Re: Zebralight Mods
Thanks for starting this thread. I have posted many pictures of my H501, but they are scattered everywhere. It's good to have them in one place. This way when someone asks about ZL light mods, we can send them here.
Some background information first:
I adhere to the "the only useful tool is the one you have with you when you need it" philosophy. Imagine you are sitting on the toilet and the lights go out. At this point it's what you have with you that counts, not what's in your bag in the office or in the car. Thus, I try to carry my tools on me everywhere I go.
The stock headband, clip and silicon light holder are a hair too bulky for on-person EDC. I have added magnets to the tail and replaced the headband with a much smaller adjustable lanyard, the clip with a much smaller Fenix clip, and the silicon holder with an elastic band, as shown below. A suction cup and a USB computer light add even more functions to the light. The USB light stays in the backpack while the lanyard, H501 and suction cup are on-person EDC.
Worn around the neck for a very discreet use in public when wearing a headband is not possible.
The same adjustable lanyard becomes the headband if needed.
The light can also be clipped to clothing for discreet use.
The magnets really make the light even more versatile: as overhead light.
As shower light
The magnet can also turn the H501 into a lighted magnetic pick-up tool.
The flexible USB computer light can turn the H501 into a pocket desk lamp.
Or even a book light.
The suction cup lets me attach the light to any smooth non-metallic surface. It can be very useful in public bathrooms.
With some elastic band attached to a hat, the H501 can become a hat light too.
How about a ceiling light with a pushpin and some dental floss?
The above uses don't mean much if I can't carry it with me. The modded H501 is so small that it can be carried discreetly in the pocket or on the belt. What other headlamps can you carry like this?
Here is the H501 in a small phone case along with MACE. Please note that the bulky stock clip wouldn't have fitted inside.
Update: I re-arranged some tools on the belt for a more symmetrical look.
The same setup when I workout.
That is all for now. I sincerely hope these mods will inspire other ZL light owners to come up with ideas to make their ZL lights even more useful.