Sofirn SP10 Pro (AA/14500/Andúril 2) - now available!

[nightwalker]

@jp9mm

At this point it should make sense just to release the li ion version while they continue to do with the AA version.
Whats the minimum run 1000’s pieces? How many runs would sell out before the AA version is ready?

For speculation purposes only, I’d say it might make sense to split them out into two projects, but certainly not my call. My post earlier was simply meant to show support for AA and not allow this thread to be dominated by “AA is hopeless” discussion. Honestly, I’m surprised a 14500 size with Anduril hasn’t been done already (by any friendly manufacturer).

I have several 18650 lights. Some smaller than others. They all step down or get too hot at some point. In my mind, going smaller to 14500 would just make that problem even worse - and the flashlight less useful as an actual light source and not just as a toy. I have nothing against 14500 in general for those that want an ever-smaller hotrod light. As I said, I’d probably still buy one.

But I’d gift AA all day long. Christmas is coming!

[BT100]

Just go ahead and make the liion only version. For those that want AA lights there are plenty of those at home despot.

[iamlucky13]

@Unheard

@Lightbringer

I’m not saying there aren’t any, but all the dual-fuel lights I know have screwed-up mode-spacing for one chemistry vs another.

Wubens E05 is an exception. Modes are the same, just turbo is missing when running AA/NiMH. There’s at least another one but I don’t remember which one it was.

The Thrunite Archer 1a maintains the same moonlight, low, and medium on both chemistries. On AA, high is only slightly brighter than medium. On 14500, high is a true high. I think it’s a reasonable compromise.

[Scallywag]

@MascaratumB

@samyy

@Unheard

@Lightbringer

I’m not saying there aren’t any, but all the dual-fuel lights I know have screwed-up mode-spacing for one chemistry vs another.

Wubens E05 is an exception. Modes are the same, just turbo is missing when running AA/NiMH. There’s at least another one but I don’t remember which one it was.

Olight S1A

The Manker E11 doesn’t suffer from those mode spacing differences, but on AA alkalines or Ni-MH it will surely drop in output on the higher levels.

I am still in for when this project sees the daylight
Meanwhile I may try to mode one of my SP10 lights to take an Anduril driver, if I make the mod well

@iamlucky13

The Thrunite Archer 1a maintains the same moonlight, low, and medium on both chemistries. On AA, high is only slightly brighter than medium. On 14500, high is a true high. I think it’s a reasonable compromise.

My DQG Slim AA seems to have basically the same 3 modes with Alkaline/NiMh/LiIon - at least to the naked eye.

[McCatface]

If Sofirn just changes the UI of SP10S from hold to off, to click to on/off and hold to ramp/switch modes, this would be a perfect AA and gift light.

[nobody]

@McCatface

If Sofirn just changes the UI of SP10S from hold to off, to click to on/off and hold to ramp/switch modes, this would be a perfect AA and gift light.

That would be perfect.

[Lux-Perpetua]

Sofirn SP10R will be working this way, i.e. click to turn on/off, hold to cycle modes.

[longuylander]

Don’t forget hold from off to access moonlight.

[Getkong]

I’d be all over this. I have 2 SP10S, and same as the last two comments: change it to click for off, direct access to moonlight by holding, hold for cycle while on, and that would be enough for me.

[theperpetualscout]

I really want to see this project happen

[ElginAgain]

I’m interested in getting two of these when available.

[kranzlicht]

I am interested in two of these lights as well. I registered for this forum for this purpose.

I’m most interested in getting rid of the hold-to-off, and adding a hold-from-off for moonlight mode. It would be wonderful if the body color options of the original would be available in this special edition, especially considering that it would make a great gift.

Edit: To clarify, I am interested in a AA light. I would buy a single 14500 model, but that’s less of tool and more of a toy for me, and not what I am seeking. Whoever said there are plenty of AA lights at Home Depot… I am at a loss for what you think compares to this light.

[lowhi]

Interested in two if AA supported

[Blahblahblahhuh]

Interested if AA supported, but I’d still buy one with just 14500…

I really want a small Anduril light.

[ih8winter]

Interested.

[nishayume]

Interested if AA Suported too

[ngr900]

Interested in at least 3 if there’s AA support. I personally don’t care that much about it being Anduril, but the hold-to-off has to go.

[rdhood]

The only thing I hate about the current SP10S is the interface.

Interested in one.

[borealis]

Interested.

[Bwana]

Can you guys leave just one flashlight for us simple minded folks ?

Since joining this forum I have acquired a multitude of flashlights that require me to read the instructions before each use .

I would be elated if Sofirn would make two versions of each flashlight . One with a simple low , medium , high and off . And the other with your strobe , firefly , romantic , disco ball, SOS , slow SOS , medium SOS , strobe , slow strobe , fast strobe and anti aircraft modes.