I did a half press after the blink on low and it was toggled to the three mode programming just like the Fast Tech lights.
Interesting, didn’t know that. 
Could you post a link to one of the FT lights that has the programming mode? I’ll have to give it a good read.
@ ryansoh3, where did you get your S8 from?
I think I was lucky enough to grab it in the promo.
from Simon, for $5.01? That promo?
That’s correct, it arrived just yesterday.
Then, wouldn’t it be a fair to read the sellers product page first or at least? After all, he did provide us with some nice torches for only 5 bucks?
…Positive feedback would also be nice way to say thanks if you like what you received for only $5.01 that is…
About the S8: 20.26€ |Konvoi s8 sst40 519a sft40 18650 taschenlampe|convoy s8|led flashlightcree xm-l2 u2-1a - AliExpress
just saying…
P.S. I am waiting for some close up pictures an impressions to help me decide get one while it is ~17$. Reminds me at Fenix PD35 and I like that design 
but Fenix is $60+ and this one is much cheaper 
You’re right, I didn’t read the product description, my bad.
Thanks for your very kind help. 
I knew about the mode settings...
But I dislike the very obvious BLINK...
I have another driver, that also has this option (but with 4 different sets of modes) but the blink is much less noticeable.
I already had it happened that I turned off the light exactly right after the blink, which means that I`m back to 5-modes with blinkies..
But for $5 it`s a steal! Great little flashlight.
I hope to be able to reprogram these drivers to 4 modes.. (after I get a soic8 clip, which still can take a while)
Anyone got pics? Especially with something else in there for comparison…
I have the clip and board...I haven't used it though. I suppose I can finally give it a try.
Can anyone explain to a dummy how the tracking works? On the china post page link I enter my tracking number in the first line and the captcha in the second line right? Or am I doing it wrong. I can’t read the page to figure it out.
China Post? First field is captcha code, field below is tracking number.
http://track-chinapost.com/startairmail.php
Thanks! Looks like my s8 is in new jersey, and my s5 is still awaiting shipment. Huh?
Oh well- guess my s5 was one of the ones sent back.
After a few days from shipment (not purchase) I’ve often been able to track China packages via USPS
It is on it’s way to me!!! Should have it after this weekend!!!
Many thanks Simon.
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Wow, what more can I say about the S8. No wonder everyone on BLF suggest the convoy light.
Oi mine is taking its sweet time to land. Hopefully it arrives tomorrow, if not I’ll be very sad having to wait til monday
Yeah, I was blown away with what you get for the money. I’m a big convoy fan now, especially since I know I can upgrade them easily when the next big emitter comes out