Convoy L2 XHP50.2 K2-1C outdoor performance

[DB_Custom (Dale)]

Simon, just so you know, Richard at MTN Electronics has designed a Boost driver that works with one or two cells and delivers 2.3A to the XHP-35. This is good for over 2000 lumens in your C8+. Perhaps you should work out a deal with Richard?

For what it’s worth, this same driver of Richards also excels in the L2, amazing lights these 2!

[BlueSwordM]

Oof that would be super expensive.

Maybe a special BLF edition at 70-80$US?

[Simon_Mao]

@DB Custom

Simon, just so you know, Richard at MTN Electronics has designed a Boost driver that works with one or two cells and delivers 2.3A to the XHP-35. This is good for over 2000 lumens in your C8+. Perhaps you should work out a deal with Richard?

For what it’s worth, this same driver of Richards also excels in the L2, amazing lights these 2!

uh ,thanks,i still want to install XHP35 HI in L6，
At present, the design of the reflector is not ideal.

[Eleziel]

I put a 3v XHP50.2 in my L2 @12A (single cell). it’s a nice light, easy to focus. just guesstimating by eye, CD is a little higher than stock, but quadruple the lumens.

About the anodizing, my l2 came like it was wrapped in sandpaper compared to the super smooth ano from the S2+’s

[vietnamreviews]

@DB Custom

In my experience with modding the L2, the XP-L HI will give the most throw even over the XHP-35. Sufficient to say though, the XHP-35 comes close and gives more total output in the process. Significantly more light.

I have a machined finish L2 with XHP-35 HI using a prototype boost driver and it really seriously rocks. (~2300 lumens? Edit: From notes, 2246 lumens at 266.75Kcd for 1033M throw) Run time on a single high discharge 26650 is similar to what a pushed XP-L HI will draw, the extra lumens come in very handy. I also have a black L2 with extension tubes and 4 26350 cells utilizing a tweaked LED4POWER driver to run the XHP-35 at a maximum, it too does a very good job and run time is sufficient for me. I do like the short configuration of the L2 the most though and the machined finish light is just exceptional, jewelry grade. :heart_eyes: Thanks Simon! :+1:

Edit: FWIW a sliced and diced SST-40 also rocks the L2. Just saying… (careful, this one has bond wires!)

Edit: To add, a modified L2 with XHP-70.2 also impresses, just not so much in the throw department. I built one for my Bro-in-Law that he loves, something in the 7000 lumens range. He’s a hunter and uses it regularly, fights my nephew over it all the time! lol

Can I buy drivers on aliexpress or banggood. I want to upgrade convoy L2 with XHP70.2. Thank you

[DB_Custom (Dale)]

I don’t know of available drivers that will supply the optimum current to the XHP-35 as far as Banggood or even on Aliexpress. The drivers I have used are from members of this forum. One in the US and one overseas. LED4Power’s drivers can be configured to use 4 cells to power the 35, these require extension tubes on the L2 to allow the use of 4 26650’s or a normal 2 cell tube set-up can make use of 26350’s with shorter run times. The US made Boost driver can use one or two cells to power the 35 to 2.3A or so, these are the more expensive but more compact option. This latter comes from Richard at MTNElectronics.

[vietnamreviews]

Thanks so much my friend

[DB_Custom (Dale)]

LD-B4HV 2-12Amp 2S/4S Multi-Cell 17mm Constant Current LED Flashlight Driver (External MOSFET Support)

20mm MTN-BST3 Boost Driver

[Eleziel]

@DB Custom

LD-B4HV 2-12Amp 2S/4S Multi-Cell 17mm Constant Current LED Flashlight Driver (External MOSFET Support)

He said he doesn’t plan on making any more of these.

[DB_Custom (Dale)]

He has new options I suppose. I haven’t looked at his drivers for 12V use lately, bet he could shed light on it though if asked.

[Junkwhale]

Is there an L2 extension tube available separately? I’ve seen pictures of an L2 that comes with one that looks like it’d screw into the L2/L6:

Asking because I just got an L6 and it’s great, but surprisingly it’s smaller than I’d hoped for. Would love to be able to add an extension tube or two and swap the driver for a 3S or 4S one to have a proper maglite form-factor replacement with modern internals!

[Simon_Mao]

@Junkwhale

Is there an L2 extension tube available separately? I’ve seen pictures of an L2 that comes with one that looks like it’d screw into the L2/L6:

Asking because I just got an L6 and it’s great, but surprisingly it’s smaller than I’d hoped for. Would love to be able to add an extension tube or two and swap the driver for a 3S or 4S one to have a proper maglite form-factor replacement with modern internals!

sorry ,i dont have extension tube

[Newlumen]

How about using sst40 shave dome on the l2 ? 200kcd easy.

[mhds]

Hello Simon,
Any news about L2 on XHP35HI ?

[Candil]

Hello Simon!! apart from keeping our pockets empty LOL, is there an interest from your behalf of making a helmet light for mtb or mounted on the front of a bike, thanks!!

[vietnamreviews]

I am waiting for the driver with 2 cell for Convoy L2. It works with xhp 50.2 or something similar for about 2400 lumens.

[Simon_Mao]

@mhds

Hello Simon,
Any news about L2 on XHP35HI ?

L21A with XHP35 HI will be available soon ,the output current of driver is 2.3A

[Redlyne22]

@Simon Mao

@Delta_V

@Satan@103TFS

Simon do you have any plane to make L2 with XHP35 ?

Unlikely, as the XHP35 is only available in a 12V configuration, which would require the use of a boost driver. The XHP50 and XHP70 are also available in 6V configurations, which is what Simon is using here. Powering a 6V emitter with two cells in series is relatively straightforward. Developing a 12V boost driver would be considerably more difficult.

i will supply XHP35 driver for L2 flashlight soon

This would be awsome, but 1000mah is a bit low. You would get better lumems and lux number with a sst40. 2000mah minimum for the 12v xhp35

[mhds]

@Simon Mao

L21A with XHP35 HI will be available soon ,the output current of driver is 2.3A

Thanks Simon, looking forward…

[mhds]

Hi Simon,
Any estimated date for releasing L2 XHP35 ?