Quark Turbo, AA^2 and CR123^2

Pictures:


Preon Ti

WA.. u making me feel guilty..

By the way, did anyone order the Quark Turbo?

The 18650 body fits the Quark Turbo AA^2. And you'll have a 18650 thrower light, and with Moonlight!

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Added on October 29, 2009, 2:59 pm
4th November Gathering Update:
This time we're having it in KL! It's far for me, but I'll make it! (hopefully nothing comes up last min on a work day). Who else is coming?!

I have all the tools mentioned and I'll bring them, but someone else also bring just in case. I don't have lead free solder btw, I read somewhere it can take higher temperature?

Jwyj will get back to us on his hotel room closer to date.

Any more suggestion on parks in KL? nearby Nikko Hotel? If we have something like the park near One U would be great
*EDIT- The KLCC park seems to be the best fit for us, lots of space and can walk.. BUT, it closes at 10pm...

This post has been edited by pseudoblue: Oct 29 2009, 03:23 PM

Weird, i seem to be missing a whole bunch of post, and I thought I've posted it..

anyway... re-post

Our flashlight Suggestion:

Logo/drawing printing. Example (just a suggestion):
The Bright Side
LYN Flashaholic Community

- variety color choice : original colour
- Output mode: lowlight(30%), normal light(70%), super light(120%) - Just 3 modes
- Battery : 18650 battery
- Grade of Water proof : IPX-8
- LED choice. Cree XPE Q3 5A
- Reflector choice: Orange peel reflect
- Optional accessories : bicycle clip, bezels, diffuser?

We're looking at 44USD+. Are we okay for this price? Seems to be good quality too. I know jwyj wanted MCE/P7 but it seems like majority of us here prefer neutral tint.


The Lumapower Vantage silver version sold out already. So fast.. that good huh, can't wait to feel the light!

Good suggestion, what the rest thinks?

Just add what I think. If we have different LEDs for different needs, we might end up with different driver, batts and prices. Will that have effect on cost? We have to manage this specifically and inform the supplier or they'll be mistakes in end production. Or should we stick to one LED and tint for now, same driver, but capable of changing reflectors(OP, SMO), and modding. By keeping things simple, we can budget at RM150 per light?

Regarding the body, are we gonna use their existing body for laser engraving or fully designed our own? This area need expertise and I think we should use their custom body? This part unclear.

just a few checkpoint here:

1. list of interested flashaholic
- Strinq
- Susuman
- Pseudoblue
- Old Newspaper
- damonlbs

2. light's configuration / spec /
- we were from pre-discussion now in actual discussion then proposal and final decision.

3. budget
- < RM150 (please discuss, but lower price and high quality is always prefered)

4. communication and negotiation with Richard, the manufacturer of MrLite or maybe others
- let one person communicate better = Old Newspaper

5. timeframe
- Shall we come out with our final decision by end of next week? I don't have much experience in this area and we could use more feedback.


Aww ok.. Anyone can grab the two lights from him?

I have two primary CR123 atm, so i'll bring them.

It does make the quark into a 'zebralight' lol, I'm interested. Deciding factor will be the beamshot now

But.. it's our own light haha, if it's a 4.2v light, can put more load and drive a XPE to 120%, the rest will be dependable on the reflector type.
The reflector contributes to the rings too right? I based the price on 44USD tho.. We need to put a figure to expect first. Budget, design, can change when we reach the finalization. If more of us prefer bigger light, 18650x2, CR123x2, we'll be looking at MCE or P7 then. But for our first light, we can put something all of us can afford? See the success of our very first laser engraving flashlight

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Added on October 30, 2009, 11:02 amWell, just like susuman wanted, 6p compatible

Q3 5A can?

Btw, I'll compile all your feedbacks or whatever been said about our custom light, the later post again to review.




This post has been edited by pseudoblue: Oct 30 2009, 11:02 AM

No problem, I'm interested in prism too but can wait for next round. There are still many more releases from 47s.

Well...

I've finally got my Lumapower Vantage HAIII Silver!

Gotta say, the silver finish looks alot better than the pictures. The light feels good to hold, nice knurling feel, not too sharp or too slippery either, its slim and feels solid.
The threads are smooth on both ends, not sure if it's squared, slight bigger gaps in between compared to fenix or quark, and it's also shorter in length.

3 types of O rings, each at one end of the body and another at the front retainer (inside the bezel). Yes, can switch to any compatible reflector and possible mod! The retainer and head appears to be very smooth also, looks as though polished.

OP reflector and seems to have a tighter hotspot compared to a Quark's. Like any famous Cree XRE, noticeable single ring at 1 meter distance, but it's not a bother.

Brought it to GW2U for a sneak preview (to send my TK40 for checking as well). Met Polkiuj again, Rookiedaddy (finally), well and, danny and gwen. Will test out the brightness more later tonite

The UI is quite interesting and I have to go thru it more later. It seems it has a memory function, remembers the last mode you switched off, still can cycle thru with forward clicky or bezel twist. But if you enable Tactical Lock, you'll have either one output program permanently, until you unlock it and goes back to normal operation.

cool



Hehe, it is a nice light to begin with. The advertised 200 lumens (for R2) seems to be quite right (compared with TA21 beam). The tricky part of this light is understanding the UI and you'll get used to it. Just read the instructions yeah

Quick update on our own LYN Flashlight:
(I accidentally post at polkiuj's thread, made changes di )

The proposed body discussed in previous posts (MrLite), using 18650 config, choices of outputs, LED, reflector and our own laser engraving, is now at CPFMarketplace. Questions were addressed in the thread too. A CPF'er will also review it and we will know how's the light hopefully soon.

So, decision to use MrLite is on hold till the review comes out. Me and newspaper actually thought of getting a group of us who are interested to buy a sample. But since someone's gonna do a review, let's wait.

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Added on November 1, 2009, 4:15 pm

Let me add more info and options:

4Sevens Quark AA Tactical or Regular (Cree XPE-R2 WC/WD) - RM200 - Buy from Polkiuj

All 3 below can be bought from Gadgetworld2u They have other NiteCore AA range below RM200 too.
Fenix LD10 with clip (Cree XRE-Q5) - RM220
NiteCore EZAA Red (Cree XPE-R2) - RM195
EagleTac P100A2 (Cree XPE-Q5 or Q3 - Cool or Warm) - RM180 but two AA.
Olight T15 (Cree XRE-Q5) - RM190

If you're interested in more info, can check out here.

I personally use a Quark AA Tactical as EDC, great light

This post has been edited by pseudoblue: Nov 1 2009, 04:16 PM

No wor, I am using with clip

Hey, this is interesting, can you take pictures? I also want to know how it fits in your L2D.

Can't see any pics yet, got a link?

Gathering Update on 4th Nov, 8.30PM @ Nikko Hotel Kuala Lumpur

Post info:


1st Session: Chit-chat and modding session in jwyj's room.
2nd Session: Outdoor beamshots run:

- Strinq will be bringing E2L, L1, E1e from z-b-i
- Jwyj and me will bring spare CR123 batts.
- I'll be bringing some tools (solder, soldering iron, pliers, wire cutter, sand paper, file, small blade, etc)
- Susuman, are u bringing any tools?
- newspaper will deliver the Vantage lights (if it arrive before date)
- polkiuj will also deliver his lights (if it arrive before date)

Also, any surefire light you want jwyj to bring?


KLCC park will be closed at 10.00pm, so that location is out for 2nd session. I was thinking of putting klcc park for 1st session but it'll be harder for newspaper to find us as he's coming later. So depending on how long 1st session is, we might just end up at the hotel's swimming pool And if time permits we can also head to Taman Tasik Titiwangsa, looks like a 15min drive from Nikko.

Regarding car pooling, I think we all can just drive there ourselves. My car will be in workshop that day, but I'll find other ways to get there

This post has been edited by pseudoblue: Nov 2 2009, 12:42 PM

Awww man, but you are the modder here You can come for 1st session at least, the go back earlier lor. Make an exception? hee hee... Anyway, hope you can make it

Btw, the A1 AEOS looks cute and , I think i'll skip this though, but let us know the price!

Ah, okie Maybe KL too far for everyone...

Looks like it'll only be, Jwyj, me and newspaper. Strinq, what's ya status? If you're not coming might arrange a meet to get those 3 SF from you yeah.

Jwyj, since our modder might not be coming, are you still keen for it? I can bring the tools if need still. We can chill in your room for abit, check out your stuff, then later head to the park I'll PM you my HP number, will call and meet you at the lobby once I arrive.

Newspaper, remember to bring some of your rare lights

Hey, if can bring all those better, I like to see all

Wow cool, erm who's BH btw?
Location of the place and map is on my signature link.

You made your own bed? And you also made your own holsters You're funny and resourceful!

We're gonna miss you at the gathering, was already hoping you'd make it. Take care!

This post has been edited by pseudoblue: Nov 3 2009, 10:39 AM

Okie, noted...

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Hey guys, I didn't really take full notice of P60s type lights until jwyj mentioned it to me. I only thought that (from reading) known branded lights deal well with their efficiency and efficacy better than "drop-ins".

With all the P60 type hosts (surefire, ultrafire, wolf-eyes, malkoff) and P60 size LED drop-ins (specifically LED) that you guys have used, owned a long time. How's the performances of these lights? I've read some stuff in CPF but I wanna hear from you guys. How's the thermal management? What's your most prefered P60 host and LED? Will you consider this a good investment like you've owned a Jetbeam, Fenix or EagleTac? Are these lights are just as good if you would leave it on for hours at night?

Gathering tomorrow! 8.30pm at Nikko Hotel KL.

Flashaholics going are only Jwyj, pseudoblue and newspaper. I thought it'll end with so few people on a weekday in KL And I almost couldn't make it

Jwyj, I know you won't have connection tomorrow, will communicate with you thru the phone. I'll probably bring some drinks and food, not sure what yet. Will be good to meet up with you! See both of ya tomorrow!

If anyone else can make, please do come Drop me a PM and I'll give you me hp no.

This post has been edited by pseudoblue: Nov 3 2009, 05:55 PM

Yeah, I've got a feel on the LF from susuman's. Smooth threads, grip is depended on the two external rubber rings, has a very nice xenon beam. But did not manage to look at the LED drop-in and he brought it though.. ah

Hi bimmer, jwyj has interesting lights he can sell but he said if no one buy he won't bring it. Drop him a PM yeah and he'll tell u

Hey sure, no problem, I can settle and collect from jwyj first.

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Added on November 4, 2009, 12:39 amI just can't help it but to show these to you guys....


And the PH50 is not even the brightest. The HID section in CPF makes our LED lights look like birthday candles.

This post has been edited by pseudoblue: Nov 4 2009, 12:39 AM

Yeah lor, the price of the polarion PH40 will be 2195x3.5= RM7682.5. I think I should open a separate savings account for this, called omgcantbelieveimdoingthisforHIDgg.

Hee hee, I think he said original (xenon). Anyway, is this P60 compatible? if it is, then you have nothing to worry about

Pics now!

You're in Miri right?