GC2 Megaflash

[andygg1986]

I have a batch of flashes assembled, tested, and ready to go. I have worked with Tretee on the JNPG forum on this design. He is a very skilled engineer with extensive flash design experience and test equipment. Here are the highlights of the new design.
1.) It will definitely work with serial numbers 4200 and above
- This is the point when Foresight started shipping their newest driver circuit board. The new driver can handle more current than the old one. The Foresight Superflash requires the newest driver board because it uses a larger bulb that needs more current to flash. The Megaflash uses less current than a Superflash but more than the old style, so to be safe I am saying 4200 and above.
- If you have a lower serial number and are interested in testing the Megaflash send me a PM for more info.
2.) It comes with a 1 year warranty
- If it stops working within the first year I will send you a new circuit board that goes inside the housing for free. Foresight's Superflash has a prorated 1 year warranty
- I expect it to last several years in a personal-use setting.
3.) The case has been designed to be reusable
- It is 3D printed on a $200k industrial printer for the highest quality print that I could find. It has a matte texture but no visible layers or extrusions like personal printers
- It has a glass infrared filter instead of a plastic one
- The back can be removed to put a new circuit board in
4.) It has a life expectancy on par with the Superflash.
- During longevity testing, we were able to run a bulb for over 2 million flashes which equates to 200k shots.
- Each flash is tested for brightness on a light meter that I built to be brighter than the old design for reliable readings
5.) A complete module costs $150.
- If you bought one of my other designs, I will give you $10 off a new one.
- Please add $10 for shipping to the UK and understand that it will take about 2 weeks to arrive. I can ship faster but cost will go up significantly.
6.) Additional circuit boards for inside will be $100/piece.
- I am going to hold off on selling extra boards until I can get everyone who is interested a complete module

To purchase a flash, please send Paypal to gc2flash@gmail.com. Include your shipping address and forum username in the notes please. I will post when the first batch is gone. I have parts to build more so I will be replenishing my stock as they sell. If you have any questions, please post them below since other people may have the same question.

[Brian moyer]

do you also sell those nice metal shank tanks and are they compatible with HMT?

[andygg1986]

Yep I have them ready to go. PayPal $150 goods and services or $145 friends and family to gc2flash@gmail.com. Let me know your shipping address in the PayPal notes!

[Brian moyer]

hey andy im interested in a megaflash. you have any in stock? still follow payment instructions from original post?

[andygg1986]

Sent you a pm

[russmorris33]

Hey Andy, I have tried to send you a couple of PM's today but I believe your mailbox is full. Could you please PM me about purchasing both a MegaFlash and a protective cover?

[andygg1986]

rdanh It looks like their website works for me in the US. It says worldwide shipping as well, so I'm not sure why it wouldn't work for you. I will also send you a PM
https://www.xenonflashtubes.com/flas...ulator_85.html

[rdanh]

Andy
In June you commented

The tubes that you are using from here https://www.xenonflashtubes.com/flas...ulator_85.html are more delicate than the ones that I use in my flash. They get pushed close to their limit which shortens their life, and if you get oils from your fingers on them that can cause them to crack prematurely as well. The oils cause certain spots of the glass to heat up faster than others, and the mismatch in expansion can cause it to break. The reason my flashes can last much longer is the bulb is run at a much lower percentage of its max capacity. It will eventually fail from the bulb getting cloudy and the light levels dropping off rather than cracking.

I need to repair my older flash as it will take too long for Foresight to install a new flash board (told me today it will be at least 4 weeks). I can't get the xenonflashtubes site to work which suggests they may be out of business or don't service the UK???

Do you know of another solution that is comprable to the XFTR-1015-2300 Flash Lamp Miniature Assembly?

Thanks

[andygg1986]

It has a brighter flash than the standard one. When the standard one gets older, you may start to get more missed shots because light output gradually drops off and the cameras don’t get a clear picture of the ball. It is hard to say if it makes the readings more accurate just because you would need some secondary gold standard system measuring simultaneously to say for sure, but having more light should help image quality. The main performance benefit is just that you won’t have to get a new flash for a very long time

[chip_shot]

Is there a performance gain to be had with the Megaflash over the standard non superflash module?

[andygg1986]

You’re welcome! I will pm you a tracking number on Monday

[chip_shot]

Payment sent! Thanks for the awesome deal man!

[Chris_Jung]

Sent you pm.
Please check.
I want to buy mega flash.

[JoeJoeJoeUrBoat]

Sent you a PM about buying one Andy! S/N is over 9000!

[andygg1986]

Yikes that is terrible. I’m guessing your GC2 is more than a few months old with that serial number. Foresight does have a prorated one year warranty but even at 6 months you are still paying $250. All you need to do is send payment with PayPal and your address and I will get it shipped out to you.

[cdayafp]

Serial number is in the 13,XXX range, just got a terrible flash from them apparently. Superflash dead after about 3000 swings.