I honestly like the rendering of this light - especially the tail. On paper, it didnāt really strike me as something I would like, but seeing it with the light has changed my thinking. In my mind, Iām ready for Sofirn to start producing them as theyāve been rendered!
Also, Iād like to up my interest to 4 x 3200 instead of just 2. :+1:
I like the rendered tailcap a lot (though I donāt care about the trit slot), but I am curious how would be best to install a magnet in the hole with otherās comments that most glues dont work too well on anno since it sounds like we would not have a factory installed magnet.
A quick scan of the www came up with superglue and Araldite. But I have no experience with glueing to ano myself.
Something considering if you want to do a thorough and careful job is applying a drop of concentrated caustic soda in the hole and wait for the surface to be deanodised. Could be a way to make the trit slot a bit more reflective too (some sanding afterwards to finish the surface, then glue in the trit)
I did glue some neodymium magnets on the tail of some lights (Sofirn SF32 and Manker E11). Both have similar shapes on the tailcaps, so putting a bit of super glue and the magnet above did the job!
Of course, strong impacts or falls may endanger that as the glue (dry) can crack.
One thing I have a concern with in the proposed design (BTW, thanks djozz and Barry for the work on that, and to other members giving support on this thread!!!) is that the magnet is not in the middle. So, I donāt know if there is the possibility of that putting at āriskā the way it will stick āevenlyā on a metal surface without falling due to a lack of equilibrium (toward the central āaxisā).
But I believe you have thought about this too
Thanks again for all the efforts!!
In the proposed design with the off-center magnet, you can increase the holding power of the magnet based on how you place the light on the metal surface. If you rotate the flashlight so the magnet is positioned higher on the axis (closer to the 12 oāclock position) before placing it on the metal surface, it will have a better hold than if the magnet is lower on the axis (closer to the 6 oāclock position).
Yup, sure, I know that I was just wondering if due to that wouldnāt it be better to put in the center! But I wonāt bother much with that! Actually, due to the type of light, Iād prefer not to have a magnet or to have the option to put/not to put it !
+1 here!
I also asked about the diffuser before. Hereās my suggestion and djozzās reply! Maybe having the diffuser as a extra can be doable, so that the ānormalā pack keeps the lower price :money_mouth_face:
Of course, a magnet in the center is, in theory, better than an off center one, but in practice it won't make any difference because the tail is designed to hold a 5 x 3 mm magnet which has a retention force of at least 500 g (better ones up to 900 g), that is more than strong enough.
Just for comparison (I think I mentioned this already a few pages back) a DQG Tiny AAA uses a 5 x 2 mm magnet on the inside of the light, which means that there is always a layer of steel between the magnet and the surface it is attached to reducing its effectiveness, yet it is still strong enough to hold the light in any position.
I believe it is actually the sealing coat that anodized surfaces are usually covered with after the die is applied. It is usually very smooth, and is presumably some sort of polymer, so itās basically gluing to a plastic coating.
Bare anodizing should actually bond very well, because it is usually a rough surface.
I would definitely try one of the warm versions to pit it against the E01. The mock-up looks good to me. Like a cross between an E01 and the Peak Eiger. Not a huge fan of the tail design because I wonāt use a trit and donāt need a magnet. Impressed that this is happening. Very cool.
Edit: let me rephrase that, I donāt dislike the style of the tail, looks functional but I just donāt need ge extras of trits and magnets.
Please tell the Sofirn engineers to stress test this light big time before they release it. The first thing Iām going to do to mine is turn it onā¦ā¦but then Iām going to throw it at the wall, smash it on the ground, drag it behind my car, and chuck it off the top of a parking garage.
I know itās not the goal but I would love a firefly mode. Iām using a Manker A01 for my keychain light but itās a bit dicky and tint too cold for me.
Barry was reading this thread and noticed the amount of talking :party: and is afraid that the process is slowing down, Sofirn wants to get on with making this light and will simply make the tail that we vote on. I think that thusfar being slow and talking a lot has payed off in the design but perhaps at this moment he is right?
I still think that I noticed that the current tail design is acceptable for most and that a new poll should just decide wether we should add those holes or not. Perhaps we can do a short 2-day poll about that? (I hope that TheShadowGuy would like to set this up again?)
Seriously though, I donāt think thereās any better compromise to be made to appeal to those who do or do not want a magnet or a tritium, as well as keeping a central keychain hang and tailstands.