Are UI's/Modes modable?

rickypanecatyl

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There are lots of "stock" lights I like, but I wish I could just change the modes and User interface.

I love my eagletac TCo2 MK II for example but to make it the perfect light I would only change the modes.

As is, with the bezel tight it comes on in high - 300 lumens and loose in Medium about 60 lumens. There are other modes but they take some fiddling with. I prefer having instant access to high and low before I turn the light on. (Of course everyone is different!) High for "shock and awe" value and low to preserve night vision. It comes with 3 well spaced modes. I'd prefer 5 though....Normally I like spacing of about 6X between lumens except for I'd love to have a higher high for a turbo boost that I wouldn't/couldn't leave on for very long.
The "stock" eagletac is roughly 300/60/12 lumens OTF with instant access to 300 and 12.
I'd like 400/280/50/8/1 with instant access to 400 and 8.

Anyways, my question is are the standard modes modable on any lights?
 

SmurfTacular

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They could be if they where not digitally regulated.

If they're not, they usually have a potentiometer witch can be tapped into and you can make a dial that you turn to raise the lumens output.
 

SmurfTacular

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Yes it is. Its a 2006 625cc Dual sport. I put HID's in the headlamp, even though I don't even ride at night. Its street legal so I ride it around town.
 

rickypanecatyl

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Thanks HKJ - those look pretty cool!

I had a LC4 for a while I converted to supermotard and now have the newer 690. Nice bikes!
 
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