BallzMcVinegar
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I really want to try this out. Awesome.
The HighLighter (Glass-Core Open-Source Halogen Log) Kit Hosted by REFC Labs
- Thread starter RedEyeFlightControl
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oldfool
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I had to set them out of stock. Those were up for some devs to get spare parts. I haven't even published the full build instructions or documentation yet, and want to be sure those are available and proofed before I let things rip.Not anymore.
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The few who managed to sneak some parts orders in... I will honor those. Do be aware not all of the parts have been listed yet.
I'm available to discuss as needed. Parts will go back in stock at launch. Just trying to have as many bases covered as I can!
Red
Dude I can't even begin to describe how grateful I am for that move. Seriously digging that mindset! So excited to turn wooden heatshields for this! So many different design setups I can think of for that as well.
3migo
Is this a...what day is this?
Got my kit in yesterday, setup took under 10 minutes. Another 10 minutes to heat soak, and ready to roll!
The HLT quickly rips through a basket pack in 1-2 rips and the vapor is very flavorful & smooth. GF took a few rips as well and gave her stamp of approval.
Looking forward to the heat shields that makers come up with for these!
The HLT quickly rips through a basket pack in 1-2 rips and the vapor is very flavorful & smooth. GF took a few rips as well and gave her stamp of approval.
Looking forward to the heat shields that makers come up with for these!
does_not_exist
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Mine came today! Initial notes: Installation was super easy, a simple 10-15 minutes. I put on some nitrile gloves to keep my hand oils off the parts but I also washed each part that felt appropriate in iso and dried. At first i was wondering if the smaller oring would hold well but it is very secure - i hadn't put the light low enough and it was a snug removal for adjustment. Second time and we were sitting pretty. Once i turned it on i knew we were good.
The black glass does a great job at keeping safe to the eyes, its a very dim glow, but you can see the power of the light over the bowl immediately.
After a 10 minute heat soak this thing takes a basket and shreds it in one rip, two if my lungs are in recovery from prior hits. Not too many vapes have impressed me like this, especially not at the price this is targeting. I'm so so very excited to see more people playing with this, and all the artsy stuff people make with it.
I will have many, many vids up in the future.
The black glass does a great job at keeping safe to the eyes, its a very dim glow, but you can see the power of the light over the bowl immediately.
After a 10 minute heat soak this thing takes a basket and shreds it in one rip, two if my lungs are in recovery from prior hits. Not too many vapes have impressed me like this, especially not at the price this is targeting. I'm so so very excited to see more people playing with this, and all the artsy stuff people make with it.
I will have many, many vids up in the future.
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CrazyDiamond
HAL is a StarChild
Can't wait till...
I appreciate your patience! Just letting the first round of full kits do their job and show me what, if anything, needs to be changed, fixed, or updated.Here I am, just sitting here patiently waiting.
So far so good, the only thing we've learned is that the lab clamp is really hard to bend for most people, so it will probably get axed from the kit (most aren't using it). The most favorable way to rest this unit is in a small bowl, ashtray, mug, or other ceramic/glass insulated item, at an angle. I will more than likely make these an optional item, and clear out the stock I have on hand at a discount. It's also the most cumbersome part to package, so there is a materials and weight advantage to ditching it, too. If they're still around after a bit, they'll get donated to my local high school science lab so they can do some good.
Aside from that, builds and use seem to be going swimmingly, so I fully expect to start launching these kits in batches, as planned within the next week or so.
Thank you kindly, everyone, who has been patient and understanding while we lift this project off of the ground. It's very slow going to launch a new product from the ground up on a startup budget, but I have confidence that availability will increase as the kit becomes more adopted and refined.
You guys should be aware that you are more than just customers, you are actively helping shape and refine a product, and it's important that I listen to you!
CrazyDiamond
HAL is a StarChild
@RedEyeFlightControl I'm wondering if how I rest my LSV would work for this? I don't know the dimensions as I am at work. It looks like your device is shorter than the LSV, but it still might be long enough to fit into the holder I'm using (it's just a stainless wine bottle holder I got from amazon) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MYQWGTM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
IF you were the one who originally bought that stand, you inspired me to, as well. I snagged one a few months back. I put a plastic liner on the inner cutout to prevent any scuffs to my prized LSV collection@RedEyeFlightControl I'm wondering if how I rest my LSV would work for this? I don't know the dimensions as I am at work. It looks like your device is shorter than the LSV, but it still might be long enough to fit into the holder I'm using (it's just a stainless wine bottle holder I got from amazon) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MYQWGTM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
These stands are far too big. Actually... a near perfect stand would be a ceramic spoon rest (like a stove top utensil rest) like this :Amazon.com: Spoon Rest Set of 2 Spoon Rest Ceramic Spoon Rest White Spoon Rests for Kitchen Stove Top Modern Farmhouse Kitchen Decor Spoon Holder Large Ceramic Drip Catcher for Spoons Tongs Spatula 6 Inches: Home & Kitchen
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Also a super cool stand! Will probably pick up a set of both of these designs just to have for display purposes.
The ceramic spoon rest seems like a perfect solution, tbh. That may be my go-to recommendation for a no-hassle stand. They are ubiquitous and inexpensive, the name of the game with this project.
Edit: Size comparison
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CrazyDiamond
HAL is a StarChild
Yup that was me. That spatula catcher might be a really good idea too. I was trying figure out a "softer" option and I think @oldfool is on the right track with the silicone. I thought about after I posted the wine bottle holder that if I did do something like that, a liner was a must since the enclosure is glass. Ceramic would be great thermally, but if you a little too out there you might set it down a little too hard...I'd rather have a softer, more padded solution.
BlazeDis
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Hi great job wow . Please say you’ll ship to the UK ....?
does_not_exist
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The Highlighter has really met and passed all my expectations, its very good at extracting baskets, stem packs, and dosing caps with compatible stems, the heater is very powerful, while being simple and something that you literally build yourself by hand. Its an incredible feeling to take a bunch of parts and build a super powerful vape right there, start to finish, and I swear the first hit is so much nicer because of that.
But i will also add - This vape means a lot to me personally. A lot of my very close friends worked together to build this vape, and i was there watching along the way. I didn't really know any of these amazing people (@khelek41girl , @RedEyeFlightControl , Keth, @AWistfulNihilist, Wings, (and so many more)) a year ago today. Now im very happy to call them all friends and know most of them well. Not only was a vape built, but a friendship. And its really awesome to see it coming out, after all of my personal excitement, and seeing that excitement build in others.
But i will also add - This vape means a lot to me personally. A lot of my very close friends worked together to build this vape, and i was there watching along the way. I didn't really know any of these amazing people (@khelek41girl , @RedEyeFlightControl , Keth, @AWistfulNihilist, Wings, (and so many more)) a year ago today. Now im very happy to call them all friends and know most of them well. Not only was a vape built, but a friendship. And its really awesome to see it coming out, after all of my personal excitement, and seeing that excitement build in others.
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CrazyDiamond
HAL is a StarChild
@oldfool led me to this, I think it might hold the HighLighter better since it has wider slots?
And, I would have it so it sat opposite the way the utensils sit in the image below, so that the "open end" is sticking over and in juts air while most of the body rests on the silicon. What do y'all think?
And, I would have it so it sat opposite the way the utensils sit in the image below, so that the "open end" is sticking over and in juts air while most of the body rests on the silicon. What do y'all think?
Amazon.com: Silicone Utensil Rest by Kasian House - Extra Large Kitchen Spoon Rest with Drip Pad, Utensils Holder for Spoons, Spatulas, Ladles, Tongs & BBQ, BPA-Free, Heat-Resistant & Dishwasher Safe (Grey): Kitchen & Dining
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CrazyDiamond
HAL is a StarChild
I was thinking on the smaller one, you could probably cut out one of the "prongs" and the device should fit nicely. The reason I posted above was specifically because it had a bigger gap between the "prongs".
Tentatively yes. I would like to have it available to foreign markets as well. Shipping won't taste good but I think the cost of the kit will help a lot.
The kit should be releasing in just over a week or so. It will be released in small batches to start, and depending on adoption rate, will likely become a regularly stocked item, provided the demand is there. There are a lot of logistics to work out to expand to this capacity but it is in my roadmap.
Heat shield dimensions will be available on my site within the next week to 10 days.
Thanks so much for your participation, @slikrick ! You are right, not only did we build a vape, but we built frientship and good will with plenty to spare, along the way
I am so happy to be a part of this project!
CrazyDiamond
HAL is a StarChild
So wish I was part of the testing
I forgot to ask a while ago, @RedEyeFlightControl is there a waiting list?
I forgot to ask a while ago, @RedEyeFlightControl is there a waiting list?
BallzMcVinegar
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What about one of these soldering iron cradles?
Soldering Iron Stand Holder Metal
Soldering Iron Stand Holder Metal Features: Hold up to 11/8" diameter iron Spong receptacle Heavy duty metal base Specifications: Type: Soldering Iron & Accessories Material: Stainless Steel / Iron, Metal
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Waiting lists aren't something I have done, yet. I know it's pretty common in this industry for lower bandwidth makers like myself. I'm not opposed to the idea, but would need to organize it in a supportable and sustainable way that can cohabitate with the plans to make the kit a regular item.So wish I was part of the testing
I forgot to ask a while ago, @RedEyeFlightControl is there a waiting list?
You will never see me take a preorder, ever, though. I have a major malfunction with accepting payments for things I do not have or have not made. If it's for sale, it's in stock
Even my commission time (bench units per ano jobs) cannot be oversold to the point of being unsustainable.So yes, I suppose I could do a list (as long as it cohabitates with my roadmap in a way that allows me to stock more regularly) and as long as I'm not collecting money ahead of dispatching the purchase. I will evaluate this for feasibility after the first few batches go out in the coming weeks.