Last night's ride out of Clapham in sloppy slippy Yorkshire solicited admiring glances to the Trouted Hope2 and a direct comparison with a Hope2 Mk2 which it wee'd on from a very great height. As a result my mate is seriously considering the upgrade.
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Hope Vision 2 is upgradable
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Posted 6 months ago #
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Apologies to five of you still waiting for your Troutie-Vision 2 to come back .
I am running a bit behind due to being very busy also laying floorsthey will all be done this weekend and in the post on monday
Sorry for the delay
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No worries fella, have a feeling my off-road commute's going to get a whole lot faster next week!
Posted 6 months ago # -
Finally got to try the light out- fantastic. Spent about 50:50 between high and medium over nearly two hours and no sign of reducing light level when on high. Very happy- thanks Chris!!
Posted 6 months ago # -
Hope Vision 4 upgrade
I know this is Hope 2 thread but I couldn't find one for the Vision 4 upgrade. I have 2008 model with rev 3 PCB and what I think are SSC P7. I've ordered some Cree XM-L T6 and a U2 from Cutter on a 10mm MPC. I'm pretty sure I can get this to work as straight swap with same current and optics with a increase of 960 lm to about 1500.Does anyone have a schematic to share so I can look at boosting the current slightly? I'd want to check the series I sense resitor value and the FET etc ratings for safe operating area. I've got the Linear Tech v reg datasheet but any other knowledge gratefully received.
Posted 6 months ago # -
Hey troutie, have you had a chance to do any magic by cramming powerful things into the Joystick yet?
Posted 6 months ago # -
not yet as still waiting for drivers
the good news is he is back from walkobout in OZ and the order is being processedPosted 6 months ago # -
Hi Mr Electric
any idea what current is going through the leds of the standard Hope .I have just put my last Lflex driver in the hope 4 and about to test it in the woods
putting 1.5 amps in to 4 XMLs so about 2200 lupins in theoryPosted 6 months ago # -
sounds like new drivers on the way, may start getting excited to see what magic happens to my joystick now....
trout - any thoughts on how long a new battery will last with the new driver and LED?
Posted 6 months ago # -
Can I get on the vision 4 upgrade list? Quite fancy some more light from mine and a higher kelvin temp led as well.
Find it a bit yellow now.Posted 6 months ago # -
Sorry for no replies been away on a fishing trip in Scotland .
Yep drivers ordered and paid for should be dispatched this week
also got some leds ordered for the hope 4s so should be cooking soon .
Though have a small backlog built up to clear firstPosted 6 months ago # -
Light received with thanks Troutie.
Still not had a chance to get out, but the 'bedroom with the lights out test' first impressions seem very good.
Thanks again.
Posted 6 months ago # -
Where's the best place to get Xmls from now? I want to upgrade my homemade luxeon rebel star based light, and ultraleds seem to have dropped out of the market now.
Cheers
Posted 6 months ago # -
Chris, any idea on price for the Hope 4 conversion? Cheers Ian.
Posted 6 months ago # -
what you fishing for at this time of year troutie?
Posted 6 months ago # -
I can flog you a few I get mine from Cutters
or europe fairly quick sales http://www.led-tech.de/Cooie not yet still thinking about what's the best way to do it .
BigJim
sat was Skate fishing out of Oban or just a boat ride as we blanked .
Sunday was a whole load of species in Loch Etive had a real good day with lots of fish caught but no monsters. Was beaten by my Daughter who brought home a large coal-fish and a few nice whiting all I got for eating was a few good sized MackerelPosted 6 months ago # -
Good news for all you waiting for the Hope conversions
the Drivers left the good ol USofA yesterday so should be here soon.Posted 6 months ago # -
Let us know if you have a breakthrough with the joystick! I'm not sure what to do with my borked one.
Posted 5 months ago # -
Trout
whithout spending lots of time searching this post, what are you charging for the hope 2 conversion
Cheers
Posted 5 months ago # -
£70 and well worth it. Out for a blast tonight with mine!
Posted 5 months ago # -
troute, is one of the drivers bound for project joystick??
Posted 5 months ago # -
Camerone yep it is though also think it needs a fresh battery
will have to get a few in off smudge .
Thanks Pauly
Posted 5 months ago # -
My brother had his Hope 2 done and having done a few night rides recently can confirm Wow! outshines my Trout mini on all levels(marginally
) Seventy beer tokens well spent!
Posted 5 months ago # -
trout can you let me know whats the outcome with project joystick and have you had a look at the maxx d yet thanks
Posted 5 months ago # -
trout can you let me know whats the outcome with project joystick and have you had a look at the maxx d yet thanks
Yes will post up any results good or bad
the guy who was going to send the maxx d has not sent it yet
so not had a chance to look inside one yetPosted 5 months ago # -
Troute - happy that new battery is part of project joystick, if you recall I mentioned that is was well past it's best in email. Really intrigued and excited to see what the outcome of this is!
Posted 5 months ago # -
troute i could send you my maxx d to have a play with how long would you need it for
Posted 5 months ago # -
Good news for all you waiting for the Hope conversions
the Drivers left the good ol USofA yesterday so should be here soon.ooh, exciting stuff
[continues waiting patiently...]
Posted 5 months ago # -
Quick update on the original Hope2 upgrade. Finally went out last night for a longer ride. Hope battery lasted about 4 hours, cycling between low and medium, and occasionally high. Not bad when even low is brighter than the old high power, which would last 1:45.
Slight negative point - the old system would flash when the battery got a to a certain level, then only stay on low. I don't think it did that last night, just went a bit dull for maybe 15 minutes, then off completely. Luckily, I had a helment light on too, so wasn't left stranded at the wrong moment!
Posted 5 months ago # -
Drivers arrived today for anyone wanting the upgrade.
Ir bandito
I forgot that the driver can be programmed to flash the led when it reaches half depleted and also nearly dead
Posted 5 months ago # -
Aye, I'm still up for the upgrade. email heading your way trout.
Posted 5 months ago # -
i have emailed you too
Posted 5 months ago # -
cheers mails recieved and replied too. hopefully also to all waiting for the upgrade .
can also do a few vision 4 jobbies too
Posted 5 months ago # -
Thanks trout. I'll have a go.
Posted 5 months ago # -
Trout - looking forward to seeing how project joystick turns out now,!
Have you got a battery from smudge?Posted 5 months ago #
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