Q8, PMS SEND TO THOSE WITH ISSUES BLF soda can light

I got my second Q8 in, light works fine, switch leds work and are not far off in brightness. Out of the box, no cleaning or anything, with 30Q’s at 30 seconds: 5370 lumen. I remember the original goal of making a 4000 lumen BLF-SRK and am proud of how good we have made it, no matter the imperfections.

Utterly not on topic vignette. Re: Vanguard pictured a few posts above.

I was in school for my EE degree and was in the department head’s outer office. Chatting with the secretary. I noticed a model of the Vanguard on a cabinet. I said, why on earth would someone want a model of that rocket. It was a disaster. The secretary, in a low voice, said that the head of the department (who was through the open door) was responsible for the rocket development. And I still graduated!

Like the man said — kudus!

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I think my post maybe came on a little strong, I didn’t intend it that way.
I think, reading your response, we tend to agree. I do agree that a dozen hand built models, are likely to be different than a production run. I have no reason to believe that Thorfire is changing parts, or doing anything, that is different than what was agreed to. My point was mass produced goods, are at the hands of the folks that make them., and like someone said above ( I will have to look u up), it might have been made on a Monday, or a Friday (or a Chineese Holiday :person_facepalming:) I think it says a lot, that production stopped to address the issues. I know folks are frustrated that their orders are not shipping, but from what I see, everyone is trying to do it right.

Ha Ha. Kudos !

So awesome to read early reviews and the genuine excitement of early light-getters.

I made my payment a while back (order #700-some) and CANT WAIT (well i can but you know what i mean) until mine arrives.

Might seem trivial and childish but i love when they say “i cant believe this was only $40!”

djozz, there seems to be something wrong with the “green” LEDs in your light on the left… :stuck_out_tongue:

I want to say that I’m so glad the mood has shifted more toward positive here. I think some people’s “complainer” module is wired direct drive! :open_mouth: Maybe they should consider upgrading to a ramping module so they can set it to a proper (lower) level! Someone already said it ( jokingly, I think ) but it was beginning to feel like we were at that other forum!

The dingus…

This is the basic unit (I think). Anyway, it looks the same. I bought one with a belt that is sized for a very tiny child. Note to self: don’t assume anything; read everything.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Fast-Release-Camera-Holster-Waist-Belt-Buckle-Button-Mount-Clip-For-DSLR-Cameras-/172800396926?hash=item283bb4ce7e:g:YRcAAOSwu55ZeuMK

I received my 30Q batteries… Now I need some lights!

BTW if you order batteries, make sure if they offer the cases… I got 20 individual boxed/bagged/ AND shrink wrapped batteries… I had to cut each one free…
16 more tomorrow…

BrianK and I aren’t too far apart. Mine also arrived today. I will give it a once over, maybe a second over as well.

OK, my trigger finger is suffering from stuttering input syndrome 1/0, +/, yay/nay, sure/un, fun/food
I’ve had my 2nd Q8 in and out of my BG cart ever since I learned my code for 1 that I signed up for was honored for a 2nd
I got my 1st delivered in the 1st batch and didn’t feel right about taking another spot from someone
Butt now that it’s kinda woolly/bully…putup/shutup time, I thought I’d rather support the home team and pulled the trigger
Thank God I can pick my nose again without fear of “PayPal Order Reflex”

Seriously, thanks to all who made this possible.

Now I gotta learn to solder.

Definitely. Production runs, especially on budget items, will have a different pace of assembly, and often parts will be substituted that may not be of equal quality. I don’t judge that by itself. Mainstream brands and huge companies do that too, and sometimes fail.

I don’t mind if my Q8s turn out somehow unfinished. Budget lights I buy will go through a fine tuning process anyway.

1746 pre-orders on Banggood right now. 4 more to go. Well done the team.

Time for bed.

Sorry guys for a dumb question are we still taking orders for the Q8 been out of the loop for a few months in and out of the hospital so did not have time to read all the new posts yet. How where to place order and how much for it. Never saw a final price. Forgive me for not having the energy to read through all the posts I will get around to in the next few weeks.

If you signed up, should have gotten a pm with a code. The Q8 is $40 shipped US, and I think it's still taking orders but supposed to expire today I think, so hurry!!

Would like to say I ordered my two about 2050 central standard time on Sept. 7th. I haven’t received either one yet and I don’t mind

one tiny little bit. I would much rather get mine in good working order than to get them right away and have them not be right. Does anyone know if rosin core solder can be used to solder blob batteries? That’s the only kind I have right now.

Ordered three more of these beauties … Many Thanks !!

Mine will be waiting for me when I get home from work.

To be truly honest, I don’t even care if it has switch problems, because I know The Miller will sort out the guys that have faulty units. If I could have known this ahead of time I’d have just ordered later and got one from the later (delayed) batch that are guaranteed to not have any switch / screw problems.

Ahh well, fingers crossed.

Oh well I was on the list I thought but have no pm or e-mail so I missed out again every time I end up in the hospital for a few weeks I always miss something. They should have just let me expire it would have made me happier than missing this.

LG, that’s the pits! Maybe someone has an extra that they’ll part with.