【convoy】Golden S3 available now

dmsoule · May 12, 2020, 1:25am

Nice job, Simon; look like a beautifully designed flashlight. I’ll be buying one for sure, but will probably swap in a xpl-hi for warmth and throw. Could this be the first 21700 zoomie?

Sirstinky · May 12, 2020, 1:37am

Nice! Can you make it with maybe a xhp35 hi with 21700? Put the L21 driver/led in it? You’d have the coolest and most unique zoomie ever! I’d buy one.

Simon_Mao · May 12, 2020, 3:31am

Aleksei Kot:

Good afternoon. I read a lot on this forum and watch a lot of videos about flashlights, I am subscribed to YouTube channel for many users. I really miss the many knowledge that you have, I have little. I had to read unpleasant moments here, and I will say a few words, I must.
I received the M26C SST40 from Mr. Simon, and it began to burn dimly the next day. I made 4 videos, in these videos I swapped the heads of the lights, and sorted it a bit, checked it. When Mr. Simon looked and realized the problem, he sent me the track number. Within a month I went to receive the package. Was there a driver in it? diode? driver and diode? No!
There was a lantern in the package … Mr. Simon wrote to me that he cares about his products and that I have no experience, and he solved this problem in his own way. Of course he watched the whole video, and he acted generously. I have heard of such examples; I am not the only one. Apparently there is a case with one in a hundred, when something refuses to work. I am grateful, and bought after that event a lot of Convoy. My favorite light and sst40 driver. I am waiting for a new driver and will order another Convoy M26C XHP70.2, Mr. Simon announced a month later.
zabacha, my father told me very, very long ago that a fool is a fool today, and tomorrow he will remain a fool, and a drunk man is a drunk today, and tomorrow he will be sober. I am very glad that you have the second option.
I hope they understand me correctly, I use a translator. Thank.

In my memory, I have not watched this kind of video, because the M26C SST40 I sell in ALIEXPRESS is very few. Please provide your order number. I will check it. In addition, I guess it is possible that you provided the video to the ALIEXPRESS official. In this case, I cannot see it.

Simon_Mao · May 12, 2020, 3:33am

Use white it will produce halo

iamlucky13 · May 12, 2020, 3:33am

FYI, here, and a couple of the later posts are some of the previous discussion about this:

Simon_Mao · May 12, 2020, 3:46am

thank you for understanding. It’s just that different consumers have different ideas. Even the words of consumers are unpleasant, at least let me know what consumers are thinking.
I recently planned to make a 3 * 21700 3 * SST40 flashlight based on 4X18A. The driver is already in production. It is a linear constant current instead of FET.
In addition, crescendo-copy mode will be applied to M21D XHP70.2 (M21C side button version)

Simon_Mao · May 12, 2020, 3:49am

i got reply from manufacturer.
There is no problem to produce AA/14500/1634 driver with biscotti clone, The code is written separately.
The bad news is that there are many other orders I put in, so this driver can only be put into production after 1-3 months.

Simon_Mao · May 12, 2020, 3:50am

Yes, it is the 21700 version, there is no problem to replace other LEDs, only need to make small changes.

Simon_Mao · May 12, 2020, 3:51am

There should be no problem, the driver diameter used by L21A and the driver of this zoomable flashlight are all 22mm

Sirstinky · May 12, 2020, 4:03am

Simon Mao:

oweban:

Here I was thinking I’d have to report posts.

Simon doesn’t have to explain anything to anyone. If he wants to make a product that throttles early to operate at 80% so it’ll go easy on the circuity, then that’s his choice. Go and look at most any car manufacturer; car engines are detuned to increase reliability and longevity.

Don’t like it, don’t buy it, or make your own.

Back on topic - Simon, do you have a model number in mind for the new light?

thank you for understanding. It’s just that different consumers have different ideas. Even the words of consumers are unpleasant, at least let me know what consumers are thinking.
I recently planned to make a 3 * 21700 3 * SST40 flashlight based on 4X18A. The driver is already in production. It is a linear constant current instead of FET.
In addition, crescendo-copy mode will be applied to M21D XHP70.2 (M21C side button version)

I love the Crescendo ui. I have it on a clicky light and it’s amazing. Can you make it available on you other drivers?

id30209 · May 12, 2020, 4:50am

3x21700 (4x18) with that linear driver would be the best option for SBT90.2. Just retain 4x18 head and reflector.

Simon_Mao · May 12, 2020, 5:15am

Sirstinky:

Simon Mao:

oweban:

Here I was thinking I’d have to report posts.

Simon doesn’t have to explain anything to anyone. If he wants to make a product that throttles early to operate at 80% so it’ll go easy on the circuity, then that’s his choice. Go and look at most any car manufacturer; car engines are detuned to increase reliability and longevity.

Don’t like it, don’t buy it, or make your own.

Back on topic - Simon, do you have a model number in mind for the new light?

thank you for understanding. It’s just that different consumers have different ideas. Even the words of consumers are unpleasant, at least let me know what consumers are thinking.
I recently planned to make a 3 * 21700 3 * SST40 flashlight based on 4X18A. The driver is already in production. It is a linear constant current instead of FET.
In addition, crescendo-copy mode will be applied to M21D XHP70.2 (M21C side button version)

I love the Crescendo ui. I have it on a clicky light and it’s amazing. Can you make it available on you other drivers?

Yes, no problem, I can gradually apply it to other flashlights with side button

Simon_Mao · May 12, 2020, 5:16am

But currently only 18A current,
If you want to achieve 25A, I think FET is more suitable.

Yokiamy · May 12, 2020, 6:17am

Yes, that driver will be perfect for the SBT90

Simon

I am really looking forward to the 4x18A with SBT90

The 4x18A looks to be a good candidate for the SBT90 LED since it is well built, has good thermal mass and looks good with the SMO SS bezel
Also it will provide a good runtime since it uses 4 18650 cells.

Hanks K1 is tempting but only 1 21700 cell for a high current consuming SBT90 will drain very fast

Aleksei_Kot · May 12, 2020, 6:36am

Simon Mao:

Aleksei Kot:

Good afternoon. I read a lot on this forum and watch a lot of videos about flashlights, I am subscribed to YouTube channel for many users. I really miss the many knowledge that you have, I have little. I had to read unpleasant moments here, and I will say a few words, I must.
I received the M26C SST40 from Mr. Simon, and it began to burn dimly the next day. I made 4 videos, in these videos I swapped the heads of the lights, and sorted it a bit, checked it. When Mr. Simon looked and realized the problem, he sent me the track number. Within a month I went to receive the package. Was there a driver in it? diode? driver and diode? No!
There was a lantern in the package ... Mr. Simon wrote to me that he cares about his products and that I have no experience, and he solved this problem in his own way. Of course he watched the whole video, and he acted generously. I have heard of such examples; I am not the only one. Apparently there is a case with one in a hundred, when something refuses to work. I am grateful, and bought after that event a lot of Convoy. My favorite light and sst40 driver. I am waiting for a new driver and will order another Convoy M26C XHP70.2, Mr. Simon announced a month later.
zabacha, my father told me very, very long ago that a fool is a fool today, and tomorrow he will remain a fool, and a drunk man is a drunk today, and tomorrow he will be sober. I am very glad that you have the second option.
I hope they understand me correctly, I use a translator. Thank.

In my memory, I have not watched this kind of video, because the M26C SST40 I sell in ALIEXPRESS is very few. Please provide your order number. I will check it. In addition, I guess it is possible that you provided the video to the ALIEXPRESS official. In this case, I cannot see it.

Mr. Simon, you probably don’t remember. There was no ALIEXPRESS official because the dispute was not open. It was all in correspondence when I ordered and received 2 pieces of the M26C SST40. The order number was: 3003176250420695. One of them ceased to light the next day, and I shot a video, you wrote me the track number LO938857631CN.

http://i.piccy.info/i9/f26022b80387a40920988c5ced9c40a9/1589264079/39680/1377794/Snymok0.jpg

my videos, where you can see that one lamp shines very dimly in all modes:

http://i.piccy.info/i9/f57cc4ef4f1a81e3a1dc1a59c7cf86bf/1589264107/34014/1377794/Snymok1.jpg

Your decision:

http://piccy.info/view3/13801022/9105aaea30bcaac9a1a6724f21bd91ab/

http://piccy.info/view3/13801005/e62881f53a4d67b921691d502d6622ae/

and soon I got a new M26C )

Agro · May 12, 2020, 6:50am

No, unless you mean “the first from Convoy”. There are at least Lumintop Zoom1, Brinyte T28, Countryman B1 out there. That Countryman is actually quite similar to the Convoy.

JaredM · May 12, 2020, 7:18am

I agree with this 100% :+1: :+1:

Simon, please PLEASE make a 90.2 version with the single large reflector.
(4x18650 or 3x21700 doesn’t matter to me as they generally are very similar in size and power/capacity)

EDIT:

So really all that’s needed to satisfy this is to have the new driver to be able to fit in the 4x18 as is, or a slight PCB revision to make it work. This could be offered as a separate product for those that want to mod one from an XHP70.

The 4x18a really is about the perfect form factor for the 90.2. If there were a driver option that retained integrated USB-c charging I’d have one already.

Yokiamy · May 12, 2020, 7:39am

JaredM:

id30209:

Simon Mao:

thank you for understanding. It’s just that different consumers have different ideas. Even the words of consumers are unpleasant, at least let me know what consumers are thinking. I recently planned to make a 3 * 21700 3 * SST40 flashlight based on 4X18A. The driver is already in production. It is a linear constant current instead of FET. In addition, crescendo-copy mode will be applied to M21D XHP70.2 (M21C side button version)

3x21700 (4x18) with that linear driver would be the best option for SBT90.2. Just retain 4x18 head and reflector.

I agree with this 100% :+1: :+1:

Simon, please PLEASE make a 90.2 version with the single large reflector.
(4x18650 or 3x21700 doesn’t matter to me as they generally are very similar in size and power/capacity)

EDIT:

So really all that’s needed to satisfy this is to have the new driver to be able to fit in the 4x18 as is, or a slight PCB revision to make it work. This could be offered as a separate product for those that want to mod one from an XHP70.

The 4x18a really is about the perfect form factor for the 90.2. If there were a driver option that retained integrated USB-c charging I’d have one already.

I couldn’t agree more Jared !

JaredM · May 12, 2020, 7:45am

Generally, I’m very excited for this! A Convoy quality and value aspheric zoomie

A few questions…

Does it use a screw in pill or integrated shelf? >> If it’s a pill, what material (Brass or Aluminum)? How is the driver retained (threaded ring/press fit/soldered)?
>> If it’s a shelf, how to access driver?

Is the lens glass or plastic (acrylic/pmma)? Any AR coatings?

And what are the diameters (Lens/bezel/body)?

id30209 · May 12, 2020, 7:46am

Amen ^^^^