Ruggedizing convoy c8+

[MascaratumB]

There are several threads around in the forum, but maybe these threads can help a bit :

Potting compound for building a tank light

So, I made another M1 with the exact same parts since I gave away the first one for the other guy to abuse. This time, I mixed some Fujik with some 8w/mk thermal paste and applied that onto the driver covering the components. On the solder joints, I just covered it entirely in Fujik. I’ll try to get some abuse footage to see how well it holds up when I have the time. [image]

Convoy S2+ Torture Test

Convoy S2+ torture test with my padded driver, I can’t Destroy it, the anodising is scuffed and the glass lens finally cracked in the corner after a 30-40ft drop onto concrete, it finally shattered on the corner after throwing it full whack into a brick wall but it’s still working! Now to find somewhere higher to see if it will survive… On the higher drops the light did shake the battery, which made the light flash, but after turned off and back on again it was working again Specs: XML2 U4 1A…

I haven’t used anything yet, but I bought some silicone to use when needed.
Some folks use other compounds, though:

Potting Drivers - Budget reversable option?

[image] Update: So here are the 2 recipes that have been developed. They have not been tested for safety or effectiveness. They are very cheap way to reversibly pot your driver or what ever: Very easy, low cost, no wait recipe: Ground Silicon Carbide (Both Medium and Fine Grit) - Suggested by TexasPyro Duct Seal - Suggested by Leaftye Complete removal after being in a light for an extended period is not an easy task. Pull off what you can by hand and then us an alcohol to clean off t…

Thermal Test: Fujik vs RTV Silicone vs Insulcast

Reading my posts, you may think I only do thermal tests…today I’ve built 3 potted drop ins built out a Convoy M1…and yes, did another thermal test. I’ve seen comments made often about Fujik Heatsink Compound and it’s effectiveness compared to RTV Silicone. I only use Fujik as a thermal thread lock, but saw an opportunity to set up a new test. The contenders: Fujik Heatsink Compound (50 ml tube - Silicone Filuid* - greaselike - white……….*yes, they misspelled it on the tube) Permatex Black RTV…

Are You On Pot????? (potting and heatsinking with epoxy and silicon carbide)

Not that kind! Potting. Do you pot your drivers? As I have been pushing my drivers more and more and expecting more out of them I have been potting pretty much all of them. On some of these lights I'm sure it's overkill but I just like the idea of keeping my drivers safe. I really wish I had started doing this a long time ago. I am not exaggerating when I say that not potting has cost me a ton of money. I have at least a couple hundred dollars in destroyed drivers. Many of them from simply pus…