Ideas for modifying a Tasco 2AA Nichia LED

drmaxx · Sep 7, 2008

I got the following Tasco light as a present:

Not quite sure where they got it from. It is a 2AA light with a Nichia LED and a lens to focus:

I just don't have any need for a 2AA Nichia LED. It might rund forever, but to be honest: I rather use my Infinity as a reliable long lasting backup light.
So, do you guys have a good idea how to upgrade this light?

Lynx_Arc · Sep 7, 2008

Depends on how much you want to spend. If and only if the dimensions of the shell allowed it you could replace the boost module, the reflector and put in a high powered LED also but IMO unless you really like the shell I would probably advise you to just look to buy a premade 2AA light as they are perhaps as cheap as the parts to upgrade that and without the effort involved.

Nitroz · Sep 7, 2008

My "Rule of thumb". If the upgrade cost more than the light, and the quality of the light is poor, then don't do it.

Nitroz · Sep 7, 2008

drmaxx said:
I just don't have any need for a 2AA Nichia LED. It might rund forever, but to be honest: I rather use my Infinity as a reliable long lasting backup light.
So, do you guys have a good idea how to upgrade this light?

How bright do you want it to be?

drmaxx · Sep 8, 2008

Nitroz said:
How bright do you want it to be?

I was thinking about something > 0.5W.
This would mean: find a decent heatsink, a driver board, a new reflector and a new lens (and of course the LED). Lens and driver board are probably the easiest to find.

I think, I just follow your advice and forget about modding this light. I might just pass it on to somebody who might appreciate more then me.

Nitroz · Sep 9, 2008

If you did want to do this, Seoul has the P9. At 150mA it puts out about 25 lumens. I don't know where you could find one though.:shrug:
http://www.seoulsemicon.com/en/product/prd/zpowerLEDp9.asp

drmaxx · Sep 10, 2008

@Nitroz: Thanks for the tip. I might get bored before I give it away :twothumbs.

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