New Malkoff MDC in the works.
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ToNIX
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Oh and Gene, please, make it neutral 
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Gene43
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Wow! I never expected such a reaction. I will try to clear a few things up.
As stated earlier, I am playing with microcontrollers, I am no where near an adequate programmer yet. I am at this time using a preprogammed chip for driver control. Hence the action, order and spacing of the modes is SET IN STONE at this time. The low will be 25% of the high, this is SET IN STONE. The signal/strobe is there, it cannot be deleted at this time. This may change. It could take a few hours, days, or years for me to become proficient enough to alter this. I have a Pic Kit and will be taking the programming course from Gooligum.
At this time, I will be using a reflector. If anyone knows of a TIR optic which will work with a provide consistent good results with the XP-G2 (no hollow hot spots, half moons, super ringy spills, homogenous tint), I am all ears. Most people are not aware of the battles that were fought with the M60. At this time I do not have the 5-6 figures that would be needed to design/produce a custom optic.
I will possibly be building some neutrals or warms, but the initial offering will be cool white M61SHO vintage.
My main drive in this is to build something tough and pocketable. I am hoping it will prove useful for everyone from campers to technicians to bouncers (anyone who needs a small light that can take abuse). It is not intended as a law enforcement primary light, but could serve as a backup.
Also, I hope to keep this thing under $100 USD, but I will have to see where the chips fall before I have a "real" price point.
Thanks,
Gene
As stated earlier, I am playing with microcontrollers, I am no where near an adequate programmer yet. I am at this time using a preprogammed chip for driver control. Hence the action, order and spacing of the modes is SET IN STONE at this time. The low will be 25% of the high, this is SET IN STONE. The signal/strobe is there, it cannot be deleted at this time. This may change. It could take a few hours, days, or years for me to become proficient enough to alter this. I have a Pic Kit and will be taking the programming course from Gooligum.
At this time, I will be using a reflector. If anyone knows of a TIR optic which will work with a provide consistent good results with the XP-G2 (no hollow hot spots, half moons, super ringy spills, homogenous tint), I am all ears. Most people are not aware of the battles that were fought with the M60. At this time I do not have the 5-6 figures that would be needed to design/produce a custom optic.
I will possibly be building some neutrals or warms, but the initial offering will be cool white M61SHO vintage.
My main drive in this is to build something tough and pocketable. I am hoping it will prove useful for everyone from campers to technicians to bouncers (anyone who needs a small light that can take abuse). It is not intended as a law enforcement primary light, but could serve as a backup.
Also, I hope to keep this thing under $100 USD, but I will have to see where the chips fall before I have a "real" price point.
Thanks,
Gene
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ToNIX
Enlightened
Have you considered a pocket clip to clip it on the bulletproof vest (on the shoulder)? This is something LEOs would need.
ironhorse
Enlightened
There will be a clip per his email on page one of this thread
PoliceScannerMan
Flashaholic
Wow, these are gonna sell quickly.
Z-Tab
Enlightened
Excited to see what you come up with here! I would prefer high/low only or a very well hidden strobe, but will probably buy whatever you end up doing.
kyhunter1
Flashlight Enthusiast
It is also very nice to hear that it may end up around the $100 price point.
BenChiew
Flashlight Enthusiast
I will be first in line to buy.
Yup, one of the reasons for the demise of the M60 was the inconsistent optics, I am sure Gene have valid reasons and limitations for each and every of his choices.
Bring it on Gene, what a way to usher into a new year.
Happy New Year Everyone.
BenChiew
Flashlight Enthusiast
Just saying, xpg with McGizmo McR17XP reflector produces absolutely beautiful beam in a small package.
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RI Chevy
Flashlight Enthusiast
I, for one, am very grateful for the R & D that is going into this new light. It is not being thrown together to make money like some of the other lights and companies out there. We can all be assured that this new light will be a nice package and functioning perfectly when it hits the market. That is good business! Anxiously and patiently awaiting the arrival of this new light. :thumbsup:
flashnight
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DITO- Can't see how strobe would be useful in a edc light, just detracts from the simplicity. Also low should be first mode, then high. Much more intuitive like in your car- low to high beams. In any case thanks Gene, I love your products!
Great News!!!!! :thumbsup:
Since Gene is welcoming input, here is mine...
No strobe.
Yes to optics.
Low first switch.
Single mode only availability.
...and Built to survive (and tell the stories of) those occasional rides to H&B!
^Gurthang
Flashlight Enthusiast
Flashnight,
Gene mentions that as of right now he's stuck w/ using a pre-programmed PIC10f2xx chip that includes a strobe function. He would like to have a custom programmed chip [and eliminate the strobe] but until he can learn the programming language or find someone w/ the ability to custom program the PIC10f chip, he [& we] are limited to the default program.
Gene mentions that as of right now he's stuck w/ using a pre-programmed PIC10f2xx chip that includes a strobe function. He would like to have a custom programmed chip [and eliminate the strobe] but until he can learn the programming language or find someone w/ the ability to custom program the PIC10f chip, he [& we] are limited to the default program.
Gene43
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The head of the MDC will fit an E Series light and will be available separately. There will be 3v and 6v heads available. However, initially only the 3v head will have multimode capability.
Thanks, Gene
Thanks, Gene
