Q8 modding

[DBSAR]

@ToyKeeper

In any case, I already have everything except the driver-specific details working. All that is left in terms of firmware is to add support for the lantern’s particular hardware, which isn’t yet determined. But if anyone wants to try it on a Q8, there’s a compiled version available.

BTW, to configure the illuminated button’s behavior in that build…

• First, go to lockout mode (4 clicks from off).
• Click 3 times to change button brightness in lockout mode (off, low, high).
• Or, do the same but hold the third press (click, click, hold) to change button brightness for the regular “off” mode. Let go of the button when the brightness gets where you want it.

I will be updating you asap as i work on the new prototype

[JasonWW]

I just wanted to mention it here that you can now purchase a new MCPCB board with 4040 and 5050 pads for your Q8.
https://led4power.com/product/l4p-blf-q8-40405050-38mm-dtp-direct-thermal-path-copper-mcpcb/

[BlueSwordM]

I would absolutely love if there was a 2S2P board for the BLF Q8.

Would probably be a realllly good idea.

[AlexGT]

I posted this on another thread,

You can now buy the Q8 lighted switch here, and they take paypal.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/BLF-Q8-lighted-switch-assembly/32879434650.html?spm=2114.search0104.3.2.5eae5934ecMBmj&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_4_10152_10065_10151_10344_10068_10130_5722815_10324_10342_10547_10325_10343_10546_10340_10341_10548_5722915_10545_5722615_10696_10084_10083_10618_10307_5722715_5711215_10059_308_100031_10103_10624_10623_10622_5711315_5722515_10621_10620_10814_10815,searchweb201603_2,ppcSwitch_5&algo_expid=a6e2f8f5-e120-466f-8b1e-9326b95780c5-0&algo_pvid=a6e2f8f5-e120-466f-8b1e-9326b95780c5&transAbTest=ae803_2&priceBeautifyAB=0

[teacher]

Good info Alex…. :+1:

[JasonWW]

@BlueSwordM

I would absolutely love if there was a 2S2P board for the BLF Q8.

Would probably be a realllly good idea.

I see Lexel makes a 4S driver for the Q8. You might ask him if he also makes a 2s2p driver for it.

[BlueSwordM]

Oh yeah I completely forgot about it.

Thank you Jason!

[Chatika_vas_Paus]

Guys, look at the Sofrin store. Reflector, DTP MCPCB, and lighted switch. (Click the pictrue)

[JasonWW]

@Chatika vas Paus

Guys, look at the Sofrin store. Reflector, DTP MCPCB, and lighted switch. (Click the picture)

Very cool! But why in the world is Sofirn selling this and not Thorfire?

[teacher]

Hmmmm…… good question. Isn’t Sofirn a division of Thorfire???

[BlueSwordM]

No, but they share factories.

Now I have to make… multiple orders.

[teacher]

:+1: … Ok, got it.

[DBSAR]

If they only had the PCB stars separate, I need to try to source a couple for the lantern project testing. (easier to switch out the PCB than it is to re-flow the LEDs back & forth on the single one)

[DBSAR]

- Do any one know where i can get or source two bare PCB stars for the Q8? I need two for LED testing in the BLF Lantern project when i go on my east coast trip in a couple weeks. (BLF lantern project is here: *BLF LT1 Lantern Project) (updated Nov,17,2020)

[BlueSwordM]

At least you can now reflow separate emitters.

[JasonWW]

@DBSAR

If they only had the PCB stars separate

It looks like they do. $5.50 each. Do you not see it?

Side switch $2.60.
Reflector $7.00

[teacher]

@DBSAR

If they only had the PCB stars separate, I need to try to source a couple for the lantern project testing. (easier to switch out the PCB than it is to re-flow the LEDs back & forth on the single one)

They are seperate DBSAR… $5.50 each.

[DBSAR]

@JasonWW

@DBSAR

If they only had the PCB stars separate

It looks like they do. $5.50 each. Do you not see it?

Yep i do see the seperate PCB option, but their fastest shipping option wont get 2 of them to me in time before my trip.

[teacher]

[Wieselflinkpro]

@DBSAR

@JasonWW

@DBSAR

If they only had the PCB stars separate

It looks like they do. $5.50 each. Do you not see it?

Yep i do see the seperate PCB option, but their fastest shipping option wont get 2 of them to me in time before my trip.

Then you can use the board with the bigger footprints: led4power