OSTS TN31mb Monster Thrower
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CouldUseALight
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Re: OSTS TN31mb Monster
Backache has never been an issue; but I'm trained to the SR90 and an ElektroLumens SAR, which in turn look small next to the grail Polarions....'spose it's all relative LOL. :laughing:
This is what I'm personally up against; my vision is pretty bad unfortunately, and I'm never using optics or magnification at night (other than glasses :sigh....
It's REALLY hard for me to tell in practice whether my eyes, or the throw of the mk1 OSTS TN31, is the limiting factor to what I can make out. :thinking:
Overcoat pockets.... It's cold out there!!!
Backache has never been an issue; but I'm trained to the SR90 and an ElektroLumens SAR, which in turn look small next to the grail Polarions....'spose it's all relative LOL. :laughing:
That's always been a contention, that we don't need lights with that much throw, because we can't see that far anyway.
This is what I'm personally up against; my vision is pretty bad unfortunately, and I'm never using optics or magnification at night (other than glasses :sigh
....It's REALLY hard for me to tell in practice whether my eyes, or the throw of the mk1 OSTS TN31, is the limiting factor to what I can make out. :thinking:
langham
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Re: OSTS TN31mb Monster
There are some figures for direct copper mounted XM-L emitters getting up to 1500lm so I think that the XM-L2 would get a bit more than that, and then subtract the loss from de-dome and I think that you are pretty close to the realistic mark. Since the surface intensity is higher on an XP-G2 than on the XM-L2 I don't think it will matter what you do I think that the XP-G2 would throw further, but just my opinion. Someone who knows a little more could correct me on that, I also think that the direct copper mounted XM-L2 would put out a significantly larger amount of light that would drastically improve the overall performance of the light. I am ready for a light that has an over-drive mode with forced circulation, and draw some real power from one of these new emitters. I have seen tests where an XML was driven up to 6A on a CPU heatsink, that might be interesting.
Re: OSTS TN31mb Monster
I have a massive copper slug with (5) XML U3's driven at ~ 6.3 amp, and it works great...but I only run it for ~ 5 min at a time as a close quarter wide field flood light (Lights up ~ 300 yards at a time, like 3 football stadiums at once.)
The U3 for example has massive overdrive potential...I think its pumping out ~ 1600 emitter lumens/LED in that set-up.
I have a massive copper slug with (5) XML U3's driven at ~ 6.3 amp, and it works great...but I only run it for ~ 5 min at a time as a close quarter wide field flood light (Lights up ~ 300 yards at a time, like 3 football stadiums at once.)
The U3 for example has massive overdrive potential...I think its pumping out ~ 1600 emitter lumens/LED in that set-up.
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Simply amazing... not sure if this has been answered already but how long would this run for?
langham
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That is according to the batteries, and no one has realistic numbers on draw yet. He states slightly longer than the manufacturers rated I believe, so >2hrs.
Re: OSTS TN31mb Monster
Exactly. Most of the people buying this light (and I'm anxiously waiting for mine, too) don't NEED it. IMO, a dedicated SAR light should have more lumens and spill, anyway. I don't really care if I can tell a deer from a coyote at 1000 meters, I just want a light sabre to dazzle my friends with!
Exactly. Most of the people buying this light (and I'm anxiously waiting for mine, too) don't NEED it. IMO, a dedicated SAR light should have more lumens and spill, anyway. I don't really care if I can tell a deer from a coyote at 1000 meters, I just want a light sabre to dazzle my friends with!
spc smith
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What the guy above me said. We all just want MORE light that can.. THROW FURTHER!!! lol. Well done saablaster:twothumbs
What the guy above me said. We all just want MORE light that can.. THROW FURTHER!!! lol. Well done saablaster:twothumbs
Re: OSTS TN31mb Monster
I've got one of these on order, and now I'm shopping for batteries. Saab's initial post stated "Runs on 3 18650 Li-ion rechargeable -Please use only high quality "protected" 18650s such as Panasonic 3100/3400 NCR18650A or NCR18650B".
Being a newbie, I found some NCR18650B's for sale and was about to pull the trigger when I noticed they are "unprotected". Orbtronic sells protected batteries which use the NCR18650B internally. Of course they're more expensive. I don't mind the extra cost as long as I get the right battery. I take it I should buy the Orbtronics as they are protected, not the unprotected raw NCR18650B. Is that right? Also, will the Orbtronics fit this light? :thinking:
Amazon ASIN: B00ANX46H2
Item model number: NCR18650B-ORB
I've got one of these on order, and now I'm shopping for batteries. Saab's initial post stated "Runs on 3 18650 Li-ion rechargeable -Please use only high quality "protected" 18650s such as Panasonic 3100/3400 NCR18650A or NCR18650B".
Being a newbie, I found some NCR18650B's for sale and was about to pull the trigger when I noticed they are "unprotected". Orbtronic sells protected batteries which use the NCR18650B internally. Of course they're more expensive. I don't mind the extra cost as long as I get the right battery. I take it I should buy the Orbtronics as they are protected, not the unprotected raw NCR18650B. Is that right? Also, will the Orbtronics fit this light? :thinking:
Amazon ASIN: B00ANX46H2
Item model number: NCR18650B-ORB
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Re: OSTS TN31mb Monster
Protected is a must. The Orbtronics cells are good. They are what I use.
Protected is a must. The Orbtronics cells are good. They are what I use.
Sky
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What about Callie's Kustoms? Are they ok to use?
What about Callie's Kustoms? Are they ok to use?
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Re: OSTS TN31mb Monster
Any updates on progress at all? Can't wait to get this one......gonna be awesome.
Any updates on progress at all? Can't wait to get this one......gonna be awesome.
0000001221
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Like your username. Now I know who you are.
Like what? Here is a few disassembled that are on my table now.
As you can see the battery carriers have already been done. Mandy is partway through making the copper mounted boards for these lights. First batch to go out Tuesday if all goes well.
+1 also some pic would be nice
Like your username. Now I know who you are.
Like what? Here is a few disassembled that are on my table now.
As you can see the battery carriers have already been done. Mandy is partway through making the copper mounted boards for these lights. First batch to go out Tuesday if all goes well.
0000001221
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LOL
Nice work BTW.
I wish You good luck with them.
I m glad You like my user name. Hopefully one off them is mineLike your username. Now I know who you are.
Like what? Here is a few disassembled that are on my table now.
As you can see the battery carriers have already been done. Mandy is partway through making the copper mounted boards for these lights. First batch to go out Tuesday if all goes well.
LOLNice work BTW.
I wish You good luck with them.
Re: OSTS TN31mb Monster
Now the anticipation builds. Being invoice #0000001203 hopefully I will find out by weeks end just how awesome this light is, time to charge up the 3100's and get ready to play. My god this is fun. I hope that everyone is more than happy with their new lights.
Now the anticipation builds. Being invoice #0000001203 hopefully I will find out by weeks end just how awesome this light is, time to charge up the 3100's and get ready to play. My god this is fun. I hope that everyone is more than happy with their new lights.
Oztorchfreak
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Re: OSTS TN31mb Monster
Hi Devildude.
I have Invoice No 1213.
I ordered the TN31mb and the modded T10.
Was the start number of this TN31mb order list 1200 then?
Does anyone else know that for sure?
Who has the first number?
I am not sure if I will be in the next bunch.
You were smart and must have had confidence in the throwers that Michael produces by jumping in pretty early to be at the front of the waiting line.
Do you have any of his past modded lights?
I just forgot about ordering my stuff straight away when I should have.
DARN!
If my older Saab modded TN31 and my Saab modded Fandyfire is anything to go by then I think we will just love what Saab has now created with his THROW MAGIC!
I still have both of those modded lights and they are long time keepers for me.
I must ask Michael (Saabluster) whether he gets much business from non CPF members or anyone just viewing CPF posts and how they find his website if not from here on CPF.
CHEERS
Hi Devildude.
I have Invoice No 1213.
I ordered the TN31mb and the modded T10.
Was the start number of this TN31mb order list 1200 then?
Does anyone else know that for sure?
Who has the first number?
I am not sure if I will be in the next bunch.
You were smart and must have had confidence in the throwers that Michael produces by jumping in pretty early to be at the front of the waiting line.
Do you have any of his past modded lights?
I just forgot about ordering my stuff straight away when I should have.
DARN!
If my older Saab modded TN31 and my Saab modded Fandyfire is anything to go by then I think we will just love what Saab has now created with his THROW MAGIC!
I still have both of those modded lights and they are long time keepers for me.
I must ask Michael (Saabluster) whether he gets much business from non CPF members or anyone just viewing CPF posts and how they find his website if not from here on CPF.
CHEERS
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You and me both - I got 1204. I'm going to cycle the 3 aw 3100s I have had stored for 3 months to warm them up
Re: OSTS TN31mb Monster
Not sure on the invoice numbers but on 12/26/12 at about 6:30 am I saw a post with invoice #0000001202 and it only took about 10 minutes to finish the order, no thought as to if I needed this new one just the thought of 1274 meters throw rating. Yes I also have the original TN31 and three STL-V6's, funny the STL-V6's are what I carry every day to light the way. I had a friend who bought the fourth STL-V6 from me to help protect his dairy farm from mischief at night, he is very happy with it. So yes I enjoy Michael's work and am more than happy to help support the kind of innovations that the mainstream companies miss.
