New Convoy: S6 pocket “thrower” with 18350 titanium tube and Osram flat white CSLNM1 LED.

The extra few mm compared to an s2+ provides a longer reflector. The hotspot is a bit more concentrated than the smaller Lumintop fw1aa with the same emitter.

With the default 5 amp linear driver configured to group 8, 50% gets pretty hot after a minute or two. 35% in a different group might be more sustainable.

Overall I like this combination of aesthetics and functionality.

Also picked up the convoy AAA light which is surprisingly nice: stainless steel, 50 claimed lumens and a twisty which is tightly screwed in both the “on” and “off” positions, reducing the chance of accidental disassembly.

  • Reader9@lemmy.worldOP
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    1 year ago

    Agreed on the look even after a few scuffs since that picture. It was the least expensive way to try out titanium as well. Will probably end up with a full S2+ one of these days! Tons of choices for Convoy right now.

    I heard about the S6 on one of the other sites (this thread I believe) and this emitter/host combination went on sale a month or so ago which led me to try it out.

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      1 year ago

      That deeper textured reflector is really nice. Clean beam and smooth transition but plenty of throw. If you don’t mind the narrower field of view, it’s quite a versatile beam for near and far.

      I just put one together like yours but with 519a and the new buck driver!