Sofirn Q8 group buy (gb closed, but try PM to Sofirn for discount)

[BlueSwordM]

@JasonWW, yes. This is only the Sofirn Q8 V1.0 with XPL HI CW emitters.

The V1.5 will have the battery carriers with better springs.

[huey18]

@djozz

@huey18

I hope Sofirn will develop a battery carrier that accepts both button tops and flat tops.

Last thing I heard is that one of their engineers by accident reversed one battery in an unprotected prototype of the Q8 carrier and that scared the h*ll out of him. That is when they decided on physical reverse polarity protection and thus it will not work with flat tops. But it may well be a very easy mod to remove that protection.

But, as I understood, the 2-carrier,8batteries,8P battery tube is not finished yet, they are not satisfied on details and are still working on it.

I can’t seem to find the thread, but I remember someone else pointed out that another company used a white plastic ring around the contact point to allow button tops and flat tops.

Can you remove me from the list and allow someone else to purchase from Amazon US? Thanks.

[JasonWW]

@huey18

@djozz

@huey18

I hope Sofirn will develop a battery carrier that accepts both button tops and flat tops.

Last thing I heard is that one of their engineers by accident reversed one battery in an unprotected prototype of the Q8 carrier and that scared the h*ll out of him. That is when they decided on physical reverse polarity protection and thus it will not work with flat tops. But it may well be a very easy mod to remove that protection.

But, as I understood, the 2-carrier,8batteries,8P battery tube is not finished yet, they are not satisfied on details and are still working on it.

I can’t seem to find the thread, but I remember someone else pointed out that another company used a white plastic ring around the contact point to allow button tops and flat tops.

Astrolux uses a really nice white plastic ring that is just tall enough to prevent the negative end of a cell from touching, but still allow the flat positive end to touch. I just mentioned this on a ROT66 thread. Getting these tolerances are hard, though. Sofirn may just suggest button tops in the carrier like the current Q8. If you don’t have button tops, solder blob them.

[KawiBoy1428]

Most excellent getting rid of the battery flats, Love full round battery tubes, but is it possible to get rid of the vertical grooves going thru those beautiful knurled rings for the win! :+1:

Maybe next time around….

[FlashPilot]

@djozz

@KawiBoy1428

If Sofirn is going with the XP-L HI V3-1A ….I’m in! :+1:

I have asked Barry, but no information yet (weekend). I put you on the list anyway, there’s of course no obligation to buy.

1A is by far my favorite tint for high powered lights… so fingers crossed for XP-L HI V3-1A.

Can you please ask if the emitter MCPCB’s are DTP and if the lens is A/R?

Thanks for heading up this one for us.

[BlueSwordM]

The MCPCB is of course DTP. It would not make sense to not use a DTP MCPCB since the BLF Q8 features it already, and most lights already do. Therefore, the Sofirn Q8 will feature one of course.

AR lens? Depends on where they source it. Some AR lens are just bad in terms of tint, like in the prototype AR lens for the Q8, and the Kaidomain AR lens.

If they can get a similar one to the Kaidomain AR lens, that would be great.

[CJ_Avlis]

In for 1 please…Amazon US.

[eas]

@JasonWW

@eas

is there anyone who wants to buy a Q8 MCPCB with four CW XP-L HI to retrofit an old BLF Q8?

Are you saying you have one that you’d like to sale?

Or am I misunderstanding you?

I can be a little obtuse sometimes.

I’m saying that if I order one of these Sofirn Q8s lights, I’m going to mod it to replace the CW emitters with something else, and since I don’t have anything else to do with them, I’d sell them and the MCPCB as a unit so someone who already has a Q8 and likes CW, so they can have an easy mod and I can cover some of the cost of a new MCPCB and whatever emitters I go with.

[JasonWW]

@eas

@JasonWW

@eas

is there anyone who wants to buy a Q8 MCPCB with four CW XP-L HI to retrofit an old BLF Q8?

Are you saying you have one that you’d like to sale?

Or am I misunderstanding you?

I can be a little obtuse sometimes.

I’m saying that if I order one of these Sofirn Q8s lights, I’m going to mod it to replace the CW emitters with something else, and since I don’t have anything else to do with them, I’d sell them and the MCPCB as a unit so someone who already has a Q8 and likes CW, so they can have an easy mod and I can cover some of the cost of a new MCPCB and whatever emitters I go with.

Okay, now I understand.

[Andybibbville]

+1 for amazon US please.

[Unloco]

@huey18

I can’t seem to find the thread, but I remember someone else pointed out that another company used a white plastic ring around the contact point to allow button tops and flat tops.

Are you referring to this contraption?

Roche M170 Review: Roche M170 XML-T6-3C from FastTech AND FancyFlashlights.

[T18]

Djozz could you please put my two requested as Amazon please, shipping would be very fast.
Thank You

[RobertB]

@JasonWW

Astrolux uses a really nice white plastic ring that is just tall enough to prevent the negative end of a cell from touching, but still allow the flat positive end to touch. I just mentioned this on a ROT66 thread. Getting these tolerances are hard, though. Sofirn may just suggest button tops in the carrier like the current Q8. If you don’t have button tops, solder blob them.

This setup is super common in the Vape industry, and works extremely well. Nobody uses button tops. Barry just needs to get with some Vape companies in Shenzhen.

Excuse the dirt in this 3yr old mod. Ready to replace it, but it won’t die. This one is made by Wismec

[JasonWW]

@Unloco

@huey18

I can’t seem to find the thread, but I remember someone else pointed out that another company used a white plastic ring around the contact point to allow button tops and flat tops.

Are you referring to this contraption?

Roche M170 Review: Roche M170 XML-T6-3C from FastTech AND FancyFlashlights.

I think he’s refering to this:

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[shirnask]

Reuleaux?

[BlueSwordM]

@FlashPilot, well, I was the one who spoke about the new Sofirn Q8 first since I had talked about it a few months ago:

(BLF) Sofirn Q8 V1.5: The XPL HI monster, DIY parts + Extended 8x18650 tubes GB Interest List

So, we all love the BLF Q8 right? WE love modifying it, making it brighter, more customized, better, and cetera. First off, we have Sofirn which now sells the BLF Q8 MCPCB, the reflector, and the switch for anybody who wants to modify their light and easily swap parts, or make something completely, like a lantern https://www.aliexpress.com/item/BLF-Q8-Accessories-lighted-switch-assembly-Copper-DTP-MCPCB-Reflector-for-Q8/32879434650.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.52b34c4dp3XU0f Second,…

I actually found out by accident that they would be making an updated version of the light by asking for a battery tube to be made available:

And no problem! I understand your concern for wanting a response from djozz. He is more knowledgeable than I am.

[RobertB]

@shirnask

Reuleaux?

Yes, with DNA 200 chipset

[JasonWW]

@FlashPilot

@BlueSwordM

The MCPCB is of course DTP. It would not make sense to not use a DTP MCPCB since the BLF Q8 features it already, and most lights already do. Therefore, the Sofirn Q8 will feature one of course.

AR lens? Depends on where they source it. Some AR lens are just bad in terms of tint, like in the prototype AR lens for the Q8, and the Kaidomain AR lens.

If they can get a similar one to the Kaidomain AR lens, that would be great.

NOT TRUE! Im not at all interested in your guesses and false assumptions. If you dont have definitive facts about the actual build specs for this light, then dont guess at the answers for someone extremely knowledgeable on the subject who will get them directly from the manufacturer.

The questions are for djozz and for the record, so I will kindly await his replies.

Geez. You can wait for a different person to answer without attacking those who are only trying to help. :person_facepalming:

[shirnask]

Thought it looked familiar

[T18]

Evolv Have a brand new DNA 200 in it’s box if anyone is interested in buying it, ha ha…