[Available again! - BLF special edition light] new Sofirn AAA twisty high CRI 5mm LED

[hugo72]

New poster, medium time lurker.

First thanks to this forum for the great info and suggestions, especially the Sofirn SP40. I’ve always wanted the equivalent Zebralight, but couldn’t justify the cost for occasional use.

I had a question about the C01 / C01s - are there any tricks or hacks to stopping the end coming off in your pocket?

Previously the only twisty torches I’ve had were maglites.

As much as I love my C01 getting that balance between will not accidently turn on and too loose is tricky.

Cheers.

[djozz]

The grease has become a bit thicker over time so that my C01 does not often unscrew itself in my pocket, but last week it happened again after a yearvin my pocket without problem. You could try thicker grease perhaps?

[hugo72]

Thanks. I’ll have a look at what I’ve got in the shed.

Pretty sure it’ll just be normal, copper, or silicone.

Thinking about it red rubber grease is quite stickly and I’ve got a little pot of that. No idea what it’s like on metal threads though as I’ve never tried it (for the obvious reason).

[Cemoi]

@Backpacker Light

Yeah if you notice up at the top of the Sofirn page, it says free shipping on orders over $21.

I've just ordered three, total $20.97, and got free shipping.

[Lonelydad]

I’ve been carrying one of my C01S lights in my pocket for months, and have never had the head come off. How often does this occur to you guys?

[arow55]

@Lonelydad

I’ve been carrying one of my C01S lights in my pocket for months, and have never had the head come off. How often does this occur to you guys?

Never

[shirnask]

@Lonelydad

I’ve been carrying one of my C01S lights in my pocket for months, and have never had the head come off. How often does this occur to you guys?

Never for me

[arow55]

Like the new version of co1 better than old one.

[Hugh_Johnson]

I also like the newer 3,400k Sophia better than the 3,200k Yuji.
The Yuji Tint seems a bit “muddy” by comparison and my perception is that cri is lower.

[gravelmonkey]

Stoopid question - I’ve searched but can’t find the answer, how does one remove the ‘driver’ and LED from these?

I’d like to scuff up the LED on my C01R but can’t get it out!

Cheers!

[Unheard]

@supreme

How is the beam of the C01 red supposed to be? Mine has a small hotspot, very tiny corona, no spill. There is zero flood. Not sure if this is normal since the hotspot isn’t bright enough to illuminate anything.

It’s normal, except the hotspot is quite bright on my samples. It’s just very narrow.

[Unheard]

@gravelmonkey

I’d like to scuff up the LED on my C01R but can’t get it out!

It’s glued. Brute force helps.

[gravelmonkey]

@Unheard

@gravelmonkey

I’d like to scuff up the LED on my C01R but can’t get it out!

It’s glued. Brute force helps.

Whoops, turns out it was potted, tore the PCB off. Bugger.

[Unheard]

@gravelmonkey

@Unheard

@gravelmonkey

I’d like to scuff up the LED on my C01R but can’t get it out!

It’s glued. Brute force helps.

Whoops, turns out it was potted, tore the PCB off. Bugger.

Potted? Then it’s a C01, not a C01R. Big difference.

[supreme]

@Unheard

@supreme

How is the beam of the C01 red supposed to be? Mine has a small hotspot, very tiny corona, no spill. There is zero flood. Not sure if this is normal since the hotspot isn’t bright enough to illuminate anything.

It’s normal, except the hotspot is quite bright on my samples. It’s just very narrow.

Like this?

[Unheard]

Exactly.

[Henk4U2]

@Unheard

@gravelmonkey

@Unheard

@gravelmonkey

I’d like to scuff up the LED on my C01R but can’t get it out!

It’s glued. Brute force helps.

Whoops, turns out it was potted, tore the PCB off. Bugger.

Potted? Then it’s a C01, not a C01R. Big difference.

Would be nice if Sofirn would reserve a small batch of 5mm drivers to sell separately to the unlucky.

[Unheard]

@Henk4U2

Would be nice if Sofirn would reserve a small batch of 5mm drivers to sell separately to the unlucky.

Yes. And some hosts. OTOH, they’re still at $3.99 (white) and $4.49 (red). I think they are gifts to the community and wouldn’t expect any kind of service or spare parts.

[gravelmonkey]

@Unheard

@gravelmonkey

@Unheard

@gravelmonkey

I’d like to scuff up the LED on my C01R but can’t get it out!

It’s glued. Brute force helps.

Whoops, turns out it was potted, tore the PCB off. Bugger.

Potted? Then it’s a C01, not a C01R. Big difference.

Ahhh I was under the impression the red 5mm led version was C01R, I now believe the C01R is actually the ?SST ?XPE Version!

Ah well, perhaps it will save someone else’s light

[iamlucky13]

@gravelmonkey

Ahhh I was under the impression the red 5mm led version was C01R, I now believe the C01R is actually the ?SST ?XPE Version!

Ah well, perhaps it will save someone else’s light

I previously posted this at CPF, but might as well reformat it for BLF’s forum software.

Sofirn C01 Family Comparison Table

Model (Edition)	LED	Modes	Max Output	Other
C01 (2018 Edition)	Yuji BC 5mm - 3200K or 5600K, 95 CRI	1	~5 lumens	Potted driver, 3 body colors
C01 (2020 Edition)	Sophia 5mm 3400K, 95 CRI	1	~5 lumens	5 body colors, some colors potted
C01 (2020 Edition, red)	Unknown 5mm deep red (670nm)	1	Unknown	Red body, potted?
C01s (original)	Luminus SST-20, 4000K, 95 CRI	2 (high, low)	100 lumens	3 body colors
C01s (BLF and current edition)	Luminus SST-20, 4000K, 95 CRI	2 (low, high)	100 lumens	6 body colors
C01R (original)	Cree XP-E2, photo red (660nm)	(LMH or HML configurable)	36 lumens	Red body
C01R (current edition)	Luminus SST-20-DR deep red (660nm)	3 (LMH or HML configurable)	~36 lumens?	Red body

Common features:

• AAA-powered (Lithium-ion not supported. Unsure if it’s been tested)
• Twisty user interface
• 71.6mm long x 14.5mm diameter
• Approx. 15 grams weight
• Tail stands
• 5mm x 3mm Magnet pocket and 1mm x 6mm tritium slot.