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[Simon_Mao]

@Tom E

@Simon Mao

@oweban

So it’s a Biscotti clone, but not Biscotti. And given that information is being withheld, I can’t modify it and flash my own version like I’ve been able to with Biscotti (custom modes etc). Thanks, no thanks. (I’d strongly suggest using another name - even “Biscuit (Biscotti-clone)” or similar. Because it’s not the same firmware.)

This was my mistake. At first, I thought that the driver manufacturer used the biscotti code. Later, I realized that it was the code he wrote himself. I havent given a name to this, so simply call it 12 groups sst40 driver

Simon - no harm intended. No worries. We are all glad you are involved so much with us and listen. We just like to get the specifics.

That’s all true - your listings never said Biscotti.

Again, you with the Convoy brand have been a long time major part of BLF - “quality at budget prices”, could be your motto and BLF’s.

Thanks

[Simon_Mao]

@hodor

Are the groups the same as biscotti? Noticeable PWM?

it’s non-pwm,friend

[forsh]

@Agro

@Tom E

@Simon Mao

@oweban

So it’s a Biscotti clone, but not Biscotti. And given that information is being withheld, I can’t modify it and flash my own version like I’ve been able to with Biscotti (custom modes etc). Thanks, no thanks. (I’d strongly suggest using another name - even “Biscuit (Biscotti-clone)” or similar. Because it’s not the same firmware.)

This was my mistake. At first, I thought that the driver manufacturer used the biscotti code. Later, I realized that it was the code he wrote himself. I havent given a name to this, so simply call it 12 groups sst40 driver

Simon - no harm intended. No worries. We are all glad you are involved so much with us and listen. We just like to get the specifics.

That’s all true - your listings never said Biscotti.

Again, you with the Convoy brand have been a long time major part of BLF - “quality at budget prices”, could be your motto and BLF’s.

I second that.
Myself I’m not a fan of Convoy lights because they tend to be too bulky for my preferences - but nevertheless there is no brand I respect more than Convoy.

I 3rd that

I love convoys whole attitude , Simon your great , and the convoy store I return to often to get drivers and leds for other projects , I have a few c8s and s2 , c8 is good for forests and fishing
S2 with 350 tube is so nice , I’m gonna order some more 350 tubes , and a triple in a 350 size is perfect
Keep up the good work

[Chatika_vas_Paus]

Simon, will the driver for xhp35 and single cell also be available with Biscotti?

[Unloco]

@Simon Mao

This was my mistake. At first, I thought that the driver manufacturer used the biscotti code. Later, I realized that it was the code he wrote himself.
I havent given a name to this, so simply call it 12 groups sst40 driver

@Unloco

@Barkuti

… It is the Biscotti drivers of ∅20 and ∅22 mm which are set for later.

I’m also interested in these… 20 and 22mm, better if they are 6A (or more).

@oweban

… another name - even “Biscuit (Biscotti-clone)” or similar. Because it’s not the same firmware.

I am still very interested in those “Biscuits”…

@Tom E

Simon - no harm intended. No worries. We are all glad you are involved so much with us and listen. We just like to get the specifics.

That’s all true - your listings never said Biscotti.

Again, you with the Convoy brand have been a long time major part of BLF - “quality at budget prices”, could be your motto and BLF’s.

+1

[Simon_Mao]

@Chatika vas Paus

Simon, will the driver for xhp35 and single cell also be available with Biscotti?

In theory, it can be done, but the demand for this driver is very small, and I cannot make a lot of goods.

[id30209]

If you ask me convert all drivers to Biscuits UI.
I need all sizes and XHP35 driver to run GT-FC40

[Rayoui]

I would love to see a single cell XHP35 driver with 20mm or smaller diameter. 12V boost drivers less than 22mm are difficult to find.

[moridin]

I’ve been waiting for ages for a single cell XHP35 driver (or boost drivers in general) without mode memory.

[Simon_Mao]

@Rayoui

I would love to see a single cell XHP35 driver with 20mm or smaller diameter. 12V boost drivers less than 22mm are difficult to find.

Unless reduce the output current, such as 1.5A

[Simon_Mao]

@id30209

If you ask me convert all drivers to Biscuits UI.
I need all sizes and XHP35 driver to run GT-FC40

size and output current?

[id30209]

@Simon Mao

@id30209

If you ask me convert all drivers to Biscuits UI.
I need all sizes and XHP35 driver to run GT-FC40

size and output current?

If you’re asking avout XHP35 then 22mm is perfect but this LED can take 4A without issues. And if Biscotti is available it would be dream combo.
As am reading 17mm is available and i’m only waiting for 20mm and 22mm 6000mA with Biscotti.

[hodor]

@JaredM

I have a quirk in a 20mm “SST40” driver that I recently bought from your AE store. Between modes 1 and 2 there is a bright “pre-flash”. Is this normal? Anybody else experiencing this? It’s installed in an S21a running a triple XPL_HD from an LG M50.

Is this the biscotti clone? Did you work out the cause / fix?

[JaredM]

This is the standard 4 mode 20mm SST40 driver. It actually does it every time entering mode 2. That means stepping through modes 1>flash-2>3>4>1>flash-2 . . . and also from off when mode memory starts it on that level. Annoying for sure but it’s in light I don’t really use much so it’s not killing me for now. Plans for it though were to go into a build for a friend once I’m able to make a custom spacer (lost access to my machine shop).

I have not found a cause or fix. Haven’t tried much though, and doubtful anything short of a re-flash would help

[Simon_Mao]

@id30209

@Simon Mao

@id30209

If you ask me convert all drivers to Biscuits UI.
I need all sizes and XHP35 driver to run GT-FC40

size and output current?

If you’re asking avout XHP35 then 22mm is perfect but this LED can take 4A without issues. And if Biscotti is available it would be dream combo.
As am reading 17mm is available and i’m only waiting for 20mm and 22mm 6000mA with Biscotti.

Forget to ask what the input voltage is, if the input voltage is 3-4.2V and the output current is 2.3A 12V, this is already the limit. If you continue to increase the current, the heat generated cannot be sustained by the driver.

[Simon_Mao]

@JaredM

This is the standard 4 mode 20mm SST40 driver. It actually does it every time entering mode 2. That means stepping through modes 1>flash-2>3>4>1>flash-2 . . . and also from off when mode memory starts it on that level. Annoying for sure but it’s in light I don’t really use much so it’s not killing me for now. Plans for it though were to go into a build for a friend once I’m able to make a custom spacer (lost access to my machine shop).

I have not found a cause or fix. Haven’t tried much though, and doubtful anything short of a re-flash would help

I don’t know if this is a driver problem or it is caused by other reasons.
i can add one driver for free in your next order if you need

[extremesquared]

The battery bypass is useless in my opinion. The wires fail from a surprisingly low number of battery changes. They seem to fail “safely” with just one end breaking at the solder joint, but it’s a little unsettling having conductive garbage sitting in a battery tube. One of the reasons I like this brand is that the drivers are a little more conservative — can a normal non-bypassed spring not handle 6A without losing temper?

It’s a minor issue — the s12 is the best hiking light I’ve ever had.

[hodor]

I’m not a fan of bypasses either. Beryllium Copper / BlueSwordM’s springs would be a nice upgrade. Not sure how many amps they can handle individually though.

[Barkuti]

Properly made spring bypasses can be super durable. The solder joints need to be “done right”, and requires coiling the wire. And even despite it could be done relatively fast once skilled, requires testing and overall it's time consuming (imho). This is why I decided to invest on BlueSwordM's springs.

[Skylight]

There is a new Convoy holster for the M21C, M26C and M3. It fits flashlights with 55mm head diameter, so also a Nightwatch NI40 and similar lights.

That’s great because I always wanted a holster of this size and I will order a few.