Get the Convoy C8 AK47 from Banggood (8*7135)

LED Flashlights – General Info 18650 Flashlights
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Correct…and that driver is exactly like this one…they have several versions

http://www.fasttech.com/product/1186301-8-amc7135-2-group-25-modes-led-flashlight-driver-n <-stars have no effect lo>hi

http://www.fasttech.com/products/1612/10001683/1122302 <- star selectable lo>hi

6*7135 http://www.fasttech.com/products/1612/10001683/1122301 <- star selectable lo>hi

6*7135 http://www.fasttech.com/products/1612/10001683/1232400 <- star selectable hi>lo

There is also custom firmware that can be written to the MCU on the driver to change what it does all together

JohnnyC’s STAR V1.1 and DrJones, and Werner, and a few others have written EXCELLENT open source code for us to use (some is also proprietary and you have to buy their drivers pre-loaded)

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Its a reliable driver but the problems are ; the annoying blinking for changing mode when in low, can’t change modes with soldering stars, the medium is so high that most of the times I can’t tell the difference between the highest mode when using it indoor and there is a little whining sound sometime.

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Thank you two¢¢ now I know

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I bought one of these a few months ago and really like it. Was thinking about getting another for my Dad for father’s day. (He just loves the little Thrunite Saber 1A that I gave him last year. Carries it everyday.) I was thinking about a thrower for him this year. Does Banggood offer any good 18650 chargers to complement this light or should I look elsewhere?

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Search around for a Nitecore i2 or i4…I really like the very small and portable Xtar MC1 (it costs $5.95)

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Shipping is crazy lately, USPS has been sending packages through 4-5 sorting centers. Sometimes through the same one twice.

:Sp

With a deadline of 5 weeks you might want consider a US dealer. Mountain Electronics, Illumination Supply, E2 Field Gear are all have great service.

Edit: I just re-read, it's a specific BG only item. I'd suggest ordering soon, then. Or maybe the Tangsfire C8 from tmart's US warehouse, it's very good too.

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Just to confirm

Banggood is indeed XML2 while
Fasttech is XML

correct?

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I believe some people have received xml2 when they ordered xml from FT (small amount). My convoy c8 from FT arrived with xml.

But yes, if you choose the xml2 option at BG on the Convoy C8 that’s what everyone (to my knowledge) has received.

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Thanks. Now I’ve hopefully got a XML2 T6-4c coming.

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That’s what I ordered. It was a nice tint, I bumped mine to 3.5 amps. It stayed like that for a week and now it’s waiting to be modded into an xpg2 light. I’m just too involved in other things to finish it.

You’ll love it though. Very neutral warmish tint.

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Does anyone know Convoy’s website, can’t seem to find them online ! :~

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AFAIK

http://www.cnqualitygoods.com/

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I think this is more their website under the BTU label !

BTU Flashlights - Convoy

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I don’t think they even have an official company. I guess they just ordered hosts from factories and then assemble the lights. The important thing is they done it right with their QC.

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Ric seems to be Convoy and CNQG and Shenzhen Great Wall on Aliexpress. You can PM him here and ask.

http://budgetlightforum.com/user/8498

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Sorry, I'm confusing Ric and Simon. Simon is Convoy Flashlights.

:~

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I just received the Convoy C8 xml-2 4C and it is AWSOME! This is my first flashlight and I’m impressed with the quality for this price. The tint is perfect, neutral for my eyes and the light is very strong. First product I got from China that has perfect finish, I think is underpriced.
I bought it from recomandations on this forum, thank you BLF!!

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Now you just need a convoy m1 and a convoy s2 and and and :bigsmile:

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Someone ordered XM-L2 smooth reflector?

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learn so much