arewethereyetdad said:
Ah, good. So for those of us who were on the list from earlier this year and were fortunate enough to order and receive Gatlight V2's, we don't need to do a thing except wait for the e-mail. Correct? Thanks, Walter.
That's correct....
Regarding Lumen Rating from the manufacturer... well we tested the samples we got and we have to say that Cree is probably one of the more honest mfg when it comes to spec sheets (in comparison to f.e. a K2 spec sheet).
Some Updates of what we have been up to this week so far (I know you guys love updates)
In terms of coatings for the black Titanium parts (so far we plan to make'em all TI...however we might have to rethink the decision depending on what prices the machine shops come back with). So to coat the TI parts black we have it seems 3 options
1) Aluminum Titanium Nitride Coating. It is basically a bluish black coating... pretty much indestructable.. since they normally coat drill bits with it to make'em more durable.
2) Carbon Based Coating (DLC - Diamond Like Coating). Apparently a black which is more an Antrazite black/dark grey.. however should have a very smooth feel to it. As scratch resistant as it gets... that's another coating used for drill bits...
3) Ti Annodizing
Not quite as dark however an annodizing type process.
4) Black Ceramic Coating
Advantage, would be the darkest black that can be achieved, however at the expense of the texture. It would feel like a 300-400 sandpaper. Still scratch resistant etc.
So far 1 or 2 are our favorites.. I should get some samples in tomorrow. Still open is the costs associated with these high tech coatings.... to see if they are feasible at all. Once we get the fabrication drawings done we'll get some quotes in and will know more.
BY THE WAY THOSE PREFERING NATURAL... we most likely will give you the option of getting the V3 in natural without the black.
Driver Board
Kyle mostly worked on the driver this week... designing the circuit board... getting all the right components to optimize everything for the Cree's... still be about 2 weeks until that is finished.
Our goal is to send out plans to have a prototype manufactured within 2-3 weeks... so we'll see....