I’m not always on point, in fact sometimes I ramble on so much I forget what the point was. I can also get lost so far in the details that continuing becomes pointless. I do try not to point fingers though and make good points when I can. I could go on like this for hours but what’s the…
Yes, software changes are easier but Simon is very accommodating to the modding community. Look at how many custom flashlight sellers on BLF alone use Convoy as their main host source. There’s a reason for that. Well…several actually but one of them is that he’s very good at making our flashaholic wishes come true. The best solution here is a combination tweak of both hardware and software. I’m a fan of the best solution. I can’t make promises but I’ll do what I can.
I could use a bit of help from the BLF crew here. I don’t (yet) have the hardware needed for flashing firmware otherwise I’d do it myself. If someone out there has one of the new Convoy red drivers and the flashing equipment, a few pictures would be very helpful. I’d like to see the clip and the driver (specifically the MCU) together in a picture or two along with a description of how much clearance is needed and exactly where it is needed. This information has to cross language barriers so pictures will be helpful to communicate how and how much the board layout would need to be tweaked.
Just a brown cow J-Dub, sorry about that, posted all my thoughts in one paragraph and it took a WOW to cause me to realize what I did so sent it to the trash, my apologies
Perspectives and translations. I was saying wow as much for the kid having no grit as anything else. Good help, a legend that most people nowaday’s don’t believe EVER existed.
Why don’t you just message Simon and ask if he can upgrade to the new driver if you order your S2+ now? He’s done it for a member or two already and only charged them a dollar or two to swap drivers. Simon is the most accomodating seller I know.
I’m certainly seriously considering this option, as for my lighting purposes (light painting), I’d prefer black or even colours, to clear or DT (though as the clear looks absolutely stunning in the C8 and L6, I’m certainly not adverse to it). Do you think that Simon would also install the AR glass on request as well (as it is a bit of a pain to swap later on)? I’m guessing AR glass will also be included in the clear/DT S2+ ?
However, I don’t want to trouble Simon (who I understand is a very busy man) if the clear S2+ is going to be released imminently.
I don’t know about the new clear C8 but i just received a clear L6 and i have to admit i’m somewhat disappointed.
It does not look like bare aluminum or titanium or stainless steel… it looks like cheap silver spray paint. It is mate and grainy. From some distance it’s ok but up close… it could be ‘silver’ plastic. :person_facepalming:
I guess it’s a matter of taste.
Edit: OK after handling it a bit more, the ‘clear’ coating is growing on me and it is not as bad as i make it sound. Still… it looks like ‘painted’. I think i’d rather have it bare aluminum with or without a varnish or coating.
I’ve gone ahead and asked Simon to add to the new driver/firmware and AR glass to an order for 3 black S2+ (in 1A, 4C, and 7A tints). Lets see how I go! (Didn’t ask for the BLF discount as I think I’m already asking a lot).
Pat, there is no “varnish” and there is no “coating”, it’s the same anodization as the black flashlight except for the black dye added in the process. Essentially, there is no black water trapped in the microstructure of the ano.
Same light, same quality, same surface hardness and durability, with the exception that small nicks, scratches and dents won’t show up as well on the silver finish as the black one.
It’s what I do. :+1:
