Second, I got some QTC that I haven't had a chance to play with yet. What about an AA or AAA light with direct drive and QTC with cool, neutral, and high CRI options?
I'd be interested in both AA and AAA lights if they were (this is my personal wish/dream list, other people please feel free to have your own):
Small diameter and length(dd QTC twisty will help) - Something like DQG tiny (AA) or Q Mini AA size would be a good target
Simple UI - start on Lo and ramp to High with zero parasitic drain (QTC)
User replaceable QTC
Less than 1 lumen on Low, with long run time on AAA, very long run time on AA
Optimised for eneloops, with primary lithiums or alkalines as viable options (I promise to only use alkalines in desperate emergencies)
Not black (too hard to find, especially in low light conditions, let alone darkness, so nickel finish would be good )
Alu (SS too heavy, Ti threads not smooth enough), maybe a copper head for heat dissipation
Lightweight (doesn't have to be indestructible, I use my lights for illuminating, not as hammers)
Smooth, Floody beam (optics seem better than reflectors and are smaller too)
High CRI (and NOT cat's **** green tint)
Able to run on high continuously without needing my hand as a heat sink (don't need huge lumens from a pocket light)
Able to tailstand (ie flat tail) If people want a magnet they can glue their own (or make it an option)
Decent deep carry clip (removable)
Smooth shape (for pocket carry without abrading my clothes)
Mild anti roll
Good knurling (important for a twisty)
Polarity protection
Glo O ring in lens
Trit Option/s
Water resistance is good enough for me, don't need water "proof".
Key ring carry for AAA (not AA).
Threads smooth but head not loose (don't want light to fall apart when being carried)
Low battery volatge warning (blinks every 30 seconds or so, or just dim down noticeably without going out totally ? )
Hell, why not just make me an AAA one as a prototype, I'll buy it off you and tell you how it goes as my EDC. It's time I had a change
Given the enthusiasm for the no longer available LF2XT there are obviously plenty of people willing to pay for a premium small light.