The Bright Side V2, Night! Lights! Action!
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 Nov 27 2009, 10:21 PM
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QUOTE(RookieDaddy @ Nov 27 2009, 09:59 PM) thanks to polkiuj, received the Turbo this afternoon, didn't expect much from this, but my-o-my, was I wrong, this is one heck of a BRIGHT light. its the tail cap interchangeable?  it throws further than the normal Quark 123²... did I mention it's brighter too?   coz the turbo tail cap looks bigger  |
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Nov 27 2009, 10:42 PM
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QUOTE(damonlbs @ Nov 27 2009, 10:21 PM) its the tail cap interchangeable? yup, it's interchangeable. not only the tail cap is bigger (better and more solid grip), but mid-section body is also thicker. Overall, it feels more solid than any previous Quark release. coz the turbo tail cap looks bigger  but unlike previous Quark release, this Turbo tail thread is anodized... |
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Nov 27 2009, 11:38 PM
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QUOTE(Striderman @ Nov 27 2009, 10:08 AM) Thanks susuman for the advice. I'll try it. I also have lipo charger that can charge other type of battery (Tahmazo T15 plus) Can I use this charger to revive the 18650? Teach me...teach me....thanks Tahmazo T15 plus, very good charger, but I don't know because I don't have it, you could try anyway, buy using a simple power supply like I explain in my Voodoo is ok liao.  |
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Nov 28 2009, 12:48 AM
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602 posts Joined: Jul 2006 From: Everywhere and Nowhere
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hmmm, y is the turbo brighter?
i tot it uses the same engine as the regular quark just with a bigger deeper reflector? |
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Nov 28 2009, 12:55 AM
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QUOTE(strinq @ Nov 28 2009, 12:48 AM) hmmm, y is the turbo brighter? XP-G i tot it uses the same engine as the regular quark just with a bigger deeper reflector? EDIT: The Regular/Tactical Quark with XP-G not shipping yet, so comparison is made with XP-E version. This post has been edited by RookieDaddy: Nov 28 2009, 01:00 AM |
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Nov 28 2009, 12:58 AM
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QUOTE(RookieDaddy @ Nov 27 2009, 10:42 PM) yup, it's interchangeable. not only the tail cap is bigger (better and more solid grip), but mid-section body is also thicker. Overall, it feels more solid than any previous Quark release. Wow, so it's really better than the original Quarks huh, good news but unlike previous Quark release, this Turbo tail thread is anodized... Btw Polkiuj, did the PREONS arrived together?   QUOTE(strinq @ Nov 28 2009, 12:48 AM) hmmm, y is the turbo brighter? Turbo's brighter coz it's an XPG LED. Better efficiency as it requires lesser vf (forward voltage), but drawing the same amount of current, the XPG gives more light than XPE. It also has a smooth reflector, so the hotspot may be abit more intense lor. David said it's only 5%, but sounds like it's more than the eye could compare i tot it uses the same engine as the regular quark just with a bigger deeper reflector?  This post has been edited by pseudoblue: Nov 28 2009, 01:00 AM |
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Nov 28 2009, 11:50 AM
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602 posts Joined: Jul 2006 From: Everywhere and Nowhere
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Now we need a manufacturer (like eagletac) who'll push the LED.
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Nov 28 2009, 03:13 PM
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QUOTE(strinq @ Nov 28 2009, 11:50 AM) Now we need a manufacturer (like eagletac) who'll push the LED. Yea, let's wait if there's new products from them, hahaBtw, anything up tonight?  |
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Nov 28 2009, 03:44 PM
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602 posts Joined: Jul 2006 From: Everywhere and Nowhere
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can't again.
 have to attend my nephews bday party n rest early 4 a competition tmr |
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Nov 28 2009, 03:51 PM
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535 posts Joined: Jun 2007
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JOM TT ( Talk Throwers) JOM JOM!!!
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Nov 28 2009, 03:56 PM
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602 posts Joined: Jul 2006 From: Everywhere and Nowhere
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mmm, what do u guys think the maelstrom's price will be?
Me: MC-e - USD85 XP-G - USD80 I would choose the flooder as i already have nice throw lights. I just hope they can max the output to at least 500 lumens. But probably ~400 i guess. |
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Nov 29 2009, 12:26 AM
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337 posts Joined: Mar 2007 From: Subang Jaya
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QUOTE(RookieDaddy @ Nov 27 2009, 10:42 PM) yup, it's interchangeable. not only the tail cap is bigger (better and more solid grip), but mid-section body is also thicker. Overall, it feels more solid than any previous Quark release. I'm so happy. The Turbo feels GOOD in the hand! Haha! Yes, I like solidly built lights. =D but unlike previous Quark release, this Turbo tail thread is anodized... BTW, only the 1st batches of Quark tailcaps are not anodized. The later batches are all anodized. The Turbo's reflector is really something. I tried using an optic (magnifying glass) to focus the die and this light throws FURTHER or about the same as the projected die! Either the reflector is really crazy or the X-PG's surface brightness is nowhere near the X-R/PE QUOTE(pseudoblue @ Nov 28 2009, 12:58 AM) Wow, so it's really better than the original Quarks huh, good news It's not really "better" but serves a different purpose. Now I'm wondering how's the Mealstrom is different from the Turbo. My guess is that it is driven harder!! Woot woot!! Btw Polkiuj, did the PREONS arrived together? Turbo's brighter coz it's an XPG LED. Better efficiency as it requires lesser vf (forward voltage), but drawing the same amount of current, the XPG gives more light than XPE. It also has a smooth reflector, so the hotspot may be abit more intense lor. David said it's only 5%, but sounds like it's more than the eye could compare Only the Ti Preons are here. Alu's on the way. Black will ship soon. =( BTW, the Preons are really nice!!!! Sorry, I really like them!! Hehe! QUOTE(strinq @ Nov 28 2009, 03:56 PM) mmm, what do u guys think the maelstrom's price will be? 90? Lol. I dunno which to choose!!!! =(Me: MC-e - USD85 XP-G - USD80 I would choose the flooder as i already have nice throw lights. I just hope they can max the output to at least 500 lumens. But probably ~400 i guess. I'm guessing over 600 lumens for the MC-E. It is 18650 after all. |
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Nov 29 2009, 01:09 AM
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602 posts Joined: Jul 2006 From: Everywhere and Nowhere
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600 lumens...
 Just went to the lake area with pseudo and newspaper. Tested throws and stuff like that. too bad it was a quite brightly lit moonlight night. But all in all not too bad. Had a good discussion too, sorry guys couldn't stay longer, really need the sleep. chiaoz! |
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Nov 29 2009, 01:43 AM
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QUOTE(strinq @ Nov 28 2009, 03:56 PM) mmm, what do u guys think the maelstrom's price will be? my guess will be....Me: MC-e - USD85 XP-G - USD80 I would choose the flooder as i already have nice throw lights. I just hope they can max the output to at least 500 lumens. But probably ~400 i guess. MCE - USD105 XPG - USD90 but hopefully both could be selling for less than USD70.... [ before apply discount coupon ] QUOTE(polkiuj @ Nov 29 2009, 12:26 AM) I'm so happy. The Turbo feels GOOD in the hand! Haha! Yes, I like solidly built lights. =D can't wait to check out the Preons......BTW, only the 1st batches of Quark tailcaps are not anodized. The later batches are all anodized. The Turbo's reflector is really something. I tried using an optic (magnifying glass) to focus the die and this light throws FURTHER or about the same as the projected die! Either the reflector is really crazy or the X-PG's surface brightness is nowhere near the X-R/PE It's not really "better" but serves a different purpose. Now I'm wondering how's the Mealstrom is different from the Turbo. My guess is that it is driven harder!! Woot woot!! Only the Ti Preons are here. Alu's on the way. Black will ship soon. =( BTW, the Preons are really nice!!!! Sorry, I really like them!! Hehe! 90? Lol. I dunno which to choose!!!! =( I'm guessing over 600 lumens for the MC-E. It is 18650 after all. i'll go for the MCE Mealstrom this time..... QUOTE(strinq @ Nov 29 2009, 01:09 AM) 600 lumens... no issue.....yeah had a good chat too even for a short period! and good luck in your chess competition tomorrow Just went to the lake area with pseudo and newspaper. Tested throws and stuff like that. too bad it was a quite brightly lit moonlight night. But all in all not too bad. Had a good discussion too, sorry guys couldn't stay longer, really need the sleep. chiaoz! remember to 'activate' the strobe mode when time is critical....  thanks to bro pseudoblue for his lesson on those dmm.... Xeno Shipment Progress [ 1st batch for G5 & Accessories ]  the parcel was picked on Tuesday and only registered it on Wednesday's evening  and overall shipment progress is slow..... This post has been edited by old newspaper: Nov 29 2009, 01:53 AM |
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Nov 29 2009, 02:02 AM
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Yeos! had a good short time as well
And good thing the group of people not far from us didn't kacau or anything. It was all dark, Haha, as long we don't strobe at their location good enuf LOL...I feel like we should go KD Trail next weekend Btw, I'm concern about the XPG LEDs' tint though, although it's brighter but does appear a little greenish? The MCE tint generally has a better render on its cool white. Perhaps the Maelstrom MCE is a better choice? Just thinking.. |
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Nov 29 2009, 06:39 AM
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602 posts Joined: Jul 2006 From: Everywhere and Nowhere
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QUOTE(old newspaper @ Nov 29 2009, 01:43 AM) and good luck in your chess competition tomorrow Die...i'm exhausted now, i think this will be the only way to win... remember to 'activate' the strobe mode when time is critical.... QUOTE(pseudoblue @ Nov 29 2009, 02:02 AM) Yeos! had a good short time as well Nolah, like i said they won't disturb us, been there many times already. They're just there to lepak like us haha. And good thing the group of people not far from us didn't kacau or anything. It was all dark, Haha, as long we don't strobe at their location good enuf LOL...QUOTE(pseudoblue @ Nov 29 2009, 02:02 AM) Btw, I'm concern about the XPG LEDs' tint though, although it's brighter but does appear a little greenish? The MCE tint generally has a better render on its cool white. Perhaps the Maelstrom MCE is a better choice? Just thinking.. It was green but only when we actually compared 2 lights side by side that we actually notice it so it's not a real bother. When was using it before that we didn't notice at all, so i guess it's really ok. oklah, time for war...zzzz..... Added on November 29, 2009, 6:56 amOh yeah, i think u guys who have the $$$ should really jump on this... Elzetta Gene Malkoff Limited Edition  This post has been edited by strinq: Nov 29 2009, 06:56 AM |
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Nov 29 2009, 07:41 AM
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On Ebay .... a 6P compatible body with no inscriptions for a low price of $10 and free shipping. 18650 capable some more.
Might be a good candidate for the BS (Bright Side ) Flash project. Just add your own choice of head and tail.6P body This post has been edited by alantch: Nov 29 2009, 07:43 AM |
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Nov 29 2009, 10:24 AM
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8,930 posts Joined: Nov 2005 From: Subang Jaya
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QUOTE(old newspaper @ Nov 29 2009, 01:43 AM) my guess will be.... what about the cubes? MCE - USD105 XPG - USD90 but hopefully both could be selling for less than USD70.... [ before apply discount coupon ] can't wait to check out the Preons...... i'll go for the MCE Mealstrom this time..... no issue.....yeah had a good chat too even for a short period! and good luck in your chess competition tomorrow remember to 'activate' the strobe mode when time is critical.... thanks to bro pseudoblue for his lesson on those dmm.... Xeno Shipment Progress [ 1st batch for G5 & Accessories ] the parcel was picked on Tuesday and only registered it on Wednesday's evening and overall shipment progress is slow..... |
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Nov 29 2009, 04:15 PM
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QUOTE(polkiuj @ Nov 29 2009, 12:26 AM) ... Hrm, I was thinking what will be the diff with the Turbo & Maelstrom XPG too. Maybe just a little over the max like 1.2A or something, since it has a bigger head for heatsinking. And that the deep reflector is the key to 500 OTF lumens? haha. It's not really "better" but serves a different purpose. Now I'm wondering how's the Mealstrom is different from the Turbo. My guess is that it is driven harder!! Woot woot!! ... I'm guessing over 600 lumens for the MC-E. It is 18650 after all. 47 said that the MCE prototype gave 700 OTF. But it needed air cooling for more than 10 mins. QUOTE(alantch @ Nov 29 2009, 07:41 AM) On Ebay .... a 6P compatible body with no inscriptions for a low price of $10 and free shipping. 18650 capable some more. It looks like something we're looking for and at an affordable price. Only that it doesn't come with head and tailcap... Might be a good candidate for the BS (Bright Side ) Flash project. Just add your own choice of head and tail.6P body Btw, newspaper, these are the prototype pictures of the Maelstrom MCE posted months ago.     Okay, im guessing 2cm shorter than the TA21, but similar tail and body thickness. Looks great, wonder how the final product looks like now, it has been like 2 months since the last pic.Added on November 29, 2009, 4:39 pm QUOTE(strinq) It was green but only when we actually compared 2 lights side by side that we actually notice it so it's not a real bother. When was using it before that we didn't notice at all, so i guess it's really ok. Hehe, yea when we were looking at the Quark Ti's beam alone it was nice.This post has been edited by pseudoblue: Nov 29 2009, 04:39 PM |
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Nov 29 2009, 07:48 PM
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602 posts Joined: Jul 2006 From: Everywhere and Nowhere
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the maelstrom really looks to be good...hope it can live up to its hype...just came back from tournament, half dead lol...
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