And Convoy wouldn’t be my dream zoomie maker because his lights tend not to be very compact - which I find very important for EDC. But I have Convoy Z1 on the way (I must convert it to push-pull) and I would buy a smaller Convoy zoomie as well.
Now that I think about it, Fireflies might be an interesting zoomie maker because even though they make bulky lights as well, they are not afraid of trying to innovate.
Zoom lights tend to be oversized if not done carefully.
Example the diameter of cheap AA SK58 is 24mm with a small 17mm lens bezel pressed
This should be considered when project/rebuild or aren’t a true EDC.
The cost if produced by other brands may increase.
I belive the sales of M1 are small because there are no any emitter options.
The only option now is xpl-hi. I would be interested in some hi-cri options like sst20 or lh351d or an osram emitter for a small throwy flashlight.
I think its a very nice design with more thermal mass and throw than a s2+ but not as bulky as c8+.
There are so many emitter options for the bigger 21700 M21b but none for the 18650 M1. Same thing was with T2
I’ve asked this recently and Simon said it will be soon. Few weeks or less. I’m waiting for this LED and the SFT-70 with much anticipation. I plan on doing output testing immediately once I receive them and posting results comparing to HX, SST40, and others.
I mentioned that in another thread. A 3A version would be compatible with most LEDs, and single sided drivers fit the pill in an S2+ using the retaining ring. Simon has an updated 3A driver but it’s the same 7135x8 driver from before with the newer 12 group firmware.