New McGizmo Owner

[MikeSalt]

Been playing with it for a little while now, and I've got the mode-switching knack. I quite like how that works because you have to be very deliberate about it. If you were using it for signalling, it won't mode-shift by accident.

To me, it is an LED Surefire E1e replacement, without the hassle of swapping between low-output and high-output bulbs. I've compared the tints of the Lumens Factory HO-9 equipped E1e this Haiku and a bunch of other LED lights and this makes the E1e look a bit yellowish. Shining against photos with flesh-tones in, the Hi CRI Haiku rules them all.

The tension of the clip is spot-on, the only issue I could see is if I were to try to clip it over a belt, which is thicker than my pocket of course. However, I put security above all else when it comes to a clip, so this is just so right.

 

[Str8stroke]

I am sure you know about this already, but figured just in case you missed it by some odd chance: on your E1e: Save up some duckies and get with Tana and get one of his TNT singles with Dr. Jones LuciDrv. It will breath new life in that E!! Then some Efest 16340s and enjoy!

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb...T-SingLED-modules-for-Surefire-incan-E-series

 

[Aldiggi]

Well, I was going to wait until this springs's bonus to buy directly from Don. However, Toby in Germany had this beauty up for sale, and being in the EU, it won't have to travel far:

Just got to wait patiently by the letterbox now

What a beautiful light. Congrats!

 

[RedLED]

Nice set up, how do you lie it so far? Haiku is a great start to the many you will want to add.

Good luck with it,

Best,

RedLED

 

[MikeSalt]

RedLED, really loving it, feels just so right to use. Admittedly, the mode switching does require you to learn 'the knack', but I prefer that to unintended mode changes. I finally summoned up the bravery to tell the wife what I'd bought and after her initial shock, she handled it a bit and admitted that it is a really nice piece of kit, so I'm off the hook.

 

[Tim W]

...I finally summoned up the bravery to tell the wife what I'd bought and after her initial shock...

If I die, I just hope my wife doesn't sell MOST of my stuff for what I TOLD her I paid for it!!!!

 

[Icarus]

If I die, I just hope my wife doesn't sell MOST of my stuff for what I TOLD her I paid for it!!!!

 

[mcbrat]

If I die, I just hope my wife doesn't sell MOST of my stuff for what I TOLD her I paid for it!!!!

I have a spreadsheet of my lights and if my wife ever found it and unhid the price column I may wish I was dead!!!

 

[ghos]

I still remembered the first day I got my Haiku, this is the first custom light I have ever laid my hands on, it just felt so premium and special, like exquisite and refined, it has been on my daily carry ever since I bought it, and has even followed me across countries (did get a few "interested" airport officers checking it out thought)

Put an XPL-Hi in it, and change it to a 11mm FET driver, no regrets!!

 

[eala]

Any details on the driver you put in there? Would love to see a photo of the LE out of the light.

Thanks
eala

 

[archimedes]

I think that's here ...

https://www.candlepowerforums.com/threads/407847

 

[Tejasandre]

I think that's here ...

https://www.candlepowerforums.com/threads/407847

Makes me want to send mine to vinh

 

[ghos]

Any details on the driver you put in there? Would love to see a photo of the LE out of the light.

Thanks
eala

Heh you can see it in my thread but I'll put it here..

 

[Q619]

Well I know what I'm doing with my 3S XPG2 Haiku when I want more horsepower!

 

[eala]

That is a cool mod. Nice work.

 

[MikeSalt]

Interesting observation on my Haiku: when using Nitecore RCR123A cells, I sometimes 'miss' a mode change. However, if I use AW Protected RCR123A cells, the mode-shifting is perfectly predictable. Must be some weird interplay between the Nitecore cell protection circuitry and the 3S converter.

Anyway, I've got myself some additional AW cells, I'll save the Nitecores for the HO-9 equipped Surefire E1e.

 

[mcbrat]

Interesting observation on my Haiku: when using Nitecore RCR123A cells, I sometimes 'miss' a mode change. However, if I use AW Protected RCR123A cells, the mode-shifting is perfectly predictable. Must be some weird interplay between the Nitecore cell protection circuitry and the 3S converter.

Anyway, I've got myself some additional AW cells, I'll save the Nitecores for the HO-9 equipped Surefire E1e.

I have that with IMR cells. I think it's a combination of the fast timing needed with the 3s and the low internal resistance of the cell.