Tendou
December 5, 2020, 2:18pm
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Zappaman:
Yep, got both and have used them side x side several times. I would not buy the 5k (or 4K version of the IF25a) for outdoor use where I live.
If you have woods out back the lower tints are probably preferred. But here in Kansas I need to see out there a ways… and I personally felt the 5k tint just didn’t get out there like the 6.5k. On turbo both threw nicely, but the 6.5 was clearly the better thrower.
AND, as this light gets SO hot (SO quickly), I set my ramp limit to about 70% on the SC31 Pro 6.5k and I’m happy with it (also using a 50g at 10A/5000mAhs so it doesn’t overheat so fast when I do run turbo- rarely).
The beam tint of the 6.5 is a real winner too- NO blue and little yellow. I nice white beam at closer to maybe 6k (guess). Compared to my SP33V3’s 6.5k color (on the white wall), I can easily see a warmer beam from the SC31 Pro (which matches the IF25a’s beam color too. Both have great tints).
Sorry to ask you again. I read your post and understand that for if25a the 4000k really lost much the throw and brightness compared to 6000k version.
But for31pro, how much did you think the throw and brightness differ between the colour temperature when both are on high and both are on turbo?
Tendou
December 8, 2020, 3:08pm
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Nachtfeuerzeug:
Tendou, The SP32A has a slightly deeper reflector while the cooler temp of the SC31 pro 6500K is visible a little further than the 5000K but have the same reflector.
In my signature items, there’s a link where I modified an sp32A v.1 with an SST40, 5000K. The driver has higher amp draw than the SP32A v.2 so I really fought and held off for a sale to buy an SC31 pro because I already had a super badbutt EDC. Anduril had a slight influence in my decision to buy the SC31.
You bought the 5000k? How badass it was compared to your sp32av2?
Tendou, not the 5000K SC31. I just modified an older SP32A v1.
I bought a champagne v2 for the wife but I like v1, better.
Tendou
December 8, 2020, 4:20pm
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Nachtfeuerzeug:
Tendou, not the 5000K SC31. I just modified an older SP32A v1.
I bought a champagne v2 for the wife but I like v1, better.
Ah, I understand. The original sp31v2 without modification already do have greater power than the v2. How do you think the sc31pro 5000k stacks to those sp32av2 and v1?
Zappaman
December 9, 2020, 2:36am
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Tendou:
Sorry to ask you again. I read your post and understand that for if25a the 4000k really lost much the throw and brightness compared to 6000k version.
But for31pro, how much did you think the throw and brightness differ between the colour temperature when both are on high and both are on turbo?
The frustration with these lights is that they ALL get hot fast. The SC31 Pro 5k is closer to the 6.5k but it doesn’t keep up on throw (as expected). But it does ok on turbo for short bursts (better than I expected).
But again, these are all really cool lights and IF I lived in the thicker woods back east, I’d maybe prefer the 4K IF25a for its super natural tint (as I’d not need the throw). Indoors, the IF25a in 4K would be the favorite. It’s really all about what I am using it for.
For Kansas and seeing across the corn/bean field (several hundred yards) its going to be a 6.5k’ish light every time. If I am checking a trap line (over an hour in the field), I’d maybe take my SP32aV2 (in the 5.5k tint range) for better run time at higher lumens than the SC31 Pro
Tendou
December 9, 2020, 4:29am
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Zappaman:
Tendou:
Sorry to ask you again. I read your post and understand that for if25a the 4000k really lost much the throw and brightness compared to 6000k version.
But for31pro, how much did you think the throw and brightness differ between the colour temperature when both are on high and both are on turbo?
The frustration with these lights is that they ALL get hot fast. The SC31 Pro 5k is closer to the 6.5k but it doesn’t keep up on throw (as expected). But it does ok on turbo for short bursts (better than I expected).
But again, these are all really cool lights and IF I lived in the thicker woods back east, I’d maybe prefer the 4K IF25a for its super natural tint (as I’d not need the throw). Indoors, the IF25a in 4K would be the favorite. It’s really all about what I am using it for.
For Kansas and seeing across the corn/bean field (several hundred yards) its going to be a 6.5k’ish light every time. If I am checking a trap line (over an hour in the field), I’d maybe take my SP32aV2 (in the 5.5k tint range) for better run time at higher lumens than the SC31 Pro
Thank you. I’m sure to get the If25A 6000k this time. And you just make me not wanting to sell my SP32AV2.
It’s also interesting that I saw sp35 21700 are on sale again. With buck driver.
Tendou
December 9, 2020, 5:00am
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Anyone used unprotected flat top battery with this?
Yes, it comes with one in the kit.
Tendou
December 9, 2020, 7:39am
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I have sold mine so cannot confirm bit I think it comes with button top batteries.
All my ’pros came with BTs.
In fact, I can’t recall even a single Sofirn cell that was a FT, as all the ones I’m looking at are BTs.
(I always pull any come-with cells from the lights and store ’em separately.)
Seems to be true not just of the all-black 3000s but also the older black-with-silver 2800s as well.
Fescron
December 9, 2020, 10:24am
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Mine certainly did not, it was an unprotected button-top!
Yeah, you’re right. Just checked and it’s button top. Sorry.
Tendou
December 9, 2020, 6:14pm
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So the question still remains. Anyone used flat top with sc31pro?
Yes. Not a problem at all ... flat top GAs, 30Qs, 35Es, 25Rs...
I have an MJ in mine today.
Have a flat top 30Q in mine today.
jp9mm
December 9, 2020, 7:14pm
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Works fine, has a spring at both ends.
Tendou
December 9, 2020, 7:54pm
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Thank you eveyone for the confirmation.
Sari33
January 9, 2021, 11:22pm
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There is way to mod this light with triple leds?
Probably. Here's an example of modifying a similar light: https://budgetlightforum.com/t/-/48887/18
I think it might be easier with the SC31 pro because the same copper pill for an S2+ may fit this light. You'll need to extend the wire leads.
What a nightmare. My SOC8 clip wouldn’t fit in because of the switch wires and an odd component that was sticking out of the driver board so I had to solder six wires to the attiny to flash the light.
How did you guys end up securing the driver board at the end? I could use some glue but it seems like the fit is pretty snug without any adhesive
