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New Convoy: S6 pocket thrower
(lemmy.world)
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.
Nice setup. I’ve always felt the S6 was classy and criminally underrated. I didn’t even know the 18350 Ti tubes dropped!
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.
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!