new mini SOLARFORCE L2 ...

[Monocrom]

Re: new mini SOLRAFORCE L2 ...

That forward clicky is friggin huge! I was gonna get one but now that I see it hell no! I did modify the original tailcap to forward clicky.

The Solarforce forward clickie is also too sensative. Put it on a light, and if a mosquito lands on the rubber boot; don't be surprised if the light turns on.

 

[ace0001a]

I just received my 2 Solarforce lights.

These lights are a very good deal for the price!

I'm impressed with the build quality.

Exactly what I've been trying to say for over a year now. The Solarforce L2 is very well made and no doubt an excellent bang for the buck. You used to be able to find Xenon L2s on ebay for $16 shipped from hkequipment. They have since switched to selling Spiderfire L2s at that price...they seem a hint cheaper in build quality, but still retain thread compatibility.

 

[radu1976]

Re: new mini SOLRAFORCE L2 ...

The Solarforce forward clickie is also too sensative. Put it on a light, and if a mosquito lands on the rubber boot; don't be surprised if the light turns on.

lol Monocrom !
Where can I find a cheap forward clickie for the L2 ?

 

[Monocrom]

Re: new mini SOLRAFORCE L2 ...

lol Monocrom !
Where can I find a cheap forward clickie for the L2 ?

Perhaps I was exaggerating, just a bit. (Seriously, just a bit).

Lighthound.com should still have them in stock.

 

[BigBluefish]

Am I correct that the single-cell L2M with the stock emitter needs a 3.7 v. RCR, instead of a primary?

If so, could one just get the L2M host and use a Malkoff M30 to run it on one primary CR123a?

 

[carbine15]

I'll likely be making more forward 6p g2 clickies like this one. Not sure if the inner threading is the same an an L2. Anyone?

 

[Black Rose]

Am I correct that the single-cell L2M with the stock emitter needs a 3.7 v. RCR, instead of a primary?

Yes, that is correct. There have been a few folks comment that it won't work on primaries.

If so, could one just get the L2M host and use a Malkoff M30 to run it on one primary CR123a?

There is a discussion about this starting towards the bottom of page 4 of the P60 dropin thread (posts 115 & 116) about this particular host and a M30.

 

[radu1976]

Re: new mini SOLRAFORCE L2 ...

Perhaps I was exaggerating, just a bit. (Seriously, just a bit).

Lighthound.com should still have them in stock.

I thought you were exaggeratting a bit...I was thinking that would be true for a lady bird, but for a tiny mousquito...come on 😗

 

[RGB_LED]

ernsanada, thanks for the great pics! :twothumbs The L2 and L2M look fantastic. I notice that the hotspot is quite focused; I thought the reflector looked like a MOP so that's quite surprising to me. Or, maybe it's just the way the picture appears. Your observations?

I'm still waiting for my two L2M's to arrive and losing my patience... :mecry:

 

[jake25]

RGB do you know the usual wait time for California to Canada?

Could it be hung up in Customs?

 

[DHart]

Jake... I soldered the spring back on myself... and so far so good... thanks for your offer.

 

[jake25]

Jake... I soldered the spring back on myself... and so far so good... thanks for your offer.

Very nice! You learned something along the way.

 

[DHart]

Very nice! You learned something along the way.

Yeah... it's a great feeling to take on new challenges and learn new things. I'd really like to learn how to start swapping emitters on boards and such... where does someone learn to do that?

 

[jake25]

Yeah... it's a great feeling to take on new challenges and learn new things. I'd really like to learn how to start swapping emitters on boards and such... where does someone learn to do that?

It's pretty much the same thing as your contact spring, just basic soldering.

This is for swapping MCPCB Star emitters

Swapping the actual emitter takes a bit more skill

 

[BigBluefish]

Yes, that is correct. There have been a few folks comment that it won't work on primaries.


There is a discussion about this starting towards the bottom of page 4 of the P60 dropin thread (posts 115 & 116) about this particular host and a M30.

Thank you very much. :thumbsup:

 

[RGB_LED]

RGB do you know the usual wait time for California to Canada? Could it be hung up in Customs?

jake25, I don't order many things from California so I don't know how long it takes :shrug:. But, I did have another light take 2 full weeks to arrive from Hawaii even though it was expedited - IIRC, it spent almost 5 days in Vancouver (maybe it was sight-seeing or something) and it finally arrived but there were no customs charges and I never found out why it took that long. :shakehead

I think you indicated in your thread that you shipped it out on Mar. 7 so I'll look for it early next week... Do you have a tracking number that I can use? Must... practice... patience... :sweat:

 

[jake25]

jake25, I don't order many things from California so I don't know how long it takes :shrug:. But, I did have another light take 2 full weeks to arrive from Hawaii even though it was expedited - IIRC, it spent almost 5 days in Vancouver (maybe it was sight-seeing or something) and it finally arrived but there were no customs charges and I never found out why it took that long. :shakehead

I think you indicated in your thread that you shipped it out on Mar. 7 so I'll look for it early next week... Do you have a tracking number that I can use? Must... practice... patience... :sweat:

I don't, but I can assure you that it was shipped Mar. 7. As you can see many CPFers received their lights within 2-3 days, even cross country.

 

[Black Rose]

jake25, I don't order many things from California so I don't know how long it takes :shrug:.

Generally I find anything shipped out of the US takes 10 to 12 calendar days to arrive, no matter how close the shipper is to me.

I honestly have no idea why because when items I buy from DX actually ship, I have them in my hands 3 or 4 days after they leave Hong Kong.

 

[seaside]

Generally I find anything shipped out of the US takes 10 to 12 calendar days to arrive, no matter how close the shipper is to me.

I honestly have no idea why because when items I buy from DX actually ship, I have them in my hands 3 or 4 days after they leave Hong Kong.

I almost feel like I want to move where you live at. Because whenever I buy from hongkong, it always takes more than 2 weeks to get delivered after it left hongkong. For my solarforce order, I am waiting 20 days as of now. I don't know why does that take that long though, I realy envy you for 3~4 day delivery time.

 

[jake25]

I almost feel like I want to move where you live at. Because whenever I buy from hongkong, it always takes more than 2 weeks to get delivered after it left hongkong. For my solarforce order, I am waiting 20 days as of now. I don't know why does that take that long though, I realy envy you for 3~4 day delivery time.

You should have jumped in the group buy:thumbsup:

Most people were surprised to see 2 day shipping.

Good luck on everyone getting their stuff!

PS I Have 20 Solarforce forward clickies coming my way😎