Q8, PMS SEND TO THOSE WITH ISSUES BLF soda can light

[leaftye]

@patmurris

Did someone get a shipping notice for a second batch Q8 - preorder number over 500?

I read a few pages ago the second batch was due a few days ago…
I wish i managed to forget about this light and be happy when it shows up but i just can’t! :person_facepalming:

I’m around order 800, and no shipping notice yet. I sure could use them this weekend as handwarmers. It’s supposed to get down to 13°F.

[teacher]

@patmurris

I wish i managed to forget about this light and be happy when it shows up but i just can’t! :person_facepalming:

Completely understandable patmurris. … It has been a long wait for an anticipated light.
Just keep checking on that shipping status & soon you will have the pleasant surprise that your Q8 will be headed your way. Just like This One . Sure it was a different batch… but he got a pleasant reward when he checked that shipping.
It will be there before long……

[The_Miller]

@jsmn4vu

Dear The Miller —

Here is another case of failed green LEDs in the button. (Either that, or I’ve misconfigured the light — still looking into that). Light arrived in Atlanta yesterday. Tracking worked all the way from origin, but the label on the package looked as though the shipment had originated in California. No Chinese characters or reference to China locations whatsoever.

Button was working when the light arrived. If it turns out that it has failed, I’ll either replace the LEDs or the whole board.

Thoroughly enjoying the light, though. Thanks to all who made it happen.

Ay thanks for letting know
Can you make some pictures?
Will update OP later.

THANKS for update, just Narsil config, good it was nothing

[spinynorman]

@leaftye

@patmurris

Did someone get a shipping notice for a second batch Q8 - preorder number over 500?

I read a few pages ago the second batch was due a few days ago…
I wish i managed to forget about this light and be happy when it shows up but i just can’t! :person_facepalming:

I’m around order 800, and no shipping notice yet. I sure could use them this weekend as handwarmers. It’s supposed to get down to 13°F.

That’s pretty darn cool for SoCal in September.

[goshdogit]

Thanks for the SMD LED info everyone.

I’ve placed an order for 20 pieces each of 10 different colors in 0603 size.

When they arrive I’ll create a thread in the “For Sale” section and sell small quantities for the cost of shipping.

I only need a few pink and red ones.

[Tom_E]

@The Miller

@jsmn4vu

Dear The Miller – Here is another case of failed green LEDs in the button. (Either that, or I’ve misconfigured the light – still looking into that). Light arrived in Atlanta yesterday. Tracking worked all the way from origin, but the label on the package looked as though the shipment had originated in California. No Chinese characters or reference to China locations whatsoever. Button was working when the light arrived. If it turns out that it has failed, I’ll either replace the LEDs or the whole board. Thoroughly enjoying the light, though. Thanks to all who made it happen.

Ay thanks for letting know Can you make some pictures? Will update OP later.

To eliminate possibility of a mis-configured light, you can reset the light's configuration settings to factory defaults - not documented, accept in the Advanced Notes and Usage guide here.

Go to display the version number, and while the one blink version # is shown, press&hold the switch for a few seconds, til the light starts blinking quick -- this indicates it's done, and now it's reset back to factory settings.

[Joey_Adams]

Welcome back teacher, surely your q8’s have got to be close to being delivered. I only wish I could figure out what number my q8 is in the purchase order. If anyone knows how to find out that info I would be greatly in your debt. Thanks!

[joechina]

@Tom E

you can reset the light’s configuration settings to factory defaults - not documented, accept in the Advanced Notes and Usage guide here.

and it’s mentioned in the cheat sheet

[Tom_E]

Ooops! Yes, sorry, forgot you added that!

[jsmn4vu]

@The Miller

@jsmn4vu

Dear The Miller —

Here is another case of failed green LEDs in the button. (Either that, or I’ve misconfigured the light — still looking into that).

Ay thanks for letting know
Can you make some pictures?
Will update OP later.

Happy to report the button light is now back on. I was able to find the “Reset to factory settings.” Thanks to all who responded. (I found it in the micro-printed “cheat cheat” included with the light.)

[teacher]

@Joey Adams

Welcome back teacher, surely your q8’s have got to be close to being delivered. I only wish I could figure out what number my q8 is in the purchase order. If anyone knows how to find out that info I would be greatly in your debt. Thanks!

Hi Joey…… :+1:
Yep… my first one will be here in a few minutes…. Tracking is and has been perfect every step of the way. 100% reliable. A great asset in knowing the arrival time of ones package. I highly recommend it for those with inquiring minds.

If you will give me the date & time of your order(s)… I will compare them with mine & I can give you a general idea of where you are in the “lineup”. It would be my pleasure my friend.

[SoCalTiger]

@leaftye

I sure could use them this weekend as handwarmers. It’s supposed to get down to 13°F.

What? Your location is listed as San Diego and Accuweather shows the low as 60+F (16C) and hitting highs of 80 by Monday. Even Big Bear is showing lows of above 50F.

Are you stationed somewhere else or something?

[The_Miller]

@jsmn4vu

@The Miller

@jsmn4vu

Dear The Miller —

Here is another case of failed green LEDs in the button. (Either that, or I’ve misconfigured the light — still looking into that).

Ay thanks for letting know
Can you make some pictures?
Will update OP later.

Happy to report the button light is now back on. I was able to find the “Reset to factory settings.” Thanks to all who responded. (I found it in the micro-printed “cheat cheat” included with the light.)

ARGH, you got me good
thanks for the update, and nic no OP update needed

[Etex]

[hank]

Second of two arrived today, got my full order.

Thanks to all involved.

[Meyer]

@Tom E

To eliminate possibility of a mis-configured light, you can reset the light’s configuration settings to factory defaults - not documented, accept in the Advanced Notes and Usage guide here.

…

Btw.: There is a minor bug in the Advanced Notes: Please replace “dbl click for voltage display” with “triple click for voltage display”.

Kudos for the Q8 Team - I received my Q8 yesterday, in perfect condition.

[Gj1 (Gj)]

One of mine arrived yesterday, no issues. I really like the ramping. Great work!

I got the pistol grip/mini-tripod that Lightfighter mentioned earlier. It’s a great accessory to use a Q8 as a small work light. (Doesn’t work quite as well with the Astrolux MF-01 due to the protruding bezel area.)

[leaftye]

@SoCalTiger

@leaftye

I sure could use them this weekend as handwarmers. It’s supposed to get down to 13°F.

What? Your location is listed as San Diego and Accuweather shows the low as 60+F (16C) and hitting highs of 80 by Monday. Even Big Bear is showing lows of above 50F.

Are you stationed somewhere else or something?

Camping elsewhere.

[The_Miller]

Nice good reports

Nice pic Etex!

[Tom_E]

@Meyer

@Tom E

To eliminate possibility of a mis-configured light, you can reset the light's configuration settings to factory defaults - not documented, accept in the Advanced Notes and Usage guide here.

...

Btw.: There is a minor bug in the Advanced Notes: Please replace “dbl click for voltage display” with “triple click for voltage display”. Kudos for the Q8 Team - I received my Q8 yesterday, in perfect condition.

Oops, yes, will do!

Just got notice the Q8 ordered with expedited shipping (extra $10) will be delivered today, so DHL rcv'd it on the 17th in Singapore, then 2 days to the door. 10 days to Singapore, but 12 days overall - not bad, could be better though, still beats many with regular shipping. Sorry for those that cancelled their expedited shipping orders. It's quoted at 5-8 business days, so it actually took 8 business days.