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what battery does it use?
what battery does it use?
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Re: FS: DIY Green Kit! Host, Heatsink - Easy Assem
Here's a couple of tips for this easy assembly: (and to answer your question about the battery)
* You will need a battery, and a 1.5mm Allen wrench for the set screw.
* You will need to cut the tail cap spring some. This is an easy thing to do. Then just re-shape the tip of the spring with some needle nose pliers. (see picture - first post)
* Battery orientation is case positive. (positive end towards tail cap)
* You can use either a 3.0 volt Lithium primary (CR123), or a 3.6 volt rechargeable battery. (RCR123) The 3.6 volt battery gives max power, but the 3.0 volt battery is recommended for a longer module life.
Jay
Here's a couple of tips for this easy assembly: (and to answer your question about the battery)
* You will need a battery, and a 1.5mm Allen wrench for the set screw.
* You will need to cut the tail cap spring some. This is an easy thing to do. Then just re-shape the tip of the spring with some needle nose pliers. (see picture - first post)
* Battery orientation is case positive. (positive end towards tail cap)
* You can use either a 3.0 volt Lithium primary (CR123), or a 3.6 volt rechargeable battery. (RCR123) The 3.6 volt battery gives max power, but the 3.0 volt battery is recommended for a longer module life.
Jay
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Re: FS: DIY Green Kit! Host, Heatsink - Easy Assem
that is cheap mate...good work
that is cheap mate...good work
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Re: FS: DIY Green Kit! Host, Heatsink - Easy Assem
Wait...
So why can't this build just use an 18650?
It is the same as using a an RCR123...
Wait...
So why can't this build just use an 18650?
It is the same as using a an RCR123...
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Re: FS: DIY Green Kit! Host, Heatsink - Easy Assem
It's because of the length of the module Spyder...
The overall length of the host is 4 3/4". That's the tail cap switch and all. The module is about 2 1/2" long from the spring to the front of the brass case.
Jay
P.S. If you find a host that will fit an 18650 with a green module, watch out for the module over heating! At least that's what I found once with these modules.
It's because of the length of the module Spyder...
The overall length of the host is 4 3/4". That's the tail cap switch and all. The module is about 2 1/2" long from the spring to the front of the brass case.
Jay
P.S. If you find a host that will fit an 18650 with a green module, watch out for the module over heating! At least that's what I found once with these modules.
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Re: FS: DIY Green Kit! Host, Heatsink - Easy Assem
I was thinking of that, but then i was like "Naw, that's a silly idea" :
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Oh...jayrob said:
I was thinking of that, but then i was like "Naw, that's a silly idea" :
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Since I just purchased this from you, and it uses these batteries, I don't find this post far offtopic...
Can I charge:
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.932
With:
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.4151 ?
I see posts saying that I can charge cr123's with it, but none about cr2's. Also I know almost nothing about batteries or charging them, I assume it should be an easy answer but I really don't know
Since I just purchased this from you, and it uses these batteries, I don't find this post far offtopic...
Can I charge:
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.932
With:
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.4151 ?
I see posts saying that I can charge cr123's with it, but none about cr2's. Also I know almost nothing about batteries or charging them, I assume it should be an easy answer but I really don't know
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The charger must be made for the specific rechargeable battery. Here is a CR2 charger:
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.2031
This DIY Green Kit is not for CR2 though. It is for CR123 or RCR123...
Jay
The charger must be made for the specific rechargeable battery. Here is a CR2 charger:
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.2031
This DIY Green Kit is not for CR2 though. It is for CR123 or RCR123...
Jay
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About the batteries...
The CR123's can be very expensive at the local store, but you can get them for very cheap from a U.S. based distributor... here:
http://www.batteryjunction.com/energizer-cr123a.html
That's where I get them 12 at a time. With a 10 year shelf life, you can't go wrong!
That same place sells the rechargeable batteries and charger too:
Charger: http://www.batteryjunction.com/tlunlichfor1.html
Batteries: http://www.batteryjunction.com/uf16340.html
Of course, you can find similar batteries and chargers at DX for even cheaper!
For these green modules, you can use either a 3.0 volt Lithium primary (CR123), or a 3.6 volt rechargeable battery. (RCR123) The 3.6 volt battery gives max power, but the 3.0 volt battery is recommended for a longer module life...
Jay
About the batteries...
The CR123's can be very expensive at the local store, but you can get them for very cheap from a U.S. based distributor... here:
http://www.batteryjunction.com/energizer-cr123a.html
That's where I get them 12 at a time. With a 10 year shelf life, you can't go wrong!
That same place sells the rechargeable batteries and charger too:
Charger: http://www.batteryjunction.com/tlunlichfor1.html
Batteries: http://www.batteryjunction.com/uf16340.html
Of course, you can find similar batteries and chargers at DX for even cheaper!
For these green modules, you can use either a 3.0 volt Lithium primary (CR123), or a 3.6 volt rechargeable battery. (RCR123) The 3.6 volt battery gives max power, but the 3.0 volt battery is recommended for a longer module life...
Jay
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Re: FS: DIY Green Kit! Host, Heatsink - Easy Assem
Th0ughts, I want to let you know that your DIY Green Kit (and other item) will ship tomorrow! (Thursday)
Instructions included, but you can also use the first post in this thread as a tutorial! Please post back to let everybody know what you think of the kit!
Jay
Th0ughts, I want to let you know that your DIY Green Kit (and other item) will ship tomorrow! (Thursday)
Instructions included, but you can also use the first post in this thread as a tutorial! Please post back to let everybody know what you think of the kit!
Jay
Re: FS: DIY Green Kit! Host, Heatsink - Easy Assem
! I can't wait. I will be sure to post back on the build.
Awesomejayrob said:Th0ughts, I want to let you know that your DIY Green Kit (and other item) will ship tomorrow! (Thursday)
Instructions included, but you can also use the first post in this thread as a tutorial! Please post back to let everybody know what you think of the kit!
Jay
! I can't wait. I will be sure to post back on the build.
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Re: FS: DIY Green Kit! Host, Heatsink - Easy Assem
great kit jayrob! These are the best way I know of to get the high power green lasers that are easier to use! ;D ;D ;D ;D
btw the mini laser kit is also one I just love!
[highlight]Hooray for the jayrob kits![/highlight]
great kit jayrob! These are the best way I know of to get the high power green lasers that are easier to use!
;D ;D ;D ;D btw the mini laser kit is also one I just love!
[highlight]Hooray for the jayrob kits![/highlight]
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Re: FS: DIY Green Kit! Host, Heatsink - Easy Assem
I love your enthusiasm Glenn!
Very happy you like my kits... Especially coming from a veteran!
Jay
I love your enthusiasm Glenn!
Very happy you like my kits... Especially coming from a veteran!
Jay
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Re: FS: DIY Green Kit! Host, Heatsink - Easy Assem
Hey Jay!
My barrel came back today.
Thanks
Now we wait on Susie
Peace,
dave
Hey Jay!
My barrel came back today.
Thanks
Now we wait on Susie
Peace,
dave
