So… I need to come back and apologize. This is a bit embarrassing to say. I’ve had a mis-understanding about Anduril after using D4 V2 UI (“RampingIOS”) so much. I’m accustomed to “double click from off” being a shortcut to Turbo. But by default in Anduril, that is a shortcut to the top the ceiling… not Turbo. What an idiot.
I just re-ran the test using the included Sofirn battery, actually hitting TURBO, not the ceiling. Much better now! My sincere apologies everyone.
I not only made the mistake but completely forgot that the manual, I just praised for its clarity, made it clear that a double click from off means top of ramp. Thought I discovered an undocumented feature when it got brighter on a double click That was an embarrassing post.
Thanks for the charts! The top of ramp runtime confirms my experience. I think with the thermal control this light really punches above its weight in sustained output. Much closer to something like a C8 than I would expect. Truly amazing to me how far these tube lights are able to go.
I was asked by a friend today. As to just how long this SC31 Pro will go, with the switch glowing, before the battery will need charging again. I can’t seem to find that information anywhere. Does anyone here know?
I have ordered this SC31 Pro tonight now, for myself. To check the paperwork in the package when it arrives. To see if that info is in there. Just in case no one here knows. I do see Sofirn in this thread though, so maybe we can get this answer from them?
Also, while I’m thinking about it. Will Anduril firmware 2020-03-18 kill the power to the glow switch, before the battery gets terribly low? Saving some light for the user, for example. Who may have left the light in the drawer for several months, and then all of a sudden one day. They find themselves REALLY needing a light.
“with the switch glowing” – So the switch glow can be programmed? Very nice!
Not that a simple lock-out can’t be done, but my friend is a non-flashaholic. So he’s likely to leave it in a drawer long term, with the switch glowing. After laying in there for say 3 or 4 months though. He’s not likely to remember the 7-clicks programming sequence. Heck, I often do not remember either! Big Smile
He may also want the switch to glow, during that time.
I will give him some instruction, and a couple of tips and tricks, but how much will he remember? I don’t know, but for the average non-flashaholic. Who will likely just leave it in a drawer glowing. I’m looking for that approx. time frame/battery life.
Now correct me if I am wrong? My understanding of low voltage protection, is that when kicked-in. The main LED light is prevented from turning on. I have never read, or seen any talk about this also killing the power to a glowing switch. If so programmed to remain on.
Wellp, let’s put it this way… even a car’s big honkin’ battery can go dead if you let the car sit unattended a month or two, yet no one complains about that as a defect.
Anyone who’d expect a light to still have juice left after being abandoned in a drawer or closet for months should just get a cheepcheepcheep plastic D-cell light from CVS. Don’t even waste a Maglite, ’cause it’s cheaper to toss the cheap light once the alkaleaks do their thing.
I seem to remember that LVP only works when the light is in use, not when sitting in the off state. TK is the person to ask. You could use a protected cell to be sure.
Sorry, I can’t remember if I tested that. And I let my SC31 Pro go home with a friend, so I can’t test it now. Hopefully someone else can chime in. I know some of the newer Sofirn/Wurkkos lights can indeed be charged with USB-C to USB-C.
The SC31 Pro flashlights that I have will not charge using a normal USB-C to USB-C cable from any of the USB-C ports on my chargers.
For my chargers with USB-C ports that would not charge the SC31 Pro with a USB-C to USB-C cable, I use the following USB-C to USB-A adapter with the adapter plugged into the USB-C port of the charger and a cable with USB-A to USB-C connectors plugged into the adapter and the SC31 Pro. The adapter is uni-direction and the adapter's USB-C connector must be plugged into the USB-C port supplying the charge to work correctly.
Yes, you could absolutely use a high-drain cell. Sorry, I don’t have any tests right now with those. I doubt you’ll see a ton of difference because Anduril’s thermal throttling will likely kick in before you have to worry much about voltage sag. Just a thought, reality could be different.
According to the review, the Sofirn-branded cell is a button top battery. Does anyone know, if flat top 18650s will work as well in the SC31 Pro without any problems?
Thanks a lot in advance!