Sofirn C8F host. 21700 C8F Available

Yes you can order now SP32A 2.0.
It is available since yesterday.

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 :wink: No word on emitter spacing but I will ask. I think it is the same.

SP32A 2.0 without lock-out? Hmm…

Same as current version, right?

Yes. So tailcap switch is only a lockout.

Maybe just missing from description but just asked it to make sure.

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

Wait for LED4Power to come out with his 6 led board with Anna6 optic. I want to see what you do with that :slight_smile:

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.

Hey guys, Sofirn is working on both a new light in the style of the L6/S70s as well as a new UI.

If you have suggestions on the UI or want to voice your opinion on what is currently suggested, check out this thread.

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.

Thanks! :+1:

There you go:
Sorry for quality.

From table to ceiling:

Outside:

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.

ZozzV6, thank you so much man! I think I was pretty set on the XP-L2… but now you have me questioning it.

The HI looks equally as bright as the XP-L2 with a bit more throw. Which do you like more?

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.

Use XPL-HI or LH351D to get same beam as xpl2 but with better tint.

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….

Totally agree with Dale!
I putted 20GA-s in the HI version.

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…

I’m the same way man!

I can hardly tell the difference between the two pictures, so the added heat from the XP-L2’s probably aren’t worth it then. Thanks for the help Zozz and DB! Looking forward to seeing the new 21700 light soon!

I have one of the C8F’s that has been crying out for Anduril, so I am about to rebuild it and go with the 3 different emitters just to see what shakes. :smiley:

I don’t have an Samsung available but I have one in a D1s and I have one leftover XP-L W2 2B I’ve been saving… so the swap will be made to get the High CRI into the Sofirn light and the high lumens emitter into the thrower. We shall see, at the very least it’ll give me something to do for the next hour anyway. lol