New Convoy C8 – Clearly better

Yes, it should be the config mode, and what you see is the two “buzzes” (first for group selection, second for mode memory on/off). Normally you should get here after tapping the button 10 times.

You can also find a video about it here

Hello, it works correctly to buy in the store of simon, only that it is a little quick the blinks, it hinders a little the programming requires some attempts, one is programmed in mode 10 the other stock.

Just got mine today. Can’t really beat it for the price.

I’m a n00b when it comes to programming a light but was able to get memory turned on which was most important. Planning on trying a different setting (4) but 1 is good for now.

I’m really impressed

10 clicks fast less than 3 seconds, with flashlight turned on, if after this flashes 2 times and then 3 enter as a programming, not really, repeat 10 clicks fast not deep, flash 2 times tighten before doing 3 Blinks, re-start, starts 1 blinking, pause 2 blinking pause ……… 12 blinking, not counting blinking counting pause between blinks, if you want 4 press in pause 4 in depth to turn off / on, on And verify that it is the way to your taste, it seems difficult but it is not after 2 or 3 try , and excuse my bad english use translator, greetings !!!

I enjoyed reading this. :laughing:

I take it that you figured out the programming. Awesome!

Not really, pepinfaxera of FOROLINTERNAS. Here the link, greetings and do not stop trying !!!

http://forolinternas.com/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=13032

I did order the new driver from Banggood
The programm fuses were set right so no problems with timing

When will these be back in stock?

From what store do you mean?
The Convoy store should open back up on Feb 15.
Other stores I have no idea.

That’s what I meant. Thanks

Just want to update.

Although Simon mentioned he’ll be back online on 15FEB on his store, I drop him a message on the 13FEB regarding my C8 flickering issue. Received a reply from him yesterday and by today it’s concluded. He will send me a replacement driver. While I still have to find someone to solder it for me, that’s the best customer service I’ve had from any China retailer.

Frankly with a festival as big as Chinese New Year celebration in China, I wouldn’t thought of getting any reply from him before 15FEB.

He came out top and I’m sold.

He gained a loyal customer. Awesome guy.

Yes, I can confirm Simon is back, and he offered a replacement driver for me as well. I just hope that it will work correctly.

In the meantime, I also ordered an usb programmer+clip to try to reflash the non-working driver.

Does this light better if you compare against S2+ ?

The big difference is the C8 has a very focused beam for long distance use. The S2+ has a wider beam for close use and general purposes. They are both high quality.

Good stuff. There will always be issues with any company and their product but to me, how those issues are handled is the real test. Simon proved his dedication in that area to me many times over. It’s part of the reason I do what I do for/with Convoy :+1:

how come convoy has no website ?

https://www.aliexpress.com/store/group/Convoy-Flashlights/330416_254412389.html?spm=2114.12010611.0.0.dUUAI4

Once you get it up and going, that clip will be very handy. But just flashing Bistro again likely won’t fix a “lost the noinit lottery” situation. As long as you’re using the same byte for noinit detection, it will likely decay to the same state. You could flash something that doesn’t use noinit. Or wait for the noinit tracking to be revamped (I’m currently working on that). Best of luck to you!

He has the store front on Aliexpress, but no regular website because his staff is small. He’s a small company dedicated to quality products, but without inflated profit margins like Fenix and Thrunite, etc…

If he made a .Com website he would have to hire more people to run it and to process orders from it and he’d have to raise his prices to compensate. Nobody wants that, do they? Lol

Anyone have any experience with epacket delivery to the US? How long have your orders from Simon taken to get in?
thanks