Update #33 Production Parts!
Hi Backers!
wiki page updates at http://www.hexbright.com/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=mech
We have been doing fit tests, water-proof tests, and some light tests (see the wiki). I like posting to the wiki because it keeps you up to date without the mass email. But for those people who haven't checked the wiki, the above video shows our pre-production parts. I made a dozen parts to check fit and quality. Overall I am very happy with the quality but I need to improve the seal/fit at the back. As soon as I get that rear fit worked out, I will make 100 units with color. After we get through that, we will do the production run.
As always, thank you for your support!
Christian at HexBright
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Comments
Creator Christian Carlberg on June 21, 2012
The "focusing" doesn't really work with the TIR lens. It will cut the light output. At this point I would consider this a fixed lens light.
Creator Richard NL on June 10, 2012
@Jason - Christian actually mentioned this a few times when asked about 'focusing';
2011/07/21C: there is a tiny amount of beam adjust- the act of unscrewing the back cap does not cut power, but it does pull the LED away from the refl dish. This will have some effect and also cut light. and also break rear seal. but technically you have some beam accidental beam adjust.
2011/08/03C: might be some unintentional beam focusing by twisting the back cap off.
But no information as to what actually happens to the beam :) Definitely a side-effect more than something you should rely on (keep in mind that you're also essentially breaking the seal)
Creator rmellin on May 7, 2012
Awesome insight into the product creation process. Thanks!
Creator Jason stubbs on May 7, 2012
Christian, I noticed that when you screw the carrier in/out of the body, the LED will move in/out of the TIR lens. Does that accidentally create a change in the beam pattern (eg flood to throw)? or does it just make a complete mess? I wasn't expecting a zoomable light pattern, but if you accidentally created one by design that would be great to know!