I can check the Q8 boards but I assume they are ok, they look good. I will check the Q8 board with Luxeon V’s, but I have only two left, could you send 2 Luxeon V leds with the boards? (I will pay for them).
I do not own SST40 leds but I can check the 5050 pads with XM-L2 leds if that is ok with you, for checking the function of the board that should be sufficient. If not I can order some SST40 leds but that will take a while.
As seen in his video, (at 1.45 minute) vestureofblood has used a prototype of such a board (with TA logo) in his XHP70.2 GT, the idea I think is that Lumintop at some point will come up with either a XHP70.2 GT or the loose board (and driver). There is no mention of a timeline for when things are happening but the question I guess is if there is a market for two sources for such a board. (perhaps you can contact Texas_Ace about what is going on) .
For me personally I’d be really happy if in a month or so there is a board ready, I have a driver and a led, I’m just waiting for a board now, and I’d be surprised if a Lumintop board will be ready a month from now.
Edit: Btw, I got the Q8 boards and leds in, just waiting for some time to swap them in a Q8 and check the fit and numbers.
My family was gentle on me today and allowed some time to try the led4power Q8 board in a Q8. I posted it in the WDYMT thread. In short, it works fine and the Q8 with Luxeon V leds rocks!