Problem with Romisen rc-n3 q5
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kramer5150
Flashaholic
describe "very dim"... the original single mode N3 will be dimmer with the 2AA... it should be noticeable but not severe or drastic difference.
kosPap
Flashlight Enthusiast
personnally nope, but i will add 2 similar experiences with them
I did not use rechargeable AA batteries and the alkaline batteries that I used are both brand new. I tried it with a Cr123 primary and the output is really low also. But when I put the Rcr123 back in it gets bright again. It seems to like only like one battery. I have two Rcr 123 same brand and same charge but for some reason one is about a lot brighter then the other. I am no expert but when I use the AA, cr123 primary and the other Rcr 123 the output is about less then 10 percent of full power.
kosPap
Flashlight Enthusiast
this flashlight is supposed to work with all kinds of batts...
the simple answer is CHEAPIE board taht has something burned off...
the simple answer is CHEAPIE board taht has something burned off...
I'm with JBorneu on this one. I had an RC-F4 Q5 where the driver went to permanent medium mode, about 2/3 original brightness. I was told that the board was supposed to officially support only up to 8.0V, but of course I used 2 x 4.2V = 8.4V. If you look at the specs for new Romisen lights such as the RC-A4, RC-C6, or RC-D6, the voltage specs go up to 4.0V max. At least now you can replace the driver with one that does support up to 4.2V.
It would require unsoldering the wires connected to the LED, forcing the circuit out, putting a working one back in, and re-soldering wires back onto the LED.
You might want to weigh the pros and cons of fixing it vs buying a new one and saving yourself some time and work. If you don't have access to a soldering iron, it may add up in terms of cost. You also have to take some time finding the right circuit and it may take some time to ship.
You might want to weigh the pros and cons of fixing it vs buying a new one and saving yourself some time and work. If you don't have access to a soldering iron, it may add up in terms of cost. You also have to take some time finding the right circuit and it may take some time to ship.
kramer5150
Flashaholic
Give Bryan @ shiningbeam a call or send him an email. If you are not experienced with DIY mods it would be better to pursue an RMA. He is an upstanding guy and stands by what he sells.
kramer5150
Flashaholic
Its an odd shaped driver... ~15.5mm IIRC. So your choices are slim, compared to the more standard 17mm
kosPap
Flashlight Enthusiast
hmm I check mine....I think is closer to 14mm+..that opens the doors to teh sandwichshoppe 3V drivers
alfreddajero
Flashlight Enthusiast
Did you clean the contacts.........call bryan up and see what he can do.
