SD series from Spark Tech, SD52 is released...

[PCC]

The positive contact makes contact with the center of the positive pole of the battery. The negative pole makes contact offset from the center of the negative pole. This works quite well as a reversed polarity protection as the negative spring cannot make contact with the smaller positive pole of the battery. The extra space around the battery isn't deep enough to allow a larger battery to fit. If you remove the battery then take a picture you'll see that the hole for the battery is only large enough to fit an 18650 and the hole is offset to one side, away from the emitter pocket.

[Esko]

Note the offset placement for the battery. I assume thus gives better heat Dissipation and or spacing for the battery.

hmmm... I wonder if you can fit 26650 batteries in there?

The offset postition is needed to give space for the led (and probably pcb).

The negative pole makes contact offset from the center of the negative pole.

Which is visible in the photograph (see the scratches in the negative pole of the battery).

[jake25]

Beamshots: http://www.cpfmarketplace.com/mp/sho...=1#post2711165

[Esko]

Well, I got the light now. Unfortunately, I do have some disappointments.

First of all, I ordered a neutral white, but got a cool white.

Secondly, my Redilast 2900mAh cells are too long, they don't fit. I tried to turn the cap as tight as I dared and managed to bend the button top of the battery (very) slightly. No light. Luckily, I believe that the battery is still ok. Of course, my old AW 2200 mAh cells fit fine.

Also:

* Single click and hold for low mode.

This is true only partially. It starts from the mode it was shut off and then starts to ramp up from low. So, no preserving of night vision like in Zebralight.

I have to think what to do with the cool white thing. I don't have skills or equipment to change the led (well, the equipment part is going to change in less than a month or so and I believe doing it would be no problem, too. Needed to buy some arctic silver, though). Still, I would like to have an original stock version. At least I won't be sending it back by DHL, unless Spark has some kind of agreement with them. I checked their homepage for the costs, and I was given a sum of €167 (more than $200). (It was sent to me by DHL, even though I didn't pay extra for it. I guess the one week vacation time, if that was in HK, was needed...).

I'll consider the led swap vs. sending the light back. Buying another light (=NW) for a considerable discount and trying to sell the cool white to some of my local friends could be an option, too. PM time, I guess...

[daimleramg]

The positive contact makes contact with the center of the positive pole of the battery.

Thank you.... this is what I was wondering.

[spankone]

xyber I also have the wrong light I ordered the 500cw. fingers crossed you can resolve this for me.

the build quality is nice a it looks great.

[spankone]

Well, I got the light now. Unfortunately, I do have some disappointments.

First of all, I ordered a neutral white, but got a cool white.

Secondly, my Redilast 2900mAh cells are too long, they don't fit. I tried to turn the cap as tight as I dared and managed to bend the button top of the battery (very) slightly. No light. Luckily, I believe that the battery is still ok. Of course, my old AW 2200 mAh cells fit fine.

Also:



This is true only partially. It starts from the mode it was shut off and then starts to ramp up from low. So, no preserving of night vision like in Zebralight.

I have to think what to do with the cool white thing. I don't have skills or equipment to change the led (well, the equipment part is going to change in less than a month or so and I believe doing it would be no problem, too. Needed to buy some arctic silver, though). Still, I would like to have an original stock version. At least I won't be sending it back by DHL, unless Spark has some kind of agreement with them. I checked their homepage for the costs, and I was given a sum of €167 (more than $200). (It was sent to me by DHL, even though I didn't pay extra for it. I guess the one week vacation time, if that was in HK, was needed...).

I'll consider the led swap vs. sending the light back. Buying another light (=NW) for a considerable discount and trying to sell the cool white to some of my local friends could be an option, too. PM time, I guess...

which country do you live in Esko? maybe we could do a switch

[xyber]

which country do you live in Esko? maybe we could do a switch

Sorry about the mistake. If yuo two can switch it, it will be very generous for me, also, we will cover the postage.

[flex76italy]

xyber, when the reflector for SD6 become available? I'm just thinking if you do this in a reasonable time... if so, i wait, and you send the the NW pcb and reflector in the same package.

[Esko]

which country do you live in Esko? maybe we could do a switch

Sorry about the mistake. If yuo two can switch it, it will be very generous for me, also, we will cover the postage.

Well, it looks like could probably switch them. I'll pm you soon, spankone.

Do you sell the silicone fastening parts as accessory? Could I get 2-3 extra (for some extra $ which I could paypal right away; as far as I know the lights have not been shipped yet). I just figured out that I could attach them to (for example) backpack straps or belts and have more carrying options.

Hi, Esko, that can be done. Just let me know which type you need, the one for ST6 or for SD6. Actually I can show you how to DIY a very powerful headlamp, gonna post a picture of the stuff I made.

Great! I was thinking more of SD6, because it is very floody and doesn't need to be aimed very precisely. But actually, one for ST6 would be nice, too. I may very well come up with something.

This was also forgotten.. I was waiting for the price quote, then thought that you might include them for no charge, and then forgot to ask to make sure. Still available? No hurry, and interested in the reflector once it will be available, too...

[Changchung]

Thanks Spank for the pics, can you take a pic of the hole for the battery?

[spankone]

Of course I'll do it tomorrow.


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[Changchung]

Of course I'll do it tomorrow.


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Great, thanks...


SFMI4UT

[spankone]

[Changchung]

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Thanks, look rare dont you think?

We can hold there some pills... hahhaha

[spankone]

Yep nice bit of spare space.


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[xyber]

Those spare space is to reduce the total weight of the SD6.

[spankone]

That's cool the design is great. Any hints on the reflector design?


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[Changchung]

That's cool the design is great. Any hints on the reflector design?


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the design is great +1

Any hints on the reflector design? +1

[Skyfire]

interesting design...
imagine what that extra space can be used for?
another LED, red or UV maybe?
another switch?
if there were 2 LEDs, 1 can be flood, and the other can be reflector based.

on a different note regarding the anodized area around the LED. what if that part was polished? to resemble a reflector a little.
it seems shallow enough to still be a pure flood beam, but might not lose as many OTF lumens? maybe even gain a bit more beam distance.

anyways, just a thought...
love the designs... the only lights that have had my interest in many months.

[spankone]

are you ready for some more pictures?













I've not used it on the bike trails yet but when testing in the garden its just amazing and works great with the st6 on my helmet

[PCC]

The only thing that worries me about that is the use of M4 threads and how little threads are there for the screw to grab onto. I'm worried that either the screw will snap off or the screw will pull out.

[spankone]

I'm going to try it out and see. I'm sure I can get a replacement if it breaks

[Changchung]

The only thing that worries me about that is the use of M4 threads and how little threads are there for the screw to grab onto. I'm worried that either the screw will snap off or the screw will pull out.

I receive mine yesterday, I try to put the mag pad and the adaptor but fit very tight, it is normal?

[spankone]

Mine screwed together with ease. Maybe the threads are bait rough? Do they look clear?


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[Changchung]

Mine screwed together with ease. Maybe the threads are bait rough? Do they look clear?


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Not clrear, look rough...

[Esko]

The threads in my light (now spankone's light) were a bit rough at first, but they got smooth with one or two screw ins and outs (screw the pad in rather tightly, but not too tightly, the threads are a bit small anyway).

[Changchung]

The threads in my light (now spankone's light) were a bit rough at first, but they got smooth with one or two screw ins and outs (screw the pad in rather tightly, but not too tightly, the threads are a bit small anyway).

Exactly, I think that the threads in the tail cap are not the same exatly size or measurements that the mag pad

[bigjobs]

Got mine a couple of days ago, and while I haven't used it on the job yet, I'm sure it'll be perfect.
I also removed the top strap, just for comfort, which doesn't seem to impact stability at all.

Very happy with it overall, cheers Spark!

[xyber]

Exactly, I think that the threads in the tail cap are not the same exatly size or measurements that the mag pad

The tightness is due to the HAIII surface finishing. The hard anodized film adds 40um on the surface wich makes the thread tight. This is the big difference of the real HAIII compared to the normal anodization.