I ordered the SP32A v2 earlier. I debated whether to order another C8F host with it. I decided against it to wait for the 21700 version. It sounds like it will be a bit of a wait, still.
Zozzv6. Any word on whether they’ll be using the same reflector, or at least the same emitter spacing?
Sofirn is bot an old vrand so they are not a very big factory. Please be patient. Just see a BLF project. It will be happen faster No word on emitter spacing but I will ask. I think it is the same.
I can not wait to see when the new C8 Host will be on sale
I’ll take two or three hosts at once
One host will go under NOCTIGON 4XP 33MM and LH351D
Already ordered a dozen LH351D 4000k 90CRI
Also on the road NOCTIGON 4XP 33MM 4P QUAD LED COPPER MCPCB and LEDIL ANGIE-S QUAD LED OPTIC
I’m not in a rush. I know it will be done when its done. I’m just figuring out what to do in the meantime. I have four hosts, along with 4-5 lights I bought to mod (along with a Q8 on the way), and a few existing mods I want to revise — I have plenty of other things to do :). I think the first step is assembling some drivers to use :).
I’m guessing the emitter spacing will be the same, too. It looks to me like they’ve used the same reflector in one of their dive lights, and I’m guessing they’d also want to use an existing part for this update, unless there was a really good version not to.
Man I can’t believe it took me this long to read about this C8F host. I’ve been waiting for Convoy to come out with a triple C8 for years!!! I read 90% of the posts in here and decided I’m buying one of these hosts from RMM (mtnelectronics) right away (like right meow).
Build list:
C8F Host
MTN-17DDm FET + 7135 Driver - 17mm (D4 UI v2)
Samsung 30Q
XP-L V6… XP-L HI V3… or XP-L2 V6 :smiling_imp:
Seems like the XP-L2 is a clear winner in the lumen game between those 3 choices. But…
Is the tint shift from dedoming or just from the massive amount of amps they pull? I plan on leaving them domed and would like max output. I know the XP-L2’s have a very low forward voltage, but I would imagine 3 running off of one 30Q would be reasonable… right?
Also, anyone ever get any beamshot comparisons between different emitters in the C8F? I remember reading someone asking for some but I don’t think they ever got posted.
My opinion is that not much gain with the XP-L2 by eye. What you can see with the spill you can also see with the HI led but the XP-L2 draws much more current and heating up faster. My XP-L2 version draws above 16A and puts out 4550 lumens at start.
The XP-L HI version draws 11-12A and puts out 3300 lumens and out throw the XP-L2.
As you see it. First I built the XP-L2 because go big or…. but for a friend later I built the XP-L HI. If I have to do it again I will build an XP-L HI for myself.
Maybe when the 21700 host will be available.
The Samsung LH351D is a viable option but again for what your get and the better control of run time the HI is probably the right way to do it.
Remember the big multi emitter lights where the multi reflector is screwed in at the middle? This one is like that, but a lot smaller and as such there is very little room to work. It’s doable, but tight. You just have to be careful and take it slow. Probably 20 ga leads is sufficient, 22 ga would be even easier.
Nice light, the side switch really works great in this size and shape. Pretty sure you’re gonna like it. The reflector gives a tighter beam than the CUTE-3 optic, so it’s a win all around in my book….
Ok, I know Vf’s aren’t the same but what would happen if one were to put an Samsung LH351D, Cree XP-L HI and Nichia 219C on the triple MCPCB? Like an 5000K 80 CRI Samsung, 5000K 90 CRI Nichia and a V3 3A HI? Should be doable, yes? Maybe not optimal, but should have a nice color and be interesting, right? Just a thought…