Mine doesn’t have the upgraded driver, yet. I won the C8 through the OL auction that JDub arranged and Simon donated. Much to my surprise, here’s C8 clear ano #1.
You got that right buddy!
TK rocks! 
Amazing work!
Are there other differences in the driver, besides new firmware?
Excellent!!
I was happy I could work that out for you buddy. You were quite generous in your bidding to help Old Lumens. Simon was happy to help and was happy to use the new clear anodized C8 host to build your auction winning light. Thank you for keeping it quiet until I made the official post for the clear C8.
You know how crazy these BLF types can get when they see something new. 
Yes pleeeease!
I’ll buy them all, including the green one. And the clear one too, which really looks beautiful.
It’s not only that I like colors, it’s also much easier to grab the right light when using the same host type for builds with different characteristics.
I’m not fond of black lights, so this one is on my list :+1: Great job!
For some reason i Really want a White C8 after looking at this . Cant explain why just do .
Great news!
The new driver sounds nice… However i’m concerned about PWM especially in moon mode?
Regarding drive current, would Simon consider having a 10xAMC7135 option too? - and maybe drop one of the lower current one from the lineup.
Very nice job on this one, I will certainly buy one. Only drawback: I know that it probably is what makes a C8 a C8, but I always found the design ugly, hoped that that aspect would have had a makeover.
I’m even more excited about the (separate) driver, looking forward to the specs! 
Lovin the new color. Upgraded driver now is nice also. I hope theirs an option to buy with 8-10x 7135.
One thing I wish they changed was the tail cap. It should have cut out slits on them like the thorfire c8s. It makes turning on/off light much easier, and is still able to tail stand.
The way it is now, it’s too recessed.
Soldering extra chips on this driver does not create any problems. Just ask my good friend and unofficially official tester…Dale. 
It may mess with the calibration for battery check but that’s about it.
Edit: Also, moonlight mode will get brighter right along with all the other modes.
Yeah. It’s red! :+1:
I thought about asking Simon to add the recessed thumb groove but then I played with a few of my C8s and thought really I don’t care as I’ve never personally had a problem using the C8 switch even with gloves on. So, in my opinion it’s not too recessed but if the majority disagrees and wants the thumb grooved tail that can easily be added.
I hear you djozz. Not everyone agrees though as the C8 is still a big seller and like you said, if we change the design too much then it’s not a C8.
More designs will come my friend. Convoy has a pretty solid track record when it comes to patience being rewarded particularly where the desires of BLF are concerned.
The Thorfire tailcap is much better. Since the Thorfire tube legoes with the Convoy head I am using one with one of my Convoys. The tailcaps alone don’t lego though. Edit: Aktually they seem to lego, I remembered wrong.
Btw., the C8 enlarged for 26650 would be a nice light for a lot of mods (e. g. with two 26350). Will the L1 take 26650?
I added the Thorfire tail cap to one of Richard’s dedomed C8s, and have to admit it’s very comfortable
Time to purchase another Convoy C8, keep’em coming
Can you please post description of the new UI?
How do you switch between mode groups?
I trust there will be no blinking in low mode