【convoy】H4 and B35AM options are updated

[Tom_E]

+1 Lux-P, it's a richer UI but still simple, shame it hasn't been picked up.

[iamlucky13]

@darosk

What options do we have for non-destructively adding tripod threads to sodacan lights? I used to use those photography magic clamps back in the day for smaller lights, but the diameter on these bigger lights would need much larger clamps, which really starts to bulk things up…

Honestly, I just rubber band my soda can light to a tripod, with a pair of thick rubber bands like the kind that grocery stores use on celery bunches, without the mounting plate and thread in the way. A cotton rag helps keep it from slipping. It is neither very solid nor pretty, but it is easy and quick.

It would not be difficult to go a step further and put a 1/4-20 thread in an aluminum plate, then glue or screw a saddle to the plate for the light to sit in, with tabs to attach the rubber bands to.

I have seen some bike mounts that look like they could be adapted to fit some soda cans, but nothing that would work right off the shelf.

[Tom_E]

@Artiet59

@Tom E

The 3x21A compared to a Q8 with 4 XP-L's discounted at $40 is not a great deal for $60. I hope the bezel is SS for this price, can't tell from the listing, but don't think Simon ever used bare alum for a bezel like this. But still, you do get Convoy quality of the anodizing, threads, etc.

Could use a tripod mount too.

im not being stupid here (not trying to be), but I always see people mention the Q8 for prices like in the $40 range but I've never seen them for that, where could you find such a deal? I don't own one but becoming more and more interested in trying one. Mostly because blf did the light. Thanks in advance!

Found it! Here: https://budgetlightforum.com/t/-/61510

[ArtieT59]

@Tom E

@Artiet59

@Tom E

The 3x21A compared to a Q8 with 4 XP-L's discounted at $40 is not a great deal for $60. I hope the bezel is SS for this price, can't tell from the listing, but don't think Simon ever used bare alum for a bezel like this. But still, you do get Convoy quality of the anodizing, threads, etc.

Could use a tripod mount too.

im not being stupid here (not trying to be), but I always see people mention the Q8 for prices like in the $40 range but I've never seen them for that, where could you find such a deal? I don't own one but becoming more and more interested in trying one. Mostly because blf did the light. Thanks in advance!

Found it! Here: https://budgetlightforum.com/t/-/61510

haha, awesome!

[trmgkl]

@Simon Mao

2021/6/21
M21D
M21D with 21700 battery

Simon, will there be a M26D flashlight? Just like M21D but for 26650/26800 batteries?

Cheers
Thomas

[Simon_Mao]

@Lux-Perpetua

Artiet59, actually it was you and your great beamshots that convinced me to order 3X21A with SFT40 6500K. Those pictures you took outside look really great. I was afraid the tint may look AngryBlue™ but it seems alright and rather neutralwhite. :+1:

Thanks for the helpful hint about the P42A’s raised flat top. Maybe I will not even need the adapter as you said. However, it might turn out to be useful if I chose to put in some Samsung 50G or 40T batteries. I think I will not mind some “serious marks” since this adapter is hidden inside the light anyway. My only concern would be that some of the plastic material could be scraped off while being in contact with the brass ring. Never mind, I may sound like someone subject to OCD already, haha.

Simon: Could you please handpick the best looking flat top adapter for my order of 3X21A (ordered today with some pouches, order ID 3011866015422654)? :P  谢谢！:)

I got the Astrolux EA01 (single SST40 5000K only) and I was quite surprised about the nice beam. I am still torn about buying another EA01S like yours…should I, shouldn’t I? :-)) I really look forward to seeing your beamshots of the EA01S with 4x SFT40. Must be some amazing pocket thrower with a big hotspot. I wish I had some soldering skills but I was born with two left hands, lol. Fingers crossed that SFT40 5000K will soon be available.

All adapters have traces of processing, so I can’t choose them for you. But I promise you that when the new adapter is available, I will give you two for free, it is very cheap.

[Simon_Mao]

@id30209

Convoy drivers are quit ok. Simon only needs to tune ramping speed in smooth ramp (fast on low/slow on high) and also in 4mode (too slow)

I first try to slow down the entire process of ramping, and the entire time will be doubled.
If this method is not ideal, the ramping speed below 50% current remains unchanged, and the ramping speed above 50% current becomes slower.

[Simon_Mao]

@contactcr

Regardless of what you think of Anduril 1/2 the best thing to come from how that played out is that we now have open source firmware and flashing keys.

I guarantee if Simon made all his future drivers use a similar flashing key and had the firmware built on some common (open) architecture someone would branch out his work and fix most of the small issues these drivers tend to have in their first revisions. (for free!)

His drivers are becoming advanced and powerful enough that (besides Tom E :innocent: ) there is less incentive/value to throw in a FET+1 with Narsil/Anduril.

Merchants and flashlight enthusiasts have different ideas, because imitation is too popular in China, and it becomes difficult to open the code.

[Simon_Mao]

@texas shooter

I just ordered the 3x21A SST40 5000K. Would like to know if the XHP-50.2 is a future product? I like extra lumens, slightly more flood. At 21 amps a triple should push just over 8,000 lumens. Or a single SBT90.2. I like the triple 21700 format over the quad 18650 and would like to stick to this one for mods and improvements. No real reason why, but I do.
As far as the machining marks on the flat top adapter, I like them. It adds a little more character to the light.

3*XHP70.2 is in design now

[Simon_Mao]

@Tom E

I haven’t seen a recent e-switch UI light from Simon, so not familiar. Reading through the UI described for the 3x21A, it sounds pretty decent but assuming it’s not using the switch LED though, accept for charging I guess. The remaining issue with the UI is timing, and that can’t be documented easily, best to try it, so I ordered the light and will see myself.

I have the following plan: when the flashlight is turned on, the color of the light on the button or the number of flashes represents the current power.
In order to avoid affecting the use, the light on the button goes out after 5 seconds.

[Simon_Mao]

@Lightbringer

3 × MT-G2… :heart_eyes:

Oh no, MTG2 represents an ancient era
Because the light efficiency is too low, it seems that no flashlight manufacturer is willing to use it anymore.

[Simon_Mao]

@trmgkl

@Simon Mao

2021/6/21
M21D
M21D with 21700 battery

Simon, will there be a M26D flashlight? Just like M21D but for 26650/26800 batteries?

Cheers
Thomas

M26D seems too similar to M3-C. It’s just that the head of the M26D is slightly larger.

[ArtieT59]

@Simon Mao

@texas shooter

I just ordered the 3x21A SST40 5000K. Would like to know if the XHP-50.2 is a future product? I like extra lumens, slightly more flood. At 21 amps a triple should push just over 8,000 lumens. Or a single SBT90.2. I like the triple 21700 format over the quad 18650 and would like to stick to this one for mods and improvements. No real reason why, but I do. As far as the machining marks on the flat top adapter, I like them. It adds a little more character to the light.

3*XHP70.2 is in design now

AMAZING to hear! It will be my first multi xhp light, and it will be avialble in 4000k? awesome!

[Simon_Mao]

@MoreLumens

@Simon Mao

@Lightbringer

3 × MT-G2… :heart_eyes:

Oh no, MTG2 represents an ancient era
Because the light efficiency is too low, it seems that no flashlight manufacturer is willing to use it anymore.

Yes, but that color is so beautiful. Just like with 219b’s, you lose some lumens, but gain really nice colored light. Can’t have all.

I prefer 3*GT FC40, which is easier to obtain and lower cost.

[Simon_Mao]

@Artiet59

@Simon Mao

@texas shooter

I just ordered the 3x21A SST40 5000K. Would like to know if the XHP-50.2 is a future product? I like extra lumens, slightly more flood. At 21 amps a triple should push just over 8,000 lumens. Or a single SBT90.2. I like the triple 21700 format over the quad 18650 and would like to stick to this one for mods and improvements. No real reason why, but I do. As far as the machining marks on the flat top adapter, I like them. It adds a little more character to the light.

3*XHP70.2 is in design now

AMAZING to hear! It will be my first multi xhp light, and it will be avialble in 4000k? awesome!

yes, 6500K 5000K 4000K ,3000K are all available

[ArtieT59]

@Simon Mao

@MoreLumens

@Simon Mao

@Lightbringer

3 × MT-G2… :heart_eyes:

Oh no, MTG2 represents an ancient era Because the light efficiency is too low, it seems that no flashlight manufacturer is willing to use it anymore.

Yes, but that color is so beautiful. Just like with 219b’s, you lose some lumens, but gain really nice colored light. Can’t have all.

I prefer 3*GT FC40, which is easier to obtain and lower cost.

I don't own any gt fc lights, but based on what I read I would be very interested in this too! Plus hi cri and better throw!

[desmondkun]

Convoy has been making a lot of new models lately.
Hmm… how about 3x21700 zoomie with big aspheric lens?
3X21Z or something.

[id30209]

@Simon Mao

I first try to slow down the entire process of ramping, and the entire time will be doubled. If this method is not ideal, the ramping speed below 50% current remains unchanged, and the ramping speed above 50% current becomes slower.

Yes...that's why we are discussing Lux-Perpetua UI. Those ramp speeds in infinite and 4mode are terrible.

If you could speed up at least 4mode that would be great since you have problems with infinite mode.

[Di_Joker]

@Simon Mao

3*XHP70.2 is in design now

:heart_eyes: :+1: Great news! Really looking forward to it !!

[JaredM]

@Simon Mao

3*XHP70.2 is in design now

Please make this 12V so that GT-FC40 is also compatible!