Q8, PMS SEND TO THOSE WITH ISSUES BLF soda can light

thanks this reset my q8 perfectly. Taking a screenshot for future reference;)

An interesting free spinning shoulder strap holder: https://www.enjoyyourcamera.com/Kameragurte/Kameragurt-Zubehoer/Custom-SLR-C-Loop-Kameragurt-Adapter-silber-fuer-DSLR-Kameras-kein-Werkzeug-noetig::9588.html

Glad that fixed you up Tejasandre…… :slight_smile:

Hello

Do you maybe know any holster that will fit Q8?
If such holster exist, can you please provide a link.

Thank you.

Just covered this topic post #16709 on the previous page:

The Q8 pouch that was mentioned the most comes from an ebay seller here

https://www.ebay.com/itm/182838817033

Seller accepted an offer of $9

Thank you.

What is your opinion regarding this holster:

https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Genuine-FLYYE-Smoke-Grenade-Pouch-In-stock-Military-camping-modular-combat-CORDURA-G003/1083515_32777569533.html


Is it good buy or do you recommned something else?

Kind regards

Interested also. :+1:

> holster
Also search for “tripod” in the thread. There’s a variety of ways to attach to the tripod socket, some of which include belt clip/quick release attachments.

Just wanted to note that I as well had issues with the indicator light under the switch in my Q8. I think I was one of the first to receive it too, taking delivery in October sometime if I’m not mistaken. Anyway, I wanted to share with the thread that I followed the prompt of Q8, PMS SEND TO THOSE WITH ISSUES BLF soda can light - #16704 by AlexGT to remove the switch cover and fiddle around with the LEDs and resistor with a soldering iron (while batteries were installed and the light was off) and I was able to revive the LEDs to full brightness. Before this fix, I had not seen the LEDs illuminate in weeks.

Anyway, let me know if anyone has questions!

Excellent info kubed_zero!! Glad it worked out for you…… :+1:

I remember previous message around December last year that the nth batch of BLF Q8 has been released and it now has Narsil firmware v1.2.

Are the ones shipping from Banggood already with v1.2 firmware?
(My BLF Q8 ordered near end of November, which shipped in December still had firmware v1.0)

Also, are there any other new tiny improvements/adjustments to the Q8 quality issues?

Not sure about the v1.2 firmware.
But the tiny issues were resolved after the first 500 lights…. long ago.

I have not heard any confirmation that they switch firmware to the newer M v1.2. I think they wanted to or planned to, but I don’t think it has happened.

I ordered mine on 2017-12-24 and it is also using version 1.0.

The difference between 1 and 1.2 are only different blink modes, right?

No, the 5 blinky modes are the same.

The main difference would be the wrap around feature. If your using mode sets or are in the blinky modes you can press and hold to go back a level an infinite number of times. NarsilM v1 would turn off when you went back too far.

It also has the 5 click momentary mode.

I think there are a few little things tweaked and improved upon.

Overall, not a big change.

NarsilM v1.2 can also be programmed (at the factory) to ramp up to a certain level below max and then access max (turbo) only with a dbl click. It’s handy on the GT buck driver, but I don’t think they would use that on the Q8 FET driver.

I’m looking to get this light. Would 18650 KeepPower 3400mAh Panasonic NCR18650B Protected Button Top be suitable or should I go with something unprotected? Asking because I already have 4

That should work fine.

Ok thanks. They have only been used together. Just wasn’t sure if it would trip the protection but I think I just found they should do 10a fine

I think the most amps the Q8 will pull with the best cells is about 16 amps. So that’s 4 amps per cell.

The protection circuitry adds some resistance so maybe you will see 14 amps? That’s 3.5A per cell. That should be no problem for those cells.