For Sale: Dark Engine VCSEL Laser Illuminators updated with variable power options

Clive Ward

Well-Known Member
Hi All,

We've added some more options to the range for 2023.

The Dark Engine, Dark Engine MAX and Dark Engine ID (and their covert versions) are now available with either:

Single mode full power push button on off switch.
Three mode (low/medium/full power) illuminated push button switch with power memory.
Variable rotary dimmer incorporating a push button on off with status indicator.

To help select the correct model...
The Dark Engine ID is for dedicated scopes at 3.5x - 8x base magnification. It will also work with an add on.
The Dark Engine is for dedicated scope or add ons, over 8x magnification.
The Dark Engine MAX is for add ons over 16x magnification.

The single power is great for centre fire rifles with lower sensitivity systems and longer ranges such as digital add ons and higher resolution dedicated digital scopes.
The three mode is great for all of the above, plus if you also want to do some shorter range work with an airgun or rimfire and save battery.
The variable power is great for EVERYTHING, but is particularly suited to higher sensitivity systems either digital or tubed where you need to very accurately fine tune the level of illumination. In operation with the variable you can quickly adjust the power output while it is off by turning the dimmer knob and then turn it on with a press. There are stops at either end of the travel so you know where you are. It's not an endless stepper used in some designs.

As always these are the smallest, lightest, best value high performance illuminators available. Made right here by us in the UK too.


Cheers





Clive
 
Hi All,

The variable rotary intensity control is proving popular.

A couple of Dark Engines alongside a Dark Engine MAX Covert.

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Yes we do even use stainless screws. :cool:


Cheers





Clive
 
Hi Which would be best for my Sightmark Wraith HD?
Cheers
Carl
Hi Carl,

That would be the standard Dark Engine:


For normal foxing use then the single power on/off would be perfect (and cheapest). If it's for more mixed use with some close range ratting or rabbiting then the 3 mode would be useful (especially to extend battery life when you don't need full power).


Cheers





Clive
 
Hi All,
Hi Clive which do you recommend for my pulsar c50 using a pbir at moment but not as good as it was with my wraith ?
Thanks 🙏
We've added some more options to the range for 2023.

The Dark Engine, Dark Engine MAX and Dark Engine ID (and their covert versions) are now available with either:

Single mode full power push button on off switch.
Three mode (low/medium/full power) illuminated push button switch with power memory.
Variable rotary dimmer incorporating a push button on off with status indicator.

To help select the correct model...
The Dark Engine ID is for dedicated scopes at 3.5x - 8x base magnification. It will also work with an add on.
The Dark Engine is for dedicated scope or add ons, over 8x magnification.
The Dark Engine MAX is for add ons over 16x magnification.

The single power is great for centre fire rifles with lower sensitivity systems and longer ranges such as digital add ons and higher resolution dedicated digital scopes.
The three mode is great for all of the above, plus if you also want to do some shorter range work with an airgun or rimfire and save battery.
The variable power is great for EVERYTHING, but is particularly suited to higher sensitivity systems either digital or tubed where you need to very accurately fine tune the level of illumination. In operation with the variable you can quickly adjust the power output while it is off by turning the dimmer knob and then turn it on with a press. There are stops at either end of the travel so you know where you are. It's not an endless stepper used in some designs.

As always these are the smallest, lightest, best value high performance illuminators available. Made right here by us in the UK too.


Cheers





Clive
 
Hi Clive,
Hi Carl,

That would be the standard Dark Engine:


For normal foxing use then the single power on/off would be perfect (and cheapest). If it's for more mixed use with some close range ratting or rabbiting then the 3 mode would be useful (especially to extend battery life when you don't need full power).


Cheers





Clive

Any chance of a discount coupon code as will purchase now if you can.
Regards

Carl
 
Hi Tommy,

For long range I would go for the Dark Engine ID with rotary variable control, especially for the C50.

For cleanest image then the Sunnranger Mini. Ruby version has best range and contrast but is less covert.



Cheers





Clive
 
Hi Tommy,

For long range I would go for the Dark Engine ID with rotary variable control, especially for the C50.

For cleanest image then the Sunnranger Mini. Ruby version has best range and contrast but is less covert.



Cheers


Hi Clive sorry to be a pain but what ranges for each one ie what’s long range am using it on my 223 for foxing


Clive
 
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