Novatac 120M crackable?

[Bullzeyebill]

I have a Novatac 120M. It has only two light levels starting on high, then a double click to low. No triple click to get to low low. With either high or low on, a press produces strobe. Is the 120M crackable using the 250 clicks, so I can program it for brightness levels and three light levels?

Bill

 

[derfyled]

Yes absolutely. AFAIK, all Nova can be cracked, you just need to have a strong thumb...

You will then have 4 presets which you can customize with any level, strobe or S.O.S.. While you are there, activate the locator flash, it can be handy if you drop it in the dark...

 

[think2x]

Yes Sir, I just picked one up to do a triple Nichia Mod to and the 250 clicks was the first thing I did.

It has High(primary), double click for low and press/hold for strobe correct?

 

[carrot]

I don't know how you guys are able to do the 250 clicks. I tried repeatedly and failed. My thumb would cramp up long before 250 clicks.

 

[Bullzeyebill]

Me too. I've been clicking and clicking and somehow always disconnect. PIA. I need someone with better fine motor skills than me to do this. Hint, hint.

Bill

 

[Derek Dean]

I've got to admit that doing 250 clicks sure sounds difficult, however, maybe try putting it head down on a table and use something other than your finger to actually depress the switch. By the way, here is the original thread for "cracking" the NovaTac lock:
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb...found!&highlight=250+click+Easter+egg+novatac

Good luck :).

 

[think2x]

I don't know how you guys are able to do the 250 clicks. I tried repeatedly and failed. My thumb would cramp up long before 250 clicks.

Put light bezel down on a table and use your pointer finger like you are hitting a button on a arcade game (old school)

 

[moshow9]

Steroid injections to the index finger work well for cracking Novatac's. Just don't do it literally, with all that extra strength one may find they have unintentionally crushed their tailcap. :crackup:

Back when I owned a Spa SPL-120 I locked in the settings a time or two when I didn't mean to. It was a chore to get the 250 clicks and I found my thumb fatigued to the point where I didn't continue with the clicking fast enough and....had to start all over again.

Not once did I ever think to try Derek Dean's recommendation but I think that may be the easiest way to go.