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Another time consuming build
Getting these coast,s flashlights open is a long process, then shapping the copper module to fit also takes time,
I was intending to drive this 9mm diode at 2.4a with a 4.5a boost driver but this driver was falty,
So instead of waiting for a replacement I decided to use a 1.8a Xboost set to max.
This flashlight is just perfect size for a laser with one bat, it feels very solid and nice. I spent enough time on this one though, I would have liked to bring it back to a bare aluminium look. Maybe I'll do a silver copy with the new 9mm can 2.6w 465- that would be a nice set.
The 26500 effest IMR fits nicely witch evens out the top heavy copper sink,
I took apart the clicky and soldered not 1 but 2 wires from the outer connection pins for the host ground and left the centre pin in for my bat contact.
I also had to take the red au ring of the outer clicky for a tighter fit with the host for a better ground, in the process scratching the anodising under the ring a little.
This diode was brand new but seems not very efficient since I'm only getting 2w at 1.8a, on the other hand it's built very well and very solid and should last a very long time.
This build is pic heavy thanks!
Getting these coast,s flashlights open is a long process, then shapping the copper module to fit also takes time,
I was intending to drive this 9mm diode at 2.4a with a 4.5a boost driver but this driver was falty,
So instead of waiting for a replacement I decided to use a 1.8a Xboost set to max.
This flashlight is just perfect size for a laser with one bat, it feels very solid and nice. I spent enough time on this one though, I would have liked to bring it back to a bare aluminium look. Maybe I'll do a silver copy with the new 9mm can 2.6w 465- that would be a nice set.
The 26500 effest IMR fits nicely witch evens out the top heavy copper sink,
I took apart the clicky and soldered not 1 but 2 wires from the outer connection pins for the host ground and left the centre pin in for my bat contact.
I also had to take the red au ring of the outer clicky for a tighter fit with the host for a better ground, in the process scratching the anodising under the ring a little.
This diode was brand new but seems not very efficient since I'm only getting 2w at 1.8a, on the other hand it's built very well and very solid and should last a very long time.
This build is pic heavy thanks!
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