HDS Systems EDC #21

[Modernflame]

It's amazing what happens when beams are crossed but every color temp is great in its own right...

Crossing the beams brings out the worst in every emitter, yet the 4500k R9080 219b retains its beauty. It exposes the faults in other beams but seems to be flawless itself.

...I'm starting to think 123 is my preferred size...

Then you'll have to vote in my poll!

Mr flame that is just greed, 3........................could be 6 though if you dual wielded a triple holster(each hip to balance and keep things symmetrical !)

I'm sick. You should probably wear a mask and gloves when you read my posts. Wash frequently and use hand sanitizer .

 

[Hogokansatsukan]

Crossing the beams brings out the worst in every emitter, yet the 4500k R9080 219b retains its beauty. It exposes the faults in other beams but seems to be flawless itself.

I'm sick. You should probably wear a mask and gloves when you read my posts. Wash frequently and use hand sanitizer .

Crossing the beams brings out the pink in the 4500k R9080 to my eyes. My girlfriend who is a long time ICU RN also prefers the 5700 in a side by side comparison.

Try rum and honey in hot water for that cold. If you don't have honey, that is ok. If you don't have hot water, that is ok too.

 

[indigon]

Mr Flame, maybe consider an ammo-style belt for your HDS lights? I could recommend a guy..

 

[Modernflame]

Shoulder rig with a tanker style draw? Too much?

Thanks for the advice, Hogo. I'll have a look in the cupboard and see what I can come up with.

 

[ven]

Too much.....................i just cant help think how cool that would be!!!!

You guys :rock:

 

[thermal guy]

So I was wondering today what was the rarest production legacy hds made? Other then the U85XRGT.Iknow the U42XRGT was rare as well.anyone care to take a guess?

 

[archimedes]

So I was wondering today what was the rarest production legacy hds made? Other then the U85XRGT.Iknow the U42XRGT was rare as well.anyone care to take a guess?

I think only five Ti Ra Twisty were built

 

[archimedes]

And, if coatings count, I think there was only a single Ti Ra Clicky with factory TiN-coating (and another single in AlTiN)

 

[Hogokansatsukan]

So I was wondering today what was the rarest production legacy hds made? Other then the U85XRGT.Iknow the U42XRGT was rare as well.anyone care to take a guess?

 

[thermal guy]

😮 wow 😮.

 

[archimedes]

So that one was actually available as a production model at one time ?!

How many were made / sold ??

 

[moltenmag]

Nice! How much?

 

[emarkd]

Nice! How much?

This better not be for sale!! If it is, then I'm in too!

 

[tech25]

The 4500k is my favorite light but now Hogo has me thinking about that 5700k...

I have been looking at Cree spec sheets on various other leds trying to figure out which ones will work well in an HDS... I might need to try Hogos remedy but with whiskey... 🤪

 

[Hondo]

With it's little brother: http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb...HDS-universe&p=5005978&viewfull=1#post5005978

 

[peter yetman]

I like the HDS Heavy Duty

P

 

[Lithium466]

Me too, like the design.

 

[thermal guy]

All real cool. I'm looking for the rarest production old style HDS.

 

[Lithium466]

It's funny cause if you look at HDS history, the bases of everything was already there in 2004 : selectable user outputs between many (started at 16 levels), fully regulated outputs, thermal regulation, programmable interface, etc.
15 years later the basics are still there, just much better and improved. Fascinating.

Quick note : the first Action lights were regulated at 1,25A on an "overdrive" serting. Wonder how high the Basic/Ultimate were pushed, but 20min on max with a CR123A...how far things have come.

 

[Hogokansatsukan]

It's funny cause if you look at HDS history, the bases of everything was already there in 2004 : selectable user outputs between many (started at 16 levels), fully regulated outputs, thermal regulation, programmable interface, etc.
15 years later the basics are still there, just much better and improved. Fascinating.

Quick note : the first Action lights were regulated at 1,25A on an "overdrive" serting. Wonder how high the Basic/Ultimate were pushed, but 20min on max with a CR123A...how far things have come.

You can go back even further...

HDS Systems pioneered the following LED flashlight features:

• Regulated output of 15 lumens - 1998
• Synchronous rectification for improved efficiency - 1998
• Multiple discrete brightnesses - 1998
• Multilevel rotary dimmer control - 1998
• Automatic brightness step reduction for dying battery - 1998
• Extended emergency lighting - 1998
• Visually even (logarithmic) brightness spacing - 1998
• Intrinsically safe design and explosion-proof construction - 1998
• Military type III hard anodize finish - 1998
• Regulated output of 20 lumens - 1999
• Tint control for lower brightnesses - 1999
• Microprocessor-controlled constant current brightness control - 1999
• Reverse battery protection without diode power penalty - 1999
• Thermal regulation and management - 1999
• Microprocessor-controlled constant power brightness control - 2000
• Microprocessor-controlled multiphase buck/boost topology - 2001
• Microprocessor-controlled simplified buck/boost topology - 2002
• Protection for rechargeable batteries - 2002
• Innovative multi-brightness single-button user interface - 2003
• Programmable brightness settings - 2003
• Calibrated brightness - 2003
• Intelligent pocket light of 30 lumens - 2003
• Automatic switch lockout and automatic shut-off - 2004
• World's smallest tactical LED flashlight of 60 lumens - 2004

The HDS of today is totally built on years of... Illumination!