Promo price for BLFers, pretty please? 
Thanks. So basically manufacturer of Nanjg 105c/105d could easily and for pretty much the same cost produce a version with independent control of 7135 chips? Perhaps this is the route Convoy should take? Considering these drivers are produced specifically for Convoy, as J-Dub74 said?
TK , where can i find the biscotti firmware ?
(Yes , i like this name LOL )
I don’t think you can motivate them enough to adopt a different PCB design. Or maybe I’m too skeptical.
Compared to pretty much any other brand, all of Convoy’s prices are promo prices. Simon doesn’t mess around with inflated prices so he can offer “deals” on special occasions; he keeps his prices low by default. He doesn’t skimp on parts or quality either; ever since he got into lights he has consistently made top-notch items. Many of BLF’s biggest projects have attempted to deliver Convoy-level quality but most have fallen short. It’s kind of amazing he doesn’t charge more.
Can this new firmware be flashed to existing stock Convoy lights (S2+, M1, C8)? Does it matter if the light was purchased with default 3+5 mode group or some other mode group?
+ 1 … :+1:
That was basically the whole point of this firmware. Convoy’s driver hardware isn’t changing significantly. So, the ‘new’ drivers are essentially the ‘existing’ drivers with the new firmware flashed to the MCU. Other minor changes include a different color PCB, apparently.
Yep!
I’m just now flashed Nanjg 105D 8*AMC7135
+1,000,000….
Yes, it is possible. Just flashed another AK47 with it and it works.
The original “default” attiny13 software (3+5) can not be saved/downloaded though, at least not with avrdude on my orangepi.
you can erase/flash
Yes but, I just want new body with plain old driver and regular price. I know you put significant effort to make all this interesting firmwares and I am sure many people will like them, I thank you You in their name but in my case I will just erase it and burn some of firmwares that I like and use and thats why I am not that fond of idea paying additional fee for “improoved” driver that I would reprogram upon arrival. So, it would be nice to have cheaper option with regular Nanjg 105C/Driver, it can even be blank if they ask me.
I don’t want to stir pots here, I appreciate everyone’s good work, yours and Simons but with this price Convoy is this close -> II to Crelant prices and If you ask me, Crelant has noticable better anodisation, machining, SS elements on tailcaps, SS clip, e-button and tail switch (allows interesting firmware functionalities), driver can be moded also or for $2 I can use Nanjg105 and burn firmware to my needs…
Some may say, buy host only but that option is always least cost efectiv, host + emitter used in stock light + driver used in stock C8 (old fw) costs more than complitely by Simon assembled flashlight with identical components…
TK, liking Biscuit a lot.
On product page it says something like ” don’t keep it in config mode too long, it will wear down memory ”
What does Simon mean by this?
Discount? Come on a lot of work went into this. Just wait for it to show on the bigger sites BG/GB/FT and there is a promo or special deal and points store credit to be used
This small price bump for
New anodization
AR glass
And new firmware
Be happy!
The price difference with previous version is exactly $3, and besides new firmware, this version adds AR coated glass and DTP copper MCPCB.
When is this coming in black?
While I agree with TK and others, we’re on *budget*lightforum.com…… you can’t really blame a guy for just asking for a coupon, can you?
+1 The differences are real and measurable. I know this is BudgetLightForum, but price is only one part of measuring value. Simon isn’t cheating anyone on the price.
Asking for a discount is one thing. But, upon being reminded that the price is already “discounted” and that the item is well worth the current price, to then continue to push the issue and insist that an additional discount is justified because I’m not going to use all the parts anyway is dangerously close to insulting those who put so much effort into making this great “budget” light for us all to enjoy.
I disagree. I think the discussion itself is quite valid, and I see no attempt to insult anyone.
It in the works. I’ll keep you posted.