I hope Thorfire will make the next batch tail pcb with improved springs available for separate orders. Or better, if there is a place to order proper tail pcb already with the best springs on it to get 1000 lumens extra! I do not own a solder iron and pcb/springs must come ready to go.
Solder blobbing is pretty easy. If you have some dead batteries you could practice on them. That’s the way I did it. They don’t have to be perfect. Just try not to have the iron on the battery very long.
I thought I saw a post from TomE that said brass screws for the driver board were unnecessary. Is this correct?
Blinker: Yes it is correct. The driver got the positive contact with the brass ring and the negative from the battery tube to the edge of the driver. Nothing is going through the head and driver screws.
Order was placed Oct 21 2017, and my tracking number is in that format. I’ve followed it since it shipped, and the last update on 17track says: “2017-10-25 12:46 Origin Post is Preparing Shipment, We have received notice that the originating post is preparing to dispatch this mail piece.” USPS tracking says it’s “Pre-shipment” and they haven’t received anything.
Really disappointed. Have requested refund, but hope the package does show up, as I’m more than willing to pay for it. :’(
Just an observation for Banggood preorder for the Q8 at this time. If I use the BG app (I’m using Android), the pre-order price for the BLF Q8 is $47.50. Cannot use any coupons or points. But if I use computer web browser, the price is $79.95, but I can use the ‘M4DQ8’ code, which brings down the price to $46.50. So it’s $1 cheaper on the computer web browser with code. I don’t see an “App only” indication so I’m not sure why this is so.
Hi guys,
Did a nasty mistake and i fried my Q8’s springs. I put one battery in reverse and it completly toasted my springs. Now they are mushy and batteries don’t even make contact with the brass ring. Do you know where i could find a replacement back pcb with springs?
Thx in advance.
Mine did the same thing… it just sat somewhere for over two weeks & then all of a sudden Tracking showed it was in New York City with the USPS.
Most likely yours will be along shortly…….