【convoy】H4 and B35AM options are updated

[Lux-Perpetua]

Hi Simon, do you plan to update Convoy M1 and M2 for 21700 size, too?

[Convoylover]

@everydaysurvivalgear

@Convoylover

@Simon Mao

@Convoylover

@Simon Mao

@Convoylover

@zeremefico

Which driver will be used in S21A?

Probably any 17mm driver that also fits in the S2 (Simon mentioned that already). My preference still is Biscotti or plain single mode. You can buy a host, driver and LED and assemble it yourself - quite easily.

20mm driver for S21A

Oww, I thought you mentioned that reflector and pill were the same as the S2, so a lot could be interchanged.
Are you planning to produce 20mm drivers with 7135*x single/5mode and Biscotti?

i can produce some 20mm drivers or 20mm to 17mm adapter ring.

Yes please. If you could produce some 20 mm 7135x3 (or more) single mode drivers - that would be great!

I think you can short one of the pins on the MCU and make it single mode with the 7135s drivers?

Nah… I Think Simon is busy with a new driver with MCU.
Apart from this I’d like to have a simple option as well. MCUs and firmware are sometimes troublesome…

[KevinZA1988]

@Simon Mao

@KevinZA1988

Hi Simon, how about a 21700 S3?? Something with an integrated shelf.

21700 s3 ,integrated head,
add charging port,
what about this ?

I guess it would be great. Will it be possible to change/mod drivers for those whos wishes to do so and still keep the USB charging? Otherwise incorporate it into the battery tube like the Heikelite SC01. That way drivers can be swapped out and USB recharging will be there for those who want to use it??

[Di_Joker]

@Simon Mao

21700 s3 ,integrated head,
add charging port,
what about this ?

It is interesting to see versions on LH351D 4000K 90CRI and 3v XHP50.2 emitters.
And if possible, increase the thickness of the shelf.

[Agro]

@Lightbringer

I’m guessing it’s people who have phones experience with usb-c, who are pushing usb-c, no?

Fixed that for you. :innocent:

On another topic, Simon, could you please add some tag like [Convoy] at the beginning of the thread title? The title changes make it hard to follow; seeing just a news heading I have troubles to figure out it’s the official Convoy thread rather than just some news.

[KevinZA1988]

I am totally with USB-C. I have lots of experience with both types of USB ports and durability is key here. I have had many micro-USB devices (lights, phones, routers, battery banks, chargers etc.) that failed. I am tired of placing the device at some weird angle just to make proper contact to get it charged. Just one accidental snag can ruin a micro-USB port. And having a flashlight that is USB rechargeable means that you might not always find yourself near a flat desk, away from things that might snag it or whatever. I have to treat my Acebeam L16 like a baby everytime I charge it. And if you can afford flashlights you can also afford some of those charging cables that have a split at the end with micro-USB and USB-C connectors. Then you can keep your micro-USB ported phone. Just my opinion.

[Convoylover]

@KevinZA1988

I am totally with USB-C. I have lots of experience with both types of USB ports and durability is key here. I have had many micro-USB devices (lights, phones, routers, battery banks, chargers etc.) that failed. I am tired of placing the device at some weird angle just to make proper contact to get it charged. Just one accidental snag can ruin a micro-USB port. And having a flashlight that is USB rechargeable means that you might not always find yourself near a flat desk, away from things that might snag it or whatever. I have to treat my Acebeam L16 like a baby everytime I charge it. And if you can afford flashlights you can also afford some of those charging cables that have a split at the end with micro-USB and USB-C connectors. Then you can keep your micro-USB ported phone. Just my opinion.

I totally don’t care about usb charge ports on a flashlight. It is vulnerable and makes a light bigger. It may be nice for an allround light to give as a present, but not for a flashaholic

[Plotthound]

@Simon Mao

update
2019/3/16
unfortunately,i didnt get SST40 5000K
ramping driver is ready
here is the link of flashlight
black C8+ with SST40

non-flickering

modes

Am I the only one that doesn’t understand this new UI chart? Can somebody help an old hillbilly out? I only need to know how the left side of the chart works. (first mode, 2nd mode, ramping setting) Thanks

[NWoodsman]

@Plotthound

@Simon Mao

update
2019/3/16
unfortunately,i didnt get SST40 5000K
ramping driver is ready
here is the link of flashlight
black C8+ with SST40

non-flickering

modes

Am I the only one that doesn’t understand this new UI chart? Can somebody help an old hillbilly out? I only need to know how the left side of the chart works. (first mode, 2nd mode, ramping setting) Thanks

Thats not a UI, that’s a smartphone camera UI taking a photo of the front of a light demonstrating no PWM strobe effect.

Simon, I will take S3 21700 with charging port.

[KevinZA1988]

@NWoodsman

@Plotthound

@Simon Mao

update
2019/3/16
unfortunately,i didnt get SST40 5000K
ramping driver is ready
here is the link of flashlight
black C8+ with SST40

non-flickering

modes

Am I the only one that doesn’t understand this new UI chart? Can somebody help an old hillbilly out? I only need to know how the left side of the chart works. (first mode, 2nd mode, ramping setting) Thanks

Thats not a UI, that’s a smartphone camera UI taking a photo of the front of a light demonstrating no PWM strobe effect.

I think he meant the UI in the link below the picture. Lol

[Plotthound]

Yes, I meant the UI in the link. I thought the chart would have shown up.

http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4912/47393065421_7b2610174d_b.jpg

[Convoylover]

@Plotthound

Yes, I meant the UI in the link.

http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4912/47393065421_7b2610174d_b.jpg

I don’t get that one either. Some explanation is helpful.

[sochi111]

@Convoylover

@Plotthound

Yes, I meant the UI in the link.

http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4912/47393065421_7b2610174d_b.jpg

I don’t get that one either. Some explanation is helpful.

Let’s see: full press is when the switch clicks and half press is just light tap. You have 3 modes.

Mode 1-Switch on the light with a full press-Turbo
Mode 2-half press twice
Ramping- half press 5 times
Mode 3-half press 3 times-starts flickering - Strobe, after that half press 5 times and it will give you another 6 modes-it will show you the selection and you can stop oon whichever you like by a single half press, or just let it go to SOS.

Not sure if it has mode memory but I would assume so

[Convoylover]

@sochi111

@Convoylover

@Plotthound

Yes, I meant the UI in the link.

http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4912/47393065421_7b2610174d_b.jpg

I don’t get that one either. Some explanation is helpful.

Let’s see: full press is when the switch clicks and half press is just light tap. You have 3 modes.

Mode 1-Switch on the light with a full press-Turbo
Mode 2-half press twice
Ramping- half press 5 times
Mode 3-half press 3 times-starts flickering - Strobe, after that half press 5 times and it will give you another 6 modes-it will show you the selection and you can stop oon whichever you like by a single half press, or just let it go to SOS.

Not sure if it has mode memory but I would assume so

And after setting the ramping level, how do you retrieve that the next time? I only see a turbo and a 1.5A mode, but how do I retrieve my own preset that I configured with the ramping mode?

[Plotthound]

I love my Convoy’s, and love me some ramping but that’s kind of complicated , at least not intuitive , for me. I can’t remember what I had for breakfast.

[Serlite]

@Plotthound

I love my Convoy’s, and love me some ramping but that’s kind of complicated , at least not intuitive , for me. I can’t remember what I had for breakfast.

It is a creative way emulate the functionality of an e-switch with a mechanical switch, but counting blinks for mode selection is a bit demanding.
There’s only so much mental load I want to devote to operating a flashlight…

[Convoylover]

@Serlite

@Plotthound

I love my Convoy’s, and love me some ramping but that’s kind of complicated , at least not intuitive , for me. I can’t remember what I had for breakfast.

It is a creative way emulate the functionality of an e-switch with a mechanical switch, but counting blinks for mode selection is a bit demanding.
There’s only so much mental load I want to devote to operating a flashlight…

One shouldn’t go mental over non-intuitive interfaces, just avoid them. I prefer simplicity: single or three modes e.g. 20-50-100% at most: a KISS driver “Keep It Simple Simon” where simon is not Stupid of course!

[Simon_Mao]

@Lux-Perpetua

Hi Simon, do you plan to update Convoy M1 and M2 for 21700 size, too?

I am currently producing S2+ 21700 ，C8+ 21700 and L2 21700
Because these three are very popular.
As for M1 and M2, I need to observe the degree of demand in the market.

[Simon_Mao]

@KevinZA1988

@Simon Mao

@KevinZA1988

Hi Simon, how about a 21700 S3?? Something with an integrated shelf.

21700 s3 ,integrated head,
add charging port,
what about this ?

I guess it would be great. Will it be possible to change/mod drivers for those whos wishes to do so and still keep the USB charging? Otherwise incorporate it into the battery tube like the Heikelite SC01. That way drivers can be swapped out and USB recharging will be there for those who want to use it??

sorry,I don’t like to hide the charging port in the thread, which is very inconvenient in actual use.

[Simon_Mao]

@Agro

@Lightbringer

I’m guessing it’s people who have phones experience with usb-c, who are pushing usb-c, no?

Fixed that for you. :innocent:

On another topic, Simon, could you please add some tag like [Convoy] at the beginning of the thread title? The title changes make it hard to follow; seeing just a news heading I have troubles to figure out it’s the official Convoy thread rather than just some news.

thanks for your reminding