I’m confused, which C01 misses that sealing?? By design the C01 it has a o-ring around the led that sits in a groove in the head. Did they not add that o-ring now?
I’ve had to open a C01 from the initial batch since the epoxy ran out of the head. There was no o-ring for sure. Of course, it could have been missed out of error; checked only one light.
I was going to ask here if this version is confirmed 2 mode.
no
C01 w 5mm LED is Single Mode
(both the 670nm red, and the 3400k Sophia LED)
C01S w sst LED is two mode
C01R w Red LED is three mode
djozz: Unheard:Jonathan, the C01 is missing the sealing of the LED as found in the Fenix E01 (o-ring around the LED). Not sure if it’s waterproof.
I’m confused, which C01 misses that sealing?? By design the C01 it has a o-ring around the led that sits in a groove in the head. Did they not add that o-ring now?
I’ve had to open a C01 from the initial batch since the epoxy ran out of the head. There was no o-ring for sure. Of course, it could have been missed out of error; checked only one light.
well, we need to KNOW from Barry, if the O ring is present in the UNpotted version… Im not buying until I get confirmation
Lux-Perpetua:Unheard, how many C01 lights would you be interested in? Maybe I can talk to Barry to see if he can get you a special arrangement.
AFAIK, Sofirn is just calculating the sales price for C01. So, sales should be starting very soon (I hope at least).
I don’t know how closely you’ve followed this thread, but Barry has dropped in a few times and is aware of our interest in other color temperatures (2300K, possibly 5700K) of the Sophia LED’s, as well as a host version with no LED. However, he later reported that in order to keep the costs low, they are going to just do one big production run with only the 3400K (although apparently after seeing the success of the C01R, they also decided to make a red C01). If you think it is worth asking again, there was interest in probably close to 200 hosts indicated in this thread (135 on the list, plus 2 more pages not updated on the list): (…)
To be honest, I did not follow this thread as closely all the time. I came back here when Barry told me some news about C01 deep red 670nm. Anyway, I asked Barry again. He said Sofirn has prepared a matching quantity of 5,000 pcs for hosts and LEDs (I guess Sophia + 670nm will be counted in this total amount). He said he would not know what to do with the residual emitters if Sofirn produced some hosts without emitters at the end of the production run. It seems they do not plan to produce more shells and drivers for C01 just to fulfill another 200 hosts. Sorry for not having better news for you guys.
I am happy with any version of C01 as long as i can swap 5mm i have from Rgwn.
Potting it is minor job not requiring lots of skills.
Anyway just make them come to store
I would like C01 drivers to purchase separately.
I would like C01 drivers to purchase separately.
unfortunately:
they do not plan to produce more shells and drivers for C01
thats ok for my needs
if I can buy whole light, driver included with LED, for 4.99… win win
I am happy with any version of C01 as long as i can swap 5mm i have from Rgwn.
Potting it is minor job not requiring lots of skills.
Anyway just make them come to store
Do you have a recommendation for potting compound, and source to buy it?
I’m using this simple, fast curing and versatile thing
https://www.amazon.com/Star-brite-Liquid-Electrical-Tape/dp/B0000AXNOD?th=1&psc=1
I’m using this simple, fast curing and versatile thing
Doesn’t that need oxygen to cure?, in which case it will not cure in a contained space?
I’m using this simple, fast curing and versatile thing
great info, thanks for sharing and including a link
now we can debate the difference between a conformal coating, and hard potting… LOL
I would be happy to just get confirmation that there is an O ring seal around the LED
news flash:
Barry told me C01 670nm will be ready tomorrow, C01 3.400K "Sophia" will be available soon afterwards. C01R SST20-DR is a bit delayed.
Ordered two 670nm
Ordered two 670nm
congrats, thanks for letting me know
I copied you
Copied both of you.
Not sure what to do with four of them but the price is right. Love you, Sofirn.
Sofirn Store red/670nm 8.99 ea ship “free”
Are they cheaper buying multiple lights?
…or is it best to get a few just in case one turns out to be a dud?
My first experience with Aliexpress/Sofirn was a C01 Yuji that arrived DOA. No big loss just hesitant reordering
Im confused, on the Sofirn site:
one C01 670nm red is $3.99, plus $2.99 shipping
two of them costs $8.99, plus $2.99 shipping
(2x 3.99 is 7.98)
not sure why two costs more than 2 x 1
since I still have to pay shipping on top of the $8.99
Jon, I carted 2ea red/red now total is $8.54 USD and states “free shipping”
Maybe it’s my shipping addy to California?
I will try carting 4ea see what total appears
Edit: Doesn’t matter how many 670nm carted same price $8.54
This must be price per unit
Btw, also I’m on app which might have limitations
I am in USA
no free shipping….
Still cheaper than the originals. I think the 3.99 is a mistake. Free shipping for me since I ordered 4 C01 and another C01S while they’re cheap.