Sofirn SP36, impressions of a sample

It seems like it should also be possible to pull the driver out by putting a hook through the two middle holes in the driver and pulling, but I haven’t gotten that to work. Nothing thin enough to fit through those holes seems to be strong enough to work.

Yes I was thinking about this too. And I had the same problems like you, finding something for this job.

It have to be strong enough and deep enough.
The Driver is 2.5mm thick and the holes have a diameter of 0.8mm.
Perhaps it is possible to drill the holes a bit bigger. It seems that this holes are no vias. One is in the LED+/Bat+ area next to many vias and the other is at the LED- area next to the AMC7135.

From the “What did you mod today”-thread:

Changed the LEDs in my Sofirn SP36 to XP-L2 4000K 90CRI with perfect color rendering.

Lumenmeasurement with Sony VTC6 at startup:

- Before: 6350 Lumen

- bridged springs with AWG20: 6950 Lumen

  • new XP-L2’s: 5950 Lumen




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There is in plain a 3x led Warm version without usb charging port?

guys, sofirn shoot a video to show how to set step down time of SP36 NarsilM, please help check if it's correct.

It's too complex to me.....

SP36 holster

I bought this holster from the Sofirn Aliex store (large size) as recommended for the SP36. It is made of thick material (nylon I believe) and has a velcro belt strap that is easy to use and stays attached well when walking. A plastic d-ring is also included with the large version, I have not used this yet but is appears strong and well shaped.

The SP36 fits well in the holster and the cover flap closes snugly with strong velcro. I like that you can insert the light either direction depending on preference and still have a secure fit.

I usually store my SP36 in the holster and if I need to bring it somewhere I feel comfortable putting it in a center console or glove box and the holster is thick enough to prevent and scratches or damage.

For $4.56 and free shipping I am happy with it.

SP36 Holster

Please made a 3x Led High-Cri Warmer version without usb-c

Maybe the Lumintop FW3A would be the right thing for you. :wink:

Seems OK for me

Well, he is in RAMPING mode (that’s important to get the right setting table)

  1. hold the switch to go into settings. Here 4sec. (On lamps from Texas Ace you must hold 16sec)
  2. Wait till the lamp does a doubleblink followed by 3 blinks. That is the stepdown menue.
    2.1 klick 3 times to choose timed stepdown
    2.1.1 in timed stepdown the lamp waits for clicks. I think he clicked 2 or 3 times to set it for 1,5min or 2min stepdown
  3. the lamp blinks menu #4 = strobe settings. Here he does nothing.
  4. The lamp does 4 quick blinks to signal configuration is done.

But I dont know what he is saying.

What is the problem to understand, Barry?
It is basically walk through this table.
It helps when you have the table in front of you when you try to set up sth. Or you write down the exact click sequence before you try.

Why only 3 LEDs?
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I think I know the trick, I counted all the blinks not the “2 short blinks+1 long blink” because my mind become slow when I count how many blinks after the 2 short blinks.

I think it’s better to count all the blinks for me. (2+1)3 blinks for ramping; (2+2)4 blinks for “set moonlight level”; (2+3)5 blinks for “timed stepdown”…… correct?

Thanks,but still too cool white.
And don’t need charging port
This light iswaterproof like the Q8?

That’s how I count it too. The two blinks at the beginning make it look to me like it goes 3, 4, 5 instead of 1, 2, 3. So it’s easier for me if I add 2 to everything.

Hi. I received my new SP36 with Narsilm some days ago. My first impression was good but after that I realized that maybe I received a defective unit. The issued is with the surface finish of anodized aluminium body. There are defect and signs like from long usage and protrusion but that is brand new device. Also I talked with Sofirn support in Aliexpress and they told me it was normal and that is from screwing :person_facepalming: Can someone confirm if you have the same issues with SP36. Also there are also signs under the edge where the cap touch it.


That can happen.

I would not worry about it too much, as it comes probably from shipping.

It must have been a one-off mistake.

Finally got around to taking the driver out and flashing anduril to the SP36 (and my D4S - nice to have same UI on lights).

It was worth the effort. There were a few things bugging me with the stock UI.

  1. Setting moonlight to lowest level did not affect the bottom of the ramp, so had to do the click-hold to get that lowest level.
  2. Button was way too bright with no apparent way to change, other than turning it off.
  3. Keeping track of different UI's for different lights can be frustrating.

I used the "solder a handle onto the driver" method using a flattened piece of small diameter copper tubing and large iron. First attempt was a bit conservative and the handle pulled off. Second attempt with more surface area and heat did the trick - came out surprisingly easy this time. I think the extra heat helped as well.

I must say lightning mode is quite impressive with this light. ;)

Thanks for all the hard work put into the firmware and the ideas for driver removal!

1. That’s normal. The lowest moonlight can only be achieved that way, and it’s insanely low.

2. Yeah. Would love multiple small, less bright LEDs that could be shut off, rather than 2 “large” LEDs.

It seems like a lot of people have had issues with the SP36 and returned it, but most of the time I don’t really see why. Tiny flecks missing from the anodizing where it didn’t stick during production? Maybe I’m not as picky about things, but I find it a little weird to return an item because of a surface-level flaw so small it’s hard to see without looking closely.

Functional issues are definitely worth returning an item, like if it doesn’t work right or isn’t safe to operate. But superficial issues are less straightforward.

I’ve got the Sofirn SP36 “BLF Anduril” edition with Samsung LH351D LEDs.

The button brightness can be changed to Low-High-Blinking-Off by doing 7-clicks from Off.

(I’ve flashed Anduril to my BLF Q8 and Sofirn Q8, which also has the same behavior for the button LED — Low-High-Blinking-Off, when doing 7 clicks from Off)

This is exactly why I flashed anduril on it - this was not possible with the stock UI - the only options were bright and off… :slight_smile:
How do you like the LH351D’s?