All true, but going to a non-standard series cell arrangement is probably more $$$. If a boost driver is needed, than the high amps is not going to be easy or cheap.
Really hope we stay on course here - 4 regular 3-4v LED’s (219C, XP-L, XM-L2, etc.), 4 parallel cells: simply, a few LED options, up to 5+K lumens, maybe up to 3.5-4K using 219C’s.
Of course doing the math on the high voltage LED costs probably rules them out from the start. Qty 4 LED’s on copper per light, goal of the light being $40 shipped.
Didn’t know that the m170 has a boost driver.
But still, if the driver puts out 3A (which is pretty high for a boost driver) then its only 1A per led using 3 xhp35 in parallel.
If you use 4 18650 in series and use a buck driver you might get 9A in total or 3A per led.
That is really a big difference.
Yes 4 x regular emitters
Cells in parallel.
But with the integrated shelf and good threading nothing is stopping people to mod it into a XHP, cells series light
Do you mind me asking who you have been in contact with at Thorfire ?
They have an employee who is on this forum named Barry but my communications with them via email have always been answered by someone called Celine, who TBF is very helpful.
Also remember that due to the time difference Thorfires replies will be arrive in the middle of night here (think they are 8 hours ahead of me here in the UK).
I did once actually stay up till about 4am & was able to message Celine via email with virtually instant replies from her.
BTW with regards to the light I would keep it simple ie no onboard cell charging, no power bank facility etc.
Have you given them an expected number of units for the GB ?
What are we up to order wise now 120 ?
Would it be worth getting CPF Italia onboard like the Cometa buy (may be contact Cyberscudo) ?
I would imagine that that would allow at least 250 orders to be generated minimum ?
There has always seemed to be a good deal of interest in getting a good quality SRK style light & at the spec & price point suggested I think interest will be high.
Oh we are just in the starting phase and already so much interest!
When a manufacterer is found and we have a clear idea how it is going surely more will follow.
Is we get stuck further down the road in terms of interest yes posting on other fora is a good plan.
For now I’d say we keep it to ourselves while still discussing specs and features.