Thorfire S50 / microReview + Budget Mod

Hey my friends!

i found a bit time to make a short video for you:

i did not wire the driver and tailcap springs to keep the max Amps a bit lower...

Amps Lumen (corrected to Fenix P35)
8,3V from powersupply / stock Light
0,24 209 (rated 55)
0,76 591 (rated 350)
1,97 1364 (rated 1200)
2,23 1900 (rated 2000)
30Q (8,2V) / modded
0,245 209
0,85 673
2,25 1536
6,3 3136
8,3V from powersupply / modded
0,24 209
0,85 682
2,25 1627
7,2 3364

conclusion:

a very good light - modded even more!

-> of corse i have a code for S50 and S70 ;)

Martin, I think this light will sell out in seconds after your modding hints. Very professional way to introduce a great flashlight btw. Thank you! :sunglasses:

… its sold out atm at banggood :stuck_out_tongue:

(maybe because it has a good code also :wink: )

Oh it’s already sold out, my bad :smiley:

Nice review and modding, I might just try that solderblob and skip the dedoming, kind of like the throw/flood as it is.

Try Amazon (.de) last time I checked there was stock and fast delivery.

Great video, such an easy and effective mod, now I really want a S50. :slight_smile:

Do you think one could install a SMD resistor instead of directly bridging it? To lower the amp draw at turbo to 4-5A, since there is very little gain after 5A anyways.

of course you can use a resistor - but which value us the question…

Very nice review and mod demonstration. Thanks, M4D M4X.

Very cool!! Excellent presentation.

Great review! So the solderblob has no effect on the lower mods? Just on high mode? Does it still have the stepdown timer?

Great video Martin, very easy mode :heart_eyes:

thanks guys!

i am sorry for the bad quality as i only have my mobile phone for videos…
i have to find another lightsource - the LEDbulbs i used (IKEA) seem to flicker a bit :frowning:

i will do the S70 in a similar way (hopefully with less silver Fingers…) soon.

Thanks MM. Nice review with bonus mod to boot.

Hey mate nice video thanks.

what tool do you use to open the driver makes it look so much easier?

You could try an R1 or R050 SMD resistor to lower the amps a little.

Well done! Looking forward to your S70 review/mod.

stock was “loose“ and i opened it by turning the driverspring only.
after adding the thermal paste two fingets sre needed:D

Everything was great except for the silver fingers. You should amputate them right now.

Hey, good review. I like that light, it seems like a solid build.

Does the solderblob have effect on the lower mods? Or just onthe high mode? Does it still have the stepdown timer?