[GB-Feedback] Supfire M6 Upgraded Version

[InfinitusEquitas]

Aside from the obvious UI gripes pointed out already, I'm really quite a big fan of the M6. Definitely a step up from the SRK.

@Streamer

@xxx

just testing and its work with only 2 cell

It even works with one cell.

I wouldn't do that with a crappy ****fire battery though... might not end well.

[ohaya]

@Streamer

yeh, I don’t recall ever seeing a plug so to speak even for all the cameras I’ve been through. You could put a nice 1/4” bolt in there. It would be 1/4” by 20 tpi (threads per inch). Very common in US. Just make sure it’s a short one.

A camera is a bit different. The tripod mount is usually on the bottom, where you don’t see it, plus, oftentimes or always (for me) in a case, and if that’s the case, the screw actually attaches the case to the camera.

With the M6, that hole is just “out there” to be seen. I actually thought it was the switch button when i first got the light :)…

I’ll check out some bolts, as you suggested.

Thanks,
Jim

[Streamer]

@infinitusequitas

Aside from the obvious UI gripes pointed out already, I’m really quite a big fan of the M6. Definitely a step up from the SRK.

@Streamer

@xxx

just testing and its work with only 2 cell

It even works with one cell.

I wouldn’t do that with a crappy **fire battery though… might not end well.

Ya know, I was just about to edit that…thanks, previous post deleted.

[ohaya]

@infinitusequitas

Aside from the obvious UI gripes pointed out already, I’m really quite a big fan of the M6. Definitely a step up from the SRK.

@Streamer

@xxx

just testing and its work with only 2 cell

It even works with one cell.

I wouldn’t do that with a crappy **fire battery though… might not end well.

No guarantee that it works, but their description seems to indicate that it has some kind of low battery protection?

http://www.supfire.com/product/20130704234_en.html

power is relatively weak, the weak light a flashlight into the power saving mode ——— when it is very weak, the flashlight will turn off the smart circuit which lights be into 1-2 two power-saving mode

[ohaya]

I know it’s a heavy light, and I may be imagining it, but if you squeeze the battery tube, it kind of feels like the metal “gives”. I didn’t try squeezing it really hard, for fear of denting it permanently, though.

Also, on the tube, on those sunken strips/channels, on mine, each one has a small white/silver “spot” at the front end of the channel. I’m not sure if it didn’t get anodized or what?

EDIT: I think that you can actually see those spots on the light on their web page:

http://www.supfire.com/product/20130704234_en.html

They look like reflections, but I don’t think they are.

[Streamer]

@ohaya

I just got mine this week, and I haven’t read through this entire thread, but I wish they had include a rubber plug or screw or something to cover the tripod hole. It looks weird with it open like that.

Here’s a perfect solution. I just checked a pack of nylon license plate bolts that I got from Auto department store. (Oreileys I believe) You know, those rotating racks they have when you first enter the auto store? They just happen to be 1/4 x 20tpi and are marked on the pack as so. Perfect Solution.

And they are BLACK NYON. All you would have to do is hack saw one to length. Cheap and EZ.

[Streamer]

@ohaya

I know it’s a heavy light, and I may be imagining it, but if you squeeze the battery tube, it kind of feels like the metal “gives”. I didn’t try squeezing it really hard, for fear of denting it permanently, though.

Also, on the tube, on those sunken strips/channels, on mine, each one has a small white/silver “spot” at the front end of the channel. I’m not sure if it didn’t get anodized or what?

EDIT: I think that you can actually see those spots on the light on their web page:

http://www.supfire.com/product/20130704234_en.html

They look like reflections, but I don’t think they are.

Mine is the same. I read somewhere they flatten those “points” so your battery is not gouged when twisting and turning the battery case. Seems like they would do that before the anodizing….dunno.

[InfinitusEquitas]

@ohaya

@infinitusequitas

Aside from the obvious UI gripes pointed out already, I'm really quite a big fan of the M6. Definitely a step up from the SRK.

@Streamer

@xxx

just testing and its work with only 2 cell

It even works with one cell.

I wouldn't do that with a crappy ****fire battery though... might not end well.

No guarantee that it works, but their description seems to indicate that it has some kind of low battery protection? http://www.supfire.com/product/20130704234_en.html

power is relatively weak, the weak light a flashlight into the power saving mode ------ when it is very weak, the flashlight will turn off the smart circuit which lights be into 1-2 two power-saving mode

I don't know that I would trust it at all. If the batteries were in series, yes, but since they are in parallel, and it starts on high, I wouldn't trust it to provide any protection with only one battery. I guess with 2, or 3 it should be ok, but definitely risky with one.

[MRsDNF]

@ohaya

I just got mine this week, and I haven’t read through this entire thread, but I wish they had include a rubber plug or screw or something to cover the tripod hole. It looks weird with it open like that.

I would be using a 1/4’’ UNC Cadmium or chrome plated phillips head roofing screw in it. They have a very big head which looks like it would cover nearly all the polished area around the thread and the ones I use have a large phillips head and flat blade screw driver slots which would make removal or fitment easy even with a narrow coin. They also have a very short profile.

[ohaya]

@MRsDNF

@ohaya

I just got mine this week, and I haven’t read through this entire thread, but I wish they had include a rubber plug or screw or something to cover the tripod hole. It looks weird with it open like that.

I would be using a 1/4’’ UNC Cadmium or chrome plated phillips head roofing screw in it. They have a very big head which looks like it would cover nearly all the polished area around the thread and the ones I use have a large phillips head and flat blade screw driver slots which would make removal or fitment easy even with a narrow coin. They also have a very short profile.

Maybe we should do a GB on those :)…

[fishmaniac]

I got a dollar store tripod (small tabletop kind) which I think ill take apart for the screw. Hacksaw it to size and dremel a horizontal slot.

What yall think?

[texaspyro]

One of the LEDs in one of mine died… they are mounted on a triple star. Didn’t have a replacement XML T6 to solder on, so I am putting three XML2/T6/3C’s in it on 20mm noctigons… also one of my 3x3A custom SRK drivers… thermal adhesive is curing right now…

Should do 2700-3000 real, honest, American lumens…

[Werner]

Did you use the stock metal contact rings?
Mine is still sitting here disassembled…

[texaspyro]

@Werner

Did you use the stock metal contact rings?

I removed the old driver, re-installed the driver retaining ring, and my driver sits on top of the retaining ring (with a piece of double-sided tape keeping it in place).

I decided to use the stock emitter plate… the M6 reflector would short to the Noctigons and I did not want to mess with insulating it (plus the wire thickness would cause the reflector to sit a little high). I’m going to use XML2 U2’s on it (or U3’s if I can find them)… oh well, bye-bye to nice tints…

The wires connect to the stock emitter plate near the edge where the reflector can’t get to them.

[Werner]

I guess you haven’t used the beefy metal ring for the positive contact anymore, that is sad I like it.

I wondered if the 35mm 3XML copper board which sinkpad has advertised in their last newsletter would fit any common light….?

[texaspyro]

@Werner

I guess you haven’t used the beefy metal ring for the positive contact anymore, that is sad I like it.

If I could find a source of those rings, I’d try one. Looks hard to get off the old driver without some serious destruction…