I think it has been done and it led to instant death of the LED IIRC.
Maybe due to unregulated current ? A resistor before the negative lead could limit it…
I think a few people have done it with no problems. I have a build planned where I intend to do it. There are atleast 2 reports in the following thread a bit after the linked post (# 153). Of course, thermal path needs to be very good.
https://budgetlightforum.com/t/-/34614/153
Question for the More Informed
How feasible would it be to put a ‘rubber’ armed coating on a L6; are there materials that would stand the heat?
I would like to see the L6 made to handle 1 meter drops without effecting the protection of anodizing.
Plasti-Dip it.
The problem though with a coating is that it blankets the fins where heat is supposed to be dispersed to the air, so unless you mask off the thermal dissipation areas you’re going to create more problems than you solve. So what if it gets a dent from a drop? As long as it works afterwards no harm no foul.
To get what you want it would be far more cost effective to buy extra L6s and cells, and just leave the design alone. I was going to suggest a one off wrapping of carbon fiber with the required resin. You do NOT want to pay for the R&D to get that done. Better still (for heat) would be a housing made of carbon fiber and resin. Yes, it could be done, but it’s a whole new technology, and CF doesn’t conduct juice that I know of.
You could always sling it to prevent drops and that would be both easy and cost effective.
90% of screwups are easily and inexpensively addressed, the rest cost big bucks. I think you’re trying to enter into that latter 10% realm. Yes, it can probably be done, but do you want to spend the $? It would be cost ineffective at the present state of the technology.
I would agree about coating; it would only be exchanging one problem for another.
I was thinking about an ‘armored doughnut’ at the threaded lens piece meets the head. The L9 needs only limited protection at the head and tail.
+1
That is why I have two too. 
+10000000000000
I’d adore it too! Although it looks great as is now. I just really dig Zebralight’s tone and think it’d look absolutely cool on the L6.
Wondering what happens to a clear ano when baked? Hmmmm……
Armor… have you tried Sugru? It’s an uncured silicone that you can form to dang near any surface, it sticks very well and cures harder than you might expect. Available in colors and it’s even doable to mix colors to create your own. Might be worth a shot, you could come up with something that looks very nice and also works as you wish.
That’s one thing I like about the flipcap diffuser of my Thrunite Catapult. That plastic surrounding the bezel functions as protection as well (no protection on the tailcap side of course). I still would like to see a flipcap diffuser for the L6 for increased versatility…
Yep, it’s bound to happen if you use it, protect the reflector/LED with a UCLp lens and it’s pretty much bullet proof in a sense? But I’ll still through my body down diving for it or catch it with a foot before impact trying to save it! :person_facepalming:
I used one of those Thrunite Catapult Diffusers on my Nitecore TM11 four years ago; it was my first flashlight other than the Surefire’s I previously used. It worked very well on that TM11.
I received the Convoy L6 (5000k) yesterday and this torch is awesome.
I just have a few questions, the version I received from Gearbest has the Convoy logo on it, but in all of the photos there is no logo. Is this an update or a fake?
Also I found the battery fit slightly tight (diameter) near the threading for the Keeppower Cells I have. Has anyone else found the same?
Can replacement o-rings be purchased? I slightly damaged one when putting on the tactical ring, I decided I prefer it without the tactical ring and put the default ring back on.
It’s authentic. The “Convoy” branding just started rolling out.
I find the tactical ring to be quite useful when using the light on its highest current and heat producing setting. A hand grip near the tail keeps the heat at the head isolated, and the tactical ring makes the grip more secure in this position.
http://i.imgur.com/VDkxIQa.png
Unknown00101 did a runtime graph on the high setting with his 5000mah cells, and the results were pretty damn impressive! Figured I’d add it here so more people could see it. I take NO credit for this, other than the fact that I annoyed him and asked for runtime graph on high. You’re welcome there guys! lol
As Streamer said the logo is new to the latest run but definitely genuine Convoy. It will be on every L6 going forward.
I have never heard of a tight battery fit in the L6. I have the older version and newer version of the 5200mAh KP cells and they both drop right in with room to spare. The only difference I see is length. A width issue is odd.
Replacement o-rings can be purchased many places but if you send Simon a message through the Convoy store and tell him your situation I have no doubt he will send you a few replacements at no charge.