Waiting for the light to turn green - Green Convoy S2+

[Gunga]

I read somewhere about a black 18350 extension. Is that being sold yet?

[THAO916]

Got my green s2+ and clips ordered. Emarkd your pic pulled me in on it, I was going to wait a little bit longer.

[J-Dub74]

@bugsy36

I have not been following this thread so please forgive if these questions have been answered……

• Which Convoy lights is that deep clip to fit?

• Do we have an estimated or projected cost of that deep clip?

@ Bugsy36
Let’s see if you’re still following…

• The new deep carry clip will fit the S2, S2+, C8 and M1 Convoy lights.

• The clip cost is $1.10… Quite affordable yes?

There is a minimum quantity of 5 if you’re just ordering the clip but If you’re ordering anything else from Simon you can always message him and ask him to add a single clip or two to your order.

Look how sweet this thing looks on a S2+ shorty!

Edit:
Since this one fit’s multiple lights I created a new thread for the clip here

New Convoy Deep Carry clip

Greetings all. This new clip has been mentioned in the green S2+ thread but since this clip fits more than just the S2+ I figured it should have its own thread. The clip comes only in black. This is a stainless clip with a black oxide coating that should hold up well. If you care about the story read on past the pictures. Edit: Simon was referring to something else when he mentioned the oxide coating. The clip is painted black but should still hold up well. You can buy it on Simon’s store her…

[J-Dub74]

@Gunga

I read somewhere about a black 18350 extension. Is that being sold yet?

Not yet. I think Simon will be producing the black and green 18350 tubes around the same time. No date yet, let’s just say pretty soon.

[emarkd]

Got my green S2+ assembled tonight. I now have a Green host with 530nm XP-E2, Blue host with 485nm XP-E2, and a Red host with 660nm XP-E.

Alright, what’s next?

[Halo]

Nice.

But, what are you going to do when Simon comes out with a pink one? Guess you could do a triple with white, white, red. Though you would need selectable led firmware to make it useful.

[emarkd]

Lol, I’ve thought about that and don’t really know yet. I also considered “blending” emitters on a triple and that really sounds like a neat idea but I’m not sure how well it would work. Would 2 white + 1 red emitter look pink? I’m not sure, but I may find out.

Supposedly a “desert tan” color is coming soon. I probably couldn’t match that one very well but I’ll want to do something with it. Time will tell. I’m still holding out hope for a safety orange color one day, too. It kinda doesn’t matter what color Simon makes next. I’m going to buy one.

[J-Dub74]

@emarkd

Got my green S2+ assembled tonight. I now have a Green host with 530nm XP-E2, Blue host with 485nm XP-E2, and a Red host with 660nm XP-E.

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Alright, what’s next?

Wow! That is just amazing. I LOVE it! Great pictures too. The triad is gorgeous. The desert tan edition may throw a wrench into the works but I’m sure you’ll figure something out. Purple isn’t out of the question either. It’s my daughter’s favorite color and I told ToyKeeper I’d try for purple on her behalf too. I think four wouldn’t look quite as cool so I guess we have to go for five because a pentagon is just way cooler than a square.

[J-Dub74]

In about 2 weeks the short (18350) tubes will be ready for both the green and black S2+.

[Rufusbduck]

Cool, I have one of each on order from rich.

[Gunga]

Cool. I’ll have to grab a black one and some clips.

[ricardon]

Do anyone think it would make sense to ask Simon to make and sell a new version of the Convoy S2+ with triple Cree or Nichia LEDs?

[RollerBoySE]

@ricardon

Do anyone think it would make sense to ask Simon to make and sell a new version of the Convoy S2+ with triple Cree or Nichia LEDs?

If it’s equipped with triple 5000K Nichia 219B-VT and ToyKeepers firmware I would buy it immediately. In green with 18350 tube it would be my new EDC.

[emarkd]

There are folks on the forum here who build those triples for resale quite regularly. I think you’ll have a hard time convincing simon to do it just because it’s so much more likely to have problems. I accidentally left one of my triples unattended on turbo for just a few minutes once - it melted the carclo optic and burned my hand when I picked it up. Most companies don’t want that sort of liability, and I’m not really sure they should be so easy to buy by just anybody who thinks they want one.

Also thanks for the kind words on my photos above. I’ll definitely be picking up a green shorty tube and of course any new color that comes out. I think I’d probably do another triple in a desert tan. That sounds like something I’d want to actually carry and use, so it would be a departure for me from my colored colored collection. If he builds a purple though I’ll have to get creative on an emitter choice.

[Halo]

I think triples should really use a Toykeeper’s bistro firmware which has an overheat stepdown (requires attiny25/45/85).

[1dash1]

@vulpes

Clip looks great, hope it doesn’t have too much play on A6. And it’s really cheap, too!

What is this?

Nice!!!

Where can can I order one?

[J-Dub74]

@emarkd

There are folks on the forum here who build those triples for resale quite regularly. I think you’ll have a hard time convincing simon to do it just because it’s so much more likely to have problems. I accidentally left one of my triples unattended on turbo for just a few minutes once - it melted the carclo optic and burned my hand when I picked it up. Most companies don’t want that sort of liability, and I’m not really sure they should be so easy to buy by just anybody who thinks they want one.

Also thanks for the kind words on my photos above. I’ll definitely be picking up a green shorty tube and of course any new color that comes out. I think I’d probably do another triple in a desert tan. That sounds like something I’d want to actually carry and use, so it would be a departure for me from my colored colored collection. If he builds a purple though I’ll have to get creative on an emitter choice.

Well said on all fronts. A stock Convoy triple is not in the immediate future. I’m not saying that it will never happen but I don’t see it happening in next year. Plenty of other advancements to focus on. For now if you’re looking to buy a pre-built triple emitter light you should be talking to Richard at Mountain Electronics aka RMM.

[unknown00101]

I think a S2+ triple would be a tough sell. $20-35 in additional components alone. I have a feeling it wouldn't sell well with the $40+ price point.

Maybe a new tube light designed for the triple mcpcb+ optic to reduce machining costs/build time and get it under $30

[Gunga]

Let’s just get the headlamp going.

[X31 (-X3-)]

@Gunga

Let’s just get the headlamp going.

This, and an AA/14500 S2 !