Well, I have not reviewed the ratings of the Sofirn Q8, but I can attest that it can operate through a drop from the top of a door to the floor. Don’t ask . . .
One tough light!
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PocketSammich wrote: I don’t need this, but I want it. Please sign me up.
I have a few proving grounds around the state and finally took both my Sofirn Q8 and D4 w/XPl hi to the hills and valleys with big oaks. In stock form, the Q8 is amazing at output and throw! I can't imagine what Dale's upgrades would do to it! I know many have already experienced this. I'm now just about at the 'giggle' reaction output level!
The deal on the Sofirn Q8 supposed to kick in at 13:45 PST, assume that's 4:45 PM EST. I got the email from Amazon on this. I dunno if this notification link will work for anyone else but here it is:
Donno if this is appropriate here, but having recently acquired a Q8, I believe
Sofirn and BLF should consider having a re-charging plug onboard the Q8.
Eliminating disassembly to charge the batteries would be a great plus, with
Less wear and tear to boot.
A quick and dirty convenience, with a stellar light.
Donno if this is appropriate here, but having recently acquired a Q8, I believe
Sofirn and BLF should consider having a re-charging plug onboard the Q8.
Eliminating disassembly to charge the batteries would be a great plus, with
Less wear and tear to boot.
A quick and dirty convenience, with a stellar light.
Good news Barry. I myself have become a Anduril fan and have been tweaking it and loading it on Q8's. I've made some tweaks, like adding voltage calibration. It calibrates the same way as temperature calibration works. We have found variations of voltage readings from unit to unit.
Can you tell me if the driver is still the same? Is it a new design, using the Atmel 1634?
The statement: Integrated power indicator in side switch indicates remaining battery power
Indicates something changed, perhaps? How does that work, exactly?
If the driver was redesigned to using the 1634 MCU, then using an external voltage divider circuit would work much better -- it's more accurate unit to unit.
Good news Barry. I myself have become a Anduril fan and have been tweaking it and loading it on Q8’s. I’ve made some tweaks, like adding voltage calibration. It calibrates the same way as temperature calibration works. We have found variations of voltage readings from unit to unit.
Can you tell me if the driver is still the same? Is it a new design, using the Atmel 1634?
The statement: Integrated power indicator in side switch indicates remaining battery power
Indicates something changed, perhaps? How does that work, exactly?
If the driver was redesigned to using the 1634 MCU, then using an external voltage divider circuit would work much better — it’s more accurate unit to unit.
Well, I have not reviewed the ratings of the Sofirn Q8, but I can attest that it can operate through a drop from the top of a door to the floor. Don’t ask . . .
One tough light!
PocketSammich wrote: I don’t need this, but I want it. Please sign me up.
Well that’s good to know. Thanks
I noticed my brand new floor did not fare nearly as well.
Hopefully I can repair it before the missus notices.
PocketSammich wrote: I don’t need this, but I want it. Please sign me up.
Yep been there done that, just not with my Q8 yet.
That probably won’t fly of course….. but maybe the genius of the story will take the edge off her dismay.
You never know how a horse will pull until you hook him up to a heavy load./"Bear" Bryant
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she’s gone for the weekend, so hopefully I won’t have to tell her anything.
PocketSammich wrote: I don’t need this, but I want it. Please sign me up.
Even better…..
You never know how a horse will pull until you hook him up to a heavy load./"Bear" Bryant
.................................. "Slow is Smooth, Smooth is Fast" ...................................
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yep +1.
I have a few proving grounds around the state and finally took both my Sofirn Q8 and D4 w/XPl hi to the hills and valleys with big oaks. In stock form, the Q8 is amazing at output and throw! I can't imagine what Dale's upgrades would do to it! I know many have already experienced this. I'm now just about at the 'giggle' reaction output level!
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I thought I would post this here as a few folks mentioned wanting to wait for a deal on the Q8.
Link to amazon lightning sale on Q8, get it while the getting is good!
PocketSammich wrote: I don’t need this, but I want it. Please sign me up.
The deal on the Sofirn Q8 supposed to kick in at 13:45 PST, assume that's 4:45 PM EST. I got the email from Amazon on this. I dunno if this notification link will work for anyone else but here it is:
https://smile.amazon.com/preferences/push/how-to-get-notified?entityType=DEAL_ID&topic=NMWA&channels=EMAIL,PUSH&entityID=d78c1871&validTill=2019-02-12T21:45:30&language=en_US&ref_=pe_6926380_394650450_notifyme-deal-email
Oops, mine is on smile as well... I use smile for donations directed to our church.
Expected/guessing on price will be in the low $40's.
I think someone said last time it went on a similar deal it was $42.44. By the time folks read this it the deal should have started.
PocketSammich wrote: I don’t need this, but I want it. Please sign me up.
Yep, there it is at $42.44 -- hhmmm, really think'n bout it. Now for Prime members, in 27 mins for non-primers.
Update at 7:21 PM EST: Q8's at the deal price are 45% gone now.
Donno if this is appropriate here, but having recently acquired a Q8, I believe
Sofirn and BLF should consider having a re-charging plug onboard the Q8.
Eliminating disassembly to charge the batteries would be a great plus, with
Less wear and tear to boot.
A quick and dirty convenience,
with a stellar light. 
You can have that with the SP36
WTB: Jetbeam TCR-1 or Sunwayman V10R Ti
OK. So, where’s that rabbit hole!
Just a quick note. Nkresho put some xhp50.2 in his Q8 and got about 16k lumen. Crazy.
http://budgetlightforum.com/comment/1474236#comment-1474236
The new 3v version 50.2 seems to work well in the Q8.
Texas Ace Lumen Tube and JoshK Sphere calibrated with Maukka lights
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Wrong post, and wrong forum sorry.
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Ordered, thanx Barry!
sofirn official website is selling BLF Q8 Anduril version now! Buy together with the diffuser, you can enjoy the Candle Mode!
Thanks ToyKeeper!
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A nice update for the Q8, still a solid real life performer among the now common lumen monsters.
Good to see you back after CNY Barry, I hope that the virus will have limited effect on you and the others at Sofirn!
link to djozz tests
Good news Barry. I myself have become a Anduril fan and have been tweaking it and loading it on Q8's. I've made some tweaks, like adding voltage calibration. It calibrates the same way as temperature calibration works. We have found variations of voltage readings from unit to unit.
Can you tell me if the driver is still the same? Is it a new design, using the Atmel 1634?
The statement: Integrated power indicator in side switch indicates remaining battery power
Indicates something changed, perhaps? How does that work, exactly?
If the driver was redesigned to using the 1634 MCU, then using an external voltage divider circuit would work much better -- it's more accurate unit to unit.
Add charging too.
It is not redesign. But only change firmware.
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So is there any discount coupons floating around for BLF Q8 Anduril version together with the diffuser and the holster combo?
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I was just gonna suggest that, maybe in a v2.
‘351s, anduril, etc., all nice, but I’ll still hang onto my originals until charging is added.
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For BLF Q8 Anduril flashlight alone and kit, use discount code to save US$10: Q6ZKP6TWNPCF
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I could be tempted by this. BLF SP36 satisfies my big (ish) soda can style needs for now.
Yeah, I already got a coupla ‘36es, so unless a new Q8 is a real game-changer, I don’t really “need” another one.
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