S2+ Tri LED mod, what parts to use

[lotec25]

@Sirius9

Spacer - OK
Optics - OK
Leds - hmmm, I wouldnt use HI version especially not with frosted lense, no point, I would just go with regular XPL leds, you have vider color selection also with non-HI leds.
Driver - stock!!! NOoooo, you need FET driver for sure, to make it bark like a beast Stock driver = poodle, fet driver = pit bull

What FET driver should I be looking at? still new to flashlight mods, so trying to get it all figured out in my head. Thanks

[Sirius9]

@lotec25

What FET driver should I be looking at? still new to flashlight mods, so trying to get it all figured out in my head. Thanks

I believe this is the one you need: FET + 7135 Driver - 17mm - MTN-17DDm
17mm for sure.
I use this one from BG FET + 7135 Driver - 17mm - MTN-17DDm and this one BLF X6 X5/ Taschenlampen-Treiber Astrolux S2 S3 SS SC Sale - Banggood Deutschland-arrival notice-arrival notice
because cheaper to order from China than from states.

[Persechini]

@Sirius9

Leds - hmmm, I wouldnt use HI version especially not with frosted lense, no point, I would just go with regular XPL leds, you have vider color selection also with non-HI leds.

Would domed LEDs make that much difference? It will be very floody anyway, I imagine the difference between the 507 and 509 will be greater than the difference between domed vs HI LEDs

[lotec25]

this is the CONVOY S2+ I have. it’s just plain stock right now.

[Sirius9]

@Persechini

@Sirius9

Leds - hmmm, I wouldnt use HI version especially not with frosted lense, no point, I would just go with regular XPL leds, you have vider color selection also with non-HI leds.

Would domed LEDs make that much difference?

Probably not, I just tend to save HI leds for large reflectors + wider tint selection for non-HI leds! One thing is sure, HI leds are safer to use because if something that shouldn’t twist ends up twisting HI leds have a higher probability of surviving undamaged
There are also other options wort considering, like:
NOCTIGON 3XP MCPCB & Nichia NVSW219CT R8000 D260

[lotec25]

when choosing the drivers what firmware does everyone choose? I keep wanting to pick the Guppy firmware just not sure if it’s worth it. I ordered a driver board for my M1 and just choose the stock firmware option. But the Guppy firmware has so many options so not sure if I should be choosing it.

[Persechini]

I have mine with Bistro, but I have no experience with guppy

My triple has the 219C 4000k 90+ CRI, but Hank from intl-outdoor will sell the triple board with the same 5000k 90+ CRI 219C that goes in the D4 if you ask him, it's my favorite LED so far and the ones from my broken D4 are already inhabiting some of my other flashlights and I have a triple board in the mail to replace my 4000k version (or maybe even assemble another triple).

Output is a bit lower (D240 bin vs D260 I think) and both aren't as bright as the XP-L V3 bin, but at this point we are just adding confusion with a barrage of options, hehe. For higher output, the XP-L is the way to go

[lotec25]

@Persechini

I have mine with Bistro, but I have no experience with guppy

My triple has the 219C 4000k 90+ CRI, but Hank from intl-outdoor will sell the triple board with the same 5000k 90+ CRI 219C that goes in the D4 if you ask him

Can you give me a link to this? so I can see what you are talking about? I like all the feedback, it’s just me trying to find the stuff you guys are talking about you are providing a lot of into but if you guys could include links it would help me along faster.

thanks

[Yokiamy]

I ordered items for my 2nd S2+ triple last week, once you’ve done it, you’ll be addicted :person_facepalming:

I bought the triple xpl hi on copper dtp 4500K from kaidomain, a copper pill from kiriba, and a TA driver from Lexel, should become a hot-rod pocket rocket :sunglasses:

[nkresho]

I was in the same boat with the build. I ordered the wrong copper spacer for mine, originally, and got the s6 one. Solution… Order an s6 host and the right spacer for the s2+, two lights now. These things multiply like rabbits.

I went with nichia 219c in the s6, as the heat sinking is a bit bigger with the larger copper piece. XPL-hi in the s2+. Used MTN fet drivers in both, with blf a6 FW.

[DoubleA]

@lotec25

@DoubleA

You’re trying to make it like a Jaxman ?

I am not sure what a Jaxman is, can you explain please?

[JackJax]

@nkresho

Used MTN fet drivers in both, with blf a6 FW.

I also go with BLF A6 when getting the MTN FET + 7135 driver. It’s easy to quickly switch through the modes and the strobe, battery check (<which guppy doesn’t include), bicycle flasher are hidden so you don’t end up with those unless you want them.

[Persechini]

There is a thread with references to many flashlight firmwares:

Flashlight User Interface Cheatsheets

This is a work in progress so feel free to point me to UI's, changes or mistakes. . Anduril (With Text Version) [image] . Anduril UI Aux [image]. Biscotti [image]. . Bistro [image] . BLF A6 [image] . BLF GT [image]. . Convay·MK [image] . Crescendo [image] . Emisar D4 v2 [image] . FW3A (Full Manual) [image] . Ramping IOS v3 (With Text Version) [image] . GuppyDrv Rev1, Rev2 & Dual [image] . Guppy3Drv [image] . H17-F [image] . LD-4 [image] . Moonlig…

[WarHawk-AVG]

This is going to be my go to driver from now on…love the options on the BLF A6 driver

Astrolux S1/BLF A6 A17DD-L FET+1 2.8-4.35v 7/4 Modi Taschenlampe Treiber

[lotec25]

@WarHawk-AVG

This is going to be my go to driver from now on…love the options on the BLF A6 driver

@WarHawk, Are you using this on all of your lights? what lights did you choose to use this one on. What options do you like the most about the BLF A6?

[RobertB]

I use the FET with the standard firmware modes with memory and low voltage protection.
Mode Levels: Moonlight - 2% - 5% - 20% - 50% - 100%

Have used guppy before, but I end up picking that mode group anyway.

[WarHawk-AVG]

No, I have several running on Nanjg 105D 8x so about 2.8A output, most with older firmware…I really like the new A6 firmware (so many awesome modes) plus in the higher modes…it really drives the lights to their full potential…

Truthfully the MOSFET A6 driver is built less complicated than the 105D variants…even though the modes can be a bit daunting once you figure out the button sequence to modify modes and whatnot it’s a MUCH better option

I’m going to go ahead and order 2 of those above and upgrade my triple that I finally got running

[G0OSE]

@Sirius9

@lotec25

What FET driver should I be looking at? still new to flashlight mods, so trying to get it all figured out in my head. Thanks

I believe this is the one you need: FET + 7135 Driver - 17mm - MTN-17DDm
17mm for sure.
I use this one from BG FET + 7135 Driver - 17mm - MTN-17DDm and this one BLF X6 X5/ Taschenlampen-Treiber Astrolux S2 S3 SS SC Sale - Banggood Deutschland-arrival notice-arrival notice
because cheaper to order from China than from states.

Sorry to bother you, been reading this thread and already have the BLF-X6X5 driver. I’m a bit unsure too but want to make a triple, when buying the led’s on the board, do I need them in parallel or series for this driver?
Also does anyone know anything about those optics you get with the board/led’s from Kaidomain?

[Sirius9]

@G0OSE

Sorry to bother you, been reading this thread and already have the BLF-X6X5 driver. I’m a bit unsure too but want to make a triple, when buying the led’s on the board, do I need them in parallel or series for this driver?

For BLF Fet driver you need all leds to be in parallel
As per optics there are several types and the main difference is the angle of light coming out of them, clear one like in your image will give you lowest dissipation angle which means best throw, frosted lense will spread light more evenly but you will loose on throw

[G0OSE]

Thank you for your reply