Thorfire s70s Parasicit drain question.

Here’s the old one. It’s 29mm.

Here’s the new one. It’s 27mm.

Edit: I just bought a S70S in Oct 2018 and it’s driver is 29mm.

Still possible to order TA drivers from me
30mm will fit sanded down

Yeah, that would turn the S70-S into a beast. With only 0.08 mA drain from the driver as well. Maybe 0.2 mA total for driver and single LED side switch.

The $37 light, plus $25 driver, turns it into a $62 light. That’s the price of an L6, but Narsil and the increased output make it worth it. It’s still a bargain.

Don't think you can use the indicator LED though, not with 3 channels, an e-switch, and voltage divider resistors for 2S -- that's all 5 I/O pins used.

Unless someone can help with the firmware coding, I won't have time for looking into pin sharing for quite some time. I'm struggling for time as it is.

I’m assuming you mean the indicator LED on the TA drivers?

I dont think that’s a big deal. I used narsil v1.2 and just made the switch light up when power from the rear switch is on.

I can’t remember if the S70-S used the light on the switch for an actual function. Maybe it changes color when the battery voltage went down?

Narsil has the battery check which blinks out the voltage which is more precise than a color changing switch.

Anyone interested in the TA driver should read Lexels thread to learn all the pros and cons. Or ask me as I know most of them.

Hey guys I’m still very new here. Sorry if this has already been answered but I’m wanting to know if it’s ok to leave the S70S in standby mode just overnight?
I like the glowy side switch and it would come in handy when I wake up in the middle of the night to use the potty or just get up to check inn something.
Don’t want to ruin my light or cells.

Thanks,
Mike

There are much better lights for a night stand light that have a glowing button and a very low moon mode.

With the S70s it takes maybe 2 months to run down the batteries in standby, so overnight should not be a problem.

Thank you, could you tell me what the better night stand lights are with a glowy button please? I can’t afford 300 dollar lights.
This was the only light I’ve seen so far with a glowing button.

There are many. You can even add a glowing button to certain lights, but not all drivers respond well to that. It’s best to get a light that is made with a glowing switch. Try these:

Astrolux S2 XPL-HI 1400LM EDC LED Flashlight 18650 $35
https://banggood.app.link/EW2qeW2TjL

Astrolux S3 XPL-HI 1400LM EDC LED Flashlight 14500 $23
https://banggood.app.link/Vo6GhP7UjL

These have a nice 5 lumen moonlight mode plus the Bistro UI which let’s you configure it many different ways. I would suggest mode 4 or 5 with memory turned off. That way it will always turn on at moonlight first, regardless of what level the light was on when you turned it off.

The S3 is a smaller version of the S2 and uses a 14500 battery.

I know there are some more lights that come with lighted tail switches. Maybe people can post some more.

So if I’m understanding this correctly (just got out of the ER concussion crap sorry), both those astrolux lights have a lighted tail cap? Or is it glow in the dark? I have a few with glow in the dark switches but the problem is that they don’t actually glow. That’s why I liked the S70s switch.

Those two lights were designed by the crew here at blf and a member named pilotdog66 was the one who designed the switch PCB with LEDs built in that shine through the silicone boot. They do have a small amount of parasitic drain, but it’s not too bad.

Here is an example of a switch “kit”.

I’ve put these in an Eagle Eye X2R and a Convoy C8, but they mess up the memory feature if you don’t also mod the driver to make it compatible.

Here is another example, but just the switch.
https://banggood.app.link/MLSCftX8jL

Thanks! So is the light always on on the switch or is it different than the s70s?
Sorry I still kinda suck at this whole modding lights.
I usually have Robo do it for me. The modding. He does a good job. Besides I don’t have the tools necessary like a solder gun.

I have the thorfire TK4A but it just isn’t what I’m looking for as far as the led switch.

I have epilepsy and having the light switch on is a great feature for me as the pitch black can cause me to have issues (seizures). Not convulse like on almost tv show.

I really need some light even if it’s just one of them led or whatever light switches on the wall. If I have something for my eyeballs to focus on I’ll be good.

With the S2 and S3 there is no modding involved. They come from the factory with the lighted tail switch.

The tail is lit only when the light is off. Once you turn on the light, the tail switch turns off. Since there are no wires going to the tail area it draws power through the switch.

You also don’t have to have the tail switch lit. You can turn the tail cap slightly to break the electrical connection. This also stops any parasitic drain and is good for storage or transport. A mechanical lock out.

The S70s works a bit different. It’s switch light stays on all the time as long as the tail switch is turned on. It draws it’s power from a wire on the driver.

The BLF Q8 is another light with a lit side switch. It’s brighter than the S70s. I think it sells for about the same price as the S70s with a coupon ($45 -$50). It’s a different size and shape, though.

The BLF X5 is the same as the Astrolux S3 $25.
https://banggood.app.link/CFBRnDxdkL

Thanks and that’s sweet about the no modding needed with the s2 and s3. I’ve been eyeballing that Q8 for a few months but not sure how it works. Does it have a tail switch or 2 switches somewhere like the S70s or is it just the side switch? Banggod is showing that light for 70 some dollars. I’ve never used that app or website before so I have no idea how or where to get coupons.

Looks pretty cool. I actually prefer floody lights and something that don’t easily fall over like I’ve done with some of my stock thorfire C8s. Oops
I like how the TK4A tail stands easily and sturdy. But the moon mode is WAY too dim for my eyes anyway. Not enough light for my needs/wants.

Does the Q8 tail stand well? Same setup as the S70s I’m assuming with the side switch?

I guess I’m looking for something fatter like the TK4A. But without AA. I like the 18650s how they last longer than them NiMH lights usually.

The Q8 only has the side e-switch. It’s not mechanical on and off, it’s just a momentary contact switch. You can turn all power off (machanical lock out) by twisting the battery tube 1/4 turn.

It’s a ramping UI. You hold the button to ramp up or down. One click on and one click off. You can always start it at the lowest level by turning it on with a press and hold.

The S70s only has 5 preset brightness levels. It’s quite different from the Q8.

The Q8 tail stands super well.

I forgot about led temperature. The Q8 is only neutral white (the reason I didn’t buy one). The S70s is only cool white. The S2, S3 and X5 are available in both.

You’ve never bought from Banggood? What about Gearbest? That’s 2 big stores around here. You would need to ask Freeme or Madmax about a coupon code for the Q8. It’s easy to make an account with the store. Then link it to your Paypal. If they have a coupon code, they send it to you in a PM with how to use it. I think the Q8 would be sold from Banggood. You put it in your basket, then apply the coupon code and the price drops way down.

As far as a light similar in shape to the TK4A, that’s tricky. This Sofirn might work. It uses a 26650 cell, is NW and has a 10 lumen low. It’s side switch has a small green glow that shows battery life (not exact).

Sofirn SP33 $23
http://s.aliexpress.com/7Bj2Aj2i

I don’t typically look for lights by lighted switches, so I know a few off the top of my head. Sorry.

I’ve replied to you with a PM. I don’t have PayPal either. Just debit card. I just downloaded Banggood and Gearbest apps.

I didn’t know what ramping meant so I watched some YouTube videos and all I got to say is dang!!! Gotta make sure I long press that thing if I get it lol.

I also have the Sofirn C8F upgraded version that Robo reviewed some time ago and I love it, but I need something that don’t wobble easily like the C8 sized lights. That’s why I’m thinking about the Q8 or even that Sofirn with 26650.

My mobile home area gets very dark and I don’t have a light in my bedroom really. So something that gets plenty bright and won’t easily fall over during my morning clumsiness.

You can get a PayPal account with a debit card no problem

I don’t keep any money in my PayPal account. When I make a purchase, it pulls the money from my debit card.

Paypal is accepted at a lot of places. It’s super easy to buy something. It has a pretty long buyer protection plan, etc… It’s also free.

I didn’t know that. I am on disability though. Will PayPal screw with any of that or no?
Also I know nothing about what a buyer protection plan thing is.

I don’t see how it will have any effect on that. Paypal is just a way to buy stuff online. If you get a refund through PayPal it goes into your PayPal account. Then when you buy something, it uses the money on the account first, then if it’s not enough it can draw money from your debit, credit or bank account.

I get paid on a debit card so Paypal is pretty convenient.

All my eBay purchases are through paypal as well. It’s good to read up on it. In today’s modern world you need things like Paypal and debit cards.