20Finally snapped a picture of my FW3* collection c/flashlight · by INeedMoreLumens@lemmy.world · 3y · 14 comments
on Why do alkaleaks leak and have they always been this bad? · c/flashlight · 3 pts · 3yBy far, the most common reason for leaky batteries is a lack of use.
on Arbitrary List of Popular Lights - Summer Solstice 2023 Edition · c/flashlight · 2 pts · 3yThanks for making the list! The Amazon links for the Thrunite TC20 v2 aren't working. TS10 price is now $23.99
on How can I modify my Sofirn SC31T to get rid of this bright ring/halo on the outer edge? · c/flashlight · 1 pts · 3ySometimes they glue the bezel on but strap wrenches solve that pretty quickly
on How can I modify my Sofirn SC31T to get rid of this bright ring/halo on the outer edge? · c/flashlight · 2 pts · 3yOne of these TIRs would fit: 10/25/45/60degree TIR LED lens for XML XML2 LED https://a.aliexpress.com/_mN8phOg With this oring: 21*1.0mm silicone O-ring for the head of S2/S2+/S3/S8 flashlight https://a.aliexpress.com/_mMX7MDw
on Finally got my S2+ TI set up the way I want it! · c/flashlight · 3 pts · 3ypress on convoy clip> I am also a big fan of the Convoy Black Clip. I clip it on the battery tube on the end just before the tailcap, I feel that it holds better there. the larger convoy switch> The 20mm one? If so I'm also interested in your switch mod!
on FW3A SST-20 Deep Red 660nm on FET · c/flashlight · 3 pts · 3ySweet! I didn't think DR would be able to handle 100% FET. I might need to build one of these!
on FW3A SST-20 Deep Red 660nm on FET · c/flashlight · 4 pts · 3yWhich firmware did you use? Standard - 100% FET Or 219 - 50% FET
on Another FW3A MCU Swap 👁️👄👁️ · c/flashlight · 5 pts · 3yWhen did you switched to 0402 LEDs? Do you find them easier to manage?
on David and Goliath · c/flashlight · 1 pts · 3yDo you use Eagle to design the PCBs? If so, is it the Free Version? If not, What software do you use?
on Finally snapped a picture of my FW3* collection · c/flashlight · 4 pts · 3yI'm working on that too! https://youtube.com/shorts/y70rsQaDiNg?feature=share3
on Finally snapped a picture of my FW3* collection · c/flashlight · 2 pts · 3ySend her to me, I'll hook you up!
on Finally snapped a picture of my FW3* collection · c/flashlight · 3 pts · 3yThey are 0603 from AliExpress. I ordered 500 of them and still have plenty left. If you're in the US I could pop some in an envelope for you.
on Finally snapped a picture of my FW3* collection · c/flashlight · 2 pts · 3yThanks! The Purple is really nice, but I think the Blue is my favorite. Another photo of the Purple Aux:
on Finally snapped a picture of my FW3* collection · c/flashlight · 4 pts · 3yI modded the Standard FET+7+1 driver to support Single Channel Aux and added a Lume1 Tri-LED Aux PCB:
By far, the most common reason for leaky batteries is a lack of use.
Thanks for making the list!
The Amazon links for the Thrunite TC20 v2 aren't working. TS10 price is now $23.99
Sometimes they glue the bezel on but strap wrenches solve that pretty quickly
Nice!
One of these TIRs would fit: 10/25/45/60degree TIR LED lens for XML XML2 LED https://a.aliexpress.com/_mN8phOg
With this oring: 21*1.0mm silicone O-ring for the head of S2/S2+/S3/S8 flashlight https://a.aliexpress.com/_mMX7MDw
press on convoy clip>
I am also a big fan of the Convoy Black Clip. I clip it on the battery tube on the end just before the tailcap, I feel that it holds better there.
the larger convoy switch>
The 20mm one? If so I'm also interested in your switch mod!
Sweet! I didn't think DR would be able to handle 100% FET. I might need to build one of these!
Which firmware did you use?
Standard - 100% FET
Or
219 - 50% FET
When did you switched to 0402 LEDs?
Do you find them easier to manage?
Thanks! I'll check it out too!
Do you use Eagle to design the PCBs?
If so, is it the Free Version?
If not, What software do you use?
I'm working on that too!
https://youtube.com/shorts/y70rsQaDiNg?feature=share3
Send her to me, I'll hook you up!
They are 0603 from AliExpress. I ordered 500 of them and still have plenty left. If you're in the US I could pop some in an envelope for you.
Thanks! The Purple is really nice, but I think the Blue is my favorite.
Another photo of the Purple Aux:
I modded the Standard FET+7+1 driver to support Single Channel Aux and added a Lume1 Tri-LED Aux PCB: