Okay.
This and a S21A are just about the same length, the latter I just put an Mtn 17mm FET and measured 8.4A at the tail end. I'd love to put a 22mm Mtn FET and an LH351D so has any one measured the driver pocket depth for the SD2?
Has anyone received their SD3 yet? It was sent ages ago by BG but I never got it sofar. Pictures? Impressions?
Photonica got One. I feel for you. This GB was a pain. I cancelled and reordered and have the SD1 & SD2 with another SD2 shipped.
It’s my first C8 style light, so take that into consideration. I’m having loads of fun, definitely the throwiest in my small collection. The Phillips 5000K has good throw, and useful spill. I think I paid $16+ shipped, so well worth it. Main downside is that the LED MCPCB appears to be glued, and the head may be. I tried to remove the head, but I think it will take heat and a couple of strap wrenches. My beamshots suck, if anyone has a pointer for taking reasonable ones on an iPhone, let me know.
Edit: My multimeter says 0.04, 0.4, and 1.5 A on L, M, H. It has long leads, and I don’t know what I’m doing, so take that with a huge grain of salt.
tks very much thread. I need 2 code for sd1 & sd2 model
So… I order one of the SD2’s to the USA. It was taking way to long, so I started chat with Banggood. The result was an email that told me it was returned because of “failure of security check when passing the customs office”. A full refund was offered and I am going that route.
I do not understand the security concern, empty light, no battery.
I guess I will try again as I really did like the idea of the SD2.
Noted. [quote=binhseu] tks very much thread. I need 2 code for sd1 & sd2 model [/quote]
Hey Bud, send me the code for the SD2 again… gotta try one more time.
Matt,
When did your supposedly ship and did they give you tracking# ?
They said mine shipped on Nov. 19th, almost one month ago and of course they gave no tracking.
Everyday I think maybe this is the day it shows up, but now after reading your experience it looks like they snailed me.
Thanks
Keith
S2+, SMO, Convoy 5A SST40 driver, XP-L HI 3A, @ 3.5A.
V's
SD1, SST20 5000K @ 2.7A
Surprisingly, the SD1 has more throw and brighter despite the lower amperage.
Codes please for SD1 and SD2.
Our delivery from China is Normally 30ish days.
But with X-mas. I’m giving it an extra coupla weeks or so.
As long as they arrive.I’m happy. Plus.
They all such a nice. Forgotten srprise. When they do get here.
Codes for 1 and 2 please
Q for SD1 users. Your flashlight work properly?
My SD1 produces some anomaly. from the cycle low-med-hi somethimes stucked on hi, and no turn to low mode. Smthimes from hi mode turns off, not to the low mode. Used panasonic and samsung 30q battery. Somebody meet this anomaly? Its a firmware or something about button?
thx
You might want to try these:
- Try cleaning the contacts
- Tighten the retaining head and tailcap ring for the board.
- Test with unprotected 18650 first as the find my NCR18650B protected cell is a bit long for SD1.
unless too late code for 1&2 please
SD2 ordered today . Thanks
all code
First off, THANKS FREEME !!!
Got the SD2 finally today.
With a Sofirn 21700 @4.14 v it pulled 3.01 amps.
Most decent 18650’s pull 2.70-2.75.
Can not use flat top 18650 must be button tops.
Spring in head seems thin and soft, will try bypass in coming days.
Don’t know what is holding driver in, may be pressed or maybe weird nubs to unscrew, will have to look better in daylight with more magnification.
Mine is labeled 4000K and seems to look as such.
Nice build quality especially for the price.
Yeah a lower low would be nice but all things considered it is spaced well.
Really transfers heat nice, not too quick but heats nicely.
Very throwy, like it!
Code for SD3, please.