Tw15t3r
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I've had the 50mW module from o-like for a few months already and just completed putting it into the MXDL flashlight, sku.1442 only yesterday. (pic 1) I chose that model because it used 3xAAA batteries which I have rechargables lying around. I was surprised that little modification is really needed! The o-like module can be pushed safely to 3.6V, so with 3xAAA rechargable NiMH, it's just right.
The heatsink is made out of aluminium (pic 2), and I added 3 small squares of tape on to the o-like module to enable me to press it into the heatsink and make it stay there. Also, the switch need not be bypassed with a wire. Next to the o-like module spring is a negative connection and a positive connection. (pic 3) If one uses these two connections, the laser turns on immediately. The brass part of the module is also positive. So all I did was to add a drop of solder between the negative connection to the spring to connect them.
After press fitting, I removed the o-ring from this metal piece which held the LED originally (pic 4), and screwed deeper in (pic 5), turned the battery holder around (pic 6), and screwed on everything together!
The heatsink is made out of aluminium (pic 2), and I added 3 small squares of tape on to the o-like module to enable me to press it into the heatsink and make it stay there. Also, the switch need not be bypassed with a wire. Next to the o-like module spring is a negative connection and a positive connection. (pic 3) If one uses these two connections, the laser turns on immediately. The brass part of the module is also positive. So all I did was to add a drop of solder between the negative connection to the spring to connect them.
After press fitting, I removed the o-ring from this metal piece which held the LED originally (pic 4), and screwed deeper in (pic 5), turned the battery holder around (pic 6), and screwed on everything together!
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