Malkoff "Hound Dog"
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Re: Malkoff "Hound Dog" coming soon!
A 300 meter XPG, well heck lets do this bring it on.
A 300 meter XPG, well heck lets do this bring it on.
jp2515
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Very tempting, I will gander this light will sell out FAST!
Very tempting, I will gander this light will sell out FAST!
MrGman
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The reflector was fine tuned to give this great throw with no wrinkles in the beam. The head will fit the existing MD series bodies. It will have the twist hi/low feature built into the head already. I believe eventually Gene will sell the head separately. So its a great compliment to the already existing MD series lego components. The beam is much tighter and stronger than the XP-G drop in for the Maglite series, but with good spill.
I will of course have to make a video.
The reflector was fine tuned to give this great throw with no wrinkles in the beam. The head will fit the existing MD series bodies. It will have the twist hi/low feature built into the head already. I believe eventually Gene will sell the head separately. So its a great compliment to the already existing MD series lego components. The beam is much tighter and stronger than the XP-G drop in for the Maglite series, but with good spill.
I will of course have to make a video.
PoliceScannerMan
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Wow. Time to sell something!!! These look fantastic!!!
Wow. Time to sell something!!! These look fantastic!!!
recDNA
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This may be my first malkoff....but by the time I wait for reviews with lux numbers it will be sold out forever. I'm hoping for 25,000 lux at 1 m. If less I probably wouldn't notice the difference with my G5.
This may be my first malkoff....but by the time I wait for reviews with lux numbers it will be sold out forever. I'm hoping for 25,000 lux at 1 m. If less I probably wouldn't notice the difference with my G5.
JNewell
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I could think of a lot of things to say, but I'll just say "wow." Gene Malkoff has done it...again... :thumbsup:
I could think of a lot of things to say, but I'll just say "wow." Gene Malkoff has done it...again... :thumbsup:
Moka
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I know Gene likes to chime in here, so this is a question for you... (or someone else that knows definitively).
I'm looking at the MD3 body option for mine, so that I can run two 18500s or 3 RCR123s, you say it can run on 3 Rechargeable Li-Ions above, at full top off that'll come to 12.6V... Is that still safe for the Light as the voltage range is 5-12V? Don't wanna fry it 
Cheers.
I know Gene likes to chime in here, so this is a question for you... (or someone else that knows definitively).
I'm looking at the MD3 body option for mine, so that I can run two 18500s or 3 RCR123s, you say it can run on 3 Rechargeable Li-Ions above, at full top off that'll come to 12.6V... Is that still safe for the Light as the voltage range is 5-12V?
Don't wanna fry it Cheers.
donn_
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The instant the load hit's it, that 12.6V will fall to well below 12V.
The instant the load hit's it, that 12.6V will fall to well below 12V.
Bullzeyebill
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Look what this guy says about LiIon's in the Hound Dog.
Bill
I know Gene likes to chime in here, so this is a question for you... (or someone else that knows definitively).
I'm looking at the MD3 body option for mine, so that I can run two 18500s or 3 RCR123s, you say it can run on 3 Rechargeable Li-Ions above, at full top off that'll come to 12.6V... Is that still safe for the Light as the voltage range is 5-12V?
Cheers.
Look what this guy says about LiIon's in the Hound Dog.
Bill
KDOG3
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Holy crap. I love throwers. Hmmm. More thinkin to do. But I'm in the market for a 1 cell EDC do it all light. But wow, I can't wait to see beamshots from these suckers....
Holy crap. I love throwers. Hmmm. More thinkin to do. But I'm in the market for a 1 cell EDC do it all light. But wow, I can't wait to see beamshots from these suckers....
MrGman
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It will run with 3 RCR123's, talked to Gene today. Its going to draw 1 amp at 6V and 0.75 amps at 9V and 0.5 amp at 12V.
3 RCR123 only read 12.6V under no load condition. At 0.5A the voltage will sag and its not an issue. Gene has tested it to make sure its up to his very high standard of reliability.
Now for the really hot news for all those waiting to hear. The LED current is in the 1.40 to 1.49 Amp range. It will have a 22 ohm resistor in the low mode ring to allow 40 to 60 lumens based on the voltage used, so it will have a very useful low mode with excellent run time.
I should have one in hand for testing in about 8 days from 7/24/10. This will be very easily run on an MD2 with 2 standard lithium batteries (also 2 RCR123) or in an MD3 with 3 it should run 30% longer and the MD4 with 2X18650's or 4 CR123's it should run basically double that of the MD2.
I know Gene likes to chime in here, so this is a question for you... (or someone else that knows definitively).
I'm looking at the MD3 body option for mine, so that I can run two 18500s or 3 RCR123s, you say it can run on 3 Rechargeable Li-Ions above, at full top off that'll come to 12.6V... Is that still safe for the Light as the voltage range is 5-12V?
Cheers.
It will run with 3 RCR123's, talked to Gene today. Its going to draw 1 amp at 6V and 0.75 amps at 9V and 0.5 amp at 12V.
3 RCR123 only read 12.6V under no load condition. At 0.5A the voltage will sag and its not an issue. Gene has tested it to make sure its up to his very high standard of reliability.
Now for the really hot news for all those waiting to hear. The LED current is in the 1.40 to 1.49 Amp range. It will have a 22 ohm resistor in the low mode ring to allow 40 to 60 lumens based on the voltage used, so it will have a very useful low mode with excellent run time.
I should have one in hand for testing in about 8 days from 7/24/10. This will be very easily run on an MD2 with 2 standard lithium batteries (also 2 RCR123) or in an MD3 with 3 it should run 30% longer and the MD4 with 2X18650's or 4 CR123's it should run basically double that of the MD2.
Re: Malkoff "Hound Dog" coming soon!
I think I will get the MD3 and run it on 2x18500. I wonder how much longer that will run than the 2xcr123?
I think I will get the MD3 and run it on 2x18500. I wonder how much longer that will run than the 2xcr123?
Moka
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Glad to hear... Was hoping that was the case, was going to call him, but time difference would mean he'd be pretty mad at me... :nana: lol
Thanks Gman
It will run with 3 RCR123's, talked to Gene today. Its going to draw 1 amp at 6V and 0.75 amps at 9V and 0.5 amp at 12V.
3 RCR123 only read 12.6V under no load condition. At 0.5A the voltage will sag and its not an issue. Gene has tested it to make sure its up to his very high standard of reliability.
Now for the really hot news for all those waiting to hear. The LED current is in the 1.40 to 1.49 Amp range. It will have a 22 ohm resistor in the low mode ring to allow 40 to 60 lumens based on the voltage used, so it will have a very useful low mode with excellent run time.
I should have one in hand for testing in about 8 days from 7/24/10. This will be very easily run on an MD2 with 2 standard lithium batteries (also 2 RCR123) or in an MD3 with 3 it should run 30% longer and the MD4 with 2X18650's or 4 CR123's it should run basically double that of the MD2.
Glad to hear... Was hoping that was the case, was going to call him, but time difference would mean he'd be pretty mad at me... :nana: lol
Thanks Gman
etc
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Re: Malkoff "Hound Dog" coming soon!
This one has to be the best Malkoff ever made.
I like the idea of using 2x18650 *or* 4x123, much flexibility here. Use Li-Ion when you can, use 123s as a backup. 5V-12V is ideal for me.
7-degree beam is also real neat, just a shade tighter than 8-degree M60 beam as far as I understand? It's really not *that* tight, and a lot wider than say Mag beams. So 7 degrees are still very practical for all around use.
Dual mode is also exactly what I want, and the lumen choices couldn't be better. Any idea of the runtime?
Question, what kind of holster would it fit in?
This one has to be the best Malkoff ever made.
I like the idea of using 2x18650 *or* 4x123, much flexibility here. Use Li-Ion when you can, use 123s as a backup. 5V-12V is ideal for me.
7-degree beam is also real neat, just a shade tighter than 8-degree M60 beam as far as I understand? It's really not *that* tight, and a lot wider than say Mag beams. So 7 degrees are still very practical for all around use.
Dual mode is also exactly what I want, and the lumen choices couldn't be better. Any idea of the runtime?
Question, what kind of holster would it fit in?
jellydonut
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Okay, so, I don't really need a thrower.. But it's a Malkoff so I need it.:shrug:
Added myself to The List..:naughty:
Okay, so, I don't really need a thrower.. But it's a Malkoff so I need it.:shrug:
Added myself to The List..:naughty:
bigchelis
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Does anybody know what the 1 meter lux readings could be?
Mayb 20k lux at 1 meter
Does anybody know what the 1 meter lux readings could be?
Mayb 20k lux at 1 meter
jellydonut
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Retarded question here, but how do I even subscribe to Gene's newsletter?:fail: I can't find it on the site.:tired:
Retarded question here, but how do I even subscribe to Gene's newsletter?:fail: I can't find it on the site.:tired:
