe. If anything, this mode could be programmable to have that silly eco mode instead of strobe.
1-click from Med/Strobe = Turbo/high
Hold from Strobe = Return to Medium
Also maybe, programmed to flip the 2 modes (Hold for Med/ Click for Strobe)
/The beauty of this is that you can quickly access turbo (1-click) from any group without cycling through unnecessary groups when on. Also the primary tail switch is will always be predictable with on/off constant or momentary (full output).
so yes you have to turn the light on to switch modes. Remember this a tactical light which full output is predictable and always quickly accessible no matter what.
Make it multicolour emitter tactical with green, red and white that would be the best.
Im keeping my eye this look intresting
Interested for one light!
Thank you!
Flooder+thrower
2021 will be the market for flashlights like Olight Murader 2 soo i hope somethings similer
Interested
so would this basically be SP35 with an added forward clicky tail switch?