Ideas for modifying a Tasco 2AA Nichia LED

[drmaxx]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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