Sofirn SP70 Alone $50, PM for AMZ US CODE(LIMITED)

The SP70 is using a FET driver, so…
Sofirn already measured over 7,000 lumen with some good batteries.

Great Jason! Some thick wire spring bypass and thicker led wires will good above 8K :slight_smile:

Sounds pretty darn good…… :+1:

I would just say to swap in whatever tint you want. If your very particular about tints, then this is probably a common mod to do. The L6 uses the xhp70, btw. Most folks might end up swapping it for a xhp70.2, anyway. Assuming they want higher output, of course.

I thought everyone knew this was a FET driver. Maybe some people are just joining the thread?

The driver and tail spring is supposed to be BlueSwordM’s beryllium copper spring for high conductance. No bypass needed there. I believe they are double springs. This is something BSM arranged with Sofirn, so I don’t know all the details.

Jason, does this pretty much sum up what the Sofirn SP70 will be as far as we know at this point??
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SOFIRN SP70

  • 1. size: 9cm big head, aluminum bezel
  • 2. Smooth or Very Mild OP reflector, AR coated lens
  • 3. LED: one XHP70.2, 5350-5700K emitter
  • 4. 2 x 26650 long tube /(sleeve for 18650), 21700 not supported
  • 5. tactical ring
  • 6. Switch: tail forward clicky switch + side switch (with indicator as Q8)
  • 7. FET Driver
  • 8. Overheating Protection. Low Voltage Protection.
  • 9. Tail switch to power on / cut off
  • 10. UI:
    Group 1 ( default )
  • When the light is on(the indicator on for 5s to show the battery power), press and hold the side switch, the brightness levels circle through low(50LM)-Med1(300LM)-Med2(1000LM)-High(3000LM), double click to Turbo(5000+LM), when encounter the brightness you need, release the side switch. Single click to Standby(the main led is off and the indicator is on), click again to turn on the main led. When on Standby, click the tail switch to cut off (indicator is off ), click tail switch again back to Standby, click side switch to turn on the main led. When the main led is on and you click the tail switch to cut off, click tail switch back on goes to the remembered brightness levels.
  • Group2 (Ramping)
  • When the light is on, long press to ramp, 2LM-5000+LM(150 levels, ramp from lowest to highest in 3 seconds, blink to remind reaching lowest or highest). Ramp again within 1.5s, reverse direction. Ramp again after 1.5s, keep the direction(same as Q8). Click to turn off the main led (Standby)

When the light is on or on Standby,double click to Turbo(5000+LM), click back to previous brightness or Standby.

  • When on Standby, long press(1s) to Moonlight(2LM), click back to Standby.
  • When on Standby, 4 fast clicks to lock out, another 4 click to activate.
  • When on Standby, 6 fast clicks to convert group, 2 blinks to confirm.
  • When on Standby, 8 fast clicks to Beacon (Lights up at 1000LM for half a second, pauses for 2 seconds, then repeats.) click goes back.

Indicator:

  • 1.When light turn on, the indicator led shows Green or Orange or Red for 5 seconds to show power status. If the power is running out, indicator fast strobe in Red continuously.
  • 2.When in Standby, the led is Green as locator in the dark. Click tail switch to cut off.

I think all your info is from 8-13. Some newer updates are:

The reflector will be slightly OP. Close to SMO.

The sleeves might be for 18650 as 21700 is not officially supported. I’m not sure on the sleeve size.

I have not heard of any changes to the UI recently. I assume it’s all correct. We won’t know for sure until a prototype light gets tested and all the functions are verified.

Yeah, most of it was from the 14 August Update in post 1. I added the possibility of a ’Very Mild OP Reflector’ & the FET Driver.

I have now updated the reflector & battery sleeve as you indicated. :+1:

I just thought it might be handy for anyone just recently joining the thread to be able to see the summary of what was going on with the SP70.

Thanks & Merry Christmas!! :innocent:

Adelina (Sofirn) told me 21700 would fit but are not recommended. So, they are not officially supported but they might actually work eventually. I assume springs will become fully compressed with 2x 21700 and a small neodym magnet in between. I have no idea if that would be harmful to the flashlight or its batteries, though.

Merry Christmas to everyone!

I extend the battery tubes on Convoy L6 and Jaxman X6 lights with these…http://www.ebay.com/itm/10pcs-26x32x2mm-Copper-Flat-Washer-Spacer-Gasket-Seal-Fitting-Tighten-Fastener-/321668083019?hash=item4ae4e96d4b:g:ENgAAOSw8a1ZuvN4 when I want to run my 21700/20700 in them.

I ream out a couple26650/18650 plastic converter tubes to fit snug and slightly solder blob or of lately stamp .500-.750mm copper slugs out of copper sheet using a Precision brand shim punch to make the anode contacts and solder them on for my dedicated 2x26650 lights……yeah yeah I know copper oxidizes, I do not care, I have cleaned/polished and lightly coated (all copper components) with No-OX-ID special “A” and had no issues, ever, but that is what I do…ymmv…

Can’t wait for this light. NW tint is good news. Best place to buy 21700 to 26650 sleeves?

Can someone recommend where I can get some good 26650 batteries so I can have them ready?

This depends. Can you add solder blobs or do you need batteries that already has a raised positive end?

I need some with the raised end

Those are bit harder to find locally.

The Aspire 4300 from IMR makes contact in series. It’s a good cell. It pulls 19 amps on my L6.

Then there is the Basen 4500 from Liion Wholesale. I haven’t tried it, but I believe it’s a good cell.

There is the Evva Tech 4500 from MTN.

Maybe someone knows of another?

Shockli BT

And the Aspire should be good for this model correct?

They work fine in my L6.

Merry Christmas!!!

the machines we use, how much do you know about them?

The top 3 pictures look like some type freezer unit at –35C

Bottom 2 pictures are power supplies, integrated sphere, & measuring devices.

That’s my story & I’m sticking to it……. :smiley:

Thank you & hope your Christmas was MERRY also!! :slight_smile: