UPDATE! “Report on”: Convoy S2+ Mini with 1*7135 chip (Beamshot Comparison)

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@GRAY LITNIN

Thanks for this thread, been wondering about 1×7135 myself!!

Are there any premade lighted tail switches available, like ones where i wouldn’t have to mess with getting the resistance right?

Also i’ve heard some compatibility issues with biscotti firmware and lighted tailcaps, can anyone elaborate on this please?

Don’t mean to derail the thread but it seems like a question that would help others that have asked about the tailswitches too.

Hey, thanks
About the lighted tailswitch, Simon from Convoy has them. I think that Banggood has some lighted tailcaps as well, and they may fit the S2+!

BUT, as you said, there are compatibility issues between the Biscotti and the lighted tailcaps! Some things are say on the S2+ Tan thread, from here on: Convoy S2+ Desert Tan Available Now! - #944 by Jack_Kellar

Don’t know how much it helps, but it may be a start!

@d_t_a

Thanks for confirming this.

I have a Convoy S2+ Desert Sand 7135x6 U6-3A (Biscotti, with the ‘too fast’ timing) and also Convoy C8 Clear XP-L Hi 7135x8 (1A tint; Biscotti normal). Also had an Astrolux S1 (BLF A6) 3D tint to compare with.

I notice that the moon mode of the Astrolux S1 is indeed dimmer than the lowest mode (0.1%) of either the Convoy S2+ and Convoy C8.

But when I compared the lowest Biscotti modes (0.1) of the S2+ (7135x6, XPL Hi) and the C8 (7135x8, XPL Hi), I have the same observation — it’s almost the same brightness, or the S2+ 7135x6 is even very slightly brighter than the C8 7135x8. So it looks like the Biscotti’s lowest 0.1 mode is not really a true moon mode, even with less chips.

Yup, differences are not much visible from 1 to 6/8 * 7135 chips! It is a nice mode, but not a true “moon” or “firefly” mode. Maybe it would need some optimization to get a bit lower, IDK!
Despite that, with 1 chip + TIR and/or diffuser, it is a nice “candle” for bedside using! I’ve been using it sometimes to not bling myself while falling asleep or if I get up during the night