Andúril 2 coming to Sofirn - The general Sofirn development thread

I even pointed out that, re the SC31. It’s a really strong clip, no complaints, but the same typische silver clip just has a cheap look to it.

The 1buk DC clip from FT fits perfectly on lights with a narrow groove (eg, the Nitefox UT20), but on lights with a wider groove, it’ll go (more) lopsided when clipped onto anything, and probably eventually wear out the ano in that location.

Yes.

Get the Sofirn SP32A V3.0 with the SST-20 4000k 95CRI.

We’ll get be getting more throw than the XP-L2, and it’s cheaper for manufacturers too :slight_smile:

You should checkout the purple on the Convoy S2+. They chose the perfect purple tint. My wife likes it.

do you mean body color or led color?

Suggestion — as someone asked above:

I suggest putting a sticker on each light identifying the software installed on it.

So if you change the programming of the driver, change the sticker as well.

One reason why NarsilM blinks out a version #

Body color

change Q8 to 4*XHP50.2 10K lumens version need to change the driver as well as the reflector due to the voltage and size difference. All those tests again…

So what I am think is why not try a new design? But you guys know Sofirn team is not good at good looking design.

At this time some say hope Sofirn can take over the Utorch UT03 groupbuy.

I noticed this project was started one year and a half ago, that’s why I’m asking how many people still want it.

Do you want to count those who want to buy Utorch UT03 in this thread or create a new one? Or other survey methods?
I’m definitely interested! I am in!

21700 lights with protected cell fitment for those who will not allow unprotected cells anywhere near what they value.
Differentiation is the key to success in this already crowded category of budget lights.

I remember the Utorch UT03 and was bummed when it was shelved. I’m glad that it is being looked at once again.

I recall the price being a bit more than what I was willing to spend, but I had the feeling that it was a quality light. The machining looked amazing.

Could you give us an estimate about the price it might be?

Also, please consider offering it in NW!

For me, the UT03 is not that interesting anymore. Since there’s a bunch of high powered soda can sized flashlights already. The MT03, M43, and ROT66 is already adequate. However, I would be interested if it had USB-C recharge and functional cooling fins to allow it to sustain high output in order to be practical. I wish there was USB recharge with the ROT66 because I hate taking out the batteries to recharge so often. It’s a big hassle.

Speaking of sustaining high output. Maybe Sofirn can come up with a new flashlight/host with excellent heat dissipation capabilities to sustain 3,500 lumen output from a XHP70.2 or 4x or 7x emitters from 21700 cell. This would make it a very practical and unique light that does not yet exist. Here are some examples of functional designs that maximize surface area for heat convection and radiation.






Upgrades to these lights:
SP10A
*Built in USB C charging
*Narsil or ramping UI like current SP32 V2
*Side switch like SP32 V2
SP32 V3
*Deep pocket carry clip black
*Built in USB C charging
*Power bank function
*Optional 21700 battery version as well
C8F 21700
*Built in USB C charging
*Power bank function
*Narsil or ramping UI like current SP32 V2
*Side switch like SP32 V2

Let’s do some tweaking on what you proposed:

SP10A

*Ramping UI like SP32 V2
*SST-20 emitter option(5000k/4000k)
*Side switch like SP32 V2

SP32 V3
*Deep pocket carry clip black
*Built-in USB-C charging
*Optional 21700 version
*SST-20 5000k/4000k

C8F 21700
*Same UI
*SST-20 5000k/4000k
*FET tailcap switch only instead of E-switch+tailcap switch

That’s about the only thing they should change.
Their lights are already great, and these changes are extremely easy to implement, unlike USB charging/powerbank function and a smaller NarsilM driver, and less costly.

Who might be interested in UT03 or Q8 +XHP? It is needed not for record brightness, but needed for long work without overheating in high modes. Cooling fins are needed, but they are not critical. It is much more important to use efficient emitters XHP. I will give the data that I have. They show for example what the big difference between C8F and SP33+XHP. The cooling area of the C8F is larger than that of the SP33, but the SP33 has a very big advantage in working without overheating.
Some analogues have a high price, others have problems with a new driver, and someone does not use effective emitters XHP.

C8F 21700 - having E-switch+tailcap was the reason why I bought it.
Also I agree with Klotski. USB charging makes light more attractive. Not only for me, but muggles usually don’t have huge flashlight collection and they probably don’t have 18650/21700 charger laying around. When I have the chance, I will always charge battery in high quality charger with thermal sensor(protection), where I have control over everything. BUT when traveling, going on vacation… it’s really nice when you can charge your flashlight with cell phone charger, because you always have it or someone else does. I don’t want to carry yet another charger.

That’s why I always have a Folomov A1 thrown into my bag. Takes up about as little space as a folded-up charging cable, and will snap onto anything from a 14500 through 32650 like nothing.

They were on a flash sale at GB recently, <5bux, so I grabbed like 6 of ’em. :stuck_out_tongue:

but you still have to take yet another thing with you. Also, as it does not know anything about that battery (flashlight would), it uses too high current for 14500 and 16340 batteries. I’d probably use it if I did not have anything else, but it’s not my first option. (I will now go buy one… for… science :wink:

Sofirn -
If you make something along the lines of the UT03 or a version of the Q8 with 10,000+ lumens, I would buy one. Either 4x 18650 or 4x 21700 would be fine, UI like a Q8.

About the interface. I like the UI SP33 and Anduril.
It seems to me important that the user has a choice of what to use ramp or fixed modes.