Here is the UI description for the new Biscotti firmware written for Convoy by ToyKeeper:
Note: You will see “tap” used in these instructions. Tap = a half press of the button. The switch does not “click” with a tap.
While off:
Fully click and release to turn the light on. It will go to the first mode or the last-used mode, depending on whether you enabled mode memory.
While on:
Short tap: Do a short (less than 0.5s) half-press to go forward to the next mode.
Long tap: Do a long (longer than 0.5s) half-press to reset to the first mode (if mode memory is turned off).
Fully click and release to turn the light off.
Short tap a bunch of times (10+ taps, or until the light stops turning on) to enter config mode.
Blinky modes:
Some mode groups have blinky modes. They are not hidden, but if you leave mode memory off you can skip them with a long press which returns you to the first setting in your selected mode group.
Tactical strobe (~10 Hz)
Biking flasher (2-level stutter beacon, 1 Hz)
Battery-check
Battery check works by a number of blinks to represent battery voltage.
Each blink represents approximately 25% battery charge ( 1 = low battery, 4 = full, 5 blinks = over-charged)
SOS
Configuration options:
In config mode you have 2 options. It will blink to show which option is active, then “flicker” for a few seconds. Tap the switch during the “flicker” that follows the desired number of blink to select that configuration option.
1 blink = Mode group selection.
2 blinks = Mode memory on/off
How to program your light while in config mode:
Option 1. Mode group selection: This is accessed in config mode after tapping during the “flicker” following 1 blink. The light will now come on in a special group-select mode. The light will start counting out sets of blinks from 1 to 12 blinks with a pause between each set of blinks, then pause and repeat or “loop”. Turn the light off after the number of blinks that represents the mode group you want to enable.
Example: To select group 5 , let it blink five times, then fully click the switch button during the pause after the fifth blink.
Caution: Do not leave the light in the mode group selection loop for long periods of time. Doing so can cause unnecessary wear on the driver’s memory and may lead to driver malfunction.
Option 2. Mode memory toggle: This is accessed in config mode after tapping during the “flicker” following 2 blinks. Mode memory is turned off by default. Tap during the “flicker” following 2 blinks to turn mode memory on or off.
0.1, 1, 10, 50, strobe, biking, battery-check, SOS
0.1, 1, 10, 50
50, 10, 1, 0.1
1, 10, 35, 100
100, 20, strobe
100% only
Edit:
Simon made a nice diagram for UI. :+1:
Edit 2016-09-10: The new firmware has been given the name “Biscotti”
Those who wish to flash this on their own drivers can find the firmware and source code here: Biscotti firmware
while I like the technical features I am a “black flashlight” guy
silver is just not my cup of tea for lights… but that does not mean it doesn’t look cool!
Damn, i have 2 convoy hosts that are on the way to me… and now this?! not to mention my old C8 with removable pill design … can i have one for free? lol
The color is very good. Mostly because it will not show scratches and dings at all. It will look brand new after 20 years of use. That is why i like gray metals.
The driver will evidently underdrive the led which is a pity. So my question is, will this driver be available with 4 more chips over the existing ones? Or at least will soldering 4-8 chips on top of the existing be a problem for this driver?
The drivers will indeed be available for sale but not for a little while yet. As you’ll note in one of the pics the new driver board is red. We did this so there would be no mistakes in whether you have the new version with the new firmware or the older driver. I really like the red color. I’ll announce it when it’s available as a separate item. It may be a month or so.