Sofirn SC21 mini

Who do we contact at Sofirn to see if Sofirn can use this build for future lights?

Please no, there are more recent versions and Sofirn should talk to a dev (ToyKeeper) first.

Haven’t kept track of changes, but are there any fixes/additions that apply to the SC21 when using a newer version? If not it won’t matter using an older version.

Don’t recall if this was mentioned earlier; the TIRs Convoy/Simon sell for the S2+ also fit wonderfully in the SC21 without the glass lens and emitter gasket just as they do in the S2+. The head will screw down more for those who don’t need the warning label to line up :nerd_face:

I grabbed a random beaded TIR from my stash, probably a 15deg, and honestly wish this were an option from factory, it’s great.

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Great info! Congrats and thanks

fwiw, I just tried it, and no go: (maybe cause dedomed)
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Awesome to hear! Thanks for sharing

Apologies, I was mistaken; the TIR was likely a 45 or 60 deg beaded TIR, one of the jobbies listed here: 3.04€ |10/25/45/60 grad TIR objektiv, streifen led objektiv für XML XML2 LED|led for|cree ledlens cree - AliExpress

I just tried the 10 and 15 deg TIRs and the beams were rather lackluster as you’ve shown, I’m also using a DD 519A.

Took some more images comparing the stock reflector with the Convoy beaded TIR

thanks,

glad to hear the 45 degree works better w the dedome 519a, than the narrower beams…

much appreciate you providing the link, I went ahead and ordered a few different Tir to test…

New flashaholic here. I’m new to this hobby. I started out with a Nebo Torchy (wich is dangerous when you tend to walk around with ferrous metal shavings in your pockets), advanced to the SC21 5000k and just added a SC21 pro to the collection.

I flashed my light with anduril.2021-12-13.sofirn-sp36-t1616 according to Adair21s instructions. I soldered to the pads and used an FTDI breakout board, two resistors and a diode on a bread board for the flashing.
At first I had slow ramping. After a factory reset it started ramping normally.

Fiddeling with my light, I found out that the bezel isn’t glued (seems like they have skipped the glue on the green versions.)

That led me to order some TIR lenses from Convoy to do some experimenting.

At the same time I ordered an 2700k S2+ LH351D (I also have a 4000k SP36 BLF incoming). Into the rabbit hole I go. :slight_smile:

congratulations… im still working on that goal… for others interested here is the link to Adair21 instructions

> seems like they have skipped the glue on the green versions

I also had no glue on two green SP10… a red one required heat to open.

It's nice to see you, Yngvej!

How do you pronounce your username?

I’m guessing similar to Mr Malmsteen, ie “Eeng-vay”. :laughing:

Sweet!

My Norwegian is a bit rusty.

Thanks. The automatic lockout was definitely worth the effort.

raccoon city:
Like Yngwie Malmsteen is the closest pronunciation for english speakers. I belive I read once that he changed from Yngve to Yngwie because no one could pronounce Yngve.

I know the D4v2 has different flashing pads. I have been able to flash the D4v2 with Hank’s adapter by simply using a steady hand and holding the pins down on the flashing pads.

Can I build a similar adapter and hold it down on the flashing pads? If so, any guide on how to build an adapter for this light? I wonder what Sofirn uses to flash firmware

Alright, thanks for that!

My little SC21 Pro, modded to 660nm red has become my favorite nightstand light. Im finding the lighted switch really useful.

For the past few days I have been leaving the Red LED On at the lowest mode 24/7. It has not changed the battery voltage readout (love that feature too). Im starting to wonder how long the lowest mode will last… LOL

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btw, they are on sale, code S7ECOBGO, the SP10 Pro also.

And that may be a…neverending stooooryyyyyy :smiley:

That is the intended way to use the pads. You have to make yourself an adapter with pogo pins. You’ll also need a different programming device and software compared to the D4v2.

I have zero clue where to start. I followed the guide on BLF for the D4v2. I have no idea what to purchase, what programming device, software, etc. Would this be similar software to the SP10 Pro? I have gchart’s adapter but haven’t had time to look for a guide for the SP10 Pro