"Introducing "Draco" [Accepting Deposit].

[Dr_Joe]

... Hoping to get them out to you guys before Halloween.

 

[vag]

Hi everybody !
Have you tested how the draco works with an AAA 1.5V battery ?

 

[Frenchyled]

Guys, the orings are now in.
I will start putting these things together. Hoping to get them out to you guys before Halloween.

PB92: light output is is more than enough to use. ~60-110 lm at the engine level depending on battery type & state.

If you're looking for the "brightest" light this is not the one.
But if you're going for the most lumen/in^3 it's hard to beat the Draco in size.

Nice !! Any news about the Titanium Draco and the possible delivery date ?

 

[modamag]

vag: Unfortunate the Draco can not support the 12V battery at this time. That voltage will pop the controller. I have yet to test the 1.5V but I'm suspecting that's its a no go due to the low voltage. Typically we need at least 2.4V to drive the circuit.

Frenchyled: Draco-Ti status is as follows. The majority of the parts are done (light engine, turbo head, AAA extension). However, There is a major hurdle to overcome. The deep battery housing's shoulder. We are currently takling the problem. There is simply not much clearance (<10.5mm) inside the body. It will take a little bit more machine time & tooling to get it right, but I think it's doable.

Here's the estimated timeline based on Al experience.

1. Finish all machine part ... Mid November
- The machinist is in Belgium since last week for 1 month due to his ill mom. He's expected to be back at the end of the month (Oct)

2. Polishing (#8 mirrored if possible) ... 2 weeks lead time.
3. Ti coating ... 3 weeks (including transit)
4. Engraving ... 1 week
4b. Light engine assembly 1 week.

It will be close to Xmas, based on my estimation.

 

[JimH]

I always hated waiting for Christmas. Now I hate it even more for the same reason. What a fantastic Christmas present. I should be about ready to jump out of my skin with excitement by then.

 

[Frenchyled]

Thank you for your quick reply Modamag

Now, I just have to wait But Flashaholism and delays are common ...I am waiting for surefire too since 4 month...

 

[Icebreak]

A little disappointing about the Ti lights but I'd rather recieve some that meets your standards than not. I think with newly designed custom builds it's almost a given that there will be a bump or two in the process...especially when the design calls for tolerances thinner than frogs hair.

That Ti Draco will show up when it shows up and I'm sure I'll like it.

Thanks for making these, modamag.

 

[4sevens]

How about some pictures to tie us over

 

[modamag]

Well since you asked David. Here are couple quick shots.
While we're at it, let's have some fun too.

Anyone care to answer these three trivia questions.

1. Why does the LED connector wires look so odd/wierd/uneven in the picture?
2. How many drops of solder does it take to assemble one light engine?
3. How many light engine can Jonathan make in per week?

Rules:
1. Only one guess per person.
2. No prize involve, just to have fun.

The first muffin batch ready for illumination.
The box is basically an Asian "Altoid" enclosure (2.5" x 1.5").

The LED connector wires. 26 AWG solid, Teflon coated.

Converter ready for integration.

 

[4sevens]

Well since you asked David. Here are couple quick shots.
While we're at it, let's have some fun too.

Anyone care to answer these three trivia questions.

1. Why does the LED connector wires look so odd/wierd/uneven in the picture?
2. How many drops of solder does it take to assemble one light engine?
3. How many light engine can Jonathan make in per week?

Rules:
1. Only one guess per person.
2. No prize involve, just to have fun.

1. because the led legs need to be trimmed as short as possible to prevent
it from touch in the case?
2. 19 including the contacts in your driver board? Excluding the driver
board, 4?
3. 20?

 

[Tronic]

I have see that qualitychinagoods.com have a new Liion 10440 battery with 500mAh.
I have buy 2 to compare it to the cells from AW.

Below you can see the discharge curve with various current.

Test condition:
Hardware: Axcom SM-APL4
Charging: CV/CC with 0.7C (full charged if current fall below 20mA)

AW 10280 current:60mA capacity:173mAh time:172min


AW 10280 current:200mA capacity:167mAh time:49min


AW 10280 current:350mA capacity:122mAh time:21min


AW 10280 current:600mA capacity:65mAh time:7min


AW10440 current:60mA capacity:319mAh time:316min


AW10440 current:200mA capacity: 285mAh time: 85min

AW10440 current:350mA capacity:298mAh time:51min


AW10440 current:600mA capacity: 231mAh time: 23min


Ultrafire 10440 current:60mA capacity:305mAh time:304min


Ultrafire 10440 current:200mA capacity:285mAh time:85min


Ultrafire 10440 current:350mA capacity:284mAh time:48min


Ultrafire 10440 current:600mA capacity:231mAh time:23min


Note: If you click on the thumbnail to see the big picture, click on the picture again to see it in real size.

 

[frisco]

OK Modamag,

Just got my Draco batteries from AW....... Charged up and ready to go!

frisco

 

[Uriah]

Balance due paid.

$70 deposit
$157.35 balance due
=$227.35
Paid in full.
Thanks

 

[modamag]

Quick update everyone.
Everything is coming together nicely. I have assembled 30+ units to date. There is only a few item in transit from Asia then I'll be ready to unleashed the Dracos to the world.

4sevens: Educated guess but not entirely correct.

Tronic: Thanx for the analysis. The data is totally applicable for the constant current regulation.

frisco: If you already have the batteries and can make it to the Bay Area Mod-Fest BBQ. You can pickup your unit at that time and be the first one to EDC a Draco.

Uriah: Thanx.

 

[frisco]

Wow, Modamag what a gracious offer....
I feel honored!
Only bummer is I'm outta state till next week.

Thanks, frisco

 

[dduane]

Jonathon, I'll come by this week to p/u the Draco and drop off the CR2 ION, if your schedule permits and you don't get food p0%$ning from the BBQ. What do you think?

Quick update everyone.
Everything is coming together nicely. I have assembled 30+ units to date. There is only a few item in transit from Asia then I'll be ready to unleashed the Dracos to the world.

4sevens: Educated guess but not entirely correct.

Tronic: Thanx for the analysis. The data is totally applicable for the constant current regulation.

frisco: If you already have the batteries and can make it to the Bay Area Mod-Fest BBQ. You can pickup your unit at that time and be the first one to EDC a Draco.

Uriah: Thanx.

 

[NetMage]

I'm considering changing from S-bin Lux I to U-bin Lux III - how late can we change? I'd like whichever is brighter

 

[modamag]

Guys one item arrived from accross the pond today ... yep the batteries and charger. Thank you AW :bow: . We had a chance to test the Nano AAA charger during the Bay Area Mod-Fest BBQ, it's very very good. Charging rate is 100mA. Several quick demonstration of the light light in action to the limited crowd @ Mod-Fest.

One more item left and we're ready for deployment.

duane: Call me when you're back in town and we'll setup a time.
NetMage: You can change it now. The last chance for change is the end of next week. Since that's the projected shipping date.

 

[CroMAGnet]

FYI - Draco is amazing at over 300 LUX and very bright!! I'm working on some comparison tests and pics along with some runtimes. This thing is TINY man!

 

[Dr_Joe]