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What you see here, is the final version of the previously introduced 10180 size fully featured (programmable and reflectored) It's been a design I've made a few prototypes of and single pieces on my manual lathe in the past, including a Timscus version and a bi-exotic version. You can see the original prototype thread HERE. The small batch I've made has a few minor changes mostly in the tail. I've added a design feature, so it can be key-chain carried, also it can tailstand, even if not to stable in this position. I have met many challenges along the way, and solutions needed to be found in a moments notice. After the Nucleus flashlight, I assumed, the larger I go the easier will things get...maybe the next size The biggest challenge was cutting the small features and keeping tight tolerances without braking very small tools (I'm a perfectionist all lights are within 0.001" tolerance) . This did not become a big issue, until getting to the exotic and custom materials, like Mokuti, Damasteel. Using 0.020 grooving tools, cutting threads on multi hardness materials introduces vibration, which translates to breaking tools. Some materials became such a pain to work with, that I've decided these few pieces will be the only ones made of this design out of this material (Blue Tongue and Dense Twist Damasteel.Once the challenges were overtaken, I've had a few more waiting for me at the time of the assembly. Most of these were unexpected, as the components have been slightly changed since working on the prototype, which I haven't found out until just a few days ago. I'm very excited to show you what becomes the next flashlight in my lineup. It's predecessor the Nucleus was made purely for the enthusiasts of miniatures with a very simple design, this will cater to a wider audience due to programmability and rechargeable battery. Few more things worth mentioning is that I believe (please correct me if I'm wrong) this is the first light made of Blue Tongue and Dense Twist Damasteel. The features of these materials are very small so I imagine it would mostly appeal to pure enthusiasts of small flashlights. Most of the work what you see here (with some very small exception) are done by me including CAD design, writing CNC program, operating CNC, assembly. Feel free to share your opinion about this light, also I'm happy to answer any questions you might have.
Here are the full specifications of the flashlight:
Name: Omicron
Available versions: Titanium (Incl. bead blasted), Damasteel (Blue Tungue and Dense Twist), Moku-Ti, Mokume Gane, Copper
Size : 1.87" x 0.5" (48mm x 12.5mm)
Weight : 15 gramms (Titanium with battery)
Optics : 10 mm dual coated Sapphire Glass window, coating specifically adjusted to Nichia 419C 4000K LED
LED : Nichia 219C 4000K
Lumens : Programmable GuppyDrv 24 Mode Groups 0,5-200 Lumens
Water Resistance: Water resistant (It is fully oringed, withstanding submersion up to 15 feet, but for warranty purposes it will be sold as weather resistant.)
Location of manufacture: USA (San Diego, California)
Machined used for making these lights: Haas SL-10, Haas VF3 SS
Release Date: 12/14/2017 (This Thursday) 5-6PM PST (California)
You can see these pictures in higher resolution on my Flickr page HERE:
Ti and Blasted Ti version
Moku-Ti Version:
Blue Tongue Damasteel Version
Dense Twist Version:
Mokume Gane Version (Etched)
Group Shots:
Here are the full specifications of the flashlight:
Name: Omicron
Available versions: Titanium (Incl. bead blasted), Damasteel (Blue Tungue and Dense Twist), Moku-Ti, Mokume Gane, Copper
Size : 1.87" x 0.5" (48mm x 12.5mm)
Weight : 15 gramms (Titanium with battery)
Optics : 10 mm dual coated Sapphire Glass window, coating specifically adjusted to Nichia 419C 4000K LED
LED : Nichia 219C 4000K
Lumens : Programmable GuppyDrv 24 Mode Groups 0,5-200 Lumens
Water Resistance: Water resistant (It is fully oringed, withstanding submersion up to 15 feet, but for warranty purposes it will be sold as weather resistant.)
Location of manufacture: USA (San Diego, California)
Machined used for making these lights: Haas SL-10, Haas VF3 SS
Release Date: 12/14/2017 (This Thursday) 5-6PM PST (California)
You can see these pictures in higher resolution on my Flickr page HERE:
Ti and Blasted Ti version
Moku-Ti Version:
Blue Tongue Damasteel Version
Dense Twist Version:
Mokume Gane Version (Etched)
Group Shots: