Could we get more details regarding user replaceable internals? This is exciting for sure.
The lens (held inside the bezel ring) is holding down the optic, which in turn is holding down the board. Remove the ring and optic and there are 5 things inside:
board/engine
positive wire
negative wire
thermal compound
GID frame (left in place)
Unhook the wires (attached with solderless connectors), and the only thing holding in the board is thermal compound. Remove both and you can apply new compound, slide in a new board, attach the wires, and reinstall the front.
Our intention is that as future boards become available, you can leverage your Moddoolar investment even further. Buying just a new board when the next LED comes out, for example. The installation is somewhat advanced, so we may offer an upgrade service.
When will the Triple F3 be available?
We are working to make F3/XPL models available as soon as possible. Best case is next week, but it may be longer. I'll update post 1 as we know more.
Looks amazingly awesome.
Did have a question about the "first & only open airflow flashlight" idea, though .... Isn't the Lux-RC FL33 built with a similar open LED pedestal design ? I guess that one has fins instead of hollow ribs for the airflow, but it seems like a similar concept to me
And, of course, the GatLight is almost completely structurally "open" and exposed to the environment. Not only the LED is just sandwiched between the plates / rings / struts, but even the battery "compartment" is in direct contact with the outside air.
Or am I missing something else ?
Sorry for the confusion. I tend toward understatement and tried being less so this time. Lux RC uses a traditional outside/in design, shrinking the center as far as possible. GAT adds separate pieces to form a structural cage. Wasp is a single piece inside/out design, having both perimeter structure and interior airflow.
Will there be single-mode versions of this or is that firmly in the past now?
We launched with the most popular options. Single mode tend to be the last sold of any model. We remain committed to single mode requirements and hope to have them later next year. In the mean time, shoot me a PM if you would be interested in an H1 xpg2 build.
Are there beamshots available? In the description, it says "Choose CREE XPL for maximum output and tighter beam", Does this have a tighter beam than the XPE2 models? Most importantly of all, will there be a P60 Drop in variant available?
We have no beam shot or runtime information yet ready but are working on it. Tighter than our alternative 219 option, our XPL option is similar in throw to the XPG2.
Our new cooling approach is only possible because of the Moddoolar's 1 piece head design. P60s have 3 pieces, the drop in wall, body wall, and bezel wall. So any P60 design must push heat through all 3 layers before it even reaches the air. So its certainly possible to install our newest boards into drop ins, but with standard thermal limitations.
I'll do my best to answer some questions since no one has chimed in yet.
Thanks for jumping in!
Really nice looking head. Do holes affect water resistance? What is the high current draw for the triple nichia vs the triple xpl? Is there a clip available for the diamond tailcap. I would need a clip but not a triad fan (sorry). Thanks.
The original head had two compartments, separated by one wall. Structurally, this is just two compartments, separated by two walls, making a third (externally exposed) compartment in the center. Water wont be reaching the components via these openings.
DB caps don't have enough 'meat' for screw holes. But Moddoolar tail threads are Z41 compatible, so you can select from any tailcap with adequate amperage rating. I'll ask Tom to comment on these requirements.
What size trits fit into the trit slots? Also really curious on what the triple xpl output and beam shape will be like.
There are six 2x8mm slots. The beam is tighter, with more artifacts than the 219.
Thanks.so maybe 30 minutes on 18650?
Runtime is not yet tested but E and F single cell power draw is increased less than dual cell draw increase and should be similiar to H (v4.0) single cell power draw and runtime.
To add to my list TL50's, where have they gone?
We made 50s along with the the recent 35s and 65s but a downstream vendor made an error. We've not been able to make more but will have them next year.
UPDATE
black options sold out
2 natural heads left, both on
this page
remaining heads will be moved to the head page tonight
