- Joined
- Feb 7, 2014
- Messages
- 746
Some of you that I'm talking to on a semi regularly bases knows, that I've been working on some very interesting designs in the past few months. This one is a relatively simple design (compared to the other one I'm working on, I've been thinking to build for a while. Just as the Nucleus, it wasn't build to be produced in multiple numbers, only to be a prototype for a light I would make out of Mokume Gane material. The reason for building this size, is that there aren't many full featured custom 10180 size lights currently exists. What I mean by "full feature" is, that it has a full size reflector (Not TIR) and the LED is operated by a fully programmable 10mm FET driver (GuppyDrv) I find this more beneficial, than the options most of 10180 size lights offer (2 level twist) Once the light was completed, and I was able to hold it, I realized, handling this size, is very nice and usable on the EDC level. It can be operated one handed.The prototype is brass, but there will be (2) Mokume Gane version built in the near future, which will be up for sale, and other versions will follow, if or when this light makes it to be a production version. The production version might going to have additional design details, but this one I've made on manual machines, where my options are limited. Those members, that like exotic versions, will probably be happy to hear, that with the production version Mokuti or Timascus versions will come as well. The tailpiece of the prototype has a heat anodized Ti insert. This area is reserved for attachment, like a split ring holder or magnet, so it can be stick on metal surfaces. This light uses 6pcs. of 1mm x 3mm tritium vials (this being one of the smallest tritium vial, only available in green) Using the multi-mode driver, battery time is quite useful, with lowest settings lasting for about 7-8 hours. Maximum brightness is around 200 Lumens (depending on the emitter being used). For the ones needing a bit more battery life, there might be a AAA battery tube available as an accessory...although I should probably mention, that I'm working on a similar design AAA size light (slightly larger in diameter) that will have a clicky type tail switch. Let me know, what you think!
If you don't get excited about small lights, you might be happy to hear, that I will introduce an other custom flashlight, that is my most ambitious undertaking so far. What I can tell you about it right now, that it is a custom angle light. It features a design, that allows not only replaceable battery tubes, but heads as well. Depending on your purpose, you'd be able to use tripple, single, thrower or mule heads....and most likely, there would be a UV head made as well. The prototype is about 98% complete, so it will be introduced in a few weeks.
Specs for the 10180 light:
Size : 1.8" x 0.5" (45.5mm x 12.5mm)
Weight : 23 gramms (brass with battery)
Optics : 10 mm reflector with 10mm BK270 double AR coating (It might be Sapphire glass window on the production model)
Lumens : Programmable GuppyDrv 24 Mode Groups 0,5-200 Lumens
Water Resistance: Submersible up to 5 meters (Will have o-ring seals, that are not made on the prototype)
For high resolution images, go to my Flickr album HERE
Images:
What you see here from left to right is: JetBeam TCE-1, Lumintop Tool Ti, Maratac AAA, Prototype, DQG Hobi, Nucleus (Mokuti Version)
Comparison between 18650 Nitecore battery, Prototype, Efest 10450 battery
Few CAD renderings of what the Titanium version would look like, and the exploded view. The driver you see on the exploded view, is not the one is used for this light:
If you don't get excited about small lights, you might be happy to hear, that I will introduce an other custom flashlight, that is my most ambitious undertaking so far. What I can tell you about it right now, that it is a custom angle light. It features a design, that allows not only replaceable battery tubes, but heads as well. Depending on your purpose, you'd be able to use tripple, single, thrower or mule heads....and most likely, there would be a UV head made as well. The prototype is about 98% complete, so it will be introduced in a few weeks.
Specs for the 10180 light:
Size : 1.8" x 0.5" (45.5mm x 12.5mm)
Weight : 23 gramms (brass with battery)
Optics : 10 mm reflector with 10mm BK270 double AR coating (It might be Sapphire glass window on the production model)
Lumens : Programmable GuppyDrv 24 Mode Groups 0,5-200 Lumens
Water Resistance: Submersible up to 5 meters (Will have o-ring seals, that are not made on the prototype)
For high resolution images, go to my Flickr album HERE
Images:
What you see here from left to right is: JetBeam TCE-1, Lumintop Tool Ti, Maratac AAA, Prototype, DQG Hobi, Nucleus (Mokuti Version)
Comparison between 18650 Nitecore battery, Prototype, Efest 10450 battery
Few CAD renderings of what the Titanium version would look like, and the exploded view. The driver you see on the exploded view, is not the one is used for this light:
Last edited: