Q8, PMS SEND TO THOSE WITH ISSUES BLF soda can light

Tom_E · 2016-11-01T14:24:45.000Z

DavidEF:

… I was puzzled by the comment TomE made about the light having a clear button instead of the ‘Classic’ metal button. The way he worded it looked like he would’ve preferred the metal button. But, I thought before that he wanted the clear button to use with an indicator light. I wanted to make sure that others who may not have been following closely didn’t get confused about why the button was clear instead of metal. But, maybe I’m the one who’s confused. :person_facepalming:

No, I'm the one confused... Yea, personally prefer the clear cap for a LED, but expected the metal button. So, dunno at this point - just the proto or will be in the production run? Etc. Dunno what I can say or not say about it as well. Again, personal preference vs. group view...

Tac_Gunner · 2016-11-01T14:31:04.000Z

Have to say I really like the looks of the light. I agree with the bezel needing to be SS but don’t really mind the reflectors. My main interest at this point is seeing it function as intended and seeing the actual performance numbers. I’m also waiting to make sure it is built to the specs you guys laid out and that they have not changed a bunch of things. So far though it looks good to go!

The_Miller · 2016-11-01T14:31:29.000Z

If one holds a SRK next to the pics it is really cool to see how the Q8 tube has flats in the exact shape as SRK tubes under the lanyard spaces.

The_Miller · 2016-11-01T14:35:15.000Z

We asked for the clear S70 switch for it is better against water then the usual SRK ALU switch with added benefit easier to have it lighted.

sb56637 · 2016-11-01T14:37:05.000Z

The Miller:

We asked for the clear S70 switch for it is better against water then the usual SRK ALU switch with added benefit easier to have it lighted.

Ah yes, waterproofing. And as for lighting, do you mean for modders? Or maybe a +1 future revision with a lighted button?

The_Miller · 2016-11-01T16:14:51.000Z

yeah SB, we have to see this prototype first but for starters the switch like this makes it easy for modders to add stuff and Narsil supports it.

djburkes · 2016-11-01T16:20:48.000Z

The reflector doesn’t look all that great to me…each reflector needs to be opened up more. Also, the machining on the reflector just looks bad…uneven…crooked.

ImA4Wheelr · 2016-11-01T17:57:31.000Z

Thanks for all the hard work of the big contributors. Very impressive stuff you all have been doing in here.

Definitely needs a bigger diameter reflectors that use all the real estate. I think the clear switch would be great for those of us that would like a lit switch for locating in the dark.

Texas_Ace · 2016-11-01T17:03:16.000Z

I like the clear side switch, the S70 switch is nice and an indicator LED will be a nice mode. It would be REALLY nice if they used a switch PCB that included pads for the LED’s leaving only the wiring for us to do (it would add no cost and in fact I best they could reuse the S70 switch / PCB).

teacher · 2016-11-01T17:04:25.000Z

I’m pleasantly surprised at the progress in actually having a working prototype. It looks good too…… :+1:
Personally I like the clear boot and it will surely be vastly more waterproof…. a very good thing.
A big thank you to all who have put in the hard work to make this happen so far.

The_Miller · 2016-11-01T17:24:36.000Z

These pics come from Thorfire, the light should be in transit or depart very shortly towards Tom now

Tom_E · 2016-11-01T17:29:11.000Z

Texas_Ace:

I like the clear side switch, the S70 switch is nice and an indicator LED will be a nice mode. It would be REALLY nice if they used a switch PCB that included pads for the LED’s leaving only the wiring for us to do (it would add no cost and in fact I best they could reuse the S70 switch / PCB).

Oops, I either missed or forgot we were expecting a clear side switch - it's all good. btw, the Convoy L6 also comes with a clear side switch in the bag of goodies, and the stock side switch PCB has 2 sets of pads for LED's, plus supporting wire pads on the back. I'll be using them for sure...

saypat · 2016-11-01T17:53:56.000Z

looks Gigantor!

RobertB · 2016-11-01T18:03:46.000Z

Wow, the light looks fantastic. Good job guys. Lets hope it’s up to snuff when Tom runs it through the ringer. Can’t wait to get this ball rollin !

Miller, I sent you a PM

fixed_it · 2016-11-01T18:40:13.000Z

I think it looks great. I may be in the minority but I love how the bezel looks. It seems to really fit. Now I have to resist getting several…

T18 · 2016-11-01T18:58:37.000Z

Wow, really a beautiful light
I noticed conversation about SS bezel?
Wouldn’t a matching SS switch bezel look good, especially if it has a lighted switch.

stephenk · 2016-11-01T21:10:11.000Z

Looks impressive. Thanks for all the hard work involved in getting to this stage. Interested in seeing the performance measurements.

asot · 2016-11-01T21:38:31.000Z

very interested, sample looks fantastic - put me in the “list”!

Mitko · 2016-11-01T21:39:45.000Z

Loking great! Bravo

Fritz_t_Cat · 2016-11-02T00:16:15.000Z

Texas_Ace:

Overall quite a good first prototype!

A few things that stand out to me at first glance:

1: the largest thing I see are the reflectors themselves. I would like to see them bigger, right out to the very edge of the bezel and “larger” internally even if that means cutting the center section down a bit. I find this leads to better throw and honestly it looks better as well, a nice sharp edge on the reflector really looks better as well, the one they have looks really cheap but it is also a prototype…

Yes, I think the working reflector area determines the throw. They are often Siamesed with each other but not truncated at the edge. It would seem one could get more area by truncating the outsides as well. Assuming the available length is already used, that would mean moving the LEDs farther away from center.