Supernova CUBE

[thysmeades]

Maybe this is for another thread but I would really like to know what makes a good light in the eyes of the consumer?

I am sure some or all of the factors are NB but what percentage of each. I am really keen to build a light for the masses which will be top quality and outperform most "mainsteam" lights.

What factors are important or most important

cool design?

CNC'd look?

light weight?

finish / colour?

size / dimensions (small or large)?

battery life?

beam spread?

versitility (helmet mount as well as bar mount?)

lumens?

option to customise light optics for various applications?

Light operation? (how it switches on and off and different levels)

Low voltage warning?

Unique or one offs (no other on like it?)

 

Feedback will be appreciated!

Thys

 

 

 

 

 

[thysmeades]

thanks for those that have come back with various bits of info.

So far in order of priority it looks like:

 

Price

Size (small) / weight (light

Beam power (lumens)

Battery life (long) but not crazy long

Bar and head mountable

 

Intersting that price is right up there. Looks like i have to come up with a well priced light, that is relatively small and compact, that packs a punch.forum_images/post_button_smiley.gif

 

Now, last question, what is that maximum someone will pay for the above. and then I have to try and get it cheaper from there!

 

[AndreZA]

I will pay R2500 for

 

 

 

500 lumens (actual)

 

4hrs burn time on high

 

small alu casing

 

battery that does not take up bottle cage

 

charger

[thysmeades]

thanks M,

that is cheap, but an achievable target it think!forum_images/post_button_smiley.gif

 

Comments from any others

 

[AndreZA]

Okay make it R3000 to R3500 but then it really need to have a great battery.