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Well it says it will work with the S2 on that page :stuck_out_tongue:

S2/S6 length host, not S2+.

thanks i want to be sure if it was for s2+ or the old one.

And what exactly is the difference between the Convoy S2 and Convoy S2+?

I thought at first it was the short 18350, but am deriving the conclusion this is incorrect...

from the photo i see the S2+ has bigger pill but smaller reflector both are 18650

S2+ has an S3 style short reflector. At least I think it is the same as an S3. It is very short. Deeper pill though. The tailcap does not allow you to use one of those cheap clips either.

FWIW, the Solarforce L2 clip works pretty well on the entire Convoy S line, and is much sturdier than the cheap screw-on clip. However, it may require adding a paperclip to the tailcap on some models to ensure the switch connects to the non-anodized part of the main body. It may also be slightly larger in outer diameter, but not by much — 25mm instead of 24mm.

Here’s one on a S3:

… and this is the paperclip tailcap mod:

I would use a copper wire instead of a paperclip, but that's just me. :)

Thanks for that bit of info. ;)

Hmm. Thanks for posting that. I’ve tried the SF clip on a Roche F12 after another BLF member mentioned that it would work, but quickly decided that I’d have to strip the threads for contact. I didn’t like that idea, so I took the clip off. I hadn’t considered adding a ring like that. Now that you’ve shown that way, I’m considering adding a ring under the brass retaining ring to keep things clean.

Any updates on a restock of protected Panasonic 18650’s?

I’ll see your paper clip and raise you a spacer.

Tosses 3 BB’s into the pot. “Raise”

They are in the US, but they won't be able to ship until next week.

What spacer do you use for the s3 tripple ?

Richard had those spacers made in aluminum and copper, carries them in his mtnelectronics.com store.

As far as I am aware the spacers that he offers are only for s2 so s6 not s3 can someone confirm this? And if this is true what spacer does he use for the s3?

From what I have read you don’t need a spacer with the S3. Source: post#11 here: New batch S3 in stock( protected 18650 lithium fits),new batch C8 next week

I don't use a spacer. I fill the pill face with solder, then reflow two 3XP MCPCBs together.

I don't know about the new version with the integrated shelf, but you most definitely do need a small spacer on the old S3 or else you won't get hardly any thread engagement.

Aha, ok. How thick does it have to be?
Edit: Silly question… the answer is two posts above!