[size=+1]Sneak Peek: The Mouse (M300.4)[/size]
Just finished this build for a certain CPF member...
Some quick specs...
300 lumens max output, 4 brightness levels, runs on 1xRCR123 LiON rechargeable at max for perhaps 45 minutes, min output of perhaps 2-3 lumens for 225 hours, full regulation for most of the runtime with approximate 95% average efficiency, several hours of low-brightness emergency light at tail end of runtime.
Can run on 1x123 primary cell with all brightness levels still available, but scaled proportionally less bright and longer-running... this would be a good option for power outage or other emergency use.
Acorn1.0 driver, basically a souped-up version of the driver developed for the
Gotham.
Flushmounted tactical twisty switch heavily modified from the innards of a stock SureFire tactical twisty for smooth, light action.
Krytox and Nanolubricated threads fore and aft.
Flushmounted 'skyscraper-style' window with structural support from the backside, no visible retaining ring, reflectors moved as far forward as possible to eliminate bezel ring and head sidewall interference with the beam.
McR16ms reflectors, built to order by McGizmo for use with Seoul SSCP4 emitters, providing good throw from reflectors in this size category, while also delivering gradual intensity falloff from hotspot through outer sidespill for excellent field of view.
High density silicone foam in sidewalls to pad reflectors against lateral shock. High density silicone black matting with carbon fiber texture for aesthetics and circuit trace protection.
Dual-AR coated ultra-clear lens.
Shockmounted e-can in base of head for fit and shock resistance. All components in the head designed to be removable with no damage, glue residue, etc., should the owner ever wish to revert the head to more conventional single-reflector duty.
Separate thread and additional photos and beamshots to come.