The BLF A6 has ruined me!

WalkIntoTheLight · 2019-02-05T15:33:47.000Z

Pete7874:

When I mentioned S2+, I had the biscotti firmware in mind which offers a much lower low mode, and no blinking. I should have been clear about this.

I like biscotti on the C8 (I just set to to always run on max). Not so much on the S2+. The modes just don’t seem very well spaced, to me. I’d like the low to be lower, the mediums to be higher, and the max brighter. Even with 8 7135 chips, the max doesn’t seem bright enough, and it suffers from dimming as the battery voltage drops (though not as bad as with a FET driver like the A6).

The advantage of the S2+ is that it has much longer run times, since it’s not sucking as much juice out of the battery as it can.

Streamer · 2019-02-05T15:51:12.000Z

thisnameisvalid:

Sorry to hijack this thread but it’s probably the most appropriate place to ask. Does anyone know where I can buy a new reflector for my A6? I accidently damaged it a while back :weary:

Although not the factory replacement, the 20x12mm reflector is said to fit. May give a llittle more throw, however. Widely available at Ali Exp, Ebay, etc.

Fits Astrolux S1, which is BLF A6 clone.

Pete7874 · 2019-02-05T16:34:01.000Z

WalkIntoTheLight:

I like biscotti on the C8 (I just set to to always run on max). Not so much on the S2+. The modes just don’t seem very well spaced, to me. I’d like the low to be lower, the mediums to be higher, and the max brighter.

Personal, preference, I guess. I actually like the mode spacing very much.

The jump from 35% to 100% of power output is great, so your eyes can actually notice a visible difference between the two levels. Too many lights go from 70-80% to 100%, and your eyes can’t tell much difference.

Jack_Kellar · 2019-02-05T16:42:16.000Z

For bike trails, I found the Convoy S2 at 50% max power (Biscotti, mode group 8) lights things up nicely with an even beam. Although that may suit technical singletrack full of turns and twists better than a more straight flowy trail, in which case the M1 has a great beam profile balance.

MochaJoey · 2019-02-05T21:32:59.000Z

Jack Kellar:

For bike trails, I found the Convoy S2 at 50% max power (Biscotti, mode group 8) lights things up nicely with an even beam. Although that may suit technical singletrack full of turns and twists better than a more straight flowy trail, in which case the M1 has a great beam profile balance.

There are only twisty trails by me so a Convoy S2+ set up for throw is tempting. Does your Convoy S2+ have 7135×6 or 7135×8 drivers?

kzb · 2019-02-27T18:30:44.000Z

I'm thinking about getting the BLF A6 short tube for the 18350 battery.

But what 18350 battery should I get?

Protected or unprotected and are there any size limitations?

I am in UK and the number of suppliers is quite limited for this battery size.

I've come to grief with unprotected/protected size issues before and I don't want to get caught again.

Pete7874 · 2019-02-27T20:23:12.000Z

Spartan:

Do any of you flashlight weirdos have a wife? Or two?

She never, ever fails to remind me….do you really need another…watch…flashlight….gadget.

Yes, honey, I need another flashlight, just like you need another pair of shoes, a purse, a dress, etc.

Firelight2 · 2019-02-27T20:41:38.000Z

Not a huge fan of the BL-A6 here.

My problem is the driver. I found the timing necessary to cycle modes was fiddly.

For clicky switch lights I much prefer the DrJones H17F driver with its intuitive double-click for turbo setup. And I find all clicky switch UIs to be inferior to good e-switch UI like Ramping IOS in the Emisar D4 or Anduril.

WalkIntoTheLight · 2019-02-27T20:54:43.000Z

Firelight2:

Not a huge fan of the BL-A6 here.

My problem is the driver. I found the timing necessary to cycle modes was fiddly.

The normal “quick press” timing is fine. It’s the reverse “long press” that is complete crap. Hard to get right even when it works, and it changes all over the place depending on the temperature. I don’t even bother with it. Just set it to a 4-mode light and use the regular quick-press cycling.

Spartan · 2019-02-27T20:56:33.000Z

Pete7874:

Spartan:

Do any of you flashlight weirdos have a wife? Or two?

She never, ever fails to remind me….do you really need another…watch…flashlight….gadget.

Yes, honey, I need another flashlight, just like you need another pair of shoes, a purse, a dress, etc.

Wife….“But honey, I wear all that to look good for you, why do you need another flashlight?”

Browbeaten husband….“to look for another wife”.

mortuus · 2019-07-31T07:53:00.000Z

jimfoto:

I just bought two of these ( BLF A6 XPL 1600Lumens 7/4modes EDC LED Flashlight 18650) from Banggood for $38.38. I wish I could tell you how they were but they sent me a $2 dog collar instead of my flashlights.

what the hell ?? send them a pic what u got, if they refuse just do a paypal dispute for goods wrong recived…

Jack_Kellar · 2019-07-31T10:46:06.000Z

jimfoto:

I just bought two of these ( BLF A6 XPL 1600Lumens 7/4modes EDC LED Flashlight 18650) from Banggood for $38.38. I wish I could tell you how they were but they sent me a $2 dog collar instead of my flashlights.

wle · 2019-07-31T22:36:33.000Z

Firelight2:

Not a huge fan of the BL-A6 here.

My problem is the driver. I found the timing necessary to cycle modes was fiddly.

For clicky switch lights I much prefer the DrJones H17F driver with its intuitive double-click for turbo setup. And I find all clicky switch UIs to be inferior to good e-switch UI like Ramping IOS in the Emisar D4 or Anduril.

that is funny, i almost never use the long-press to step down
i find that it is just as fast to go up 5, as it is to go down 1, gets to the same place and you don;t have to do the fiddly timing
going up 1 step is lightning fast—not even a click or a half press, just kind of a tap will do it

also since it does not go to a blinky mode if you click really fast, it makes going up 5 faster and less thinking, than going down 1

wle

LightObsession · 2019-07-31T23:27:08.000Z

I ended up with memory mode enabled and the 4 output mode.

This light is only deployed when the smaller lights won’t handle the task as well, or I just want to look at the beautiful 3D beam.

Edited to add that what I miss in this configuration is direct access to turbo from off.

raccoon · 2019-07-31T23:54:56.000Z

jimfoto:

After emails and a considerable amount of time “chatting” with them, I’m pretty sure they scammed me. Check reviews on this seller/importer Banggood before buying. They have a long history of not delivering products. They just gave me the runaround. I sent pictures and they’ve opened a ticket but so far no action. Most reviews for Banggood reference products not delivered or the wrong product delivered. I’ll certainly be disputing the charge and filing a complaint with my state’s attorney general since this seems to be their business plan.

Check their reviews before you buy!

Actually the vast majoriy of people on BLF don't have problems with Banggood.

Do you think it's really necessary to file a complaint with your state’s attorney general?

You sound like you're full of drama.

Lightbringer · 2019-07-31T23:44:24.000Z

jimfoto:

I just bought two of these ( BLF A6 XPL 1600Lumens 7/4modes EDC LED Flashlight 18650) from Banggood for $38.38. I wish I could tell you how they were but they sent me a $2 dog collar instead of my flashlights.

Maybe they got confused, and thought “EDC” meant “Economical [read: cheap] Dog Collar”.

raccoon · 2019-08-01T00:40:53.000Z

raccoon · 2019-08-01T00:45:04.000Z

BTW, if you want to be taken seriously, here's some advice:

Don't spam the same annoying message six times all over BLF.

BlueSwordM · 2019-08-01T00:58:48.000Z

I mean, that’s the 1st time I’ve personally heard that someone got the completely wrong item.

I once got an item from a different section of the site, which was related, and Banggood was quick to correct the error.

wishiwereaskibum · 2019-08-01T01:02:41.000Z

jimfoto:

Yes, based on their response (or lack thereof), and other people’s experiences and complaints with non delivery, it seems to be a part of Banggood’s business plan. Customer service is non existent and if you don’t get what you ordered, too bad? We’re not talking backordered or coming from China but the wrong item shipped.

I had to chime in. Although I agree that many Chinese business practices are what is us westerners would call … horrible…, ill say I’ve probably had a couple dozen purchases from Banggood, and all have been great ( less shipping time). Just one man’s perspective.

Check this vid out for an expat’s (not me) opinion … why there is no toilet paper in china… people steal it …. https://youtu.be/np4OwQaJItY