Laser Prototype Beta Testing in progress...

[MastiffMike]

On the topic of the hole....

What if the seam is on the button side? Then the hole could be made by the end user with a simple hole puncher (and no need for a deep "throat" to the punch), half on each end of the vinyl. This would also allow for easier application as the hole could be cut before applying and would facilitate lining the hole up with the button. Also, any differences with button location could be easily adjusted for.

The other benefit of a seamed button side is that when the LPV is laid down on a table the button tends to roll to the unit until the button side is "down" (at least mine always does?). Any slight "offness" of the seam would be less visibile as it's more-or-less facing the table surface. Did I describe that right?

 

[JamBandPhan]

I guess that all depends on if you prefer to have your button on top or bottom. The other issue would be that the edges will overlap slightly, so that might make the hole more difficult to place??

 

[HzG8rGrl]

WW keep on stirring your pot of brew!!!!! It takes all of the creative minds, throwing out all the different ideas onto the table and hashing it out until an idea that has been created/born (by all) is conceived.

 

[JamBandPhan]

I measured the button, it seems to be about 2.5mm so the closest hole punch I could find was 7/64 which is 2.7mm so that just might be the right size. I found it for $8 shipped, so I went ahead and ordered it. I am hoping it will arrive around the same time as the vinyl samples I just ordered do, so I can experiment some more. So what I've been wondering, are these being made one at a time, or is this a laser that is being modded, and they are just not all consistently the same size?? I hope Isaac gets on line today, he is needed to fit some pieces of this puzzle together. WE MISS YOU ISAAC!

 

[Iken]

Hey guys! I'm here!!
After our lovely Madness, I had to go into work and pull off a bit of overtime. I tried to get on here to see you guys, but I ended up falling a sleep in my chair on a few separate occasions lol. Suffice it to say All orders that were made for the massive sale was all shipped out the next day! Woohoo! NOTE TO SELF: Order 5 pack blister packs next time!!

The reason for the LPV2's being slightly different is because as a standard that straight out of the factory, they originally look like this.

beta?
Our modder does preform alot of work on this series using an Ultrafire battery as a template of sorts. I would like to get Wway and the modder to meet or establish some sort of connection, even if it's using me as a translator to sort out exact dimensions. They're both just astonishing kind hearted and understanding people and I believe we can hit this off without a hitch! . Now I must run because there's ALOT of catching up to do..everywhere!! lol

 

[HzG8rGrl]

Love the pen clip on that unit!!!!!

 

[JamBandPhan]

I have to wait for some things to arrive, then I will mess with this further... I hope WW and the modder can work something out, good luck to ya'll!

Maybe I'm just crazy, but some how I feel like I did something wrong here, but I can't say for sure. I just wanted to help out with this skin idea, and I feel like maybe I overstepped a boundary or something... maybe I'm just in a weird head space today.

 

[WitchWay]

The reason for the LPV2's being slightly different is because as a standard that straight out of the factory, they originally look like this.

beta?
Our modder does preform alot of work on this series using an Ultrafire battery as a template of sorts. I would like to get Wway and the modder to meet or establish some sort of connection, even if it's using me as a translator to sort out exact dimensions. They're both just astonishing kind hearted and understanding people and I believe we can hit this off without a hitch! . Now I must run because there's ALOT of catching up to do..everywhere!! lol

Awwww you're so sweet, thank you! After studying the LPV2s as close as I have, it is very amazing the amount of work he has done to make them into the finished product we receive. He is extremely talented. Now I have to ask, is the one in the picture actually HV with 2 10440 batteries in use?

 

[HzG8rGrl]

The one pictured is beautiful. I actually like the long, slim and sleek look of the body.

 

[MastiffMike]

Is that the Mystery Modder's hand? Can I get those finger prints run through the database off that picture.....

 

[aspen]

I have to wait for some things to arrive, then I will mess with this further... I hope WW and the modder can work something out, good luck to ya'll!

Maybe I'm just crazy, but some how I feel like I did something wrong here, but I can't say for sure. I just wanted to help out with this skin idea, and I feel like maybe I overstepped a boundary or something... maybe I'm just in a weird head space today.

Hi Jamband, no problem everything is fine no boundries here. I have been busy of lately and kind of dropped the ball. Yes please go for it, will be curious as to what you find.

 

[HzG8rGrl]

Naaaa-sometimes the written word reads different than what it is saying. Keep up the good work. Text is always hard for me when I communicate with my girls. I can never get the emotion part of what is going on. Dang technology.

 

[MastiffMike]

Nobody's given up on the DREAM yet!!! Right?!?!?

 

[Thyestean]

Nice one MM

 

[MastiffMike]

Thanks Thye, it was just a quickie. I bought and plan to laquer clear coat it, but I want to decide what design I want (I do like that one but the blue is slightly off from the blue carto's (yes, the same blue ones you tried to buy ALL of!). I actually have 2 other types of material to try but thought I'd throw this up so people keep thinking and working towards the goal!

 

[mpetva]

That skin looks really neat!!!!!

 

[Thyestean]

Thanks Thye, it was just a quickie. I bought and plan to laquer clear coat it, but I want to decide what design I want (I do like that one but the blue is slightly off from the blue carto's (yes, the same blue ones you tried to buy ALL of!). I actually have 2 other types of material to try but thought I'd throw this up so people keep thinking and working towards the goal!

lol .. ya know you're eventually going to have everyone convinced that I actually use cartos.

Those blue ones do look like they match the midnight blue of the laser fairly well though.

Glad you mentioned the clear coat. I have to remember to pick some of that up tomorrow while I'm out.

 

[MastiffMike]

lol .. ya know you're eventually going to have everyone convinced that I actually use cartos.

Hey, I've been mum about how you bought all the pink and purple cartos!

Those blue ones do look like they match the midnight blue of the laser fairly well though. My lasers blue is not what I'd call a "midnight blue". Is yours different?

Pictures make the blue actually look darker than it is. Mine's almost bordering on a greenish-blue color.

Glad you mentioned the clear coat. I have to remember to pick some of that up tomorrow while I'm out.

What, prey tell, are you going to DO with the clear coat? You're coating all those pretty blue/pink/purple cartos???

 

[Thyestean]

lol yeah I buy everything I can in pink and purple

Yes I know crappy cellphone pics. One of these days I'll remember to bring my camera in out of my truck.

Guess it depends on the lighting but I'd say most likely they are identical. However I never have lights on during the day and at night I have one lamp going so I suppose everything looks a bit darker in color in here It's definitely a fairly dark blue though.


The clear coat is because it recently came to my attention that taking the paint off one of my other "older" units was a bad idea. I discovered this after I put the Brass T-tip on it to use it and then felt like I was sticking my tongue on a 9volt battery.

So I figure I'll clear coat it so it will keep its brass color and give me something to use the brass T-tip on since I won't use it on my others after my SS and aluminum ones get here.


(p.s. yes the first part was put in as a quote for a reason)

 

[MastiffMike]

Nicer pics than mine and yes, that color does look closer to mine than my photos turned out. You're right, I imagine they're the same color. Question though, aren't "in hand" pics supposed to show your index/thumb at a right angle?

You do have a reputation as the "Pink & Purple Horder"!!!