New Inova X1?

[LEDninja]

Re: What's wrong with my Inova X1?

Welcome to CPF.

When I 1st got my 7x7mm, it was DOA. Finally srretcched the spring in the tailcap a bit and it works fine now. I grabbed both ends of the spring when pulling so won't pull it off the tailcap.

 

[Quiet Storm]

Re: What's wrong with my Inova X1?

Cleaned it again with a microfiber cloth and now the problems seem to be gone. Thanks again!

Just out of curiosity, where did you buy it?

It was a gift (it was NIB, if that's what you're asking).

 

[thunderlight]

Re: Inova X1, what's the point of this one?

Diffusing the X1 beam, reversible modification:

Obtain a package of translucent plastic salt / pepper lids for a film cylinder . These are available at camping stores . Discard the "lid" and keep the part that incorporates the salt or pepper holes . This part will fit over the front of an x1 perfectly with a tight seal . Trim the extraneous material with a knife .

You now have a combination lens cover and " beam diffuser " . Since the X1 is , essentially , a cylinder , you can snap the cover onto the other end of the light for spotlight use . Moreover , you can stand the inova on its end , albeit , in spotlight mode .

The total cost is 99 cents + tax and it is the perfect mod for my skills . Screw up the salt lid and you still have the opportunity to get it right with the pepper lid .

 

[carrot]

Re: Inova X1, what's the point of this one?

Is the X1 available at Target? If yes, for how much?

 

[pr5owner]

Re: Inova X1, what's the point of this one?

i actually ordered an X1 off batteryjunction with my large sum of C batteries, the X1 to me is more of a special purpose tactical light, if i need to wire up explosives in a dark room without drawing much attention, im definatly not going to use something like a L1P. ahh im just kidding.. really... but its more for specific tasks not just a general purpose flash light.

 

[Navck]

Re: Inova X1, what's the point of this one?

Imagine a SMJ Led in it!

 

[cratz2]

Re: Inova X1, what's the point of this one?

Let me know when, I want to take part in that one, too.

Just did it this afternoon. Here's the thread with details. I just put a Nichia CS LED in it this time. Next time, I'll try the green or blue THC3 LED but I want to get a silver X1 to do this with.

 

[NFW]

Inova X1-UV or X5-UV?

All I really care about is, which one is brighter? Has anyone here compared them?

Thanks!

 

[cy]

Re: Inova X1-UV or X5-UV?

X5 is way brighter, due to 5x more led's

I've got a X5 UV new in box available

please PM if interested

 

[nemul]

Re: Inova X1-UV or X5-UV?

they make a UV X1?
the lens would kill the output of UV

note: just checked.... i might wanna get the X1-UV and put a Nichia 365 in there.

 

[cy]

Re: Inova X1-UV or X5-UV?

had a UV X1 for a bit. works great, lens does good job of focusing beam. and is tiny.

but X5 puts out a flood of UV, probably 5x more light and is way bigger.

 

[nemul]

Re: Inova X1-UV or X5-UV?

had a UV X1 for a bit. works great, lens does good job of focusing beam. and is tiny.

but X5 puts out a flood of UV, probably 5x more light and is way bigger.

but does the X1 do better at illuminating a single object at a slight distance due to the tight spot?

 

[cy]

Re: Inova X1-UV or X5-UV?

X1 throws further due to lens, but spot is so small. not much if anything is gained

get the X5, otherwise go with an ARC AAA UV for size.

 

[nemul]

Re: Inova X1-UV or X5-UV?

X1 throws further due to lens, but spot is so small. not much if anything is gained

get the X5, otherwise go with an ARC AAA UV for size.

i might do a add resistor downboy X5 with nichia 365.. the metal casings on the nichia are +, and the body on the X5 is +.... so.... woo hoo! the nichia 365 are awesome...

 

[jbg23]

new inova x1 at target

Anyone else see the new version x1's. I bought one at target today, and must say that I like it much more than the older version. It uses a flat lense and reflector now, and is much more useable for my needs.

 

[cheapo]

Re: new inova x1 at target

PICS!

-David

 

[Sigman]

Re: new inova x1 at target

WHAT? - did I say WHAT??? Now that's a practical design change for me!

A flat lens and a reflector - now I need to sell a couple of the "moons" off!! However, since the moon is a nice thrower for such a little torch on an AA cell - maybe I'll just have to add a couple instead of thinning out the herd!

Anyone know where else they are available? (As in CPF vendors or elsewhere online, as we have no Targets in Alaska?)

 

[jbg23]

Re: new inova x1 at target

I will try to get some pics tomorrow, but they look identical to the old x1. They just use a reflector and flat lense.

 

[DaveG]

Re: new inova x1 at target

Is the package the same, new and improved,or did you just eye ball the reflector? thanks

 

[jbg23]

Re: new inova x1 at target

everything is the same, I just happened to notice the reflector. They do not come with pouches anymore, they have a lanyard instead.