Clicky or Twisty on off?

ACHË · **Reply #30 on:** March 04, 2010, 03:02:14 AM

If it was one of those "only one light" scenarios I'd try to get away with a hybrid design, like the Smart PD used in Nitecores and McGizmos.

In theory they provide the convenience of a clickie without the moving parts that often lead to failure plus the reliability of a direct contact based switching system like those found on traditional twisties.

It's like a twisty that doesn't need to twist....LOL

Styerman · **Reply #31 on:** March 04, 2010, 03:36:18 AM

I have an Old Skool Alum. Mclux III PD . Bought in 05 , never skipped a beat from that day to this , ditto two others I know of . Very solid electro mechanical setup .

Chris

NutSAK · **Reply #32 on:** March 04, 2010, 03:28:21 PM

Quote from: ACHË on March 04, 2010, 03:02:14 AM

If it was one of those "only one light" scenarios I'd try to get away with a hybrid design, like the Smart PD used in Nitecores and McGizmos.

In theory they provide the convenience of a clickie without the moving parts that often lead to failure plus the reliability of a direct contact based switching system like those found on traditional twisties.

It's like a twisty that doesn't need to twist....LOL

I agree, and that's one thing I love about the PD design. There is one case where you need to twist it off though--when it's going to be stored a while with a cell in it. Otherwise, it will slowly deplete the cell.