Building a Convoy S2+ custom triple

[@PastarocketS-sb7nk]

What a great dad. Your son will remember that build with you forever.

[@westsenkovec]

That's a cool father and son project. Your son was very patient and interested. He'll have a great memory. Nowadays 90% of adults couldn't sit there for an hour because they have the attention span of a chipmunk. I would like to mention a few things: a) Don't clean your soldering tip after soldering. The solder is protecting the tip from oxidizing. When you clean it while it still hot it oxidizes while it's cooling down. Clean it before you start to work and tin it with fresh solder. b) You said the soldering paste is hard to press. It usually is because it's thick but with time it gets harder because the flux inside dries out. Soldering paste should be stored in a fridge and even then the suggested shelf life is six months. I didn't do any tests myself. You can revive it by mixing it up with with fresh flux. Soldering paste is made from microscopic solder balls and flux c) Try gel flux in a syringe. It's packed like the soldering paste. I like it much more than the flux in the tin and it's easier to use and clean.

[@junyah2002]

The interaction between you and your boy alone was amazing. I can tell you’re a great dad! Good job dude

[@cheule]

Thank you so much!

[@slane6488]

Brilliant video. Excellent teacher and a quick learning student. Humbling to watch. Thank you 👍

[@LostLeftyLimb]

This is the first video of yours I’ve seen. Showed up randomly on my feed. I just recently became interested in doing something like this. This is like the best instructional video I could have asked for. And I’m delighted that as a bonus witnessing how you interacted with your son, I thought to myself this is exactly the type of father I want to be. I sent this to my gf and she said “oh my god he explains things in detail exactly like you do!”

[@cheule]

Welcome to the channel, and thanks for the praise!

[@mushyynelvz2552]

Recently built a Ti S2+ with a single SFT40 in an SMO reflector driven by A 3v 5@ buck driver just a few days before seeing this tutorial. From my own personal experience, this video is a very good walkthrough introduction to assembling your own serviceable flashlight. Well done.

[@lisovyj]

Тепер це особливий ліхтарик для вас обох. Дякую за чудове відео, дійсно цікаво дивитися

[@SouloftheTroll]

Героям слава! kzbin.info/aero/OLAK5uy_kQX6Cw74E7P1owAVQScbevrYmq6gTShtU&si=bJGz-Q71vlBXCeLz

[@automatic91]

I definitely needed to be taught like an 8 year old to succeed at this. Thank you Cheule! And thank you Jake. What a brilliant young man. The future is bright for you, kid!

[@Cujobob]

This was really cool. Thanks for doing a step by step! I might even try this with my son.

[@prato-24]

I absolutely LOVE your video! We need more videos like this. Man I just want to fist bump, shake your hand and give you a hug!!! Awesome to see that there are still Parents who Parent and teach their kids!!

[@naota3k]

Came back to this video again to say thanks! Did my first emitter swap today on an FW3A. 5000K Cree XP-L Hi swapped to 5000K Nichia 519A w/ Dome. Nailed it on the first try!

[@cheule]

Yay! Thanks for the feedback.

[@SouloftheTroll]

That was so much fun! Way ta go, Jake!!!! Proud of you both!!

[@ereknomzer]

This is awesome. Always felt if you truly understand something, you should be able to explain it to someone of any age or aptitude.

[@duncan5504]

Great video dude its awesome to see you two bonding over something you love.

[@budgetlightph7814]

I wonder how the heatsink will fair with extended turbo. I was thinking going copper for the spacer but ordered a 6063 instead since it's much cheaper. 🙂

[@Cuccos19]

Isn't it an other option, to leave out the aluminium spacer, the original pill and make a right sized pill from solid copper for better heat transfer and easier build? Or the threads are impossible to replicate?

[@cheule]

I’m sure it’s possible. This is just a way to do it.

[@andrewGyeeeee]

This is the best, I wanna do this with my son in a few years

[@g3force782]

Very educational and wholesome content!

[@maxpower6802]

This awesome! Thanks buddy! You are a great father!

[@cheule]

I appreciate that!

[@everythingrc2324]

Hello sir I love the video. What is the name of that emitter tester that you have? Also, that thing you called a decanter I cannot find it anywhere.

[@cheule]

Nail polish remover container on amazon. If you plug the Uni-T tester model (I think you can see it in the video) into amazon , you should get that too.

[@AlvlUpSavedMyLife]

Awesome!! Thank you so much for the response!! Keep up the awesome videos sir!

[@Thrael72008]

Alright, I gotta say I 'm typing this before I' ve even watched the vid. I' m probably older than you and I still haven't built a triple emitter S2+. 😭

[@budbrowny7191]

Awesome!! Dis da exact kinda flashlight I've been wanting da S2+ in red with single or triple DR emitters!!! Now I can build myself thanks!!! How many lumens??

[@cheule]

Depending on the emitter you use, well over 1000 lumens. I recommend Nichia 519A or Luminus SST-20 4000K if you can’t source the 519A.

[@budbrowny7191]

@@cheule Over a 1000 lumens with triple Deep Red emitters?? Those emitters u recommended, are they red emitters??

[@luisfelipeantoniomarchanth8711]

Hello, where did you buy the alcohol jar? Great video by the way

[@cheule]

Amazon, I believe it was called mail polish decanter or something similar.

[@luisfelipeantoniomarchanth8711]

@@cheule thanks!!

[@docwiseup]

Why does the pill not come with a hole already?

[@cheule]

One size fits all I suppose.

[@goodbyegalaxy]

What's the purpose of the 0 ohm resistor that comes with that MCPCB? Seems like there is a spot for it but not sure when you'd use it.

[@goodbyegalaxy]

Never mind, here it is: This MCPCB is designed for parallel use only, so there are no jumpers or bridging required for most triple applications. To run all three secondary XQ-E LEDs, you must bridge the jumper pads.

[@cheule]

Thanks for answering your question!

[@1lumen]

Great and very useful video! And lots of patience! ;)

[@cheule]

Love your site!

[@vinicius_r_araujo]

Muito interessante, parabéns pelo 📹 vídeo 👍

[@joshuaaddington6165]

What do you call that alcohol dispenser? The push top one

[@g3force782]

Try searching for Acetone Pump Dispenser.

[@cheule]

Amazon link: JS&Walk 80ml Empty One Touch... www.amazon.com/dp/B08KZYPG7Z?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

[@monkpato]

This is the video I've been waiting for! Thanks!

[@NarcissisticPlutocraticPower]

👍👍 Two thumbs up. That'll tell ya how old I am. 🤪

[@johndorian7096]

Very cool, really enjoyed!!

[@naota3k]

Very cool. I don't know crap about electronics, but I know how to solder! May try a triple 519A setup in a spare S2+ I have. Just need to find a hot plate.

[@stevemastbaum]

Darth Maul’s flashlight!

[@ardianwindaka]

the best dad

[@Koch8]

Excellent work.

[@skylarfreeman8097]

I want that alcholol dispenser

[@BadBoy-ew3yz]

Great job young man.

[@whydoiliveinNY]

Awesome video!

[@melevolent8599]

Where's the strobe mode

[@cheule]

It can be programmed for it. I choose a mode group without strobe because I never use it.

[@mcmahon1130]

Just got interested in flashlights, so I have a bit of a newbie question. Would this build, or something similar, work with Nichia UV LEDs? I need a UV light to find a refrigerant leak in my truck. I bought one of the S2+ UV lights, but it's kind of weak. Would tripling the number of emitters help at all?

[@cheule]

I would use the single reflector that comes with the S2+ because the PMMA of the Carclo triple optic will block UV light. So a mule (no optic at all) or a reflector are your choices. If you go with the S2+ and reflector, you might want to pick up a driver that limits current to around 2A. I’m guessing here, but I know that most UV emitters will die if you give them 10A. You could also use a higher amperage driver and set the mode group to max out at 50% or something similar.

[@mcmahon1130]

@@cheule Dude, thank you so much! I didn't expect a response this detailed. I really appreciate it.

[@mikeoporto6365]

❤❤❤

[@douglastalbot8031]

Mountain Electronics won't ship to the UK and I don't trust Chinese sellers so don't know where I can get these parts from.

[@cheule]

I’m so sorry to hear that. I’m surprised mountain won’t ship internationally. Did you try to email them directly?

[@yaronskp]

I'm struggling to understand the motivation. It's more than 30 USD for the components alone plus 12 USD for the host and shipment costs, so 45-50 USD total. All that when there are great triple emitters ECD ready to use flashlights for less than 30 USD.

[@cheule]

It’s a custom build. Meaning, h17f driver which is amazing and the exact emitter CCT and tint you want. It was never about money, it was about getting exactly what you want.

[@yaronskp]

@@cheule What is the price range for flashlights with equivalent quality components?

[@SouloftheTroll]

@@cheule ...and there is no price to have that kind of interaction with your kid!

[@fyrtiotva]

"from scratch"

[@cheule]

So am I not making cookies “from scratch” unless you grind the flour or milk the cow?