New Convoy C8 – Clearly better

Great news!

The new driver sounds nice… However i’m concerned about PWM especially in moon mode?

Regarding drive current, would Simon consider having a 10xAMC7135 option too? - and maybe drop one of the lower current one from the lineup.

Very nice job on this one, I will certainly buy one. Only drawback: I know that it probably is what makes a C8 a C8, but I always found the design ugly, hoped that that aspect would have had a makeover.

I’m even more excited about the (separate) driver, looking forward to the specs! :slight_smile:

Lovin the new color. Upgraded driver now is nice also. I hope theirs an option to buy with 8-10x 7135.
One thing I wish they changed was the tail cap. It should have cut out slits on them like the thorfire c8s. It makes turning on/off light much easier, and is still able to tail stand.
The way it is now, it’s too recessed.

Soldering extra chips on this driver does not create any problems. Just ask my good friend and unofficially official tester…Dale. :smiley:
It may mess with the calibration for battery check but that’s about it.

Edit: Also, moonlight mode will get brighter right along with all the other modes.

Yeah. It’s red! :smiley: :+1:

I thought about asking Simon to add the recessed thumb groove but then I played with a few of my C8s and thought really I don’t care as I’ve never personally had a problem using the C8 switch even with gloves on. So, in my opinion it’s not too recessed but if the majority disagrees and wants the thumb grooved tail that can easily be added.

I hear you djozz. Not everyone agrees though as the C8 is still a big seller and like you said, if we change the design too much then it’s not a C8.

More designs will come my friend. Convoy has a pretty solid track record when it comes to patience being rewarded particularly where the desires of BLF are concerned. :wink:

The Thorfire tailcap is much better. Since the Thorfire tube legoes with the Convoy head I am using one with one of my Convoys. The tailcaps alone don’t lego though. Edit: Aktually they seem to lego, I remembered wrong.

Btw., the C8 enlarged for 26650 would be a nice light for a lot of mods (e. g. with two 26350). Will the L1 take 26650?

I added the Thorfire tail cap to one of Richard’s dedomed C8s, and have to admit it’s very comfortable

Time to purchase another Convoy C8, keep’em coming

Can you please post description of the new UI?
How do you switch between mode groups?
I trust there will be no blinking in low mode :slight_smile:

By the way, what’s the throw distance of stock Convoy C8 XP-L HI 8x7135?

Djozz “over smaak valt niet te twisten”
I really love the C8 design
The head makes it not roll away, the fins where heat is produced
Lines coming back in the tail.

Maybe Simon, J-Dub74 and TK have made it too good now
I am going to order at least one and do not see reason to mod it

Yes, I’ll get it up there shortly in post #2. No there is no more annoying blink. That was my number one grievance with the old 3/5 firmware.

And what is the voltage for LPV to kick in (now it is a bit too high for my liking in Convoys so if that is reduced to (<)3V this looks like an awesome driver I will order more from (preferring longer runtimes over a shorter extra brightness))

WANT!!

I remember when I was the only guy on my block with a silver C8.

Had this UF C8 for a long time as a house light.

I have a black Convoy C8 XP-L HI on the way, old driver I’m sure. I just hope its Flat Black like the M2 I received in the Benefit Auction.

I think the C8 would look really sweet in a Flat Olive Drab Green. I think the classic design should have the Military Surplus look.

Yes. That was the exact same thing I thought. But I didn’t want to offtopick the thread. A 26650 is the obvious c8 choice.

Perhaps the X3 will drop in price and be available with mods.

why not used MOSFET for DD?