Convoy L6... XHP70 Beast!

[J-Dub74]

@The Miller

Oh I would so LOVE to have Narsil on the L6 and S70!

Narsil would definitely be awesome in the L6. I want to see that. :+1:

[J-Dub74]

@pilotdog68

So, when does Simon make the shorty L6 a thing?

1S tube, XP-L HI emitter, L6-sized SMO reflector, and dual switches?

Jared?

Well there’s no active plan to produce a built L6 shorty but I did just talk to Simon about the single cell short tubes with the block style knurling. Simon is going to have the factory make some. These will be available as a stand-alone item in the Convoy store. The single cell short tube will work with both the L2 and the L6 for anyone that want’s to build a short L2 or L6. I’ll add an update and a link the OP and a note in the L2 and L6 threads when it becomes available.

[Texas_Ace]

@J-Dub74

Well there’s no active plan to produce a built L6 shorty but I did just talk to Simon about the single cell short tubes with the block style knurling. Simon is going to have the factory make some. These will be available as a stand-alone item in the Convoy store. The single cell short tube will work with both the L2 and the L6 for anyone that want’s to build a short L2 or L6. I’ll add an update and a link the OP and a note in the L2 and L6 threads when it becomes available.

You could use these with 26350’s to make a shorty L6 with the stock driver/LED as well. It makes for a fun little light.

[Lfatman]

I used the highest power of the oven. Complete disassembly is required. Do not forget any o-ring or you will get some smoke. Before baking I wash all parts thoroughly with soap and water.

I used the same time in all pieces, ring included.

[Lfatman]

@teacher

@J-Dub74

That’s awesome! The colors are all very even aside from the ring of course which I imagine was intentional. If you don’t mind sharing we’d all like to hear about how it was done. :+1:

Yes please, I would love to know the step by step details of how this was / is done. I would love to try it but do not want to screw anything up.

I regret not having taken pictures of the whole process. You can see more info here:

http://www.forolinternas.com/viewtopic.php?p=180641#p180641

[KawiBoy1428]

Teacher, remove batteries, remove reflector, unbolt mcpcb and pull up and off head, so no contact with host, install batteries and try it. Do it fast not to overheat emitter.

[teacher]

@Lfatman

@teacher

@J-Dub74

That’s awesome! The colors are all very even aside from the ring of course which I imagine was intentional. If you don’t mind sharing we’d all like to hear about how it was done. :+1:

Yes please, I would love to know the step by step details of how this was / is done. I would love to try it but do not want to screw anything up.

I regret not having taken pictures of the whole process. You can see more info here:

http://www.forolinternas.com/viewtopic.php?p=180641#p180641

Thank you ’Lfatman’… for the info and the link!!

[Anthon]

@J-Dub74

Hey all. I just wanted to mention something. I had a talk with Simon about the extras or lack-of that are included with the L6.

Here’s what I’ve worked out. The clear anodized L6 will come with the following but only when purchased through Simon’s store.

L6 Goody Bag:
1 translucent tail switch boot
1 translucent side switch boot
2 spare O-rings
1 quality lanyard

Again, at least for now the units purchased from BG or GB will not have the extras. This isn’t meant as anything negative towards those sellers, Simon just doesn’t have enough quantity of all these extras to supply the big stores with their big orders right now. This of course means whichever switch color you prefer you’ve got it all right there. :sunglasses: :+1:
Personally, I like the little added bonus for buying directly from Simon even if was not intended that way.

Cheers!

Glad I bought it from Simon’s store!

[tapir]

@J-Dub74

@pilotdog68

Yep, i say send Simon a message on aliexpress. You could buy a driver, but he’d probably send you one for free. Sounds like it’s just a bad board or chip.

That’s the best advice. I would guess a driver issue too. If you want the driver quickly you could just go on there right now and order it and probably go for at least epacket shipping. You could do that then just add a note with your order that the driver in your L6 is defective and this is needed to fix it. Tell him you discussed it with a group on BLF and most here think it’s a bad driver. That may save you some time. Once he understands the issue he will almost certainly send you the driver at no cost.

You guys were right, I contacted Simon regarding the problem with driver in Convoy L6 and he immediately jumped in to help and sent me a new driver for free.
I can not brag enough Simon will for assistance and support in everything related to his products.

So, Simon thanks once again. :+1:

[Lfatman]

YW.

[atbglenn]

J-Dub, I will buy mine from Simon. The 15% discount is still valid?

[teacher]

@KawiBoy1428

Teacher, remove batteries, remove reflector, unbolt mcpcb and pull up and off head, so no contact with host, install batteries and try it. Do it fast not to overheat emitter.

OK…. KB1428, I did exactly as instructed… still no joy. …. Nothing ??? :person_facepalming:

Any more things to try… send them on. I’ll do them in a heartbeat. I appreciate the effort of you & DB trying to help. :+1: …

[atbglenn]

@teacher

@KawiBoy1428

Teacher, remove batteries, remove reflector, unbolt mcpcb and pull up and off head, so no contact with host, install batteries and try it. Do it fast not to overheat emitter.

OK…. KB1428, I did exactly as instructed… still no joy. …. Nothing ??? :person_facepalming:

Any more things to try… send them on. I’ll do them in a heartbeat. I appreciate the effort of you & DB trying to help. :+1: …

I say order a new driver for less than five dollars from Simon. I’ll bet that fixes it.

Edit: maybe he’ll give you one for free?

[DB_Custom (Dale)]

Right about here is where I’d be stripping all the components off the driver that’s acting up and piggybacking an Zener modified FET driver on top of it for a tail-clicky-only monster XHP-70 build. (actually, I have a ramping firmware from TK that does the side switch… tail would lock it out and the side e-switch would ramp it up and down. Lovely firmware for a monster light!)

[teacher]

@atbglenn

I say order a new driver for less than five dollars from Simon. I’ll bet that fixes it.

Edit: maybe he’ll give you one for free?

Thanks Glenn, I’ll put a new driver in it if I we can’t sort it out. It is just kinda the principle of the thing right now. I want to know why it isn’t working.

[atbglenn]

@teacher

@atbglenn

I say order a new driver for less than five dollars from Simon. I’ll bet that fixes it.

Edit: maybe he’ll give you one for free?

Thanks Glenn, I’ll put a new driver in it if I we can’t sort it out. It is just kinda the principle of the thing right now. I want to know why it isn’t working.

We all want to know. Anyway, I’m sure it will end up in a positive way, one way or another. I’m sure Simon will take care of you.

[teacher]

@DB Custom

Right about here is where I’d be stripping all the components off the driver that’s acting up and piggybacking an Zener modified FET driver on top of it for a tail-clicky-only monster XHP-70 build. (actually, I have a ramping firmware from TK that does the side switch… tail would lock it out and the side e-switch would ramp it up and down. Lovely firmware for a monster light!)

IF I knew what I was doing I’d probably be doing something like that too…….
But those skills are still in the development stage. :person_facepalming: . Any direction on how to shorten that learning curve would be appreciated. :+1: …
Otherwise I may just have to take it out and send it to you DB and have you “hot rod” it for me.

[J-Dub74]

@tapir

@J-Dub74

@pilotdog68

Yep, i say send Simon a message on aliexpress. You could buy a driver, but he’d probably send you one for free. Sounds like it’s just a bad board or chip.

That’s the best advice. I would guess a driver issue too. If you want the driver quickly you could just go on there right now and order it and probably go for at least epacket shipping. You could do that then just add a note with your order that the driver in your L6 is defective and this is needed to fix it. Tell him you discussed it with a group on BLF and most here think it’s a bad driver. That may save you some time. Once he understands the issue he will almost certainly send you the driver at no cost.

You guys were right, I contacted Simon regarding the problem with driver in Convoy L6 and he immediately jumped in to help and sent me a new driver for free.
I can not brag enough Simon will for assistance and support in everything related to his products.

So, Simon thanks once again. :+1:

This type of thing is one of the reasons I do what I do. Simon truly cares about his customers and resolving any problems properly. I love hearing stories like this.

[Stevo]

Cudos to J-Dub74 and everyone else that contributed to this thread. Very informative!

I was in the market for a light and had my choices narrowed down to 3, and this thread was the decision maker for me.
I didn’t just buy 1 convoy, I bought 3! 2X L60 and 1X BD01. You could say I’m sold on the Convoy brand. :+1:

BTW, Im not new to lights, just new to the forum. Why didn’t you guys send me a memo when you made this place? :laughing:
A bit about me: I have a half dozen other lights on my desk too, as well as 2 lasers, and 3 chargers. The most common item on my desk is definitely haphazard batteries (or possibly tangled cables).
Of course all my friends have lights now too, and yep, you guessed it, flashlights are a common gift item from me. Pretty much, if it lights up or makes cool colors, I gotta own one, lol.
Im a geeky tech, and I actually had a business called Gizmo Guy…if you can believe that.

On the other hand [grins], forum be damned! I just ordered 3 convoy lights, another light, a bunch of batteries, and a new charger. I have no room left on my dektop….and it’s all your fault. There goes the Christmas budget too, lolz /humor

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PS: Simon is one cool guy. I just asked how the SMO testing for the L6 was going, and he threw in a free one to test with my order.

[lumiere]

@J-Dub74

The clear anodized L6 will come with the following but only when purchased through Simon’s store.

L6 Goody Bag:
1 translucent tail switch boot
1 translucent side switch boot
2 spare O-rings
1 quality lanyard

Is this effective immediately (orders placed today will include goody bag)?