HDS Systems #23

[Lithium466]

The only problems I've ever had with my HDS was various parasitic drain, with old lights like an Ultimate 60 or a Legacy (these are well known for that, bad capacitor batch). Unfortunately none were deemed repairable and I lost pieces of "HDS history" every time
(but got pieces of "modern HDS" instead )

 

[WarriorOfLight]

...bad capacitor...

Bad capacitors were the reason for all kind of electronic problems that resulted in an early end. I remember this. It should have been 10-15 years ago.
But I understand that it is a pity you lost this "historic HDS" lights. That is sad...

 

[Lithium466]

Can you believe I don't have any Ultimate/Basic HDS anymore 😱
Surprisingly, the Novatac don't seem affected so far, and I only have Chinese made ones.

 

[WarriorOfLight]

I habe two Novatac lights, both 120 P. But I do bot know were they are made. My lights habe an 10xxx and 21xxx.

 

[Lithium466]

I think yours are still made in the USA. Series 1 in Tucson, AZ, and maybe series 2 in California? Not really sure, history was a bit sketchy.
Mine don't even have serial numbers...

 

[Hogokansatsukan]

10XXX made in Tucson. 21XXX most likely China.

 

[desert.snake]

10XXX made in Tucson. 21XXX most likely China.

Where is Wichita made? there are no numbers here

 

[Lithium466]

China.

 

[Hogokansatsukan]

It's not in Kansas anymore.

China.

 

[Robot Mania FU]

I've always said, if I am going to be tried, it will be so severe they will have to do it with a Hague Tribunal.
In this case, the job was given to a different vendor as our current machinist is still working on battery tubes. The new vendor has had issues, like most vendors. I don't know if it is Covid related or not, but wouldn't surprise me.

There is a lot of crap going on. Microchips backordered until 2023... specifically, the ones we use. We managed to secure enough of those that hopefully it won't be a problem.

We spoke briefly Monday about filling these back orders and closing the doors and working on another project we have been discussing for a few years totally not flashlight related. It is freaking getting stupid just trying to get the parts we need. Covid made it MUCH worse.

Edit. No. We decided to keep pushing forward... at least until I am brought in front of the Hague.

Oh boy, did I pick a bad time to order an amber rotary? Hahah. I promise, I'll be patient!

 

[WarriorOfLight]

The good new: We received 3000 reflectors from the new machinist.
The bad news: Every single one is out of spec and can't be used.
<...>

That is bad. That means it takes another 3 month from now.

But the good thing is you can visit the machinist and you take a reflector and throw it to his head and you say "This reflector is not in spec". You can do this 3000x, and I am quite sure after a few tries you will hit his head quite perfect.

Guess that could be fun for you, and even more fun if you make a nice youtube video for all of us.

 

[PoliceScannerMan]

Guess now is a good time for a HDS mule to be released.

 

[troutpool]

Guess now is a good time for a HDS mule to be released.

I'd take one.

 

[TheJLew85]

I can get on board with a mule!

 

[GoVegan]

I hate to point out the obvious here, but without the reflector, there is no way for the bezel to attach to the body.

Also even if there was, the LED is deeply seated and it's position is based on a reflector being required. If used as a mule, then a lot of the lumens would be wasted hitting the inner sides of the bezel.

I guess a HDS mule with no bezel doesn't sound so attractive anymore.

 

[greatscoot]

I hate to point out the obvious here, but without the reflector, there is no way for the bezel to attach to the body.

Also even if there was, the LED is deeply seated and it's position is based on a reflector being required. If used as a mule, then a lot of the lumens would be wasted hitting the inner sides of the bezel.

I guess a HDS mule with no bezel doesn't sound so attractive anymore.

You could actually design a bezel that would allow for this. I'll make a rough sketch of my idea and post it. While it won't be a true mule, it would be pretty close.

 

[PoliceScannerMan]

Like a heavily marbled beef ribeye, both, the body and bezel could be shaved down allowing for a proper mule. However I agree this would take time; the reflectors would come back in stock before this beefy project could come to fruition.

 

[KonCha]

Which is better, Vapcell 650mah 6A or 850mah 3A?

 

[tyu]

Which is better, Vapcell 650mah 6A or 850mah 3A?

These lights don't demand high current, so I would go for the 850 mAh for longer runtime.

 

[KonCha]

These lights don't demand high current, so I would go for the 850 mAh for longer runtime.

Thank you.
What other 16340 cells are suitable for HDS?