Yeah I would have hoped for something like a Zebralight SC700, which is possible to make a with classic construction (i.e. not the LED on driver board, not unibody), since a TIR is shorter than a reflector, at worst by adding 5mm, making it as long as the KR1, and around the same thickness despite the 21700 cell (no signal tube).
I think the KR1 fits exactly between this DM11 and the KR4. Looks like a nice size to hold, considering how the slightly smaller KR1 is comfortable yet a little small in a side-switch grip (in my medium hands).
I like the classy but brutalist design. I think I will make this my first 3500k light with the classy nichia emitter.
Very nice flashlight except for maybe the knurling, seems a bit too aggressive for such a relatively small light.
Is there any particular reason why you designed it that way?
It is definitely more flood than throw. Has better throw than the Thrunite T2 but that isn’t saying a ton. Anyway, I would totally buy a sc700d model with a TIR optic. It’d be sweet.
I suspect a lot of people are doing what almost always happens to me when I look at a flashlight picture, and perceiving it as bigger than it really is. Keep in mind how compact a D4v2 in the photo is.
That said, it had to be at least very close to the size it is for the features it has. I’ll repeat the math I posted over on the flashlight reddit:
Hank already mentioned he chose a 40mm head. It will get a little more throw than what a 35mm head like the KR1 and original D1 had - that’s a pretty straightforward tradeoff that some will prefer, and some won’t.
For length, consider our D4 again as the starting point:
95mm
5mm to go from 18650 to 21700
18mm (my estimate after looking) to go from Carlco 10mm quad to 35+mm single TIR
2mm to allow for the height of the inductor for a boost driver
==
120mm
To double-check that - the K9.3 is 124mm long. A quick scaling check on the photo puts the new light at 4-5mm shorter.
It doesn’t seem like this light can get much smaller without trading a little bit of throw (smaller optic) or battery capacity.
I really appreciate the enthusiasm from reddit users, but for some reason, I’m not able to view Reddit recently, .
DM stanads for D and M series combination.
The price should be $55~75 depends on the versions.
This is prototype, but it’s 95% the same as the final version, the length is 120mm.
If the reaction from Reddit is any indication, you’re going to sell a ton of these lights - especially at that price!
Honestly this seems like it will be a great light for my uses, between the size and the B35 option, I’m very excited to try it out when it becomes available.
Of the emitters you’re offering in this light, do you have a personal favorite?