Q3-5A XP-E mod to S.S. Maratac EOS

olrac

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Love these little AAA lights that are popping up all over the place my only gripe is emitter tints waaaay to cool for my liking so here is a 35 minute mod that makes me warm (or maybe I should say neutral) inside!

The participants:
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A little desoldering here, a little reflow there:
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Cap it off:
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Turn it on:
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The contenders:

XP-G R5 at 1.4A
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Q3-5A Maratac:
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Nitecore EX-10 w/XR-E Q3-5A
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S.S Exolion w/high CRI Seoul:
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With a nice neutral emitter these lights become outstanding!
 

f22shift

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where did you get the led?

good job. i'm surprised no one is doing a neutral yet. i guess the output and latest led is what really sells to the masses.
 

olrac

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CPF member eprom has some for sale

thanks for the positive feedback, really with the better color rendition it seems brighter than the cooler emitter.
 

olrac

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I used a heat gun to loosen the pill and used a pair of round nosed pliers with slow steady twisting pressure. This worked on a ITP and this maratac.
 
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