Please be aware that the inside diameter where the module sits is much smaller than the minimag or Brinkmann 2AA flashlight tube. As such, some modules with a slight tilt will result in a fit where the top of the module will not seat properly. This is a result of a too tight fit and the module can not tilt within the tube.
There is no tilt specifcation on the module and some tilt ends up in the MFG process. I can not afford to re-tool and look into expensive fixturing to make sure the modules are perfectly parallel to each other. The fact that the modules work fine in a 2AA flashlight and may not fit in a FF or stoplight is not a defective product from the shoppe.
I am getting returns and requests to fix modules for ff and stoplights and the returned module is fully functional and works fine in a 2AA flashlight.
The corrective action required is for you to file down the modules diameter slightly until the module slides in and the top is flush inside the head. The other alternative is to chuck the head in the lathe and increase the inside bore another 10 thous or so.
In addition, this imformation needs to trickle back to the creator(s) who made the ff and stoplight.
I have contacted DSpeck and he is aware of the problem and did see this to some extent when he made the full turnkey. He said in a few cases he had to file the nubs or diameter to make them work correct.
You cooperation and time reading this post is appreciated.
Thanks for reading this.
Wayne
PS This may not be in the correct location, and if you see other sections and discussions could you inform others in the appropriate threads back to this one so that we can get all the owners notified of this possible problem.
There is no tilt specifcation on the module and some tilt ends up in the MFG process. I can not afford to re-tool and look into expensive fixturing to make sure the modules are perfectly parallel to each other. The fact that the modules work fine in a 2AA flashlight and may not fit in a FF or stoplight is not a defective product from the shoppe.
I am getting returns and requests to fix modules for ff and stoplights and the returned module is fully functional and works fine in a 2AA flashlight.
The corrective action required is for you to file down the modules diameter slightly until the module slides in and the top is flush inside the head. The other alternative is to chuck the head in the lathe and increase the inside bore another 10 thous or so.
In addition, this imformation needs to trickle back to the creator(s) who made the ff and stoplight.
I have contacted DSpeck and he is aware of the problem and did see this to some extent when he made the full turnkey. He said in a few cases he had to file the nubs or diameter to make them work correct.
You cooperation and time reading this post is appreciated.
Thanks for reading this.
Wayne
PS This may not be in the correct location, and if you see other sections and discussions could you inform others in the appropriate threads back to this one so that we can get all the owners notified of this possible problem.
