Review: Convoy C8 Clear (XP-L HI, 1x18650)

Generally I would order LEDs that are proven to have an exellent tint
Like XML2 U3-3D or XPL V6-3D

The only difference is that it’s cheaper to buy from Convoy on Aliexpress: $23.54 for V2-1A (free registered shipping to Greece). :wink:

anyone know how the battery check mode works ?

Great review mate. Moar please!

It blinks X times, short pause, then Y times, long pause indicating X.Y Volts.

mine blinks x=2 and y=2 with a 3,76v battery.

Biscotti doesn't work like "n.nn". It blinks 1 to 5, 25% increments where 5 blinks is over charged.

correct ,with 4.05v battery i get 4 blinks.thanks.

I am curious about this Biscotti UI, is it Gearbest exclusive (written by ToyKeeper by any chance)?
Additional features not found on a regular 105C chip?

Yes, of course. It was TK and Simon hooking up, not GearBest. GB just resells Simon's Convoy lights. Anyone can download Biscotti source, and a txt file describing it's usage. It's in her repository under Bistro.

GearBest and AliExpress are selling the same Clear C8 with the new UI, DTP, AR glass, 8*7135. Last time I checked the version Banggood were selling only had 6*7135.
The below thread has the background on the clear C8 and new UI.

I forgot about the X-ray we have at work. Thanks for reminder and I will also X-raying my lights :slight_smile: It’s an industrial machine to check PCB solderings.
:+1:

I have to laugh at x-rays becoming a valid flashlight inspection tool :smiley:

Looks like I’ve started a trend. This image was taken using 50kVp, 5mAs, 110cm SID and Trixell Csl digital detector with 143 micron resolution.

I thought about a few times but forget every time I had a light with me. Thank you for remembering me! Some things you only can see with X-ray and when assembled.

Thanks for the correction. My mistake. I actually prefer the 25% per blink method.

My copy of this flashlight is great, I like everything about it apart from a few dust particles on the reflector from the factory, which was easily rectified.

Thanks for your (and TK’s) input into this and other Convoy lights. The new UI is a huge improvement.
I’m looking forward to future new Convoy lights!

Thank you for the detail review.
I really appreciate and make me buy one for me.

Hi StephenK
I’m thinking of gifting one of these to a mate of mine who has a 16acre property who could do with something that lights up 200 metres but the question I have for you is the beam…. Is it more pencil or does it give good spill too at that distance?
Looking at that image id say yes but what’s it like to the eye?
Regards
George

There is some spill, but the spill beam only illuminates a much shorter distance. I’ll post a video in a few weeks to show real world use. My first attempt was too shaky.

I look forward to it