I’m thinking of getting one of the tail switch only lights for modding. (Easier to mod and easier/faster to find the switch in the dark)
But for that one the MCPCB looks like 30mm instead of 32mm? Review and disassembly: Sofirn C8F
Maybe the reflector & LED board on from the sideswitch host will fit? If so I wish they sold those parts.
Anyone know is there anywhere to buy a board with emitters already soldered on it for a direct swap into the v1 C8F? (With XPL/XPL-HI/XPL2)
Any input on this subject will be much appreciated!
Thanks, although I’m probably going to have to wait until Richard gets some in as I’ll need him to flow them to the board for me, not sure I could do that properly myself as I’ve never done it.
Yeah, I wasn’t sure if you were comfortable reflowing. I held off for a long time before taking the plunge. Glad I did. A little solder paste and a stove top… no sweat. I wouldn’t necessarily start with a triple, but you should try it sometime!
I’m sure I will at some point, more of a time constraint thing right now than doubting my skill. But getting them perfectly centered/positioned does sound a little tricky.
Meantime I’m hoping Richard will get in some 5000K 2’s to pre fab them up for me, when he does I’ll buy 2 complete LED boards, 1 for the tailswitcher and one for the sideswitcher!
When the solder paste goes liquid the emitter self centers on top, surface tension of a liquid, pretty neat. It takes less solder than you might think, which is why I get the solder paste mask from OSH Stencils. Makes building drivers so much less tedious as well. When I discovered a hot air station everything got SO much easier. No more prewarming a plate, just populate, grab with the stats, hit the underside with some air and in about a short couple of minutes you’ve built a new driver. Love it!
Yeah, it’s just stated differently. MtnE’s page says 704 lm at 1.5 amps. The Arrow page says 505 lm at 1050 mA (1.05 amps). They’re both bin V5… same thing, just different tints.
Also for anyone placing an Arrow order and also interested in the regular XP-L’s, you can get them for about $3 each as well. Here’s a listing for XP-L V6 5000K.
For anyone that prefers 4000K instead of 5000K, just swap the “e3” with “e5” for either of the XP-L or XP-L2 links.
I’ve been grabbing a few LEDs from Arrow lately. Some decent prices, stacked with this 10% off and free overnight shipping… ludicrous!
Thanks for the clarification and advise, I created an account to order but I’m going to await Richards reply on him getting some, looking at his reflow option on the boards it looks like he will remove LED’s from a different board too, and maybe he would let me send him my own LED’s to reflow if he’s not going to be stocking them. ?
I know, right gchart? I would have ordered a quantity if it weren’t for Christmas gobbling up all the extra green. (as if there’s such a thing, extra green, I crack me up sometimes!)
I just asked the 21700 tubes and single led C8F host to be make. Also asked switch tailcap to be sold separately or as a choosable option for side switch C8-s. I hope they will answer soon!