veggie_lover
10-25-08, 09:28 AM
Is it possible to paint or add a red glass to the fenix l2D and use it as a tail light on strobe mode? How would it compare to the Dinotte 140 ?
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degnaw
10-25-08, 11:06 AM
http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=380942
^that thread might help
^that thread might help
mechBgon
10-25-08, 02:53 PM
Is it possible to paint or add a red glass to the fenix l2D and use it as a tail light on strobe mode? How would it compare to the Dinotte 140 ?
The strobe rate is very fast. I wouldn't recommend it. The DiNotte is civilized, the Fenix's strobe is intended to disorient. Power output of the Fenix L2D Q5 after installing the red filter is considerably lower than a DiNotte 140, too.
The strobe rate is very fast. I wouldn't recommend it. The DiNotte is civilized, the Fenix's strobe is intended to disorient. Power output of the Fenix L2D Q5 after installing the red filter is considerably lower than a DiNotte 140, too.
veggie_lover
10-26-08, 09:02 PM
Are any flashlight manufacturers building a red LED version? From what I am reading, adding a red filter is not good. What you need is a red LED to begin with . This would be a lot cheaper than the Dinotte 140.
bicycleflyer
10-26-08, 10:35 PM
Are any flashlight manufacturers building a red LED version? From what I am reading, adding a red filter is not good. What you need is a red LED to begin with . This would be a lot cheaper than the Dinotte 140.
Yep, Mini Mag lights can be modified....
http://www.brightguy.com/products/MiniStar_2,_TLE5L_Lambertian.php
http://www.brightguy.com/products/Coast_7731STB_Strobing_Tactical_LED_Flashlight.php
Yep, Mini Mag lights can be modified....
http://www.brightguy.com/products/MiniStar_2,_TLE5L_Lambertian.php
http://www.brightguy.com/products/Coast_7731STB_Strobing_Tactical_LED_Flashlight.php
mechBgon
10-26-08, 11:50 PM
Yep, Mini Mag lights can be modified....
http://www.brightguy.com/products/MiniStar_2,_TLE5L_Lambertian.php
http://www.brightguy.com/products/Coast_7731STB_Strobing_Tactical_LED_Flashlight.php
The Coast tactical flashlight has a 12Hz strobe. I have a flashlight with a 12Hz strobe and it's not a friendly thing to use on people.
That Mini-M*g mod looks interesting, 40 lumens is about what a DiNotte does on its lowest mode (pic (http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff237/mechBgon/DiNotte_low_steady.jpg)), and that still mops the floor with a Swerve or SuperFlash on steady-burn (pic, same camera settings (http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff237/mechBgon/Swerve_v_SuperFlash_indoor_steady.jpg)). But no flashing option is mentioned there :(
Bigger picture: those who want DiNotte 140-like power for less money could consider getting a Whelen TIR3, which is about $50, and hitch it up to a battery pack of your own (9.6V-15V should be ok). I have the similar Nova BULL and it's easily a match for the DiNotte.
http://www.brightguy.com/products/MiniStar_2,_TLE5L_Lambertian.php
http://www.brightguy.com/products/Coast_7731STB_Strobing_Tactical_LED_Flashlight.php
The Coast tactical flashlight has a 12Hz strobe. I have a flashlight with a 12Hz strobe and it's not a friendly thing to use on people.
That Mini-M*g mod looks interesting, 40 lumens is about what a DiNotte does on its lowest mode (pic (http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff237/mechBgon/DiNotte_low_steady.jpg)), and that still mops the floor with a Swerve or SuperFlash on steady-burn (pic, same camera settings (http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff237/mechBgon/Swerve_v_SuperFlash_indoor_steady.jpg)). But no flashing option is mentioned there :(
Bigger picture: those who want DiNotte 140-like power for less money could consider getting a Whelen TIR3, which is about $50, and hitch it up to a battery pack of your own (9.6V-15V should be ok). I have the similar Nova BULL and it's easily a match for the DiNotte.