【convoy】

dthrckt · 2021-09-02T12:14:04.000Z

I would buy that (but not in silver).

everydaysurvivalgear · 2021-09-02T12:23:49.000Z

dthrckt:

I would buy that (but not in silver).

But but but so shiny.

dthrckt · 2021-09-02T12:46:01.000Z

Can’t wait for the first 2x26800 - this seems like a good candidate.

Simon_Mao · 2021-09-02T15:23:07.000Z

Pilotboy:

Found on r/flashlights, credit: u/N0b0dyfromsomewhere. He says “A new SBT90.2 flashlight model, 81mm head, using 26800 battery
from Simon’s FB profile”

Can Simon please confirm?

Yes, it’s a sample ,but the driver is not good ,
it’s a FET driver, The manufacturer claims that the maximum output can reach 25A, but when I measured it was only 19.2A

Simon_Mao · 2021-09-02T15:25:58.000Z

Di_Joker:

Simon Mao:

texas shooter:

Simon, I received your new M3C today the one without a head spring. Spring tension on the 26800 with extension and the 26650 with the body tube only is mild to weak. On moon mode a mild tap will turn it off. Other modes it flickers. My quick fix so far is to remove the retaining ring. Press a P60 outer dropin spring into the hole along with the supplied tail spring. It fits very snug but a longer stronger tail spring is needed.

Di_Joker:

Yes, there is a similar problem with the S11 spring. I put a vertically switched flashlight on the table and it switches the mode. :person_facepalming:

i can send the 26mm plates if you need it

There is a possibility that this is a temporary solution to the problem. The spring will squeeze again over time and everything will repeat itself. I think need a more powerful spring or a double spring for flashlights with heavy 26650 batteries.

spring can soldered on the the 26mm plate, The area used for welding the spring on the driver is too small, and I cannot find a suitable spring that can withstand large currents.

PiercingTheDarkness · 2021-09-02T15:34:43.000Z

Maybe talk to BlueSwordM about his high current springs, together they can handle 21A. Maybe they will fit

texas_shooter · 2021-09-03T00:42:15.000Z

Simon Mao:

Di_Joker:

Simon Mao:

texas shooter:

Simon, I received your new M3C today the one without a head spring. Spring tension on the 26800 with extension and the 26650 with the body tube only is mild to weak. On moon mode a mild tap will turn it off. Other modes it flickers. My quick fix so far is to remove the retaining ring. Press a P60 outer dropin spring into the hole along with the supplied tail spring. It fits very snug but a longer stronger tail spring is needed.

Di_Joker:

Yes, there is a similar problem with the S11 spring. I put a vertically switched flashlight on the table and it switches the mode. :person_facepalming:

i can send the 26mm plates if you need it

There is a possibility that this is a temporary solution to the problem. The spring will squeeze again over time and everything will repeat itself. I think need a more powerful spring or a double spring for flashlights with heavy 26650 batteries.

spring can soldered on the the 26mm plate, The area used for welding the spring on the driver is too small, and I cannot find a suitable spring that can withstand large currents.

My solution with the P60 outer dropin spring

texas_shooter · 2021-09-03T00:56:10.000Z

Simon Mao:

Pilotboy:

Found on r/flashlights, credit: u/N0b0dyfromsomewhere. He says “A new SBT90.2 flashlight model, 81mm head, using 26800 battery
from Simon’s FB profile”

Can Simon please confirm?

Yes, it’s a sample ,but the driver is not good ,
it’s a FET driver, The manufacturer claims that the maximum output can reach 25A, but when I measured it was only 19.2A

Looks good, that’s your biggest reflector yet. Any chance of a M3 or L2 size head for us pocket rocket people?

JaredM · 2021-09-03T00:57:37.000Z

L2 pocket rocket? Haha

Those are some extra Texan pockets

Souldrop · 2021-09-03T04:54:22.000Z

Any ETA on the IR lights? Thanks!

will34 · 2021-09-03T06:08:14.000Z

Love the design on the new 26800 light! Finally a proper SBT90.2 mid size thrower with adequate cooling. I’ll sure order one when the driver and spring issue gets sorted out. Just squeeze in a bigger FET and worst case scenario use solid brass +ive contact and 18awg bypassed rear spring.

Will it be called the L5?

Di_Joker · 2021-09-03T06:15:50.000Z

texas shooter:

My solution with the P60 outer dropin spring

Are these parts on aliexpress?

texas_shooter · 2021-09-03T13:59:51.000Z

Di_Joker:

texas shooter:

My solution with the P60 outer dropin spring

Are these parts on aliexpress?

It’s these, the large spring only. 5.82€ 5% OFF|DIY Batterie/Fahrer Kontaktieren Unterstützung Quellen für P60 (26,5mm) Drop in 10 sets|battery contact spring|contact battery springcontact spring - AliExpress

Simon_Mao · 2021-09-03T14:43:57.000Z

Funtastic:

Maybe talk to BlueSwordM about his high current springs, together they can handle 21A. Maybe they will fit

base diameter should be less than 5mm

Simon_Mao · 2021-09-03T14:46:27.000Z

texas shooter:

Simon Mao:

Di_Joker:

Simon Mao:

texas shooter:

Simon, I received your new M3C today the one without a head spring. Spring tension on the 26800 with extension and the 26650 with the body tube only is mild to weak. On moon mode a mild tap will turn it off. Other modes it flickers. My quick fix so far is to remove the retaining ring. Press a P60 outer dropin spring into the hole along with the supplied tail spring. It fits very snug but a longer stronger tail spring is needed.

Di_Joker:

Yes, there is a similar problem with the S11 spring. I put a vertically switched flashlight on the table and it switches the mode. :person_facepalming:

i can send the 26mm plates if you need it

There is a possibility that this is a temporary solution to the problem. The spring will squeeze again over time and everything will repeat itself. I think need a more powerful spring or a double spring for flashlights with heavy 26650 batteries.

spring can soldered on the the 26mm plate, The area used for welding the spring on the driver is too small, and I cannot find a suitable spring that can withstand large currents.

My solution with the P60 outer dropin spring

Uh, what I mean is that the positive electrode of the battery and the driver are not in contact with the spring

Superstocker · 2021-09-03T15:34:18.000Z

Simon Mao:

Pilotboy:

Found on r/flashlights, credit: u/N0b0dyfromsomewhere. He says “A new SBT90.2 flashlight model, 81mm head, using 26800 battery
from Simon’s FB profile”

Can Simon please confirm?

Yes, it’s a sample ,but the driver is not good ,
it’s a FET driver, The manufacturer claims that the maximum output can reach 25A, but when I measured it was only 19.2A

This is exciting! Will a host version be available?

texas_shooter · 2021-09-03T17:12:43.000Z

Simon Mao:

texas shooter:

Simon Mao:

Di_Joker:

Simon Mao:

texas shooter:

Simon, I received your new M3C today the one without a head spring. Spring tension on the 26800 with extension and the 26650 with the body tube only is mild to weak. On moon mode a mild tap will turn it off. Other modes it flickers. My quick fix so far is to remove the retaining ring. Press a P60 outer dropin spring into the hole along with the supplied tail spring. It fits very snug but a longer stronger tail spring is needed.

Di_Joker:

Yes, there is a similar problem with the S11 spring. I put a vertically switched flashlight on the table and it switches the mode. :person_facepalming:

i can send the 26mm plates if you need it

There is a possibility that this is a temporary solution to the problem. The spring will squeeze again over time and everything will repeat itself. I think need a more powerful spring or a double spring for flashlights with heavy 26650 batteries.

spring can soldered on the the 26mm plate, The area used for welding the spring on the driver is too small, and I cannot find a suitable spring that can withstand large currents.

My solution with the P60 outer dropin spring

Uh, what I mean is that the positive electrode of the battery and the driver are not in contact with the spring

The driver now only has a stud. Prefer springs on both ends to allow travel under shock without loss of contact.

Di_Joker · 2021-09-03T18:31:01.000Z

texas shooter:

It’s these, the large spring only. 5.82€ 5% OFF|DIY Batterie/Fahrer Kontaktieren Unterstützung Quellen für P60 (26,5mm) Drop in 10 sets|battery contact spring|contact battery springcontact spring - AliExpress

Thank you very much

JaredM · 2021-09-03T19:31:10.000Z

Simon. Please consider making some sort of shock dampener for the positive contact on drivers using the brass stud. This would ideally be a low durometer rubber or high density foam that prevents the positive end of the cell from being dented from impact. A plastic ‘cap’ that surrounds the stud and only let’s it protrude a mm or less would work too

Lightbringer · 2021-09-03T22:07:03.000Z

texas shooter:

Simon Mao:

texas shooter:

Simon Mao:

Di_Joker:

Simon Mao:

texas shooter:

Simon, I received your new M3C today the one without a head spring. Spring tension on the 26800 with extension and the 26650 with the body tube only is mild to weak. On moon mode a mild tap will turn it off. Other modes it flickers. My quick fix so far is to remove the retaining ring. Press a P60 outer dropin spring into the hole along with the supplied tail spring. It fits very snug but a longer stronger tail spring is needed.

Di_Joker:

Yes, there is a similar problem with the S11 spring. I put a vertically switched flashlight on the table and it switches the mode. :person_facepalming:

i can send the 26mm plates if you need it

There is a possibility that this is a temporary solution to the problem. The spring will squeeze again over time and everything will repeat itself. I think need a more powerful spring or a double spring for flashlights with heavy 26650 batteries.

spring can soldered on the the 26mm plate, The area used for welding the spring on the driver is too small, and I cannot find a suitable spring that can withstand large currents.

My solution with the P60 outer dropin spring

Uh, what I mean is that the positive electrode of the battery and the driver are not in contact with the spring

The driver now only has a stud. Prefer springs on both ends to allow travel under shock without loss of contact.

Like a gun-light, I’d imagine.

Recoil would be Hell on a driver…