New to CPF and new to McGizmo, but loving it all! (Novice in training)

[rakusak]

lol, i wish. I think I will be excited enough just hold own one... though many say "once you get one..."

 

[nbp]

I'd consider the clip to be more of light bead blast finish than a stone wash... but either way it is different than the machined finish of the light itself. I love the etched clip personally although I have only one of those but like 4 lights with the standard clip.

 

[RedLED]

The clip never seems to scratch, and I agree in that it is a lightly media blasted finish.

 

[RedLED]

For those of in the press Corps., when a story has a wrap or a lid on it...there is also a "Media blasted finish," at the bar, of course.

 

[rakusak]

UPDATE: The glorious Haiku arrived this past Saturday! It is truly a fantastic tool: quality light, great handling feel, excellent craftsmanship, etc. Great work Don!! Currently working on a LocLite (3/4 diameter) neck + magnetic base to use the 1/4-20 threaded clip on the light to make it a car work light for those late night engine checks, etc. (10 year old car does not have an engine light )

 

[Thetasigma]

Glad to hear you like the light, she should serve you well.

 

[RedLED]

That is a great idea, dont forget a thin 1/4 20 nut for under the clip, you can find them. please report back to us results to us here, as we could build emergency clips and keep them for when needed.

Good luck on the project.

 

[MikeSalt]

Are you leaving the HIVE in its default programming mode or are you going to bridge that solder gap and have a play?

 

[rakusak]

The ultimate goal is to program the Hive. Need to learn more about how to program the engine first though... Is there a specific tool one needs to acquire?

 

[Thetasigma]

The ultimate goal is to program the Hive. Need to learn more about how to program the engine first though... Is there a specific tool one needs to acquire?

Once the bridge on the board has been soldered, all that is required is learning the sequences for programming the light. Rush posted a wonderful manual over on the HIVE driver thread which has everything about the driver and a programming flow chart.

 

[rakusak]

Once the bridge on the board has been soldered, all that is required is learning the sequences for programming the light. Rush posted a wonderful manual over on the HIVE driver thread which has everything about the driver and a programming flow chart.

Ah yes. I remember seeing that posting while doing research on the different light engines. Ill delve into that next! Thanks!

 

[rush]

Should you need any help when you decide to change the configuration of your HiveLD there will be fellow members to help, including myself of course
I love hearing about your experiences and want to say a big thank you for your support!