BugLightGeek
Flashlight Enthusiast
Well, I've done it now.
I've done my first mod.
I took an old Soliatire that was really used a ton (back before I knew any better) and modded it. It now takes a MN21/23 12v battery, a spring from Ace Hardware to take up the extra slack in the barrel and 1 extremely bright blue LED.
I also added WriteRight to the lens to smooth out the beam.
Before
After
It's sweet! Even usable now!
I have a question though...in order to turn the light off, the top has to be tightened down, as usual. The problem is that when the LED is off, the plastic lens is pressing against the LED so now there's a small indention in the plastic lens from where the LED is pressing against it.
I thought about filing the LED down to make it focusable and to make it so the LED doesn't press against the lens but then, I don't think it would turn off. How do I fix this?
I had posted this on DarksBane temp board but wanted to repost it here. Could those of you who replied repost here so everyone can benefit? Thanks!!
Here's what the mod & LED looks like:
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I've done my first mod.
I took an old Soliatire that was really used a ton (back before I knew any better) and modded it. It now takes a MN21/23 12v battery, a spring from Ace Hardware to take up the extra slack in the barrel and 1 extremely bright blue LED.
I also added WriteRight to the lens to smooth out the beam.
It's sweet! Even usable now!
I have a question though...in order to turn the light off, the top has to be tightened down, as usual. The problem is that when the LED is off, the plastic lens is pressing against the LED so now there's a small indention in the plastic lens from where the LED is pressing against it.
I thought about filing the LED down to make it focusable and to make it so the LED doesn't press against the lens but then, I don't think it would turn off. How do I fix this?
I had posted this on DarksBane temp board but wanted to repost it here. Could those of you who replied repost here so everyone can benefit? Thanks!!
Here's what the mod & LED looks like: