Replacing LEd in Dorcy super 1 watt

Aaron1100us · May 15, 2006

I just got a Dorcy super 1 watt and took it apart. Is there a 3 or 3+ watt led that could be put in there? Its the 1X123 battery version. Seems pretty easy to do. Thanks

DanPar · May 15, 2006

I was wondering the same. I orderd a Lux III. well see I guess.

WNG · May 15, 2006

It should be a simple replacement job. The Dorcy pretty much unscrews and the Star is not fastened.
But swapping a 3W will only yield an underdriven 3W light. The regulator circuit must be modded to supply the necessary amperage to reach 3W operation. I'm assuming you haven't considered this yet.

Fiddleback · May 15, 2006

How is this accomplished? Change a resistor? Please advise.

woodasptim · May 15, 2006

Fiddleback said:
How is this accomplished? Change a resistor? Please advise.

I'd be interested in this as well. Maybe direct drive it with a rechargeable? :huh2:

DanPar · May 15, 2006

I figured the circuit needs modding, that shouldnt be hard. I'm still trying to figure out how it comes apart. I assume the black peice just pushes in. ???

thezman · May 15, 2006

The black part on the top of the body is just a press fit.
It comes out real easy.

thezman · May 15, 2006

Oh, and then use a dowel through the body, from the bottom, to push out the board and retaining collar.

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