Supbeam X60 Group Buy - Interest and Discussion Thread - Dangerous problem discovered!

FlashPilot · August 23, 2014, 3:59am

The Vinh modded lights were apparently going into strobe mode for one of two reasons:

1) The driver was not properly indexed when reinserted, which then didnt match up with the selector ring detent.

2) The driver activates strobe mode to protect the light when a temperature of 90 degrees C (194 F) is reached.

FlashPilot · August 23, 2014, 4:46am

Alert!

The GB will take place tomorrow. Im working on the details now and will post an update soon

bkling · August 23, 2014, 4:49am

RaceR86 · August 23, 2014, 4:49am

bkling · August 23, 2014, 4:59am

Flashpilot,

look at the fierce reaction of the unhappy cat, you better make it fast for the GB. ha ha ha.

InfinitusEquitas · August 23, 2014, 5:32am

Now that you mention it, that sounds like a very real possibility given that all of Vinh's lights were driven harder and as a result produced heat faster.

As a design feature, would make a lot more sense for the light to simply reduce output to compensate for heat, as opposed to switching into strobe mode. Zebralights do this, and I have to say it's extremely effective.

Can't wait for this GB to go ahead! Though I shudder to think what this is going to do to my bank account.

keengeorge · August 23, 2014, 7:00am

FlashPilot:

Good news strikes again! Component parts, such as drivers will be available for a purchase price plus shipping. Large parts, such as heads, etc., will not be available for separate purchase. Pricing and availability have yet to be set so dont ask. Opening up your light will definitely void your warranty, so please keep that in mind. Also, if you receive an electronic part that is dead on arrival, you’ll probably be stuck with it and eat the cost. They have no way of knowing if the person blew it out or if it was dead to begin with. They are checked thoroughly for proper operation before leaving the factory so they have confidence in the product.

Having said that, if their parts start showing up in flashlights others than Acebeam/Supbeam, there is a darn good chance that they will stop selling those nifty spares all together, so please keep that in mind and dont abuse the privilege. Doing so will ruin it for a lot of others, and I’ll be the first to have you flogged before paying Sully several thousands of dollars to permanently ban your ass! Then there’s the predator drones that will be retasked for their new “seek and destroy” mission over your home.

Good Day FlashPilot,

Any chance of them selling us battery carriers for the K50 V2, X40 L2, and the X60?

Thank You Very Much,

George

FlashPilot · August 23, 2014, 7:11am

The X60 GB SALE IS LIVE!!!

LINK TO SALES THREAD

FlashPilot · August 23, 2014, 7:13am

I would very much like to see that happen. The amount of information we exchanged was enormous and there will be many more meetings and conversations.

FlashPilot · August 23, 2014, 7:18am

Sorry folks, Im cooked and need to get some sleep. Everything came together at once. Its been a lot of information and details to process. I’ll be around tomorrow to launch the PM’s to everyone interested and get the ball rolling for the orders.

I didnt have time for beam shots, suffice it to say that there is more than enough information already posted in this thread to many great reviews with tons of beam shots, lux measurements and comparisons. If youre to lazy to look then thats your fault. lol Ive done far more than my part.

oatmanutd · August 23, 2014, 7:42am

PM the price please

Thanks

gorky · August 23, 2014, 7:48am

Price please.
Thank you!

ryansoh3 · August 23, 2014, 12:35pm

Good news about the supplies, thanks for making it happen.

Any photos of the driver?

Ricflair · August 23, 2014, 5:34pm

I am interested in one. Please PM info. Thanks!

gouldy · August 23, 2014, 6:03pm

why wait :bigsmile:

AlexGT · August 23, 2014, 6:11pm

You realize that you have at least 118 people glued to the computer??? I know I am :bigsmile:

InfinitusEquitas · August 23, 2014, 6:59pm

One minute to go... :p

AlexGT · August 23, 2014, 7:01pm

Tick, Tick, Tick, Tick, Tick…. :money_mouth_face:

InfinitusEquitas · August 23, 2014, 7:01pm

Tok tok tok...

gouldy · August 23, 2014, 7:01pm

hes taking the piss, its 8.01 :bigsmile: