Well, based on the 1.4A current, it seems this is using a 7135x4 driver, so the lumen output should be fixed by offering 7135x6 and 7135x8 configurations. Heck, those might already be available on request for all I know. Hopefully we can get an XP-L HI option as well.
Then the only remaining issue is the UI. If we can convince Simon to switch to an OLight/Armytek style UI, or even Narsil, this could be a winner.
This light with an XP-L HI, 7135x8, and improved UI could take the Zanflare F1’s place as the best budget light with built in charging.
I hate dual switch lights. They’re just so annoying when you have to turn the light around for mode switching and vice versa for turning it off.
Convoy L4, L2 - The L4 now has a single-side-clicky-driver so the tail-swiutch is just a lock-out, and the L2 is a too good overall package
I think we can all agree, that a UI with a side-clicky can be just awesome - Emisar D4.
The S9 with a FET driver, XP-L and this firmware… bought
The problem is you ideally need two switches to be able to change modes on a forward clicky. Side switches for on/off aren’t great for light painters as they are located within the connectors between the flashlight and tool.
Very similar to our NarsilM ramping, but using a fixed set of modes instead. Easily do-able in a ATtiny 13A, keeping the LVP features, etc.
114 mm is still too long for such a simple light. Dunno why he's goin with an XM-L2? XP-L2 or Luxeon V maybe? I'd love to see the internals - how the USB charging and switch is configured/wired, etc.
Yeah, this is basically what I’m hoping for. As far as the LED, yeah, not sure why the XM-L2. But I’d expect the XP-L HI to at least be available on request in the future. Just like you can order an M1 or M2 with XP-L HI even though it’s not listed on the store.
So in two words : Olight UI
I’ve owned all their models since 2015 and even if I tried Nitecore, Klarus, Convoy, Thorfire, Sofirn, Skilhunt… Olight is my prefered UI.
The thing is, if you choose to do a long-press-to-cycle-modes UI, the modes have to cycle fast enough to not fall asleep waiting for the right one, and slow enough to avoid missing it… 0,5s between two modes is great IMHO
Both the S9 and the new 22mm driver seem to be somewhat late stage prototypes, he even says in the s9 listing the the tail screw hole with be a different diameter in a next batch.
Would be interesting if the threads would lego with the S2+, as it looks like it was modeled over the S6
Yes, very close to what I described, and yes - almost all implementations I've seen of press&hold to change modes are too slow. Also the feel and responsiveness of the switch makes a big difference. I have a couple Olight lights, but I would not call them "mod friendly", and set them aside. I though I also saw differences in the UI of Olight models as well, so that kind of bugged me.
This S1A UI if done well with a good switch and good timing sounds bout perfect though. Only thing missing is changing from cycling up and cycling down.
It’s nice to see Convoy make more models … this doesn’t really speak to me though. The new logo/font looks kinda lame, the rubber switch looks out of place and I am not a fan of those rubber USB covers.
Neal (from banggood) pointed this out in another thread I started back in November: Any new USB charging lights?
And the other day I noticed it showed up in Convoys aliexpress shop. Interesting Simon finally jumping on the bandwagon of side switch tube-style lights.
But I see a major problem right off: This is another side switcher that will be horrible locating the switch in the dark, the switch appears completely flush with tube and not the slightest variation of tube shape around the switch. Yes it looks sleek that way though, I’ve always liked the S6 for that reason.
Might be nice if the switch was lighted when off (like those lighted tail switches) Since it already has the led in switch for the battery check, just have it light up blue while off too? I think I’d like that if it wasn’t too bright.
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I totally agree this would be SO much better, especially for muggle gifting because it’s simple & straight forward.
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Yes I’d like to know if it can fit a shorty tube. 18500 would be cool.
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I guess Simon is changing the name of his flashlights: Brand Name: convay·mk
This is showing as the brand on all of his newer flashlight listings in his online store.
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Good catch, thanks for posting. At this price I mmight get one just out of curiosity.
Also it sort of competes with the EagleEye X2R for a lower current USB muggle-gift light.
But the X2R is more simple to operate: click on - click off, and you can easily find the switch in the dark.
Doesn’t this make the S9 the most friendly convoy flashlight for non-flashaholics? Sure, you can do the modes and moderate output with biscotti*4, but this would be truly simple
I’m curious to see from the first buyers if the driver can be switched with biscotti and the head can fit an S2+ for double switch action
And if the logo change is permanent, the current one will be missed. But this whole product still strikes me as kinda experimental