a couple examples of rings with clicks and or a series of discrete levels includes Sunwayman M10r (4 steps), HDS Rotary (24 steps) and Spy007 (7 steps)
the last two are still available today
the original post in this thread was heading towards a 4 Step Rotary dial, along the lines of the M10r I think
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Other examples of Infinitely variable include Sunwayman V10r and V11r
these are no longer in production
Im happy to hear there has been some consideration of producing a new Infinitely variable light, at some point
Is it a good idea? With wear in time, would this spin so well like a freewheel? ie. the ring moves unintentionally by the vibrations. And causing the light to flicker as a result. The other consequence could be the ring will be set in any random position each time you use it? Because the wheel will likely spin if it rests in a moving space like a car or backpack.
Beside that, this project is wonderful. Would you be OK to add a headlight version (90° angle)?
A fairly compact right angle headlamp with an infinitely variable control ring on the end would be awesome! Especially if it had a nice low low (.2 lumen) and a strong detent at off so you didnt have to lock it out when not in use.
I'm in for 4. Probably will buy more if the light lives up to expectations, especially if there's some colors other than solid black or gray available.
Infinitely variable is not a promised feature yet, but I still added you to the list as at least interested
The interest list is now at 268, and with still 153 from TLF the total is 421 flashlights.
Barry mailed me a week ago that he had missed my mail from january in which I sent a first suggestion-drawing of how the light structurally could be made, but that he passed it on to Sofirn’s engineers. I’m not sure when we will get an update under the current circumstances, I patiently wait for things to happen.
I have no idea about the current status of the project. I know that Barry is working and he posts on BLF every now and then, but how the design plans of Sofirn have changed because of the crisis I have no idea. I guess I need to mail Barry.
