Another plea for more non-coated lights which when scratched will not be showing bare metal underneath. Copper lights are very popular now, but I would prefer bronze, which has great color, but is also much tougher than copper.That is an ingenious idea and it seems so obviously ideal for a keychain light.
I would like them to be made in raw metal rather than with coatings, which is my preference for all keychain lights so that when they mark up, the marks are not obvious and can easily be buffed.
If you offer these in raw Al, Ti, Cu or Brass then I'll definitely be taking some.
+1I agree. Stainless or such is best for the keychain.
If you are interested in seeing this light make it to production, please post a comment below!
i was actually looking at buying the 'Torpedo' by MBI. so close, but now will hold out for this.
thanks.
The things I like:
- stainless steel
- moonmode
- simple ui without memory, moonmode first
- Nichia 219 high cri 4500K
- price (in par with some non-custom stainless steel flashlights)
The things I don't like:
- only 2 modes; 70 lm from 219 means less than 1 hour runtime. Due to versatility, I would add a third mode at 5-10 lumens
Mixed about:
- Quick release only. I guess I am a bit paranoid when it comes to losing stuff :shrug: (but it makes the light quite unique)
Needs to know more
- The driver (pwm/cc, efficiency etc...)
I'm in looking forward to trying it!
I'm not sure this is in the plan, but I definitely second this! :thumbsup:Me too. Please make them in Copper and Titanium as well as SS, if possible.
Hi folks,
Just a quick update. I checked one of my samples in my integrating sphere and the low mode is actually around 10 lumens. Maybe 8 with the 219. I think this is still pretty usable. Original post updated to reflect this.
My hope is to stick with a two mode with the 10/60 lumen spread. I know I won't make everyone happy, but I'm also trying to come up with a solution that has the widest appeal and the most general usability. I hope to sell this light to a lot of "non-hardcore" flashlight folks as well, as an entry point into the high end flashlight market.
So, no low-low at all, just an ordinary low (and not especially low as such either). Fair enough, it is probably a good choice for many customers and good for many purposes. And now that I read it again, it looks like there was no promise of stainless steel either, although one of the prototypes was made of it. Perhaps as an in-house version? A BeCu light would be nice and the material would compliment the tint, too.
The Nichia emitter is still very appealing and the (provisional patent) quick release makes it pretty unique. A nice light! I am sure it will be popular but my wait for the ultimate keychain EDC will continue. I find it strange that AFAIK there is no AAA light with 3 distinctively different power settings. No factory made, no custom made. It is very rare in AA format, too. The only one that comes to mind is Thrunite T10.
There are a number of currently available AAA lights with 3 (or more) power settings.
You missed the part "distinctively different modes". Or, perhaps I wasn't clear enough. I meant three modes that are clearly for different situations, with at least a 10-fold difference in lumens, starting with a sub-lumen firefly. It could be something like 0,2 lm - 4 lm - 60 lm. If you add compact size, tough and solid materials and good quality (including the driver), you have the light that I mean. :thumbsup:
Well, I'd prefer "slow release" anyway. Prometheus AAA looks like a nice light. Perhaps another Dark Sucks product some other day. It could also cost clearly more than $60. :naughty: