(BLF) Sofirn Q8 V1.5: The XPL HI monster, DIY parts + Extended 8x18650 tubes GB Interest List

[Chatika_vas_Paus]

@djozz

But the process may be slower than we would like.

I prefer to wait and get a good product than buy quickly made crappy light.

[teacher]

@djozz

I think and hope that they are building expertise as well atm (not only from BLF, they are eager to learn stuff and have some new people), and this hopefully results in better flashlights. But the process may be slower than we would like.

+1… I agree & think the results will be worth the wait. :+1:

@Chatika vas Paus

I prefer to wait and get a good product than buy quickly made crappy light.

+1 …. Amen!!

[BlueSwordM]

NEWS UPDATE

Seems like making my own Beryllium Copper C17530 springs have sparked the interest of some companies to use them instead of bypassing springs.

Sofirn was initially planning to go with phosphor bronze springs, but after speaking to the engineers about my idea, they have decided to go with gold plated beryllium copper springs.

[teacher]

That sounds great BSM!! Good job…. .

[stephenk]

I’d love to see a 3000-3500k warm white version of the Q8!

[eas]

@BlueSwordM

NEWS UPDATE

Seems like making my own Beryllium Copper C17530 springs have sparked the interest of some companies to use them instead of bypassing springs.

Sofirn was initially planning to go with phosphor bronze springs, but after speaking to the engineers about my idea, they have decided to go with gold plated beryllium copper springs.

Good news! I liked that Sofirn went the extra mile with spring bypasses on their C8s, but it also seemed like a kludge coming from a manufacturer.

[Sofirn (Sofirnlight)]

Actually we did make a Q8 but we are not supposed to use “BLF”, just Sofirn Q8.

It comes with XPL HI leds, 6000-6500K tint, some small changes inside and outside. All the driver and UI are the same.

For the long battery tube, not ready yet. Because we need to redesign the battery carrier, make prototype and do tests.

Tracy

PS：
I personally think design a new light inspired by BLF Q8 is better. Such as longer battery tube, you can use 4*18650 or 8*18650. And use same tube but different head like 4 XPL HI or 3 XHP35 HI or XHP50 or XHP70.2. Then you can purchase parts and make your dream light. Just personal ideas, not confirmed yet.

[BlueSwordM]

Oh okay. I will modify the title then.

And looks like JasonWW will be happy with CW XPL HIs.

Also, very nice ideas :+1:

[DavidEF]

@Sofirn

Actually we did make a Q8 but we are not supposed to use “BLF”, just Sofirn Q8.

It comes with XPL HI leds, 6000-6500K tint, some small changes inside and outside. All the driver and UI are the same.

For the long battery tube, not ready yet. Because we need to redesign the battery carrier, make prototype and do tests.

Tracy

PS：
I personally think design a new light inspired by BLF Q8 is better. Such as longer battery tube, you can use 4*18650 or 8*18650. And use same tube but different head like 4 XPL HI or 3 XHP35 HI or XHP50 or XHP70.2. Then you can purchase parts and make your dream light. Just personal ideas, not confirmed yet.

:+1:

[AlexGT]

@Sofirn

Actually we did make a Q8 but we are not supposed to use “BLF”, just Sofirn Q8.

It comes with XPL HI leds, 6000-6500K tint, some small changes inside and outside. All the driver and UI are the same.

For the long battery tube, not ready yet. Because we need to redesign the battery carrier, make prototype and do tests.

Tracy

PS：
I personally think design a new light inspired by BLF Q8 is better. Such as longer battery tube, you can use 4*18650 or 8*18650. And use same tube but different head like 4 XPL HI or 3 XHP35 HI or XHP50 or XHP70.2. Then you can purchase parts and make your dream light. Just personal ideas, not confirmed yet.

I like it!!! :+1:

[KawiBoy1428]

@Sofirn

Actually we did make a Q8 but we are not supposed to use “BLF”, just Sofirn Q8.

It comes with XPL HI leds, 6000-6500K tint, some small changes inside and outside. All the driver and UI are the same.

For the long battery tube, not ready yet. Because we need to redesign the battery carrier, make prototype and do tests.

Tracy

PS：
I personally think design a new light inspired by BLF Q8 is better. Such as longer battery tube, you can use 4*18650 or 8*18650. And use same tube but different head like 4 XPL HI or 3 XHP35 HI or XHP50 or XHP70.2. Then you can purchase parts and make your dream light. Just personal ideas, not confirmed yet.

:heart_eyes: :+1:

[Sillen]

Sounds very interesting.

[Mark_M]

@Sofirn

Actually we did make a Q8 but we are not supposed to use “BLF”, just Sofirn Q8. It comes with XPL HI leds, 6000-6500K tint, some small changes inside and outside. All the driver and UI are the same. For the long battery tube, not ready yet. Because we need to redesign the battery carrier, make prototype and do tests. Tracy PS： I personally think design a new light inspired by BLF Q8 is better. Such as longer battery tube, you can use 418650 or 818650. And use same tube but different head like 4 XPL HI or 3 XHP35 HI or XHP50 or XHP70.2. Then you can purchase parts and make your dream light. Just personal ideas, not confirmed yet.

I would like this! XPL HI or XHP 35 HI would be nice.

[teacher]

@Sofirn

Actually we did make a Q8 but we are not supposed to use “BLF”, just Sofirn Q8.

It comes with XPL HI leds, 6000-6500K tint, some small changes inside and outside. All the driver and UI are the same.

For the long battery tube, not ready yet. Because we need to redesign the battery carrier, make prototype and do tests.

Tracy

PS：
I personally think design a new light inspired by BLF Q8 is better. Such as longer battery tube, you can use 4*18650 or 8*18650. And use same tube but different head like 4 XPL HI or 3 XHP35 HI or XHP50 or XHP70.2. Then you can purchase parts and make your dream light. Just personal ideas, not confirmed yet.

This sounds like a stellar idea!!! :+1: . :heart_eyes: …

[huey18]

@Sofirn

Actually we did make a Q8 but we are not supposed to use “BLF”, just Sofirn Q8.

It comes with XPL HI leds, 6000-6500K tint, some small changes inside and outside. All the driver and UI are the same.

For the long battery tube, not ready yet. Because we need to redesign the battery carrier, make prototype and do tests.

Tracy

PS：
I personally think design a new light inspired by BLF Q8 is better. Such as longer battery tube, you can use 4*18650 or 8*18650. And use same tube but different head like 4 XPL HI or 3 XHP35 HI or XHP50 or XHP70.2. Then you can purchase parts and make your dream light. Just personal ideas, not confirmed yet.

Sofirn, are these parts compatible with the upcoming BLF Lantern?

[shirnask]

[Wieselflinkpro]

@Sofirn

Actually we did make a Q8 but we are not supposed to use “BLF”, just Sofirn Q8.
It comes with XPL HI leds, 6000-6500K tint, some small changes inside and outside. All the driver and UI are the same.
For the long battery tube, not ready yet. Because we need to redesign the battery carrier, make prototype and do tests.

Tracy

PS：
I personally think design a new light inspired by BLF Q8 is better. Such as longer battery tube, you can use 4*18650 or 8*18650. And use same tube but different head like 4 XPL HI or 3 XHP35 HI or XHP50 or XHP70.2. Then you can purchase parts and make your dream light. Just personal ideas, not confirmed yet.

Perhaps a battery-tube design like Haikelite uses it would be possible too. But 8P and 2S4P Battery-Configurations are impossible with the design from Haikelite.
I only want to give you some inspirations. I am shure, you will use the best design, which is easy to produce and althogh easy to change battery-configurations / battery-voltage and to use different emitter-heads with it.

For Now, the threads of the Haikelite Battery-Tubes are the same as on the Q8. And they sell them together with flashlights as 4S or 2S2P. But they give no contact to the battery+ brass ring on the Q8-driver.

[Brainsick67]

@Sofirn

Actually we did make a Q8 but we are not supposed to use “BLF”, just Sofirn Q8.

It comes with XPL HI leds, 6000-6500K tint, some small changes inside and outside. All the driver and UI are the same.

For the long battery tube, not ready yet. Because we need to redesign the battery carrier, make prototype and do tests.

Tracy

PS：
I personally think design a new light inspired by BLF Q8 is better. Such as longer battery tube, you can use 4*18650 or 8*18650. And use same tube but different head like 4 XPL HI or 3 XHP35 HI or XHP50 or XHP70.2. Then you can purchase parts and make your dream light. Just personal ideas, not confirmed yet.

Ohh wow…when is the Sofirn Q8 Coming out?

[Di_Joker]

@Sofirn

I’m dreaming about BLF Q8mini 3*18650 5000-6000Lm. Are there plans to develop a flashlight? 3*18650(21700)?

[komeko]

@Di_Joker

@Sofirn

I’m dreaming about BLF Q8mini 3*18650 5000-6000Lm. Are there plans to develop a flashlight? 3*18650(21700)?

Sounds like D4s. Why wait?