Here is the link to his AliExpress store. It shows a pic of it on the homepage but, it states “Coming Soon”. I think the Chinese New Year is winding down any day now so maybe it will show up for purchase soon.
BTW, I highly doubt he would email you from here, I could be totally wrong but, if you send him a message through his AliExpress store I am sure he will get back to you after the CNY.
ready to produce S2+ 21700,
no big difference from S2+ 18650,
diameter 24-24.5mm , almost the same as S2+ 18650
,but a little longer .
the reflector and pill are the same
Simon, I’m very happy with your plans for the S2+ 21700
For me it is the extra stamina from the bigger battery that counts. For more power, the C8 21700 is a good candidate, and the S11 is a very good looking new flashlight too!
Hope they’ll arrive soon before the daylight time is getting too long It feels like springtime in the Netherlands now (can still change any time though).
A convoy S2+ for 21700 and quad emitters would be nice but I would suggest the convoy S3 base body for this new 21700 because of its front stainless steel bezel, easier for swaping TIR lens. It also has a head shelf for the LED’s MCPCB (a bit less easier for swapping MCPCB than with a S2+ pill).
The S2+ is probably more versatile concerning the height of the MCPCB + TIR lens which is nice for modders.
As long as the head front opening doesn’t cover the LEDs front reflectors of the TIR, a triple/quad S2+ or S3 for 21700 is fine.
I don’t care about E-Switch as I like rear clicky but I like USB port, preferably USB-C. Please make this compatible with carclo triple or quad optics too. Another idea is to have the USB driver and led driver separate like on the Nightwatch NA40
This way we can swap our own driver if we don’t like the stock driver. I don’t like the usb recharge in the Nightwatch NA40 hidden in the threads though. I rather it be exposed.
And like someone said, you can contact Toykeeper to help you design the UI. She designed the ones on the very popular Fireflies and I believe it is all for free. Also I like how Toykeeper’s Anduril has active temperature control. Only drawback is that when I gift Anduril lights to non flashlight people they often activate the many complex features and options by accidental clicking which can be annoying unless you are a flashaholic.
Poor Simon… Everyone wants knurling, and no knurling. USB charging and no USB charging. Metal button and rubber button. X and not X. Y and not Y. Z and not Z.
I think I’d just grab a coupla beers and slide down the emergency chute…
I can see the desire for USB charging, especially with 21700 lights and how it might be a tight fit on some chargers.
I’d just ask that it’s hidden in the threads so there’s no rubber flap to let in dirt, grit or water. A couple of my USB charging lights have pretty useless rubber plugs.
I’d agree with SKV89 about making it compatible with readily available triple or quad optics. The larger size (over an 18650 tube-style) could potentially make for a great modding platform.
Once again, I’m glad to hear news of new stuff around the corner.
That’s only 64 different configs so offer them all, i don’t see what the problem is. The easy way out is to just offer the best light ever. I’d buy that, the best light ever (as long as it can take a 21700).
Oh wait, you missed battery options, that’s 192 different configs… still doable imio.
(On a slightly more serious note i’m tempted by the S11 and am looking forward to the 21700 S2+, definitely going to get a couple of them.)
USB charging and no USB charging: See JKK26 Cree XP-L flashlight: a simple additional section can be screwed in between the reflector and the battery tube that contains charging and powerbank electronics. Simon can sell it as an add-on later.