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I would also appreciate a hidden strobe mode.

SP70, good name.

I have a stock L6 and like the side switch very much. Sometimes in the dark, it takes me a minute to find it. With gloves on it’s even more challenging.

A lighted side switch would help, but that would also add cost and drain the battery.

Is it possible to make an obvious way to find the side switch by feel alone?

For this UI to be used on many models of lights there would not be any dual switch controls. It’s all controlled from the side switch.

I don’t know if they have access to the S70 parts. Probably not since they are thinking of making the head 15mm bigger.

Very well hidden :smiley:
I don’t like strobes.

My L6 with 70.2, FET driver doing 17A (5,750 lumen @ 30s) and SMO reflector got 172kcd or 830 meters. I predict with a sliced dome it would do about 1100 meters.

VOB’s L6 with the same parts measured closer to 1000 meters. With a sliced dome his should be around 1300 meters.

His lux measurements are always higher than mine for some reason even though we use the same model lux meter (LX1330B).

Keep in mind that the stock L6 CW measures about 3200-3300 lumen and the S70 about 3700 lumen. If the Sofirn can do 5000 lumen it would be a big boost over the older lights. It’s still unknown what kind of driver they would use. I think a FET would be possible as long as they had good working thermal protection as it will get hot very fast.

Basically, I’m not sure if this light would hit 1000 meters stock. The stock L6 is only 530 meters. To get 1000 meters might require a sliced dome.

These numbers sound great to me! Also a very well hidden strobe.

  • As long as it has ramping, I’m happy. These 2 groups would make everyone happy I think
  • Side switch (no tailcap button) with a UI lockout would be awesome
  • Lighted side switch would be perfect

I agree with Caleb. One drawback to the L6 is the area where the button is placed is really hard to find in the dark. I think the fins around the neck of the light are too close to the button… so its easy to skip over the button trying to feel around for it. Whoever draws this thing up, try to include a more obvious button area. Maybe make a slightly larger flat area with the button so its easier to find. Lighted switch would pretty much make finding it in the dark a non-issue.

The K70 and L6 use a 75mm head, so 15mm more should not upset anyone. Plus it gives a bit more throw. I am okay with this.

The 9A tail switch I assume is “125v 9A”? The Convoy switch is 125v 10A and it has held up to 17A FET drivers, so this 9A should be okay, too. I assume the tail switch is for lock out only. It is not practical for turning the light on/off. I just want to be clear on that.

The 2 mode groups sounds acceptable as well. It just needs to be well thought out so it does not annoy people.

I like lighted side switches and have one on my L6. It helps me see if it is mechanically locked out or not. I don’t know if Sofirn can do a lighted switch. Maybe?

If it’s not lit, having it raised a bit would definitely help to find it in the dark. It may be too early for these small details, but it’s still a good idea.

Maybe if they put a tripod mount on the other side of the head where the switch is you can put in a little lanyard attachment thing like the one on the GT and Astrolux MF02. And with that you can easily feel where the button is. Also the lighted button helps a lot. I don’t think 0,5mA for button lighting will affect much on main led performance and output :smiley:

Why not dual switch? How many BLF members have a light that functions off both switches? You can choose to use the tail cap or not and it still functions as a lock out. I have several LD-2 driven lights and find that it suits both uses more than having just a side switch. Specially if it is bezel down and you need it quick, quite intuitive.

I like the L6 style as well, and this project has my interest.
A lighted sideswitch would be nice, tailswitch + mechanical lockout
Xhp70.2 2x 26650 at about 7-8 Amps and styling should be classy

One of the more popular throwers around here (but somewhat disappointing to some owners) is the Astrolux MF02. It does look very attractive, and has a nice claimed throw of 1500m. I also really like that it’s available in NW, which I suspect is practically a requirement for a lot of BLF buyers.

I also really like the idea that some have suggested for a mechanical tail lockout switch with a lighted side e-switch. But if this raises the price too much I’d prefer just a mechanical tail switch.

Just throwing some ideas out there. But I’m excited about this project. Apart from the obvious GT elephant in the room, we don’t have any BLF special edition throwers for semi-normal people. :wink:

:+1: Only if it truly is NW Neutral White not NW Neutral Warm Yellow/Orange/Rosy :wink:

I’m not understanding you.

The SP70 does plan to have dual switches.

Are you refering to the UI?

I believe Sofirn wants one UI to use in multiple lights. Some which don’t have tail switches.

Maybe you are wanting a “power on” function when the batteries are connected. I have this feature on my Texas_Ace L6 driver. It goes turbo on power on, but it’s a bit annoying at times. Sofirn might be able to do it, but on a light with no tail switch it will go turbo every time you recharge the battery and put it back in. It might annoy some people. It’s possible it can be added to just this SP70 model and removed on other models. All major functions will still get controlled by the side switch.

Assuming they can do it, would anyone else like turbo to activate when the rear switch is first turned on?

you are in the dark and every time when you want to turn on the light need to be blinded by the turbo first with 5000+ lumens? No way!
I even hated that the 500 lumens Thorfire TG06S always turned on in high.

That’s not exactly the situation. You have the option of leaving the rear switch on when you might be needing the light. Then you can turn it on with the side switch. Either to the memorized level or do a press and hold for moonlight. I pretty much only use the “big dog” for when I need turbo or 80% of turbo.

Surely this will not be your one and only light for everyday use. It would be better to have a smaller light around for when you need “lesser” output.

Yes but when you rarely use this light you don’t leave it with switched on tailcap so every tim you need to go through the big blast. I know it is not my opinion but the people and Sofirn ideas matter. Just told I don’t like it :wink:

Yes the UI. The LD-2 driver has dual switch function, so you leave the tail cap at what ever level you prefer, say LOW, now cycle thru the e-switch modes, it has momentary OFF at the e-switch. When you lock out the tail cap, it remembers the last mode you left it at. Dual functioning capable switches.

+ 1,000,000 :+1:

TRUE NEUTRAL WHITE. Not tinted.

And if it must lean… it needs to lean to the cooler side of NW.

Personally, I am tired of a ’Urine Tint’ of ugly Yellow/Orange being called NW.
It is not…… simple as that.

Not a fan of harsh cold blue tint either.

And after rethinking, instead of being neutral about a tail switch; it would be good to have one as described.

Seems like a lot of work for a niche market that wants their light to always go to a predetermined mode. Keeping the tail switch as a mechanical lockout and giving the driver mode memory would do the same thing right? As long as you turn it off on low and want it to come back on in low?