It will be a light like the old SRK
1, 4 cells, only way to make it lighter is using 1 2 or 3 cells.
2, The same easy to remove plate on the bottom so modding it to run 2p2s can be done as with the current versions.
3, 1 button (ideally with a cell status lighting - green orange red- but maybe the budget won’t allow it and it will become 3 blinks on low battery and shutoff idk, we are early in the proces)
4, 4 LEDs
We have to choose for 1 system to operate it, either a driver with regular modes (the Bistro comes up) or ramping.
I prefer ramping the way djozz describes since it has infinite brightness levels so it should fit everybody’s needs.
Yes when we are further down the road it is a good idea to see if the host version can be made available, for now I focus on a old fashioned good quality SRK.
We could check for a Cree in warmer tint if that is what a lot of people want. I thought writing this the 219C is about the nicest LED because its high CRI and still being very bright.
We could go for a few choices if that is possible, again, idk now and I do not know how more choices will change te cost of making and distribution, 1 led seems easier and well ordering 400 x 4 (1600) LEDs should push the price for individual LEDs down more then 400 x led A, 800 x led B and 400 x led C.
So there you have my point of view, please discuss and add any 2 or more lumen yourself!
The baby 14500/AA variation is a nice follow-up IMHO to become a nice set later.
So let’s forget about that little cutey now shall we
So much for my idea. I am going to build an improved srk with a deeper larger head for larger reflectors (76mm head with a compound reflector made from 4x C8 reflectors), deeper cooling fins, removable handle, and tailcap battery replacement to reduce wear to batteries and contact ring among other improvements and when complete I was going to post to determine if there was enough interest to have it produced. One thing I would definitely like to see is better threads. That alone would make me want one as a base for my big head mod but I also understand that if the same threads were used extension tubes made for it could be used on other lights. The availability of a reasonably priced extension tube would facilitate bulding a quad xhp powered by 2s4p 18650.
Based on my measurements, the Shocker had 3 C8 size reflectors, but if you can do it in a 76 mm head, sounds great. The Shocker problems were the weight and size mainly, and even the 3 cells turned out to be a major limit on output over the run-time, plus the fact of the cells in series, you should be using protected cells. The standard SRK 4 parallel cell arrangement is great for high amp unprotected cell usage - safe and scale-able. The SRK multi-LED form factor has many benefits for simple high amp, high output designs, plus the ability to have an advanced UI because of the e-switch. You can perhaps do a better UI with a two e-switch approach, as many higher end lights are offering now. Like the use of the cell status LED’s.
Sorry though awesome using available 4 led SRK reflectors and same sizes helps to keep the price down.
The better threads is a demand however no weak triangular threads on a BLF Special like this
OK when contact is made with a manufacturer we’ll toss in dual switch idea, aim high!
Goshdogit, aha yes will do!
But it probably will take a while before they are in your hands
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You mean 3 times ;D (if not please tell me, I put you in the list three times ;))
Aha, 1dash1 yes that would defeat the purpose, thanks.
The question then is, is a UCL lens worth it or should we just go with a standard lens?
For now I removed the AR coated lens from the OP and were back at a glas lens.